Meet bernard

A lot of us all remember the first big purchase that we could finally afford as adults. Bernard was Marie’s big purchase. Years of fangirling over the Camel Trophy and Dakar Rally put Land Rover on her radar, and the Discovery II was the car for her. Bernard was going to be her faithful companion in a life of fun and adventure.

And then reality sunk in. The dream life of fun in the outdoors had to make way for work and adult responsibilities. Bernard’s imagined life of fun and adventure became a life of daily driving and the tough Los Angeles commute. Then, as gas prices started to climb, Bernard and his less than desirable MPG had to make way for a more economical daily driver. But Marie refused to sell him, still holding out for that life of fun & adventure that she had planned for Bernard.

So, when Marie decided that she wanted to sign up for the Rebelle Rally, she knew that there was only one option for a third teammate. Family and friends suggested that she buy a newer and more reliable car, but the Rebelle Rally was exactly the adventure that she & Bernard were holding out for.