A grandfather will relive his Italian Job Rally adventure this year ... and he hopes to raise even more for charity.

Wisbech Standard: Martyn Wadsley and Andy Stimpson took part in The Italian Job.Martyn Wadsley and Andy Stimpson took part in The Italian Job. (Image: Archant)

Last November, Martyn Wadsley, of Wisbech, and his cousin Andy Stimpson drove from Dover to Turin and back, more than 2,500 miles, in a 1969 Land Rover 109 Diesel Hard-top, which is an exact replica of the van that appears in the classic Michael Caine film.

The convoy, made up of 60 Mini’s, a Ferrari and the pair’s Land Rover, travelled through France, Belgium, Germany, over the Alps into Austria and then on to Italy.

The pair raised more than £1,500 for children’s charity Variety, which helps sick, disabled and disadvantaged children.

This time around, Mr Wadsley has set an ambitious target of £2,500.

Wisbech Standard: Martyn Wadsley and Andy Stimpson took part in The Italian Job.Martyn Wadsley and Andy Stimpson took part in The Italian Job. (Image: Archant)

He said: “Last year’s rally was one of the most amazing experiences of my life. This time, I want to raise even more for charity.”

Mr Wadsley has been getting lots of mileage out of his Land Rover, which is worth more than £20,000 and has appeared at the Goodwood Revival.

This week, he took it for a spin down Wisbech bypass, accompanied by Wisbech stall holder Janet Batey.

He said: “I was at Wisbech indoor market and got talking to Janet and she said she had never been in a Land Rover before.

“So I asked her if she wanted to have a go in the best Land Rover going. She had the biggest smile on her face.”