About the story

In the winter of 1925, two young mates—Nevill Westwood and Greg Davies—pointed a second-hand Citroën called “Bubsie” due north from Perth, aiming for Darwin. With the horsepower of a lawn mower, no mapped roads beyond Meekatharra, and the outback rolling endlessly ahead, their trip was as uncertain as it was ambitious.

As the kilometres ticked by, the boys leaned on one another and the unexpected kindness of strangers: station managers, stockmen, and Indigenous families whose local knowledge and practical help often meant the difference between forging ahead and being stranded.

Along the way, Nevill and Greg encountered the generosity and diversity of the people who called the heart of Australia home, learning first-hand about resilience, faith, and what it means to share the road.

Reaching Darwin was a victory few could comprehend, but the road called them further. Spurred on by encouragement and a steadily growing sense of purpose, they set their sights on the east and, ultimately, the first full lap of Australia. Their journey would secure Bubsie’s place in the National Museum and their own names in motoring history.

A true story for classic car fans, believers and travellers of all ages, “Bubsie and the Boys” is a celebration of adventure, friendship, and goodwill across this vast country.