The Viking spirit lives on in Iceland. Far from being satisfied with fighting the climate, the rugged landscape and the strains of Bjork, the Icelanders get their kicks by driving overpowered homemade jeeps over mountains - and across lakes!

And I do mean across - these things don’t float, so they have to keep them going at full tilt or have a date with the bottom of the lake. It’s quite amazing that the knobbly tires have enough traction on the surface of the water to keep the car going so fast.

But you don’t have to believe me - have a look at this Top Gear clip.