Carlos Sainz Renault 5 Copa Turbo FM – Rare 1983 Spanish TV Rallysprint video
Very rare footage of Carlos Sainz in 1983 driving a Renault 5 Copa Turbo during a live Spanish TV Rallysprint.
Sainz of course would of course go onto become a rallying icon but he started out, like most aspiring world champions, by contesting numerous one-make series championships.
Sainz would win the 1983 Spanish Renault 5 Turbo Cup, which was a circuit racing series, while also contesting Spanish regional rallies in… Continue reading
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Bertie Fisher – Opel Ascona 400 – Circuit of Ireland Rally 1983
Video featuring Bertie Fisher driving the GM Dealersport Opel Ascona 400 on the 1983 Rothmans Circuit of Ireland Rally.
This would be one of Bertie’s greatest drives as he took the Sydney Meeke built Ascona to second place overall against world class opposition on the Easter classic.
1983 would be the last year that the Circuit of Ireland went to Killarney during its then five day route.
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A Place In The Sun – 1983 Tour De Corse
A Place In The Sun is the story of the 1983 Tour de Corse which concentrates on the battle between Audi and Lancia.
The film pays special attention to the exploits of Tony Pond, in the Bill Blydenstein run Nissan 240 RS, where he manged a creditable 6th overall. The event would also witness the debut of the Audi quattro A2 and the Opel Manta 400 in the hands of Guy… Continue reading
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