Video clip of the 1986 Rallye du Mont Blanc which Didier Auriol won in the “33″ export MG Metro 6R4
Below is rare video footage of the 1986 Rallye du Mont Blanc in which Didier Auriol (co-driven by Bernard Occelli) won driving the RED prepared, 33 Export sponsored, MG Metro 6R4.
Auriol completely dominated the French championship that year with the 6R4 and won no fewer than 5 rounds of the series in 1986. His main rivals in the championship that year were Francois Chatriot, who was piloting the Diac… Continue reading
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Rob Arthur RIP – Former navigator to Tony Pond passes away
Co-driving legend Rob Arthur passed away last night in hospital after suffering a heart attack. Arthur navigated at WRC level making his first appearance in 1981 with Terry Kaby in a Datsun 160J on the Tour de Corse.
He scored his best result at WRC level on the 1985 RAC with Tony Pond in the MG Metro 6R4 where they finished third, much to the delight of the home fans. Arthur will… Continue reading
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