The Mini at 50: Paddy Hopkirk’s 1964 Monte Carlo Rally victory in the Cooper S
Far from the high-tech WRC cars sliding around hairpins today, rallying cars of the 1960s were pure and honest. And none were more so than the MINI Cooper S: drivers and teams throughout Europe recognised the rally-winning potential of this little car, and was soon entered into rallies with great success, WRITES EVAN ROTHMAN.
Tuned by John Cooper the feisty red-coloured MINI Cooper S Works cars… Continue reading
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1985 Monte Carlo Rally and Swedish Rally – Rare French Video Footage
Rare French footage of the 1985 Monte Carlo and Swedish rallies introduced by legend Jean-Claude Andruet.
The two films certainly have a Gallic charm about them with some quirky and surreal sequences. This all adds to the atmosphere though, as the story captures the battle between the sport’s two giants at the time, Peugeot and Audi.
There is the epic battle between Walter Rohrl (Audi Sport quattro) and Ari Vatanen… Continue reading
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Avant Slot – Kris Meeke Peugeot UK 207 S2000 – Rallye Monte Carlo 2009
Slot car 1/32 scale model of Kris Meeke’s Peugeot UK 207 S2000 from the 2009 Monte Carlo Rally, produced by Spanish manufacturer Avant Slot.
The car is set for release this year and should be available to UK customers first, though this has yet to be officially confirmed.
Avant Slot are also releasing the Kronos Peugeot Benelux 207 S2000 of… Continue reading
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