History 1960

1965 Rallye Vltava

Overview Route Results Cars Challenges

Overview

The 6th Rallye Vltava, a demanding asphalt rally based in Czechoslovakia, challenged crews with a fast-paced route across rural and urban terrain. Known for its technical precision and speed, the event was a highlight of the 1965 European Rally Championship, drawing top talent from across the continent.

Event Name: 1965 Rallye Vltava

Date: July 5–7, 1965

Start/Finish Location: Prague, Czechoslovakia

Total Distance: Approximately 2,240 kilometers (174.10 km of special stages)

Participating Teams: Over 100 crews

Route

Forest Asphalt Loops: Long, sweeping corners and elevation shifts north of Prague.
City Circuit: Special tests on closed public roads in Prague demanded tight navigation and braking precision.
Valley High-Speed Sections: Smooth tarmac stretches linking rural towns required stamina and engine reliability.

The route featured a mixture of fast, flowing mountain and countryside stages, as well as urban sections:

Maintaining tire integrity and consistent cornering speed was crucial throughout the rally's long-distance format.

🏆 Results

Overall Winner
Rauno Aaltonen & Tony Ambrose · Austin Mini Cooper S
2nd Place
René Trautmann & Claudine Bouchet · Lancia Flavia 1800 Coupé
3rd Place
Giorgio Pianta & Luciano Lombardini · Lancia Flavia 1800 Coupé

Aaltonen’s clean pace and the Mini’s agility proved unbeatable on the tight and twisty stages, while the Lancias showed excellent consistency on the longer tarmac legs.

Navigation & Challenges

Crews faced demanding route calculations and stage variation:

  • High-Speed Asphalt: Required absolute focus and clean corner entry to avoid speed penalties and mechanical stress.
  • Urban Precision Zones: The Prague special stages punished braking misjudgments and navigation delays.
  • Changing Grip Conditions: Leaf debris and occasional summer rainfall introduced surprise handling shifts in forest sections.
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