Overview
Event Name: 1965 RAC Rally (Royal Automobile Club Rally)
Date: November 13–18, 1965
Start/Finish Location: Torquay, England
Total Distance: Approximately 2,000 kilometers
Participating Teams: Over 160 crews
The 1965 RAC Rally cemented its status as one of the most demanding events on the European rally calendar. Traversing forests, moors, and remote countryside across England, Wales, and Scotland, the event featured dozens of timed stages on treacherous gravel. With unpredictable British weather and minimal service opportunities, it tested mechanical reliability, co-driver precision, and sheer endurance.