History 1960s

1962 Tulip Rally (Rally van Nederland)

Overview Route Results Cars Challenges

Overview

Event Name: 1962 Tulip Rally (12e Internationale Tulpenrallye)

Date: April 1962

Start/Finish Location: Noordwijk, Netherlands

Total Distance: Over 3,000 kilometers

Participating Teams: Over 160 crews

The 1962 Tulip Rally upheld its reputation as a demanding precision rally, blending navigation, timekeeping, and endurance over a sprawling international route. It was a true mental and mechanical trial across Western Europe.

Route

Netherlands: Narrow lanes and early time checks in dense provincial road networks near Noordwijk.
Belgium: Fast, flowing sections through the Ardennes with gravel and tarmac transitions.
France & Germany: Technical routes near Nancy, Strasbourg, and into the Black Forest, with fog and elevation changes posing major threats.

The rally crossed multiple countries and varied terrains, emphasizing navigation discipline and adaptability:

Co-drivers played a critical role — the rally's complexity often caught out even experienced teams at hidden controls and timing traps.

🏆 Results

Overall Winner
Pat Moss & Ann Riley · Morris Mini Cooper
2nd Place
Gunnar Andersson & Walter Karlsson · Volvo PV544 B18
3rd Place
P. Gelé & C. Laurent · DKW Junior

Pat Moss and Ann Riley's historic win underscored their navigational mastery and the Mini's nimble handling across mixed terrain.

Navigation & Challenges

  • Hidden Controls: Secret checkpoints penalized crews that missed precision pace timing.
  • Weather Shifts: Sudden spring showers and heavy fog made night sections unpredictable.
  • Fatigue: Long days and limited breaks tested concentration and map-reading stamina.

The 1962 Tulip Rally demanded resilience and razor-sharp navigation — a benchmark event for rally discipline in the pre-WRC era.

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