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1964 Rali Internacional do ACP

Overview Route Results Cars Challenges

Overview

The 1964 Rali Internacional do ACP, organized by the Automóvel Club de Portugal, was a pivotal round of the European Rally Championship. Taking place across the Lisbon and Porto regions, it tested crews with tarmac sprints and gravel ascents over a condensed two-day schedule. The rally's mix of coastal and inland terrain, combined with unpredictable spring conditions, made for a rigorous contest.

Event Name: 1964 Rali Internacional do ACP

Date: April 4–5, 1964

Start/Finish Location: Lisbon, Portugal

Total Distance: Approximately 800 kilometers

Participating Teams: Over 85 crews

Route

Lisbon Region: Fast asphalt legs near Sintra and Cascais.
Douro Valley: Narrow and rough gravel roads with minimal runoff.
Special Tests: Timed uphill stages and precision braking zones near hilltop villages.

The rally challenged drivers with changing grip levels and elevation profiles:

Navigating rapidly changing surfaces with limited service access placed a premium on reliability and co-driver focus.

🏆 Results

Overall Winner
Andrea De Adamich & Aldo Morgantini · Alfa Romeo Giulia TI Super
2nd Place
Arnaldo Cavallari & Ferdinando Teccilla · Alfa Romeo Giulia TI Super
3rd Place
Dieter Glemser & Peter Lang · Mercedes-Benz 300 SE

The commanding performance by Alfa Romeo demonstrated the Giulia’s balance across both road types, while Mercedes showed its resilience through challenging terrain.

Navigation & Challenges

Navigators played a critical role in this rally, which offered little recovery between stages:

  • Mixed Terrain: Abrupt changes in surface type demanded quick setup adaptation.
  • Uphill Timed Tests: Reliability and engine cooling were tested during aggressive climbs.
  • Variable Weather: Spring rains and coastal fog added unpredictability to already tight stages.
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