Rally History Archive

The Alpine-Renault A110 took a dominant win, showing superior performance on icy tarmac stages.

The Swedish Rally was a snow and ice spectacle, with studded tires crucial for success on the fast stages.

The Sanremo Rally was a challenging event with mixed surfaces, where local drivers excelled.

Jean-Claude Andruet and David Stone piloted their Alpine-Renault A110 1600 to victory on fast asphalt routes linking France and Germany.

Peter Hommel and Günter Bork claimed victory in East Germany’s prestigious Pneumant Rally behind the wheel of a Wartburg 353.

The Safari Rally was known for its extreme conditions, with mud, dust, and river crossings testing the limits of both drivers and cars.

Roger Clark and Jim Porter drove their Ford Escort RS1600 to a commanding win in Ireland's prestigious Easter rally.

Alcide “Luck” Paganelli and Ninni Russo claimed victory on the scenic but demanding island roads of Elba in a Fiat 124 Sport Spider.

Hannu Mikkola and Gunnar Palm conquered one of rallying’s greatest endurance feats, piloting a Ford Escort 1850 GT from London to Mexico City.

The Tulip Rally continued to gain prestige, drawing top drivers from across Europe to tackle the Netherlands' complex route network.

Björn Waldegård and Lars Nyström claimed victory on Austria’s gravel mountain roads in a Porsche 911 S, showcasing expert control on loose terrain.

Achim Warmbold and Wulf Biebinger took victory in the brief but competitive Deutschland Rallye, piloting an Opel Kadett Rallye across West German and Czechoslovak roads.

Endurance and vehicle toughness defined the Acropolis Rally, with several top drivers failing to finish.

Jean-Claude Andruet and Michel Vial secured a dominant win through the forested asphalt roads of northeastern France in their Alpine-Renault A110 1600.

Brian Culcheth and Johnstone Syer triumphed on the rugged gravel tracks of the Scottish Highlands in their Triumph 2.5 PI.

Jean-Claude Andruet and Michèle “Biche” Espinosi-Petit claimed a decisive victory on Switzerland’s winding asphalt roads in their Alpine-Renault A110 1600.

Gilbert Staepelaere and André Aerts claimed victory for Ford on mixed-surface roads through the scenic yet punishing terrain of Czechoslovakia.

Jean-Claude Andruet and Michèle “Biche” Espinosi-Petit secured another major international win in their Alpine-Renault A110 1600, conquering Poland’s fast and mixed-surface stages.

Günther Janger and Walter Wessiak took victory in the transnational Donau Rallye, mastering the fast asphalt roads from Austria into Romania in their Porsche 911 S.

The Finnish rally was known for its high-speed stages and massive jumps, with local drivers dominating the event.

Harry Källström and Gunnar Häggbom piloted their Lancia Fulvia 1.6 HF to victory on the sinuous Alpine tarmac of northern Italy.

Jean-Pierre Beltoise and Jean Todt dominated the legendary Tour de France Automobile in their Matra Simca MS650, conquering a grueling mix of rally stages and circuit races across France.

Jean-Claude Andruet and Michèle “Biche” Espinosi-Petit delivered another commanding performance in their Alpine-Renault A110 1600, taking top honors across three nations in the 3-Städte Rallye.

Portugal's challenging gravel roads and unpredictable weather made this rally a true test of skill and endurance.

Barry Ferguson and Dave Johnson claimed victory in Australia’s premier international rally, mastering the dusty and demanding gravel roads in their Holden Torana GTR.

Simo Lampinen and Mario Mannucci powered their Lancia Fulvia 1.6 HF to victory in Austria’s demanding overnight asphalt rally, the Rallye des 1000 Minuten.

Jean-Pierre Nicolas and David Stone drove their Alpine-Renault A110 1600 to victory through Spain’s twisty asphalt stages during the 1970 Rallye RACE.

The Tour de Corse was a true test of endurance, with its winding mountain roads and unpredictable weather.

British weather and muddy stages made the RAC Rally a standout event, with Ford continuing to shine.

Gilbert Staepelaere and André Aerts claimed a commanding win on Belgium’s slick and narrow roads, bringing their Ford Escort Twin Cam to the top of the Tour de Belgique.