Rally History Archive

Jean-Claude Andruet and “Biche” triumphed in the opening round of the inaugural World Rally Championship, piloting their Alpine-Renault A110 1800 to a stunning win at the 1973 Monte Carlo Rally.

Timo Mäkinen and Erkki Salonen conquered the snowbound Arctic Rally in 1973, expertly guiding their Ford Escort RS1600 Mk I through extreme sub-zero conditions to claim victory on Finland’s frozen roads.

Sandro Munari and Mario Mannucci showcased their versatility by winning the 1973 Rallye Costa Brava, mastering both gravel and asphalt in their Lancia Fulvia HF 1.6 Coupé across the twisty roads of Catalonia.

Stig Blomqvist and Arne Hertz delivered a dominant performance on home snow, steering their Saab 96 V4 to victory in the 1973 Swedish Rally and solidifying their status as masters of winter rallying.

Jean-Luc Thérier and Jacques Jaubert drove their Alpine-Renault A110 1800 to victory at the 1973 TAP Rally, overcoming Portugal’s treacherous combination of gravel and tarmac in one of the season’s most demanding events.

Jack Tordoff and Phil Short piloted their Porsche 911 Carrera RS to a determined victory at the 1973 Circuit of Ireland, conquering the narrow, fast, and undulating asphalt lanes of Northern Ireland with composed precision.

Shekhar Mehta and Lofty Drews delivered a legendary victory in the 1973 East African Safari Rally, conquering over 5,000 km of brutal terrain and unpredictable weather in their Datsun 240Z.

Bernard Darniche and Alain Mahé delivered a commanding victory at the 1973 Rallye du Maroc, showcasing the Alpine A110 1800’s resilience and agility across the harsh Moroccan terrain.

Jean-Luc Thérier and Christian Delferrier fought through brutal heat, rocky terrain, and punishing stages to win the 1973 Acropolis Rally in their Alpine-Renault A110 1800, securing another major WRC triumph for the French team.

Belgian duo “Pedro” (Jean-Pierre Gaban) and “Jimmy” (Jean-Michel Etienne) claimed victory at the 1973 12 Hours of Ypres Rally, mastering the high-speed asphalt stages in their BMW 2002 Ti amid intense local competition.

Achim Warmbold and Jean Todt claimed a critical WRC victory at the 1973 Rajd Polski, handling the relentless gravel of Poland with finesse and durability in their Fiat 124 Abarth Rallye.

Timo Mäkinen and Henry Liddon delivered a masterclass in high-speed gravel driving at the 1973 1000 Lakes Rally, soaring to victory in their Ford Escort RS1600 Mk I through Finland’s legendary jumps and sweeping forest roads.

Achim Warmbold and Jean Todt secured another impressive win at the 1973 Österreichische Alpenfahrt, guiding their BMW 2002 Ti through Austria’s alpine gravel passes with precision and power.

Jean-Luc Thérier and Jacques Jaubert delivered another iconic win for Alpine in the 1973 Rallye Sanremo, expertly navigating the Italian Riviera’s mix of narrow mountain asphalt and rugged gravel in their A110 1800.

Walter Boyce and Doug Woods made history by winning the 1973 Press-on-Regardless Rally in their Toyota Corolla Levin, claiming Toyota's first-ever WRC victory in the forests of Michigan.

Timo Mäkinen and Henry Liddon delivered a stunning performance in the 1973 RAC Rally, dominating Britain’s muddy forest tracks in their Ford Escort RS1600 Mk I to close out the inaugural WRC season with a commanding win.

Jean-Pierre Nicolas and Michel Vial brought Alpine one final victory in the 1973 WRC season, mastering Corsica’s relentless twists and unpredictable snow-dusted tarmac in the Alpine-Renault A110 1800.