Rally History Archive

Kalle Möller and Pekka Kyröhonka secured a surprising and celebrated home win at the 1974 Marlboro Arctic Rally, piloting their nimble Simca 1100 through the snowbound forests of Lapland.

Lele Pinto and Gino Macaluso navigated the unpredictable blend of snow-dusted gravel and mountain trails to win the 1974 Rallye di San Marino, giving Fiat another strong early-season result in their 124 Abarth Rallye.

Raffaele Pinto and Arnaldo Bernacchini delivered a commanding performance on the challenging Portuguese terrain, securing victory in the 1974 TAP Rally with their Fiat 124 Abarth Rallye.

Joginder Singh and David Doig defied the odds in the 1974 East African Safari Rally, taming over 5,000 km of brutal terrain to give Mitsubishi its first WRC victory with the rugged Lancer GSR.

Cathal Curley and Austin Frazer delivered a commanding hometown victory in the 1974 Circuit of Ireland Rally, guiding their Porsche 911 Carrera RS to success across a demanding blend of asphalt and gravel stages.

Jim Reddiex, Ken Tubman, and André Welinski conquered one of the most ambitious long-distance rallies ever staged, winning the 1974 London–Sahara–Munich World Cup Rally in their resilient Citroën DS23 after nearly 12,000 kilometers across two continents.

Jim Reddiex, Ken Tubman, and André Welinski conquered one of the most ambitious long-distance rallies ever staged, winning the 1974 London–Sahara–Munich World Cup Rally in their resilient Citroën DS23 after nearly 12,000 kilometers across two continents.

Hannu Mikkola and co-driver John Davenport thrilled Finnish crowds with a commanding victory in the 1974 1000 Lakes Rally, expertly handling the high-speed gravel jumps in their Ford Escort RS1600 Mk I.

Sandro Munari and Mario Mannucci made history at the 1974 Rallye Sanremo, delivering the first major international win for the revolutionary Lancia Stratos HF on the twisting tarmac of the Italian Riviera.

Sandro Munari and Mario Mannucci backed up their Sanremo win with a commanding performance at the 1974 Rally of the Rideau Lakes, showcasing the Lancia Stratos HF’s dominance on snowy gravel stages in Ontario, Canada.

Roger Clark and Tony Mason tackled Cyprus’s searing heat and rugged terrain with trademark grit, winning the 1974 Cyprus International Rally in their Ford Escort RS1600.

Jean-Luc Thérier and Christian Delferrier conquered America’s longest and most demanding gravel event in 1974, steering the Renault 17 Gordini to a historic win in the Michigan forests.

Timo Mäkinen and Henry Liddon braved the fog, mud, and forests of Britain to claim their third consecutive RAC Rally victory in 1974, cementing the Ford Escort RS1600’s dominance in one of rallying’s toughest classics.

Jean-Claude Andruet and co-driver 'Biche' delivered a heroic performance on home soil, taming Corsica’s relentless asphalt labyrinth in the Lancia Stratos HF to win the 1974 Tour de Corse.