Rally History Archive

Sandro Munari and Silvio Maiga opened the 1977 season with a commanding win at the Monte Carlo Rally, once again proving the Lancia Stratos HF’s dominance in the Alps.

Markku Alén and Ilkka Kivimäki mastered the deep freeze of Lapland in the 1977 Arctic Rally, carving through snowbanks to secure victory in the Fiat 131 Abarth.

Stig Blomqvist and Hans Sylvan delivered a masterclass in snow rallying at the 1977 Swedish Rally, piloting their Saab 96 V4 to a decisive victory on home ground.

Ari Vatanen and Atso Aho showcased pure speed and control in deep Finnish snow, winning the 1977 Hankiralli in their Ford Escort RS1800.

“Jacques” Henry and Bernard Occelli claimed victory in the 1977 Boucles de Spa Rally, expertly guiding their Alpine A110 through icy Ardennes roads and mixed-surface challenges.

Markku Alén and Ilkka Kivimäki delivered a dominant drive across Portugal’s unforgiving mixed-surface stages, claiming a crucial win for Fiat and the 131 Abarth.

Antonio “Tony” Carello and Paolo Garzoli mastered Sicily’s narrow mountain tarmac roads in their Lancia Stratos HF, claiming a confident win at the 1977 Rally Internazionale di Sicilia.

Björn Waldegård and Hans Thorszelius endured the unforgiving African terrain to win the 1977 Safari Rally in their Ford Escort RS1800—marking one of the toughest victories of the Swede’s career.

Fulvio Bacchelli and Francesco Rossetti took a hard-fought win at the 1977 Rally of New Zealand, showcasing the Fiat 131 Abarth’s versatility across the country's spectacular mixed-surface terrain.

Björn Waldegård and Hans Thorszelius conquered the rocks and heat of the 1977 Acropolis Rally, earning a hard-fought win in their Ford Escort RS1800 amid one of the roughest events of the WRC season.

Andrew Cowan, Colin Malkin, and Mike Broad triumphed in one of the longest and most grueling events in rally history—the 1977 London–Sydney Marathon—driving their Mercedes-Benz 280E across nearly 30,000 km of varied terrain and continents.

Kyösti Hämäläinen and Antero Kjäldman took an emphatic home victory at the 1977 1000 Lakes Rally, soaring through the Finnish forests in their Ford Escort RS1800.

Timo Salonen and Arne Hertz powered their Datsun 710 through the rugged gravel roads of eastern Canada to take victory at the 1977 Critérium du Québec.

Jean-Claude Andruet and “Biche” dominated the tarmac stages of the 1977 Rallye Sanremo, guiding their Fiat 131 Abarth to a well-earned home victory for the Italian marque.

Bernard Darniche and Alain Mahé delivered a spectacular drive through Corsica’s relentless tarmac twists to win the 1977 Tour de Corse in their Lancia Stratos HF.

Björn Waldegård and Hans Thorszelius wrapped up a stellar season by conquering Britain’s damp forests in the 1977 Lombard RAC Rally, earning a gritty win in the Ford Escort RS1800.