Rally History Archive

Jean-Pierre Nicolas and Vincent Laverne shocked the competition at the 1978 Monte Carlo Rally, mastering the icy roads in their privateer Porsche 911 Carrera to clinch a famous underdog victory.

Ari Vatanen and Peter Bryant braved the icy forests of Lapland to dominate the 1978 Arctic Rally, piloting their Ford Escort RS1800 with fearless speed and razor-sharp precision.

Björn Waldegård and Hans Thorszelius delivered a commanding winter drive to win the 1978 Rallye Sweden, expertly handling the icy terrain in their Ford Escort RS1800.

Markku Alén and Ilkka Kivimäki delivered a thrilling performance in deep snow to win the 1978 Hankiralli, showing the Fiat 131 Abarth’s prowess on Finland’s frozen rally roads.

Antonio Fassina and Mauro Mannini claimed victory in the 1978 Targa Florio Rally, mastering Sicily’s twisty mountain tarmac in their formidable Lancia Stratos HF.

Jean-Pierre Nicolas and Jean-Claude Lefebvre endured the punishing terrain of East Africa to win the 1978 Safari Rally in their rugged Peugeot 504 Coupé V6.

Tony Carello and Pietro Sodano conquered Sardinia’s rugged gravel roads to win the 1978 Rally Costa Smeralda in their Opel Kadett GT/E, delivering a standout performance on the Mediterranean island.

Markku Alén and Ilkka Kivimäki dominated the 1978 Rallye de Portugal, showcasing their mastery across tarmac and gravel in the powerful Fiat 131 Abarth.

Walter Röhrl and Christian Geistdörfer tackled Greece’s brutal terrain with precision and grit to win the 1978 Acropolis Rally in their Fiat 131 Abarth.

Hannu Mikkola and Arne Hertz took victory at the 1978 Scottish Rally in their Ford Escort RS1800, scoring valuable points in the FIA Cup for Drivers with a commanding performance on the fast, forested gravel roads.

Alain Ambrosino and Daniel Le Saux navigated the narrow tarmac lanes of West Flanders with confidence and speed to win the 1978 Ypres 24 Hours Rally in their Datsun 160J.

Antonio Zanini and Josep Autet triumphed at the 1978 Rajd Polski, navigating the demanding Polish countryside in their Fiat 131 Abarth during a key round of the FIA Cup for Drivers.

Andrew Cowan and Colin Malkin claimed an epic victory in the 1978 Vuelta a la América del Sud, navigating nearly 30,000 km of punishing terrain across ten countries in their Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC.

Markku Alén and Ilkka Kivimäki thrilled the home crowds with a dominant victory at the 1978 1000 Lakes Rally, expertly handling the jumps and high-speed gravel in their Fiat 131 Abarth.

Russell Brookes and Mike Broad tackled New Zealand’s stunning but punishing gravel roads to win the 1978 Rally New Zealand in their Ford Escort RS1800—a crucial result in the FIA Cup for Drivers.

Walter Röhrl and Christian Geistdörfer took a commanding victory at the 1978 Critérium du Québec, mastering the Canadian gravel with their Fiat 131 Abarth during a crucial FIA Cup for Drivers round.

Michèle Mouton and Françoise Conconi made history with their victory at the 1978 Tour de France Automobile, blending rally brilliance and circuit skill in the versatile Fiat 131 Abarth.

Markku Alén and Ilkka Kivimäki powered through the winding tarmac roads of Liguria to win the 1978 Rallye Sanremo, claiming another WRC triumph for the Fiat 131 Abarth.

George Fury and Monty Suffern triumphed at the 1978 Southern Cross Rally in their Datsun Stanza, conquering the rugged Australian terrain in a pivotal FIA Cup for Drivers round.

Antonio Zanini and Josep Autet claimed victory on home soil at the 1978 Rallye de España, expertly navigating the technical tarmac stages in their Fiat 131 Abarth during a crucial FIA Cup for Drivers round.

Jean-Pierre Nicolas and Vincent Laverne emerged victorious in the grueling 10th Rallye Côte d’Ivoire, taming West Africa’s punishing terrain in their Peugeot 504 V6 Coupé.

Bernard Darniche and Alain Mahé claimed a commanding victory at the 22nd Tour de Corse, mastering the Corsican tarmac in their agile and aggressive Lancia Stratos HF.

Hannu Mikkola and Arne Hertz dominated the 1978 Lombard RAC Rally with a textbook performance in their Ford Escort RS1800, mastering the damp British forests to claim a celebrated WRC victory.