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You may be familiar with the story of famed 60s rally driver Paddy Hopkirk, who in 1964 won the grueling Monte Carlo rally against all odds, at the wheel of a one-liter Mini Cooper. He faced stiff opposition from many other drivers in much more sophisticated and powerful motors, but he eventually triumphed as the story goes. Read more »
- Opel Ampera To Run At The 2012 Rally Monte Carlo
The Chevrolet Volt's European twin, the Opel Ampera, will be making its inaugural appearance at this year's edition of the international Rally Monte Carlo. All in all, six Ampera sedans will participate in the “Alternative Energyâ€...
- Wrc: 2012 Season Kicks Off With 80th Monte Carlo Rally [videos]
After a three-year hiatus, the most famous rally in the world, the Rallye Monte Carlo, has returned to the WRC calendar. As it was the 80th event, the Automobile Club de Monaco, which organized the race, decided to design a route that combined memories...
- Skoda's Fabia Monte Carlo Anniversary Model Packs Style But Lacks Punch
VW Group subsidiary Skoda is celebrating the 100 years of the Monte Carlo Rally as well as its own 110 year-long involvement in motorsports with the presentation of the Fabia Monte Carlo, a special edition version of the five-door hatchback model with...
- 80s Face-off: Renault 5 Turbo Rwd Vs Alpine A310
Dieppe-based Alpine established itself with the A110, winning the 1973 Monte Carlo Rally and the World Championship. But by the late '70s competitors, like the Lancia Stratos, caught up. Renault had to act fast and decided to compete with a new car...
- Last-known Mgb Works Rally Car Going Under Auction
An extremely rare 1964 MGB which is said to be the last known genuine MG works rally car is being offered for auction, 35 years after bidding farewell to the world of motorsports. One of two only official MGB rally cars built in 1964, the specific example...
Cars
A Reenactment of Paddy Hopkirk's 1964 Monte Carlo Rally Win in a Mini
You may be familiar with the story of famed 60s rally driver Paddy Hopkirk, who in 1964 won the grueling Monte Carlo rally against all odds, at the wheel of a one-liter Mini Cooper. He faced stiff opposition from many other drivers in much more sophisticated and powerful motors, but he eventually triumphed as the story goes. Read more »
- Opel Ampera To Run At The 2012 Rally Monte Carlo
The Chevrolet Volt's European twin, the Opel Ampera, will be making its inaugural appearance at this year's edition of the international Rally Monte Carlo. All in all, six Ampera sedans will participate in the “Alternative Energyâ€...
- Wrc: 2012 Season Kicks Off With 80th Monte Carlo Rally [videos]
After a three-year hiatus, the most famous rally in the world, the Rallye Monte Carlo, has returned to the WRC calendar. As it was the 80th event, the Automobile Club de Monaco, which organized the race, decided to design a route that combined memories...
- Skoda's Fabia Monte Carlo Anniversary Model Packs Style But Lacks Punch
VW Group subsidiary Skoda is celebrating the 100 years of the Monte Carlo Rally as well as its own 110 year-long involvement in motorsports with the presentation of the Fabia Monte Carlo, a special edition version of the five-door hatchback model with...
- 80s Face-off: Renault 5 Turbo Rwd Vs Alpine A310
Dieppe-based Alpine established itself with the A110, winning the 1973 Monte Carlo Rally and the World Championship. But by the late '70s competitors, like the Lancia Stratos, caught up. Renault had to act fast and decided to compete with a new car...
- Last-known Mgb Works Rally Car Going Under Auction
An extremely rare 1964 MGB which is said to be the last known genuine MG works rally car is being offered for auction, 35 years after bidding farewell to the world of motorsports. One of two only official MGB rally cars built in 1964, the specific example...