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Rothmans World Rallying 2

Rothmans World Rallying 2
Rothmans World Rallying 2
Rothmans World Rallying 2
Rothmans World Rallying 2
Rothmans World Rallying 2
Rothmans World Rallying 2
Rothmans World Rallying 2
Rothmans World Rallying 2
Rothmans World Rallying 2
Rothmans World Rallying 2
Rothmans World Rallying 2
  • Stock: In Stock
  • Author: Martin Holmes and Hugh Bishop
  • ISBN: 0850453437
  • Publisher: Osprey
  • Publication Year: 1980
  • Edition: 1st Edition
  • Revised: No
  • Reprint: No
  • Language: English
  • Pages: 160
  • Illustrations: Colour and Black and White
  • Format: Hardback - With Dustjacket
  • Condition Book: Very Good
  • Condition Dust Jacket: Good - Slight Sun Faded Spine
  • Dimensions: 280.00mm x 215.00mm
£85.00
Ex Tax: £85.00

After the challenge and excitement of the 1978 rallying season covered in World Rallying 1, and its success beyond expectation, production went ahead with the launch of the 1979 annual Rothmans World Rallying 2. This is the standard reference work on the 1979 season providing lively reading and browsing, accompanied by hundreds of black and white photographs and a special gallery of colour - most photographs were taken especially for this work. Full reports and detailed results analyses are given for each World Championship Rally. Special features include coverage of Ford Motor Company Competitions Department, Lancia Stratus rallying record for official factory entries 1972 – 1978, thoughts of Walter Rohrl – his outlook on competitions, and events with Ford, Opel and Lancia. There is a chapter covering the Saab Turbo Rally car, a look at 1979 rally cars: Ford Escort RS, Ford Fiesta 1600, Lancia Stratos, Mercedes Benz 280E, Mercedes Benz 450SLC, Opel Ascona, Opel Kadette GT/E, Peugeot 104ZS, Peugeot 504 V6 Coupe, Polski Fiat Polonez, Porsche 911, Renault 5 Alpine, Saab 99 Turbo, Skoda 130RS, Toyota Celica RA40, Triumph TR7 – V8 (TR8), Vauxhall Chevette 2300 HS, and VW Golf Gti. There is detailed coverage, reviews and results for the: Monte Carlo, International Swedish Rally, Rallye de Portugal, Safari Rally, Greece and the Acropolis Rally, Motogard Rally of New Zealand, Finland and the 1000 Lakes Rally, Criterium Molson du Quebec, the Rally San Remo of Italy, France with the Tour de Corse, Lombard RAC event in Great Britain and finally the Bandama Rally. Also included is a listing of world-class drivers' records, giving results for competitors like Rauno Aaltonen, Russell Brooks, Per Eklund etc…..and a list of co drivers such as Mike Doughty, Ilkka Kivimaki etc.. There is a look at new cars: Alfa Romeo Alfasud TI, Alfa Romeo 2300 TI, Fiat 147 Alcohol, Ford Fiesta 1600 and BDA, Lancia Beta Monte Carlo Turbo, Mercedes Benz 450SLC, Mitsubishi Mirage, Opel Ascona 400, Opel Manta, Porsche 924 Turbo, Renault 5 Turbo and Toyota Celica RA45. Results are recorded for the World Championship for Rallies and Drivers 1979, and European Championship for Rallies Chart. There are the other major rally results, International and National Champions coverage, English-speaking National Championships, and finally British Champions and Championships.

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