A fascinating compliation of some of the more exciting highlights of the 1991Classic Marathon Rally! This title recreates the action and atmosphere of the great Alpine rallies of the past in a wonderful celebration of a Golden Era of motoring. The event brings together an amazing collection of vintage cars for an epic journey across Europe combining speed and regularity tests long runs through glorious scenery and gruelling climbs through mountain passes in the longest and toughest classic rally in the world. In 1991 130 crews from around the world gathered in London... for the start of a seven-day 2 000-mile journey through England France Belgium Germany Austria and Italy. The line-up featured racing legend Stirling Moss and rallying great Timo Makinen alongside the likes of Irish rally star Ronnie McCartney MG expert Ron Gammons John Handley John Chatham and more. However the real stars were the cars and what a line-up! The field featured MGBs Mini Coopers Jaguars Porsche Aston Martin Austin Healey Morgan Alfa Romeo Lancia Mercedes and more - and all at least 25-years-old. The crews faced tough tests on race circuits through pretty villages and along the awesome Alpine passes and as the battle-scarred Austin Healey 3000 of Moss shows some of the tests proved almost too tough for some competitors! Undoubtedly one of the must-see sequences is the speed trial up the infamous Stelvio - 48 hairpins in just eight miles - with amazing on-board footage. Enjoy breathtaking film of vintage vehicles at speed against the backdrop of spectacular scenery including plenty of in-car action courtesy of the likes of Flying Finn Makinen and soak up the sounds of evocative engine notes. This is no drive in the country this is an ultra competitive race to end which sees the crews take on gruelling routes rain and an unbelievable night stage in the quest for glory. Wonderful camerawork amazing footage and the informed commentary of respected motorsport historian Neville Hay transport you to the roads of Europe to join great drivers and iconic cars for a celebration of the true spirit of motoring. [show more]
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The Marathon Rally is the longest rally of its kind in the world for cars over 20 years old. This release features highlights from the 1991 event. Among the 123 entrants were Timo Makinen, John Haughland, Roger Clark, Anne Hall and the legendary Stirling Moss, who was in search of a unique double of an Alpine Cup from the modern Classic to pair with an original Coupe des Alpes from the 1960s.
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