Aye true. There was a driver called Simon McKinley who sadly perished in a hill climb event. You ought to see him piloting his frankly bonkers mk2 Escie though, driving on a knife edge!
Not many could mix it with Toivonen, but Tony Pond was also a genius. Beautifully demonstrated here by containing the time loss, with car stuck in gear for at least a quarter of the last run. Brilliant!
And what a start - Pentti blasting the tripes out of an Escort! I remember an article in Autocar in the late 80s where the Journo took some advanced driving lessons with different schools, including Pentti's left foot braking course in the car with two steering wheels. Marvellous.
I’ve got that copy of Autocar up in the loft, along with the rest of what my Wife calls “the fire hazards”, (old Autocar, Autosport, Motorsport, Street Machine, Fast Ford, Performance Car, EVO, Octane and Motorsport News).
Ah..the good old days , just down to earth guys driving motors with no fancy tech with loads of talent..not like today's snowflakes that are overpaid and overhyped .
Murray Walker, what a pleasure to know the legend was also covering rallying.
Remember when he did a snooker commentary? He actually made it exciting! 😁
@@skylined5534 "Surely nothing can stop Higgins potting the black now... HE'S CRASHED!!!"
The bellow of a forest Escort in full flight, what a sound, what a memory, things just ain't the same these days.
Aye true. There was a driver called Simon McKinley who sadly perished in a hill climb event. You ought to see him piloting his frankly bonkers mk2 Escie though, driving on a knife edge!
Henri Toivonen was a special driver.
Agreed.
Amazing machines and voiced by the only Mr Motorsport himself, the late, great Murray Walker!
Not many could mix it with Toivonen, but Tony Pond was also a genius. Beautifully demonstrated here by containing the time loss, with car stuck in gear for at least a quarter of the last run. Brilliant!
Tony Pond…..The legend
And what a start - Pentti blasting the tripes out of an Escort! I remember an article in Autocar in the late 80s where the Journo took some advanced driving lessons with different schools, including Pentti's left foot braking course in the car with two steering wheels. Marvellous.
Glad you enjoyed it. Some nice Pentti footage from Top Gear coming in the weeks ahead.
I’ve got that copy of Autocar up in the loft, along with the rest of what my Wife calls “the fire hazards”, (old Autocar, Autosport, Motorsport, Street Machine, Fast Ford, Performance Car, EVO, Octane and Motorsport News).
Why don't they have events like this anymore :(
Superb camera work. Nothing missed. Great stuff!
Man i love the way they side drive and drift their cars !
Thanks heaps for all these:-)
Imagine being in that Sunbeam with Henri, hat a memory!
Nice picture and sound quality given the age of the tape, thanks! Very much looking forward to seeing future uploads.
Thanks for the positive feedback. :)
RIP Murray Walker
Excellent video.
Thanks for the positive feedback. :)
Not all treasure is silver and gold, mate.
Henri Toivonen, a Swedish driver? Interesting.... don't think Murray got it quite right there lol
Murray was better at relaying factual errors than truths. He was more racing mascot than commentator.
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Awesome
Henri was the best
hahahahahahaha look at how close the spectators are!!!.....Lol....Was different class back in the day......PPE my arse....
1881.........
Cannot wait for 2030 ...
Totally Electric............
Seriously Cannot wait...............
250 hp in a Chevette by a 400 hundred foot drop? These guys must have to leave their balls behind to save weight.
Ha!
It's ok, they were retrofitted with titanium balls 😂
Ah..the good old days , just down to earth guys driving motors with no fancy tech with loads of talent..not like today's snowflakes that are overpaid and overhyped .
Wa u doin mun i heard some one say
Initial D moment at 6:57!