ALPINE RALLY 1956 The Coupe des Alpes

The rally was first held in 1932 under the name Rallye des Alpes Françaises. After World War II, it continued as the Rallye International des Alpes in 1946. Although the event still started and finished in France, the route became international in 1948 and until 1965 featured famous mountain passes in Austria, Germany, Italy and Switzerland.
WINNER : Michel Collange - Alfa Romeo Giulietta

[@atleeriksen8514]

Fantastic race. A track "full of" Cows, Busses, pedestrians andwagons and lorries. Amazing venture I would guess.

[@adrianjackson2696]

I like the superior cultured voice of the narrator. The orange car at left is my 1960 Triumph TR3A I bought in 1982. It lives in Melbourne as I do.

[@paulreilly3904]

The narrator is Raymond Baxter, a well known British television presenter.

[@adrianjackson2696]

@@paulreilly3904 - Wikipedia has Baxter's interesting life story too

[@paulreilly3904]

@@adrianjackson2696 Thanks for the tip Adrian, I'll have a look. And you have great taste in cars. Best wishes from Oxford UK.

[@adrianjackson2696]

@@paulreilly3904 I also own a 1985 Range Rover Classic that I bought in 1987 at a deceased estate for $100 (AUD) however as it had been garages for 13 years I had to spend a few dollars to get it roadworthy and registered. Runs very well - Superior British engineering back then.

[@paulreilly3904]

@@adrianjackson2696 my goodness Adrian, that's wonderful. They're fast being recognised for their timeless looks and of course that ex Buick V8. There's so much value in getting them back on the road. Enjoy your motoring.

[@paulreilly3904]

I think all of the cars would have had drum brakes, and whilst they can be very good at stopping a car they do fade much more so than discs. And once that happens your only choice is to use the gearbox while they cool down.