Nice clip. My dad participated in a number of Monte Carlo rallies in the 1950’s. I have some pictures and even a few rally plates. In those days they took the hubcaps off, installed snow tires and off they went. He used to tell me that the co driver would brace himself between the door and the driver to prevent the driver from sliding sideways. No seatbelts. Amazing, thinking that they would sling those old cars over those treacherous mountain passes.
A school friends uncle, who competed in the Monte Carlo several decades ago, was interviewed by the BBC television crew as he was lying under his car trying to fixit in the snow. They were unable to use the footage due to his considerable swearing, when they asked how he was getting on.
I would like to better understand Donald's comment that right hand drive is better in the mountains. I do a lot of sporting driving in the mountains of California and I think being nearer to the center of the road allows a better balance/compromise of line of sight around both lefthand and righthand mountain corners. I'm thinking in particular of tight corners. For example, on a right hander, sitting on the right, the driver would not be able to see early what lies around the mountain embankment on the right side of the road. Keep up the good work. I hope to visit someday.
Thanks for your videos, i enjoy them greatly. One small correction though, Stirling Moss won the 1955 Mille Milia in a 300SLR (Significance being the SLR'S dry sumped, desmodromic engine).
Great work gentlemen . The Lancia front is very similar to the Riley Pathfinder . Perhaps from the same studio ? I think Lancia was the first manufacturer to produce monocoque motorcars in the early 1920's . Thankyou both 😊
I love the 300SL, despite what I've heard about the driving experience. Also, before this exhibit, most of what I knew about Lancia was gleaned from Jeremy Clarkson.
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Thank goodness, a pair of knowledgeable and experienced hosts!
Thanks, I love this series, both the cars you’ve picked, and the presenters.
Thank you for another great video. In this era, please don't forget 'On the roof Carlson' driving Saab's. Best wishes.
Nice clip. My dad participated in a number of Monte Carlo rallies in the 1950’s. I have some pictures and even a few rally plates. In those days they took the hubcaps off, installed snow tires and off they went. He used to tell me that the co driver would brace himself between the door and the driver to prevent the driver from sliding sideways. No seatbelts. Amazing, thinking that they would sling those old cars over those treacherous mountain passes.
Both my parents also competed in the 1950's Monte's in Jowett, Jaguar, Daimler, Ford, Triumph, Sunbeam.
Be careful of the weapon you bring to the fight. ... beautiful turn of phrase
The off-the-cuff knowledge coming from these two is remarkable.
The B20 is SO beautiful!
Looking forward to the Paddy Hopkirk - Mini Cooper chapter!
A school friends uncle, who competed in the Monte Carlo several decades ago, was interviewed by the BBC television crew as he was lying under his car trying to fixit in the snow. They were unable to use the footage due to his considerable swearing, when they asked how he was getting on.
Some Duffel Coats and a short UA-cam clip of the 1955 Monte. ua-cam.com/video/-VP0KfrwPFQ/v-deo.html
I would like to better understand Donald's comment that right hand drive is better in the mountains. I do a lot of sporting driving in the mountains of California and I think being nearer to the center of the road allows a better balance/compromise of line of sight around both lefthand and righthand mountain corners. I'm thinking in particular of tight corners. For example, on a right hander, sitting on the right, the driver would not be able to see early what lies around the mountain embankment on the right side of the road. Keep up the good work. I hope to visit someday.
Thanks for your videos, i enjoy them greatly. One small correction though, Stirling Moss won the 1955 Mille Milia in a 300SLR (Significance being the SLR'S dry sumped, desmodromic engine).
Great work gentlemen . The Lancia front is very similar to the Riley Pathfinder . Perhaps from the same studio ? I think Lancia was the first manufacturer to produce monocoque motorcars in the early 1920's . Thankyou both 😊
Cool!
I love the 300SL, despite what I've heard about the driving experience. Also, before this exhibit, most of what I knew about Lancia was gleaned from Jeremy Clarkson.
One part of this video that's infactual is I'm already subscribed.
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Looks like the Duke and Onassis were having a pretty good joke over the gullwing.
Would love a video that goes more in depth into how the rally could have multiple starting points
Esos zapatos me encandilaron mas que los autos
Donnie O = natty genius.
What's the car @2:40? Thanks for the video!
Skoda 110R (Czechoslovakia 1973)
@@andymcgeechan8318 Ok thanks!
@@andymcgeechan8318 The "Porsche of the East"!
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Was there not an American made car that wasn't allowed to do that race? A Mustang? Maybe,,
Most trims of the mustang were too nose heavy
@2:33 That's a '64/5 Plymouth Valiant. US cars were there, but in small numbers, as US cars in Europe were relatively somewhat scarce.