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    24 uren van ieper 1977

    24 uren van ieper 1977




    For what it is worth, I competed on the 1977 Ypres 24 Hrs European championship Rally, in my Simca.
    The rally was won by:

    13 1977 Bernard Darniche Alain Mahé Lancia Stratos HF

    Guess that's why I ended up with a blue one....

    I must have some pictures somewhere.
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    Re: 24 uren van ieper 1977

    That's impressive, I can't imagine many people can put "competed against Bernard Darniche in a Strato's" on their CV.

    Definitely like to see some photos, especially of you in action, any stories from the event you care to share?

    Vince.
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    Running at 158, (2nd car in the pic) I don't think Bernard thought of us as competition...
    We'd had no time to prepare the car, my brother had dropped his Escort Mexico on us in the weeks previously for major works and that had taken up all the time. It happened often .
    We retired on the second day with overheating.
    We did the Donegal Rally in 1978, finishing 6th in class with a broken differential...
    Organizers produced an event sheet of cuttings from previous rallies. Nice shot of the Chequered Flag Strato's, driven by Cahal Curley. It hit the side of a bridge, in the first few stages, breaking a stub axle.
    Enrico Inurrieta used to do the Sherry Rally in Jerez. We did that one several times too...
    Bits of my rally cars lie all over Europe.
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    Re: 24 uren van ieper 1977

    Struan that would make a great article for the newsletter........please.....

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    An addition to my model collection ... brings back memories!
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    Re: 24 uren van ieper 1977

    Superb model combination, I'm currently building a similar Alitalia version, what's the story with the Chardonnet version, is it a custom build?

    Vince.
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    Re: 24 uren van ieper 1977

    Hi Vince
    I think they are ready made........... however Struan will let us know for sure
    Cheers
    Phil

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    Re: 24 uren van ieper 1977

    Yes, it's a fine 1:43 scale set-up made by Altaya, acquired through Ebay France... looks great!
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    Re: 24 uren van ieper 1977

    Cheers Struan, I'll keep an eye out for a set.

    Vince.
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    www.lancia-stratos.co.uk


    Transformer/Hawk HF3000 - Chassis: 1988 Spyder #045 - Engine: Alfa 166 3.0L 24v V6 - ECU: Omex 710 - Exhaust: Simpson - Tyres: Michelin TB15's / Pirelli P7 Corsa - Wheels: Hawk Compomotive.


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