[Video] Sideways ‘80s rally cars and techno-music is exactly what you need today | GRR
It’s fair to say that the ‘80s had it all – good music, cool cars, and awesome technology that was just starting to take off. We may be looking back through rose-tinted glasses, but given the current sorry state of affairs, can you blame us?
And where better to find the best of the ‘80s than a classic racing clip, complete with a catchy electronic soundtrack and a stereotypically British commentary, courtesy of Chris Fear?
This half hour video, uploaded by VHS Rallies last year, features action from the 1984 Lombard RAC Rally – the final round of that year’s World Rally Championship.
Direct from a high street startline, Fear introduces the competitors ahead of their 2,000-mile journey through England, Scotland and Wales, complete with 500 miles of special stages.
Check out some of the awesome ‘80s rally cars, in full battle dress. Then watch as they fly around the various special stages, through the grounds of stately homes and safari parks, to race circuits, forestry lanes and muddy fields.
At five minutes in, pay particular attention to the damage to Tony Pond’s Rover SD1 after he slides off into the trees. And look out for famous names on the leader board, as the likes of Ari Vatanen and Michele Mouton battle for the win.
Converted from the original VHS, this classic rally is a clip worth watching…
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