50th Anniversary Rally Results
The organising committee would like to thank all of our sponsors for their generous contribution to a successful and enjoyable celebration of 50 years of motoring fellowship.
Overall Rally Winner
Alec O’Hara; Austin 7
Long Route Vintage Class
First: Alec O’Hara; Austin 7 Second: Peter Groves; Austin 20
Long Route Post-Vintage Class
First: John Blackmore; Hudson Terraplane Second: Michael Taylor; Packard
Long Route Post-War Class
First: Chris Giles; Daimler Second: Neil Ryder; Vauxhall Velox
Long Route Post-60 Class
First: Barry Keen; MGB Second: Colin Bell; Holden Premier
Long Route Post-80 Class
First: Roger White; Mitsubishi Starion Second: John Foot; Nissan Laurel
Short Route Veteran Class
Winner: John Calleson; Cadillac
Short Route Vintage Class
First: Tim Johnson; Model A Second: Mike Blundell; Cadillac
Short Route Post-Vintage Class
Winner: Martin Hutchinson; Plymouth Coupe
Short Route Post-War Class
Winner: John Jackson; Riley RM
Short Route Post-60 Class
Winner: Ian Ingram; Hillman Hunter
Commercial (Either Long or Short Route)
First: Earl Goodin; Chrysler Valiant Second: Doug Curtis; Chevrolet
Motorcycle (Either Long or Short Route)
First: Peter Bull; Norton Second: Ray Clarey; James Colonel
Touring Route
Winner: Dave Williams; Plymouth
First Lady Driver or Rider (All Routes)
First: Mary Buick; Austin 7 Second: Catherine Bannon; BSA Bantam
Longest Distance Driven to Attend Rally
Bob Ballantyne; Holden Torana
Best Dressed
Michael & Jane D’Alton; Bentley
Hard Luck Award
Ian Munro (for a very early breakdown); Norton