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