The well dressed dude is actually Bob Watson! The car went to Darwin and back non stop, but I can't remember who his co-driver was.. The car was serviced on the run, not stopping and the tyres when they needed changing were changed on the move at walking pace with a special trolley. The tyres on this car look like Dunlop SP3's. (I had a set on my rally R16). If you don't think they needed changing a lot, look at both wheels visible in the photo! The rims are buggered but being steel could at a pinch be hammered back into shape. If you rallied on steel rims back then, you carried a mash hammer!
You're really sure that is Bob?
You're really sure that is Bob?
Anyone remember this? I found the photo in some old stuff recently. Who's the well dressed dude? Anyone know?
We need to ask Bob750 about the 7 days non stop around Surfers Paradise raceway in an R12. It seems to me that there is no publicity or information on this event.
I believe I have a copy of Wheels magazine with an article covering that event.
I've had the photograph in my possession since about the time of the "adventure". Never assumed it was anyone else but then I don't think I ever saw Bob Watson in a collar and tie whilst rallying so if it's not him the identification of the person leaning on this vehicle will remain a musty secret, I suppose!
Ian Geoghagen?
A short note on page 33 from "Renault in Australia" by Tony and Pedr Davis gives a choice of possible names.
Bob G