1984 Shell Oils Donegal International Rally

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Жыл бұрын

Action from the third round of the 1984 Irish Tarmac Rally Championship. Originally produced by Flor Griffin at Cork Video Services (CVS), with commentary by legendary Irish rally journalist Brian Patterson.
Converted from VHS commercial release. There are occasional image glitches in this footage.
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@rocon86 Жыл бұрын

MK2's, Chevettes, Asconas and Mantas in full flight, the golden age of rallying.

@NathanMcCabe88 Жыл бұрын

Never seen so many Opels/Vauxhalls in one video!

@robertboland3923 Жыл бұрын

As a staunch mk2 fan, you can really see how much the 400's outclassed the escorts. A much more stable and controlled car, I was thinking the same while watching- "I think that was the golden days". Enough power to be a handful- but not so much that it requires 4wd, sideways for spectators whereas now it's all about blistering speed. I love how in depth the reporting was too

@NathanMcCabe88 Жыл бұрын

@@robertboland3923 bit of an unsung hero isn't it? I mean I honestly think it was one of the best looking Group B cars. Super rare now though I assume.

@robertboland3923 Жыл бұрын

@@NathanMcCabe88 only for the turbo years were just beginning, I think they would have been viewed as the weapon they were! The escorts had it for about 15years - that's 15years of development in other words. And then the Asconas and Mantas just arrived- and were already a better car, straight out of the box and epic, definitely one of the slickest looking rally machines. I like to think there's still lots of mantas tucked up in sheds, the younger generation never got too attached so it's mostly older chaps that own them. I would however say that the rally boys killed a shocking amount of them! Fair to say the two leading causes of a manta death were rust and Irish Rallying. I can remember 11 gte's from yesteryear, and I think 8 died at the hands of two different, local competitors Ya man paddy White! who's seen balein the escort into a house, his gaf is next-door to a bodyshop I used to work in - Great customer! Nice fella too 😆

@mairesavage6815 Жыл бұрын

Billy Coleman's Calculated Coolness paid off so often back then🇲🇨Corcaigh..🚗 🚘.@pat Sullivan 📼 videos 1990s

@Vejinx Жыл бұрын

What a fantastic race that was!

@mairesavage6815 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video from that era..Camera 📷 work, interviews by Michael Whyte and Brian Patterson voice over were brilliant 👏 @pat Sullivan 📼 videos 1990s.

@huwzebediahthomas9193 Жыл бұрын

Pity Roger Clark dropped out early.

@huwzebediahthomas9193 Жыл бұрын

Had a pair of super rare Weber single choke 45 DCOE motorbike carburetors, jetted it and etc. for use in two inlet port Minis, using the original 1 1/2 inch SU inlet manifold, easy straight fit after modified bulkhead. Sold it to an autograss racer in the 1980s. Only pair I ever came across. Rocking horse shit rare. Bought them in a scrap yard in Turin when there on a Mini Innocentti parts hunt.

@jaguarskills69 Жыл бұрын

Used to watch these Rally vids at Cheltenham motor club back in the early 80's, brings back great memories 🙂

@ctf1537 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this, it was great to watch, great interviewing, I am amazed at Bertie he was always looking at the bigger picture to make the event more attractive - ref his comment on european rallies

@tomwallace4434 Жыл бұрын

The Opel Manta 400 was one hell of a Rally Car, It wasn't generally anywhere near as a capable as the Audi Quattro technically on most surfaces but much better to watch.

@NathanMcCabe88 Жыл бұрын

Stunning car!

@robertrishel3685 Жыл бұрын

Just in time!! I really needed a fresh release from VHSRallies👍👍👍🙏

@Stickleback Жыл бұрын

These videos are priceless and great to watch, thank you!

@chrislunn2925 Жыл бұрын

Was dissapointed that Coleman didnt enter the Manx in 84 so great to see him featured here.

@sunbeamsko Жыл бұрын

Great video thanks for sharing it!

@mk1mexico562 Жыл бұрын

Great content as usual. Golden days of Irish Tarmac. Never knew Davy Greer had a rotary engine in a Mk2. Only the second one I've seen or heard. And the first one I knew of was built in the 90's.

@adarvirohfanbelarus8889 Жыл бұрын

Beatifull long video full off RWD action!

@michaeldeel7998 Жыл бұрын

wonderful.. enjoyed very much..

@botiduran344 Жыл бұрын

Pure rally action. Love the Mantas!

@BrainDamageComedy Жыл бұрын

bloody awesome!

@H7KAL Жыл бұрын

The good old days, just look at bonner in his T-shirt

@LRSNRCNG309 Жыл бұрын

To think pacenotes werent always allowed or i guess even frowned upon is crazy

@tomanderson6335 Жыл бұрын

A rotary-swapped Mk 2 Escort at 30:08?! I assume it was running in some sort of modified class...

@adarvirohfanbelarus8889 Жыл бұрын

8:57 sideways saved :D

@huwzebediahthomas9193 Жыл бұрын

Tyre selection? Umm, umm, ummm... Toss the coin.

@EleanorPeterson Жыл бұрын

Ha! Yes! 😁 Always go for the round ones made from black rubber...

@marcus123841 Жыл бұрын

Get rid of the music

@eurotom288 Жыл бұрын

The Manta 400 and the Ascona 400 were always my favourite Rally cars, they were gorgeous looking cars, I always wanted a Replica of one of these cars, but unfortunately never found one, Drive safe people.

@benzobrimzs Жыл бұрын

I'm a Lancia man but allays had a soft spot for the Opels . Love a red top screaming 😱

@huwzebediahthomas9193 Жыл бұрын

I was much faster in a left hand drive car - handbrake-gearstick co-ordination much better for a right handed person.

@EleanorPeterson Жыл бұрын

I disagree 100%. 🙂 Balancing the steering with a soft right hand was WAY more important to me. Feeling when the front end was about to let go meant staying on the road; fluffing a gear change or hairpin just got you abuse from the co-driver. A gear lever goes where it's told and the handbrake goes up and down, so there's no finesse or 'touch' required. A right-hand drive car makes more sense to a right-handed person. Maybe you're a secret Leftie, Huw? 😁