The Rally Men Aka The Rally Cavaliers (1965)

Whole issue dedicated to an 7 day international car rally organised by the . Paul Easter is seen working on his car - a Mini. Various checks are made on headlights, engine, tires etc. Narrator explains how rallying is not for cissies, “wipe out any romantic ideas right away“ he tells the audience. Rally drivers need skill, courage and lots of cash. L/S of cars lined up to begin the rally. Cars are prepared - lots of Minis amongst them. Maps are checked. Start of the race is at dawn. Paddy Hopkirk is seen setting off in a Mini. Sweden’s Eric Carlsen is seen next. Various shots of different types of car speeding through the countryside. Nice Rover. Cars are seen racing away from checkpoints and through muddy terrain. Paddy Hopkirk is seen at a petrol station. Cars seen driving at sunset. Shot of navigator reading map inside a car by torch light. A woman driver is named - Pauline Mayman (? check name) and said to be “keeping up the feminine challenge“. Aberdare Motor Club check poi