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Written by Ben Branch |
October 7th 2012
There’s something about ’80s rally that just captivates me. This brilliant 25 minute film covers the classic 1987 WRC Rally Portugal including interviews with the drivers and some fantastic racing footage. It’s almost enough to make me run out and buy myself a boxy, ’80s hatchback and find a few dirt trails. Not that any of us really needed the encouragement.
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