Driving racing history at the GP Mutschellen 2014

Name: Audi Quattro 1982
Brand: Audi

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Created on May 9, 2014

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BMW 2002 Tii (1971) - at the GP Mutschellen 2014

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Bugatti T59/50B (1936) - at the GP Mutschellen 2014

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Bugatti T35B (1929) - at the GP Mutschellen 2014

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MG K1 (1934) - at the GP Mutschellen 2014

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Buick C8 Racing Car (1939) - at the GP Mutschellen 2014

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Maserati 8CM (1933) - at the GP Mutschellen 2014

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View of the paddock - GP Mutschellen 2014

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The regional group with pre-war cars at the return - GP Mutschellen 2014

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A group of VW Beetles in a crowd - GP Mutschellen 2014

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FMR KR 200 (1961) - at the GP Mutschellen 2014

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Aston Martin DB2 MKIlI (1958) - at the GP Mutschellen 2014

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Ginetta G4 (1968) - at the GP Mutschellen 2014

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Fiat Abarth 1000 TC (1964) - at the GP Mutschellen 2014

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Opel GT 2000 Steinmetz (1971) - at the GP Mutschellen 2014

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Abarth Simca 1300 (1963) - at the GP Mutschellen 2014

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Abarth Simca 1300 (1964) - at the GP Mutschellen 2014

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Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Veloce (1957) - at the GP Mutschellen 2014

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Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider Veloce (1962) - at the GP Mutschellen 2014

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Alfa Romeo GTAM A50 (1970) - at the GP Mutschellen 2014

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Volvo 122 SR (1965) - at the GP Mutschellen 2014

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NSU 1200 TT (1971) - at the GP Mutschellen 2014

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Simca Rally 3 (1976) - at the GP Mutschellen 2014

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Alpine Renault A110 SC (1973) - at the GP Mutschellen 2014

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Schindler Spyder (1970) - at the GP Mutschellen 2014

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American La France Type 10 Speedster (1915) - at the GP Mutschellen 2014

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American La France Type 12 (1917) - at the GP Mutschellen 2014

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Austin Seven (1934) - at the GP Mutschellen 2014

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Ford Speedster (1931) - at the GP Mutschellen 2014

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Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 SS Corsa (1939) - at the GP Mutschellen 2014

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Healey Silverstone (1949) - at the GP Mutschellen 2014

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Buick Bull Dog (1933) - at the GP Mutschellen 2014

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Cadillac Series 314 V8 Racer (1926) - at the GP Mutschellen 2014

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Ford Sprintcar (1935) - at the GP Mutschellen 2014

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Nash 480 Aeropower (1930) - at the GP Mutschellen 2014

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Alvis Brookland Special (1938) - at the GP Mutschellen 2014

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Bentley Speed Six Le Mans (1934) - at the GP Mutschellen 2014

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Ford Capri 2600 RS (1972) - at the GP Mutschellen 2014

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Ford Escort RS 2000 (1974) - at the GP Mutschellen 2014

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BMW 2002 Tii (1972) - at the GP Mutschellen 2014

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Lotus Elan S4 (1972) - at the GP Mutschellen 2014

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Lotus 26 Elan S1 (1974) - at the GP Mutschellen 2014

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Lotus Elite (1959) - at the GP Mutschellen 2014

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Porsche 911 S Rallye (1975) - at the GP Mutschellen 2014

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Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 3.0 SIROC (1973) - at the GP Mutschellen 2014

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Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 (1973) - at the GP Mutschellen 2014

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De Tomaso Pantera GT3 (1973) - at the GP Mutschellen 2014

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Datsun 280 ZXR (1979) - at the GP Mutschellen 2014

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Toyota Celica GT TA22 (1973) - at the GP Mutschellen 2014

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MG C GT V8 (1970) - at the GP Mutschellen 2014

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Dino 246 GT (1972) - at the GP Mutschellen 2014

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Lamborghini Countach LP 400S (1977) - at the GP Mutschellen 2014

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Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport (1966) - at the GP Mutschellen 2014

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Pontiac Trans AM (1971) - at the GP Mutschellen 2014

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Ford GT 40 (1969) - at the GP Mutschellen 2014

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Ford Galaxie 500 (1963) - at the GP Mutschellen 2014

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Audi Quattro 10V (1981) - at the GP Mutschellen 2014

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Healey Silverstone (1950) - at the GP Mutschellen 2014

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Jaguar C-Type Recreation (1963) - at the GP Mutschellen 2014

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Lister Jaguar Knobbly BHL 16 (1958) - at the GP Mutschellen 2014

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AC Cobra Racing 427 (1965) - at the GP Mutschellen 2014

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Shelby Cobra SC (1966) - at the GP Mutschellen 2014

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Porsche 917 Replica (1975) - at the GP Mutschellen 2014

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Beach MK5 (1964) - at the GP Mutschellen 2014

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Ford Formula RF (1984) - at the GP Mutschellen 2014

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Royale RP (1976) - at the GP Mutschellen 2014

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Alpine A362 FR (1971) - at the GP Mutschellen 2014

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Mallock U2 MK8 (1968) - at the GP Mutschellen 2014

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Cooper T77 F1 (1965) - at the GP Mutschellen 2014

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Brabham BT21 (1967) - at the GP Mutschellen 2014

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Lotus 24 F1 (1962) - at the GP Mutschellen 2014

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Swica 387 (1987) - at the GP Mutschellen 2014

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Reynard Opel Lotus (1993) - at the GP Mutschellen 2014

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Griffon Proto (1972) - at the GP Mutschellen 2014

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Dangel 812 (1971) - at the GP Mutschellen 2014

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Sauber C2 (1972) - at the GP Mutschellen 2014

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Audi Sport Quattro S1 Replica (1985) - at the GP Mutschellen 2014

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Chevrolet Pickup Truck (1948) - at the GP Mutschellen 2014

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Studebaker 2R10 (1950) - at the GP Mutschellen 2014

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Chevrolet Corvette C1 (1958) - at the GP Mutschellen 2014

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Chevrolet Corvette C1 (1960) - at the GP Mutschellen 2014

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Alfa Romeo Touring Spider (1960) - at the GP Mutschellen 2014

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MG A 1600 (1962) - at the GP Mutschellen 2014

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Puma GT (1971) - at the GP Mutschellen 2014

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Chevrolet Cannibal (1992) - at the GP Mutschellen 2014

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Citroën self-built Aschi GS (1960) - at the GP Mutschellen 2014

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Lancia Delta HF Integrale (1988) - at the GP Mutschellen 2014

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Lola T88 (1988) - at the GP Mutschellen 2014

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Pedrazza Alfa PRC M (1992) - at the GP Mutschellen 2014

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The winter of 2013/14 was short and mild. And yet during this time, people were busy in garages and workshops tinkering, improving, tuning and painting. Some couldn't wait for spring or were among the really tough ones and drove winter rallies. For most, however, the 2014 classic car season only kicked off on May 4.

BMW 2002 Tii (1971) - at the GP Mutschellen 2014

Lots of visitors in beautiful weather

An impressive cross-section of 100 years of racing history was presented to the large audience in perfect weather conditions. Around 300 drivers had entered their names on the start list for the season opener.

Although the track from Rudolfstetten to Friedlisberg is only 1.6 km long and has only two tight bends, it should not be underestimated. The formula cars in particular reach impressive speeds. And courage is required in the upper section, as the last bends lead directly past the slope.

Eight racing fields in four races

Let's get this out of the way: No, there was no time trial, even if one or two drivers did race their cars or motorcycles up the hill with sporting ambition. After a field of pre-war motorcycles had opened the demo runs, the post-war touring cars followed.

NSU 1200 TT (1971) - at the GP Mutschellen 2014

A field that brought back childhood memories for many. NSU TT, Simca Rally 3, BMW 2002 or Alfa Romeo Giulia have long been a familiar sight on Swiss roads and at hill climbs. But there were also one-offs on the grid, such as Christian Mees' Schindler Spyder.

Interesting field of pre-war cars

American La France Type 12 (1917) - at the GP Mutschellen 2014

Over 30 cars were entered in the pre-war category. Engine capacity giants such as the American La France with 9500 cc and 14500 cc "battled" against small but fine cars such as the 1934 Austin Seven with 750 cc from Bruno Hürlimann.

Bugatti T59/50B (1936) - at the GP Mutschellen 2014

Jürg Schiffmann was at the start with his Bugatti T59/50B. The 8-cylinder in-line engine produces 420 hp from a displacement of 4.5 liters. This car is the only surviving example of this type. It was built from original parts.

Franz Schumacher's Buick C8 Racing Car from 1939 is also impressive.

Popular racing touring cars and sports cars

After the solo motorcycles after the war until 1969, another field of racing touring cars took to the starting line. Again, well-known makes such as the Porsche 356, Ford Capri, Ford Escort and exotic cars such as a Lamborghini LP 400 S and two thundering Ford Galaxies.

Ford Galaxie 500 (1963) - at the GP Mutschellen 2014

The brute Galaxies with 550 hp from 7 liters were used in the NASCAR series in the USA. In 1963, one of these touring cars won a race in Europe (Silverstone) for the first time. The huge vehicle more than earned its nickname "Detroit Iron", as it weighs 1700 kg.

Elegance and sportiness combined

Field 7 united elegant shapes and fast cars, such as Rolf Buccella's 1950 Healey Silverstone and Andy Siegenthaler's Jaguar XK 120 OTS. The racing history of the early sixties was revived by the Lister Jaguar Knobbly of Christian Jenny and the Jaguar E Type Lightweight Low Drag of Remo Thalmann.

Lister Jaguar Knobbly BHL 16 (1958) - at the GP Mutschellen 2014

Marc Widmer's Porsche 917 Replica then recalled the great successes of the sports and endurance cars from Zuffenhausen.

Exclusive Quattro starting field

Another highlight was the race of the Swiss Audi Urqauttro Club. In the 1980s, these vehicles were a permanent fixture on the rally scene. Twelve Quattros brought this time back to life.

Audi Quattro 10V (1981) - at the GP Mutschellen 2014

A field of VW Beetles and micro cars such as the BMW Isetta, Zündapp Janus and Messerschmitt drove through, delighting the audience.

FMR KR 200 (1961) - at the GP Mutschellen 2014

Two speakers provided interesting details and background information on the vehicles and their drivers. Visitors interested in technology had ample opportunity to visit the distributed paddock and talk shop with participants.

The consensus was that it was a successful event!