Comeback: AvD Histo-Monte from February 4 - 8, 2015

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Created on November 26, 2014

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Tamara Tanner

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Lena Willgalis

Presse AvD-Histo-Monte

Hardy Mutschler

Agentur Plusrallye

Sebastian Klein

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Lena Willgalis

Presse AvD-Histo-Monte

Hardy Mutschler

Agentur Plusrallye

Sebastian Klein

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Mercedes-Benz 220 Sb (1964) - at the AvD Histo-Monte 2012

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Walter Röhrl's former Opel Ascona 400 (1982) and behind it an Opel Ascona A Rallye (1972) - at the AvD Histo-Monte 2012

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Reliant Sabre 6 Coupé (1963) - at the AvD Histo-Monte 2012

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Skoda 130 RS (1976) - at the AvD Histo-Monte 2012

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Descent from the notorious Col de Turini to the finish in the port of Monte Carlo - at the AvD Histo-Monte 2011

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Lancia Fulvia from 1976 in front of the dream panorama of the French Alps - at the AvD Histo-Monte 2011

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Technical scrutineering at night on the market square in Hanau at the AvD Histo-Monte 2011

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Porsche 911 (1989) and Saab 99 Coupé (1982) at the obligatory stopover with café au lait - at the AvD Histo-Monte 2011

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On the last day of the rally, it's off across the French Maritime Alps - on the AvD Histo-Monte 2012

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Of course, skis are also needed on the real winter duck - at the AvD Histo-Monte 2012

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Reliant Sabre 6 Coupé (1963) with full lighting before the stage finish in Monaco - at the AvD Histo-Monte 2012

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Ideally, the tracks look like this - lots of snow under the wheels of the Subaru Legacy (1991) and Porsche 924 (1985) - at the AvD Histo-Monte 2012

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Porsche 928 GT (1989) against the wintry backdrop of Lac de Serre-Poncon in the French Alps - at the AvD Histo-Monte 2012

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During the lunch break in San Romolo, Walter Röhrl visited the AvD Histo-Monte as well as his former racing car Ascona 400 - at the AvD Histo-Monte 2012

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Rally Monte Carlo 1981 - Alfasud Ti in Fayolle

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Mercedes-Benz 220 Sb (1964) - am AvD-Histo-Monte 2012

Walter Röhrls ehemaliger Opel Ascona 400 (1982) und dahinter ein Opel Ascona A Rallye (1972) - am AvD-Histo-Monte 2012

Reliant Sabre 6 Coupé (1963) - am AvD-Histo-Monte 2012

Skoda 130 RS (1976) - am AvD-Histo-Monte 2012

After a two-year forced break, the AvD Histo-Monte is back. Next year, from February 4-8, up to 70 classic and vintage cars will embark on the four-day journey from Mainz to Monte Carlo, following in the footsteps of the "mother of all rallies".

Impression of the AvD Histo-Monte 2012

Former part of the Monte Carlo Rally

The rally was a fundamental part of the legendary Monte Carlo Rally from its inception in 1911 until 1991. From all corners of Europe, including Lisbon, Oslo and Minsk, adventurous motorists ventured on the journey through the snow-covered Alps towards the Mediterranean.

Walter Röhrl's former Opel Ascona 400 (1982) and behind it an Opel Ascona A Rallye (1972) - at the AvD Histo-Monte 2012

In the early days, even the arrival in the Principality of Monaco was considered a great success. It was not uncommon for technical defects, accidents or snowstorms to bring the venture to a premature end.

Route 2015 with many classics

On the four rally days, the route initially leads from the city of Mainz through the Black Forest to Freiburg. The spectacular crossing of the Alps with an overnight stopover in Aix-les-Bains is then on the program on Friday and Saturday, before the most prestigious stage awaits the participants on Sunday.

Of course, skis are also needed on the real winter duck - at the AvD Histo-Monte 2012

The route leads through the Maritime Alps on numerous original routes of the Monte Carlo Rally to the lunch stop on the notorious Col de Turini and back down to the Mediterranean, where the grand finish takes place on the Quai Albert.

Reliant Sabre 6 Coupé (1963) - at the AvD Histo-Monte 2012

In total, there are 27 special stages and almost 1750 kilometers of route. Ten of the special stages take place on original routes from the Monte Carlo Rally and 17 of them exceed an altitude of 1000 meters, which means plenty of snow, ice and cold.

Lots of new things

"Competitors and fans can look forward to familiar special stages as well as exciting new highlights," reveals the new Rally Director Peter Göbel. The multiple winner of the AvD Histo-Monte and his agency Plusrallye are acting as organizers for the first time in 2015. "We are proud to be able to breathe new life into this traditional event together with the AvD and other partners."