Peking to Paris Motor Challenge 2016 - in the footsteps of the 1907 rally

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Created on May 25, 2016

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Peking to Paris Motor Challenge

Gerard Brown

Peking to Paris Motor Challenge

Porsche 911 (1965) - Peter Lovett wins the Classics up to 2 liters displacement - Peking-Paris Rally 2013

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Citroën DS 23 (1974) - with a great racing history and rally-proven technology - Peking-Paris Rally 2013

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Ford Mustang (1967) - too much sand makes life difficult for the pony car - Peking-Paris Rally 2013

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Ford Model T (1913) - there wasn't too much on it that could break - Peking-Paris Rally 2013

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Bentley 4 1/2 Litre (1928) - a puncture has to be repaired - Peking-Paris Rally 2013

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Bentley Drophead (1936) - Tire damage and other problems on the road - Peking-Paris Rally 2013

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Nissan Fairlady Z (1973) - carefully crossing the dunes - Peking-Paris Rally 2013

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Chevrolet Fangio Coupé (1937) - Winner in the Vingeants category - Peking-Paris Rally 2013

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VW Beetle (1970) - strong performance by the fast Beetle - 2013 Beijing-Paris Rally

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Leyland P76 (1973) - eat my dust - taken literally - Peking-Paris Rally 2013

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Ford Model A Speedster (1929) - on the road on dusty roads - Peking-Paris Rally 2013

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Ford Model A Speedster (1929) - Uphill and downhill - Peking-Paris Rally 2013

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Bentley 4 1/2 Litre (1928) - on the long drive to Russia - Peking-Paris Rally 2013

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Porsche 356 C (1964) - crossing a bridge in Mongolia - Peking-Paris Rally 2013

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Cadillac La Salle (1939) - together with the competitors in Ulaan Baatar - Rally Beijing-Paris 2013

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Bentley Mk VI Special (1950) - full power through the sand - Peking-Paris Rally 2013

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Delage D6 Tourer (1933) - you can even enjoy the view - Peking-Paris Rally 2013

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Mercedes Benz 280 SE (1970) - the water was too deep for some cars - Peking-Paris Rally 2013

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Porsche 356 A (1957) - the car seems to be longing for a bath - Peking-Paris Rally 2013

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Mercedes Benz 450 SLC (1972) - a ride through the clouds - Peking-Paris Rally 2013

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Leyland P76 (1973) - Winner of the Classics over 2 liters displacement - Rally Beijing-Paris 2013

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Bentley Drophead (1936) - the bridge must be crossed, even if it inspires little confidence - Peking-Paris Rally 2013

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Porsche 356 A (1957) - escaped the desert, back on solid roads, together with cars from different eras - Peking-Paris Rally 2013

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Morris Oxford (1958) - in action - 2013 Beijing-Paris Rally

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Leyland P76 (1973) - no dawdling here - Rallye Peking-Paris 2013

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Citroën DS 23 (1974) - a former World Rally Championship car - 2013 Beijing-Paris Rally

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La France Tourer (1917) - with an impressive 14.5 liters of displacement - Peking-Paris Rally 2013

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Citroën 11B (1955) - Mario Illien with daughter in the mountains - Peking-Paris Rally 2013

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VW Beetle (1970) - they give their all - Peking-Paris Rally 2013

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Lancia Fulvia Coupé (1971) - ready for anything - Peking-Paris Rally 2013

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Ford Mustang (1964) - which is probably the right road - Peking-Paris Rally 2013

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Ford Model T (1913) - the oldest car at the start - Peking-Paris Rally 2013

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Studebaker President (1940) - Driving through different cultures and topographies - Rallye Peking-Paris 2013

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Morris Oxford (1958) - moving forward - Peking-Paris Rally 2013

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Lancia Fulvia Coupé (1971) - in action - Peking-Paris Rally 2013

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Ford Model A Speedster (1929) - from Ulaan Baatar to Mongolia - Peking-Paris Rally 2013

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Ford Model A Cabriolet (1930) - Thousands of kilometers of such roads - Peking-Paris Rally 2013

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Porsche 911 (1965) - much interest from the local population - 2013 Beijing-Paris Rally

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La France Tourer (1917) - at the start in Beijing - Peking-Paris Rally 2013

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Ford Coupe (1940) - a completely new meaning of "on the rocks" - Peking-Paris Rally 2013

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Ford Coupe (1940) - this car took an early lead - Peking-Paris Rally 2013

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Impressions of the Peking to Paris Motor Challenge from back then

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Citroën DS 23 (1974) - mit grandioser Renngeschichte und rallye-erprobter Technik - Rallye Peking-Paris 2013

Ford Mustang (1967) - zuviel Sand machen dem Pony Car das Leben schwer - Rallye Peking-Paris 2013

Ford Model T (1913) - da war nicht allzu viel dran, das kaputtgehen konnte - Rallye Peking-Paris 2013

Bentley 4 1/2 Litre (1928) - ein Reifenschaden muss geflickt werden - Rallye Peking-Paris 2013

Bentley Drophead (1936) - Reifenschaden und andere Probleme unterwegs - Rallye Peking-Paris 2013

Nissan Fairlady Z (1973) - beim vorsichtigen Durchqueren der Dünen - Rallye Peking-Paris 2013

Probably the greatest adventure in historic rallying - the Peking to Paris Motor Challenge 2016 - covers over 14,000 km in a good 30 days, over all kinds of roads and through the most diverse cultures and topographies.

Citroën 11B (1955) - Mario Illien with daughter in the mountains - Peking-Paris Rally 2013

On the route from 1907

The 6th P2P Motor Challenge starts on Sunday, June 12, 2016 at the Great Wall of China in Beijing and ends on July 17, 2016 with the entry into Paris and the crossing of the finish line at Place Vendome. From Beijing, a 14,000 km rally lies ahead of the 110 or so crews, for whom one of the greatest challenges in rallying begins on June 12.

Morris Oxford (1958) - in action - 2013 Beijing-Paris Rally

The participants will cross a total of 11 countries on the traditional and original rally route from 1907. From Beijing, they will continue through the Mongolian Gobi Desert, Russia and Belarus before reaching Europe to tackle the final stretch through Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia, Italy, Switzerland and France to the center of Paris.

Impressions of the Peking to Paris Motor Challenge from back then

Participants from 24 countries

More participants have registered for the 2016 rally than ever before. The vehicles will compete in two different categories. Either in the Vintage class with vehicles built up to 1941, such as the Chrysler of the Dillier team from Central Switzerland, or in the Classic category, in which vehicles built before 1975 can start. Around 60 vehicles will be competing in the Classic category and around 50 teams in the Vintage class, including the winners of the 2010 and 2013 Challenge, Phil Garratt and Kieron Brown.

Chevrolet Fangio Coupé (1937) - Winner in the Vingeants category - Peking-Paris Rally 2013

In the Classic category this year, all eyes will be on the winner of the 2013 Motor Challenge and also the oldest participant in the event, Gerry Crown from Australia in his 1974 Leyland P74. Gerry is already 84 years old and has taken part in all five previous Challenges, making this year his sixth time in the epic adventure.

Leyland P76 (1973) - Winner of the Classics over 2 liters displacement - Rally Beijing-Paris 2013

As rally director Fred Gallagher says: "There are cars from over 30 different marques and drivers from 24 different countries on the start list. The Peking to Paris Motor Challenge is truly a global event where the cars, as well as their drivers and co-drivers, will be pushed to their limits."

For more details, including the full itinerary, list of participants and the latest updates, visit the website.