Porsche and Citroen win Tour Britannia

Notes & Quotes

Regularity

1 John Ruston / Jeremy Haylock Porsche 356 Carrera

"This is the best organised of all the classic car tours in Europe, and I've done them all. It was great, as usual."



2 Bob Linwood / Anne Linwood Citroen SM

"We do lots of rallies and this one is the best organised of the lot. Add to that the food is better than any of the "grand" tours and above all the organisers and staff are the most friendly."



3 Michael Cornwell / Colin Francis Porsche 356C

"A great event."



5 Brad Mottier / Barry Mottier Datsun 240Z

"It's been a good event and we would have liked to have been closer to or ahead of the Citroen at the end."



7 Neil Hadfield / Margaret Jackson Sunbeam Tiger

"We were lucky this morning; the gear linkage came apart but we were coasted to a garage and a proper mechanic there was able to put it back together. So we had a good day."



12 Robert Croucher / Mark Venning Jaguar XK140

"It's been a great event; Mark came all the way from Chile to do it and thinks it well worth the journey."



Competition



21 Jonathan Turner / William Medcalf Bentley 3/8

"We had a good run at the showground but I "mounted" Oliver's Mount - hit the bank - and put a small hole in the radiator. We just kept topping it up to the end. It's been an awesome event; terrific fun and competition!"



22 Bryan Brophy / Mick O'Shea Hillman Rallye Imp

"We finished! Great! Car trouble all through and today was no different as we lost the starter at the showground and then on the run back it started to blow out oil, water and everything but the Imp made it! Great Tour as ever."



23 Barrie Williams / Charles Reynolds Alpine Renault A110

"Very good Tour. We had a good day today - Barrie's been coaching me but I spun at Harewood. Barrie did the second stage there but we've had fun."



24 Mike Smith / Paul Hindle Ford Escort RS1600

After a troubled event with misfires he went off the road into retirement at the Monument on Oliver's Mount.



30 Jon Goodwin / Martin Hine Aston Martin DB6 Vantage

"This has been a fantastic event. Fine route, good people and a wonderful atmosphere."



31 Roy Stephenson / Charlotte Stephenson Aston Martin DB5

"It's been a great event, good competition and lovely weather too. And as I'm a northerner its really nice to win one which ended in the north."



35 Philip Birch / Mark Birch Porsche 911 Carrera RS

"This was a great event. Terrific camaraderie and good fun throughout.



38 Ben Shuckburgh / Nick Ashley Ford Falcon Sprint

"We're newcomers to this but it was wonderful. Today I missed the second loop at Oliver's Mount. So on my second run I did an extra to get the full fun out of that place which is a great stage. Hats off to Fred (Gallagher) and Alec (Poole) for an excellent event; we shall be coming back and trying to bring some others with us."



44 Tim Bryan / Jim Bryan MGB GT V8

"This year was better than ever. We had a few gremlins but enjoyed it all enormously."



45 Richard Plant / Lee Sebba Morgan Plus 8

"We've had lots of fun and the car's been good. We've enjoyed ourselves."



46 Robert Hartley / Adrian Tribe De Tomaso Pantera

Battling for Competition category honours they failed to run over the second Oliver's Mount test and were penalised, dropping them from contention. "It's a shame because I think we could have held on for the win..." said Hartley.



47 John Clark / Emma-Jane Gilbart-Smith Porsche 911RS

"We've had good fun and no dramas, and third in Competition is okay. I really enjoyed today's stages."



50 Nick Whale / Harry Whale Porsche Carrera 911RS

"Great event as ever, and nice to win with Harry on his first real outing."



53 John Sheldon / Lesley Sheldon Lotus Elan 26R

In contention until an alternator problem on leg 2. "Enjoyable as ever."



77 Stuart Scott / Steven Wood Chevrolet Camaro Z28

"This has been a wonderful event. Everyone's so friendly and efficient. We're coming back next year, but if possible we'd like a couple of runs at Santa Pod included as we think it would suit the car."