With 2017 looming ever closer Lady Bunnet has issued a
non-negotiable decree - 'Thou must de-clutter, or else!' That means consigned
to the dungeons to sift through years of accumulated gold, franklynonsense and myrrhmories.
Along the way some real nuggets have been unearthed, and a few of them have
been attached.
The sideways Escort driver will be known to many of you, especially
those involved in the Scottish forest rally championship. Most will not
recognise the face although the figure should give you a clue, but when and
where?
In 1986 a 1600cc Talbot Sunbeam won the John Bedroom Stages Rally
outright, at a time when beards were in fashion - again.
Also in 1986, one of the best ever looking rally cars appeared on the
Scottish Rally Championship - although the
same couldn't quite be said about the crew!
As for the group discussion around the bonnet of the Mazda, that was possibly
taken later, in 1989. On a more poignant note, sadly, two of them are no longer
with us.
And the final pic? The inimitable and flamboyant style of one man on
the Hackle Rally way back in 1986. Crikey, that's 30 years ago!
So as we look forward to a New Year, just remember one thing. Life is
not a recce. We only get one shot at it, so let the clutch out and go for it.
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