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Day 11: Ronda to Málaga, 3 July 2025
Photos: gerardbrown.co.uk
Andrew Laing and Ian Milne, 1968 Porsche 912
Stateside, this was only Steve and Jenny’s second outing
in their pre-war BMW and, as such, they were delighted to
have taken the win.
Steve appraisal was “It’s a beautiful car, it’s very
comfortable, and it’s wonderfully engineered. It drives like
a 1950s car and it’s been very kind to us. We’ve probably
put it through hell over the last ten days and it has suffered
from cooling issues, but it’s got us here”.
“My navigator is also very good, she’s very calm, reliable
and very patient”.
Jenny added that “it’s been a great event, and it’s great to
take our second win in a pre-war car, which we absolutely
love”.
After an extensive post-Mexican rebuild, Ean and Alison’s
Escort delivered for them once again, but “we also had a bit
of luck on our side. We didn’t have any hiccups, no tractors
and no baulking! The car’s been great, but it’s been a tough
event and, with all the hairpins, I’ve shredded a set of tyres.
I daren’t drive it home. We’ve had such a laugh, Ali’s a great
navigator and the win is down to good teamwork”.
Alison confirmed that “Ean’s a great driver, he’s good
on the Tests, and he’s accurate. He can drive safely and
quickly, and listens to instructions!”
Wrapping up the proceedings, Clerk of the Course, Mark
Appleton, thanked the on-event team for all of their hard
work and for making it such a resounding success. He also
paid tribute to the remote results and office teams and the,
often unsung, 48 hour car crew.
Otakar Chládek and Antonín Váchal, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 350 SL
Ean and Alison Lewin, 1973 Ford Escort RS1600
Alan and Tina Beardshaw, 1965 Sunbeam Tiger
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