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COT18: ERCA Regularity

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Bill and Kathy Gill – 1972 Mercedes Benz 350 SLC waived off at the ceremonial start.
Marti and Barry Shelton – 1941 Ford Deluxe Coupe
Peter Zernial/Michele Salvaneschi – 1948 MG TC
3rd place finishers in the ERCA Regularity at COT18
Paul and Mariella Kirkham – 1934 Ford Tudor
Winners of the ERCA COT18 Regularity
Ashton Roskill/Giles Cooper – 1954 Austin Healey
Chris Lee/Tim Kennon – BMW E30
Anton Gonnissen/Inge Willemen – 1929 Bentley Special Speed 8
Paul and Mariella Kirkham – 1934 Ford Tudor
The COT18 ERCA crew
Blair and Mary Healy – Peugeot 404
Mark and Robert Wilkinson – 1926 Bentley Tourer
Greg Newton/Adrian Barwell/Greg Stephenson/Liz Newton – 1980 Holden Commodore
Bruce Washington/Sarina Siou – 1929 Chrysler 75 Roadster
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COT18: Day 7

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The Mustang was still going strong on Day 7.
The Argentinians brought the Escort home in third.
It was all smiles from Owen Turner at the finish.
Back to back wins in Modern Competition.
Jo sinks down a well deserved bottle of bubbly.
David Travis cops a spray from Jose Volta
The WA pair improved on their 8th place at COT16 to finish 4th.
The Travis’ won their fourth COT.
Joel kept his service crew busy but managed to finish COT18.
Was this a bad omen?
The little Corolla finished COT18.
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COT18: Day 6

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Skipping through the Outback.
Through the gate they go.
A solid day from Wald.
The penultimate day was one of the toughest.
Travis extended his lead to more than nine minutes.
The Argentinians sit in a comfortable third going into the final day.
Peter Sweeney/Dan Murphy – Subaru Impreza
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COT18: Day 5

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Kaplan completed a clean sweep on Day 5, winning every stage.
Servicing the old girl.
Throwing in the big Volvo at the cattle yards on SS22 Hale Plain.
The Pipe King Escort blasts towards the end of SS22 Hale Plain.
Breathtaking scenery.
The Michael Ward Rallysport Corolla on SS24.
The Kiwi’s bounced back after rolling the previous day.
The locals watch on.
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COT18: Day 4

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Travis maintained their lead on Day 4.
The Road Boss Rally Ford pushing hard on Day 4.
The big Leyland cruises through the iconic Australian Outback.
Sideways!
Fantastic landscapes like this gorge featured on Day 4.
The Scouts NT crew alternated roles each day.
Atwell/Moir kick up the dust on their way through Binns Track North
Committed!
A solid day for the Marlboro Commodore.
A gearbox change overnight had the big Benz back on the road.
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COT18: Day 3

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Day 3 saw crews pass by Rainbow Valley to the south of Alice Springs.
The pair currently sit 4th in Modern.
The ‘Peking to Paris’ spec Pug negotiates the vast landscape.
Magnificent scenery on SS11.
The Mustang navigates the opening stage on Day 3.
The Travis duo at the start of SS14 on Day 3.
The Tuthill Porsche won three stages on Day 3 and leaped into second spot.
The Atwell Falcon on SS11.
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COT18: Day 2

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Major service at Gemtree on Day 2.
A quick road side service
Prepping for a final charge on Day 2.
Murray Young gets a bit of air time on Day 2.
The Tuthill Porsche moved up to fourth on Day 2.
Committed!
The chicken is back for COT18.
The McCormack’s had excellent speed on Day 2.
Kicking up the dust.
Reddiex/Mitchell moved into second on Day 2.
The Travis’ duo pass an outback windmill. on Day 2.
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COT18: Day 1

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Rear suspension getting some TLC after Day 1.
The defending Modern Competition winners use the 4WD on their Subaru to great effect. Photo: Ian Smith
In a throwback to events of the past, the 180B navigates it’s way through the desert.
Reddiex/Mitchell are placed in a strong third position after Day 1.
The Mazda that is reminiscent of a certain DeLorean blasts through the sand.
The English pair are adapting well to the challenges of COT18.
The Mustang was fighting up there in SS1 before an incident in SS2 ended their rally.
Oops!
The sand of the Red Centre looks set to play a big part in COT18.
The COT18 Charity partner entry.
Rooster-tailing through SS3
The Stanza at Alice Springs Off Road Club.
Fresh rubber.
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COT18: Prologue

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Prologue classic winner
The English pair earlier in prologue before running into fuel dramas
The Swan’s during the prologue
Defending COT16 Modern competition winners
The Cole’s get to work in COT18
(L-R) John Henderson/Jeff West – Volvo 144, Jo Worth/Heather Worth – Volvo Amazon 122S, Ian Swan/Val Swan – Volvo 242
One of two Pipe King Escorts entered into COT18 during the ceremonial start.
The Galant powers through the dust.
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COT18: Pre-event

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Heather Worth/Jo Worth – Volvo Amazon 122S
David McKenzie/Terry Brain (Galant) and Heather Worth/Jo Worth (Volvo Amazon 122S).
Jorge Perez Companc/Jose Volta – Viking Motorsport RS1800
Matt de Vaus
Pat Cole/Brad Cole – Mercedes 280SL
David Hills/Ben Richards (L) and John Hills/Michael Tuckey (R).
The start ramp is ready for action.
Fred Nerk inspects the Trevor Stilling Stanza
Bart Vanhaverbeke/Steven Vynke – Mercedes Benz 500 SLC
Bart Vanhaverbeke/Steven Vynke – Mercedes Benz 500 SLC
Tuthill Porsche