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COT18: ERCA Regularity

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

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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.
The WA pair improved on their 8th place at COT16 to finish 4th.
David Travis cops a spray from Jose Volta
Jo sinks down a well deserved bottle of bubbly.
The little Corolla finished COT18.
Joel kept his service crew busy but managed to finish COT18.
Was this a bad omen?
The Mustang was still going strong on Day 7.
The Travis’ won their fourth COT.
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COT18: Day 4

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The Road Boss Rally Ford pushing hard on Day 4.
Atwell/Moir kick up the dust on their way through Binns Track North
The big Leyland cruises through the iconic Australian Outback.
Fantastic landscapes like this gorge featured on Day 4.
Travis maintained their lead on Day 4.
The Scouts NT crew alternated roles each day.
Committed!
A solid day for the Marlboro Commodore.
Sideways!
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 ‘Peking to Paris’ spec Pug negotiates the vast landscape.
Magnificent scenery on SS11.
The Travis duo at the start of SS14 on Day 3.
The Atwell Falcon on SS11.
The pair currently sit 4th in Modern.
The Tuthill Porsche won three stages on Day 3 and leaped into second spot.
The Mustang navigates the opening stage on Day 3.
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COT18: Day 2

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

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

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

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