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COT18: ERCA Regularity

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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