Paris Dakar Rally 1987 | Victory for Vatanen, Neveu and De Rooy

1987 marked the first running of the Paris Dakar Rally since the tragic loss of event founder Thierry Sabine and it was a fitting tribute, with dramatic battles for victory in all classes.
Peugeot entered the fray for the 1987 Dakar Rally, adapting the stunning "Group B" turbo-charged 205 T16 for desert raiding and signing up World Rally Champion Ari Vatanen for his first major event since his life-threatening crash 18 months earlier in Argentina.
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If Peugeot were to win, it would have to overcome challenges from two factory-supported Mitsubishi teams, led by Andrew Cowan, the mighty Range Rovers of Patrick Zaniroli and Grand Prix star Patrick Tambay, and multiple winnerJacky Ickx, now behind the wheel of a Lada Niva.
The motorcycle battle was just as hotly contested, with Cyril Neveu bidding for a fifth win on his Honda against strong competition from the likes of Gaston Rahier andHubert Auriol. Plus, of course, there were the always dramatic trucks fighting for glory.
Early problems left many of the big names fighting their way back into contention, setting up some incredible comebacks as the teams contended with dust, dunes, deserts and some major navigation problems! The battle for victory would remain tense right down to the last day.
This 1987 review brings you dramatic highlights from the 12,000km adventure, with extensive interviews with many of the stars charting the highs and lows of the entire energy-draining journey.
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[@paulmcdonald9592]

Thank you for bringing back the memories. Watching 2023 this week but can't compare!.

[@mikeymike3240]

Absolutely love these 80s Paris Dakars, especially the Peugeot 205 GTI T16 , what freaking fantastic cars man, gimme Ari Vartenen in the Peugeots.😊