Henri Toivonen RAC Rally 1980

The Sunbeam Talbot Lotus with Henri Toivonen on his way to win the RAC rally in 1980, with Des O'Dell (team manager) and Bernard Unett providing roadside support,

[@SMXDGYY]

biggest flex i have is my grandad before passing was one of the designers of the sunbeam i have printed photos of the concept

[@alexandermuir3119]

The best driver by far.What a guy.

[@davidviejoparajon1976]

THE BEST TEAM AND THE BEST DRIVER AND CO-DRIVER...TALBOT FOREVER!!!!

[@orsoncart9441]

The last two wheel drive car to win the RAC rally. Lotus Sunbeam.

[@user-hh1ju6px1p]

Умница гонщик ну видно судьба

[@Nikko3001]

R.I.P Toivonen

[@stargazertycho11]

And des went on to win manufacturers championship the next year 1981. The last of the rear wheel drive rally cars. Pipping the Ford escort at the end of the 2 wheel era. Des odell went on to assist Peugeot with the 205 4wd with his experience.

[@hughcdavies]

Thanks for this, I'd seen the first part of Dell's interview, but the longer version is most appreciated.
Special memories for me as 1980 was my 1st, but not last RAC.

[@skatingspaceman]

Thanks. Glad you liked it. If you're interested, there is more of Des O'Dell in the full length version of 'Some go quicker than other' on here, if you've not seen it.

[@hughcdavies]

@@skatingspaceman Excellent, thanks man.

[@darrenwright5727]

@@skatingspaceman good stuff

[@rayanehaddad8406]

i just lowve the boxy look of that talbot sunbeam

[@stargazertycho11]

Sunbeam lotus won, a good moter!!!

[@gothicpagan.666]

I think the shu-vit was the quicker car. True great times for rallying. Only repeated with the kit cars of late 90's. We should be due a renaissance fairly soon

[@paolotroiani3624]

best car best driver

[@carsos952]

Hi skatingspaceman, we are trying to get a copy of this footage, where did you get it from?

[@skatingspaceman]

It is from a DVD by the Avenger Sunbeam Owners Club

[@sidewayssam]

if you like this , have a look at mine...i have loads in this era..