Tour de España – Oldies but Goodies!

Classic Car Rally Passes Through Marbella

Swiss premium watchmaker Cuervo y Sobrinos sponsored the 10th running of the Tour de España classic car rally. The race started in Jerez and finished in Malaga, passing through Ronda, Marbella, Antequera and Granada.

 

The one hundred participants, from all five continents, travelled some 1,500 km, competing in 14 special mountain time-trials and three races on the Jerez, Ascari and Guadix circuits. The list of cars participating represented a gathering of models from highly prestigious marques such as Alfa Romeo, Ferrari, Lancia, Aston Martin, Porsche and Jaguar, and the event was hotly contested, with several cars bearing the knocks of some close racing!  A major innovation this year was the inclusion of pre-war racing cars manufactured prior to 1945,which competed in an exclusive category of their own.

Cars, Culture & Cuisine

As well as motoring event the Tour de España is a cultural experience in which the drivers have an opportunity to enjoy Spain’s architecture, landscape, traditions and cuisine. During the event this year the teams were granted the special privilege of a night time visit to the Alhambra Palace.

The prize giving took place in Málaga. The Porsche 906 of  “Mr John of B” ably partnered by Jean Marc Libes was nearly two minutes ahead of the Porsche RSR of Emanuel Brigand and Yann Albert. Mr John of B had driven a sterling, consistent rally to win overall in what was essentially an underpowered and unfancied car. And the victor, 'Mr John of B' ? He is a long time Porsche enthusiast who is building a brand name on his motor sport success. Jean (hence the John) Guittard hails from Beziers in Northern France – that’ s the 'B'.