
Carrera Riviera
Normandy coast to the Mediterranean via historical sites and vineyards
Summary
This Gallic adventure boasted a superb all-asphalt itinerary on some of France’s greatest traffic-free roads, with visits to private racetracks and circuits. Driving through stunning landscapes, crews hailing from Europe, Kenya, Canada, USA and Australia, took a route from the shores of the English Channel to glorious Cannes via the Atlantic coast and Alps.
Read News StoryApprox length3,141 Kilometres
Days11
Road typeAsphalt only
Car agePre-1976


Route
- 01DeauvilleStart
- 02La Rochelle
- 03Saint-Émilion
- 04Carcassonne
- 05Courchevel
- 06CannesFinish
Day-by-day reports…
Full results
Photo highlights
View more photosPhotography by Gerard Brown.
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Carrera Riviera Full Highlights Film
Entry list
| Number | Crew | Vehicle | Year | CC | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Harrison (GB) / Catherine Harrison (GB) | La France Roadster | 1917 | 14500 | - |
| 2 | Gavin Henderson (GB) / Diana Henderson (GB) | Frazer Nash BMW 328 | 1939 | 1977 | - |
| 3 | Andrew Boland (IE) / Ann Boland (IE) | Bentley 3/4½ | 1925 | 4500 | - |
| 4 | Graham Goodwin (GB) / Marina Goodwin (GB) | Bentley Supersports | 1925 | 5300 | - |
| 5 | Bill Holroyd (GB) / Julie Holroyd (GB) | Bentley 4½ | 1927 | 4398 | - |
| 6 | Christian Dillier (CH) / Rita Dillier (CH) | Ford Model A | 1930 | 3236 | - |
| 7 | Oliver Treutlein (DE) / Elke Treutlein (DE) | Bentley 4/8 Litre | 1931 | 7983 | - |
| 8 | Peter Morton (GB) / Louise Morton (GB) | Alvis Speed 20 | 1932 | 4300 | - |
| 9 | Paul Kirkham (AUS) / Mariella Kirkham (AUS) | Ford Model 40 B Tudor | 1934 | 3622 | - |
| 10 | Martin Hunt (GB) / Olivia Hunt (GB) | Frazer Nash-BMW 328 | 1937 | 1971 | - |
| 11 | Robert Cook (GB) / Geoffrey Morson (GB) | Chevrolet Coupe | 1937 | 3300 | - |
| 14 | David Gomes (GB) / Mark Brien (GB) | Frazer Nash-BMW 328 | 1938 | 1971 | - |
| 15 | Francis Rhatigan (IE) / Marie Rhatigan (IE) | BMW 327/80 | 1939 | 1950 | - |
| 16 | Renate Hanselmann (FL) / Lukas Ospelt (FL) | Ford Model 91A | 1939 | 3600 | - |
| 18 | Keith Ashworth (GB) / Norah Ashworth (GB) | Jaguar XK140 | 1955 | 3442 | - |
| 19 | Simon Brien (GB) / Jack Brien (GB) | Jaguar C-type | 1952 | 3400 | - |
| 20 | Brian Scowcroft (GB) / Catherine Scowcroft (GB) | Allard J2 Convertible | 1950 | 5489 | - |
| 21 | Declan Costello (IE) / Triona Costello (IE) | Jaguar XK120 DHC | 1954 | 3400 | - |
| 22 | Joe Dillier (CH) / Heidi Dillier (CH) | Jaguar XK140 Coupe | 1955 | 3400 | - |
| 23 | David Roberts (GB) / Jo Roberts (GB) | Jaguar XK150 | 1959 | 3442 | - |
| 24 | Kurt Bock (DE) / Diethild Bock (DE) | Mercedes-Benz 300 SL | 1960 | 2975 | - |
| 25 | Phillip Monks (GB) / Patricia Monks (GB) | Jaguar Mk 2 | 1961 | 3442 | - |
| 27 | Beat Erni (CH) / Barbara Mahrenholz (CH) | Sunbeam Alpine | 1963 | 1600 | - |
| 28 | Marco Halter (CH) / Claudia Halter (DE) | Ford Falcon Coupe | 1963 | 5400 | - |
| 29 | Enrico Paggi (IT) / Federica Mascetti (IT) | Alfa Romeo | 1964 | 1600 | - |
| 30 | Hermann Frye-Hammelmann (DE) / Gisela Hammelmann (DE) | Jaguar MK 2 | 1964 | 3780 | - |
| 31 | Manuel Dubs (CH) / Irene Dubs (CH) | Ford Mustang V8 Convertible | 1965 | 4728 | - |
| 32 | Tim Wheatley (GB) / Matt Wheatley (GB) | Volvo 122 S Amazon | 1966 | 1800 | - |
| 33 | Felix Eberle (CH) / Magi Eberle (CH) | Jaguar S Type | 1966 | 3440 | - |
| 34 | Robert Collinge (GB) / Tony Brooks (GB) | Ford Mustang | 1966 | 4948 | - |
| 35 | Neil Oatley (GB) / Peta Oatley (GB) | Lancia Fulvia | 1967 | 1300 | - |
| 37 | Neil Smith (GB) / Trevor Skillen (CA) | Porsche 911 | 1969 | 2700 | - |
| 38 | Keith Graham (GB) / Susan Hoffmann (GB) | Mercedes-Benz 280 SL | 1969 | 2778 | - |
| 39 | Daniel Wiedemann (FR) / Barbara Wiedemann (FR) | Mercedes-Benz 280 SL | 1970 | 2778 | - |
| 40 | Carlos Rieder (CH) / Martina Rieder (CH) | Alfa Romeo Berlina | 1970 | 1750 | - |
| 41 | Andrew Long (GB) / Gina Long (GB) | Datsun | 1972 | 2400 | - |
| 42 | Ean Lewin (GB) / Alison Lewin (GB) | Ford Escort Mexico | 1973 | 1601 | - |
| 43 | Tomasz Dzitko (PL) / Beata Siwek (PL) | MG BGT | 1973 | 1798 | - |
| 44 | Joe Hayes (USA) / Maggie Hayes (USA) | Porsche 911 | 1973 | 3000 | - |
| 45 | Otakar Chládek (CZ) / Hana Neumitková (CZ) | Mercedes-Benz 350 SL | 1973 | 3499 | - |
| 46 | Phillip Blunden (AUS) / Lynda Blunden (AUS) | MGB GT | 1974 | 1800 | - |
| 47 | Adrian Hodgson (GB) / David Gainer (AU) | Chrysler Galant | 1973 | 1600 | - |
