We taped this on VHS when I was a kid, and I watched it on repeat. That tape is long gone :( thank you so much for posting!!!

As encapsulated as I was by this co-driver's dedication and ability to stay awake for days drug free giving no instruction for hours at a time I realized that from about 44:20 I simply couldn't follow what he was saying. I repeated the segment many, many times and even used subtitles. I even tried other languages. I just can't understand him. I will continue my endeavor so you don't have to. Wish me luck

Is there any rally like this today around australia ??

locking the door with a key, @43.33 it's the little things you forget.

I never knew that Brock's car was running a 6 cylinder with triple carbies. I always just assumed it was a V8. ✌️ Peace.

I remember using 4L on my Pajero sport going up a rocky steep hill. I let the car do its thing just as it’s mentioned in this video. It was scary but satisfying to know I worked with my car to make it to the top of the hill.

They don't build them like they use to..

Looked good fun

SHUT THE GATE

5his is awesome

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Back when the ABC was worth watching.

AND WILD ANIMALS; DON'T FORGET THE ANIMALS

38:31 - SHAY GAP SHEILAS. Classic.

Is it cool to swear here?

The things peter brock did to win !!!

Back when Australia was a the worlds best kept secret

These days you’d have run out of de-merits before Adelaide 😢

I picked up a copy of the results of this race in an op shop. It was released just after the rally was finished and includes results for every stage. All hand typed too!

The only time to judge any car is in its era. Or against cars from its era. To try and find the best M5 of the last 30 years will be challenging and subjective.

Yep... those were the days.... no EV's, Hybrids or Internet navigation...it was simply a matter of "No guts, no glory".... back when cars were made to last.

no crash helmuts and roll cages in them days

If they took away GPS Do you think any of the racers today could make it round?

I was born in December of 1979 and I was reincarnated from a racer. Maybe this was the race that killed him who is now me.

How’s the crash helmets back then looks like a work site safety helmet if anyone had one on to begin with

For any people who live on properties close to a rally route or on the rally route to charge to pull a car out of a bog is not a common thing. The opposite has been my experience.

Fuel shortages thank god the politicians sorted that out and constructed massive fuel bunkers under ground all over Australia so fuel will always be available an at a reasonable cost for future generations GOD BLESS THEM

That was good enjoyed this video and been a Toyota an excellent finish for the Toyota Celica and also the winner Peter Brock

Commodores can barely spin the wheels hahaha

Those cars would crap allover any modern SUV!!

Back when Repco was a good company.

My dad was in the race as a navigator for his team that completed the race in a celica

So few overweight people!

I really miss this Australia. It's the Australia I grew up in. Born Mt Isa mid 70s...first 4 years in Karumba and then Cairns and all over the Great Barrier Reef.... I couldn't have asked for a more awesome childhood.

... And then, there was the Dakar since 1979. A race in which you can possibly die. As some legends did. Don't remember this Reece being that hardcore and drivers dedicated to the cause.

People looked different then.

Grandma's Axe It's only had 5 handles an 2 heads

This should be redone in today's world... But no race prepped cars, it's gotta be available from the factory to the showroom.

Awesome

Remember it clearly , worked at United motors at the time . Had a VB with a 202 XU1 and WW Stromberg on it for ease of tune . Was in the pit crew for the Adelaide stage . We serviced it in the bush around Blanchetown and the Barrossa . Usual front struts , reinforced with a bit of of angle iron welded in to stop them bending . Middle of the night all piled in some support vehicle .Finally failed - interstate ,wrong plugs fitted at a GMH dealer !

No helmets laugh out load

GREAT VIDEO TO WATCH AS STILL NO CHANCE TO AUSTRALIA ROADS FROM 1979 TO 2024 ARE HARD TO DRIVING TODAY

Repco and reliability 😅 not any more all from G.U.D in China now.

My Grandpa was in Car 103. Dr Jim Caudle

Small and Mid-sized sedans traversing rural Australia??? How has it come to be, that everyone now needs a fully equipped SUV to navigate suburban shopping car park?

All day I see 200k 4WDS driving past with those stupid plastic rescue boards that never get used. They should watch this video.

Now people seem to think they need a 4WD to take their kids to school...

Wow, Prince Leonard!!!!

I feel Repco has gone backwards bigtime If I was in that race today I'd have never started because Repco are incapable of providing the correct peace of kit.

I remember the Holdens overtaking me on the federal highway at Lake George. Bumper to bumper traffic. They flew past on blind corners. The funniest part was the support cars. Two Sandman wagons right up their arse going just as hard.