1984 Shell Oils Donegal International Rally

[@rocon86]

MK2's, Chevettes, Asconas and Mantas in full flight, the golden age of rallying.

[@NathanMcCabe88]

Never seen so many Opels/Vauxhalls in one video!

[@robertboland3923]

As a staunch mk2 fan, you can really see how much the 400's outclassed the escorts. A much more stable and controlled car, I was thinking the same while watching- "I think that was the golden days". Enough power to be a handful- but not so much that it requires 4wd, sideways for spectators whereas now it's all about blistering speed. I love how in depth the reporting was too

[@NathanMcCabe88]

@@robertboland3923 bit of an unsung hero isn't it? I mean I honestly think it was one of the best looking Group B cars. Super rare now though I assume.

[@robertboland3923]

@@NathanMcCabe88 only for the turbo years were just beginning, I think they would have been viewed as the weapon they were! The escorts had it for about 15years - that's 15years of development in other words. And then the Asconas and Mantas just arrived- and were already a better car, straight out of the box and epic, definitely one of the slickest looking rally machines. I like to think there's still lots of mantas tucked up in sheds, the younger generation never got too attached so it's mostly older chaps that own them. I would however say that the rally boys killed a shocking amount of them! Fair to say the two leading causes of a manta death were rust and Irish Rallying. I can remember 11 gte's from yesteryear, and I think 8 died at the hands of two different, local competitors Ya man paddy White! who's seen balein the escort into a house, his gaf is next-door to a bodyshop I used to work in - Great customer! Nice fella too 😆

[@Vejinx]

What a fantastic race that was!

[@mairesavage6815]

Fantastic video from that era..Camera 📷 work, interviews by Michael Whyte and Brian Patterson voice over were brilliant 👏 @pat Sullivan 📼 videos 1990s.

[@huwzebediahthomas9193]

Pity Roger Clark dropped out early.

[@ctf1537]

Thank you for this, it was great to watch, great interviewing, I am amazed at Bertie he was always looking at the bigger picture to make the event more attractive - ref his comment on european rallies

[@mairesavage6815]

Billy Coleman's Calculated Coolness paid off so often back then🇲🇨Corcaigh..🚗 🚘.@pat Sullivan 📼 videos 1990s

[@jaguarskills69]

Used to watch these Rally vids at Cheltenham motor club back in the early 80's, brings back great memories 🙂

[@huwzebediahthomas9193]

Had a pair of super rare Weber single choke 45 DCOE motorbike carburetors, jetted it and etc. for use in two inlet port Minis, using the original 1 1/2 inch SU inlet manifold, easy straight fit after modified bulkhead. Sold it to an autograss racer in the 1980s. Only pair I ever came across. Rocking horse shit rare. Bought them in a scrap yard in Turin when there on a Mini Innocentti parts hunt.

[@Stickleback]

These videos are priceless and great to watch, thank you!

[@sunbeamsko]

Great video thanks for sharing it!

[@robertrishel3685]

Just in time!! I really needed a fresh release from VHSRallies👍👍👍🙏

[@mk1mexico562]

Great content as usual. Golden days of Irish Tarmac. Never knew Davy Greer had a rotary engine in a Mk2. Only the second one I've seen or heard. And the first one I knew of was built in the 90's.

[@tomanderson6335]

A rotary-swapped Mk 2 Escort at 30:08?! I assume it was running in some sort of modified class...

[@tomwallace4434]

The Opel Manta 400 was one hell of a Rally Car, It wasn't generally anywhere near as a capable as the Audi Quattro technically on most surfaces but much better to watch.

[@NathanMcCabe88]

Stunning car!

[@chrislunn2925]

Was dissapointed that Coleman didnt enter the Manx in 84 so great to see him featured here.

[@michaeldeel7998]

wonderful.. enjoyed very much..

[@botiduran344]

Pure rally action. Love the Mantas!

[@LRSNRCNG309]

To think pacenotes werent always allowed or i guess even frowned upon is crazy

[@BrainDamageComedy]

bloody awesome!

[@H7KAL]

The good old days, just look at bonner in his T-shirt

[@huwzebediahthomas9193]

Tyre selection? Umm, umm, ummm... Toss the coin.

[@EleanorPeterson]

Ha! Yes! 😁 Always go for the round ones made from black rubber...

[@marcus123841]

Get rid of the music

[@eurotom288]

The Manta 400 and the Ascona 400 were always my favourite Rally cars, they were gorgeous looking cars, I always wanted a Replica of one of these cars, but unfortunately never found one, Drive safe people.

[@brimzs]

I'm a Lancia man but allays had a soft spot for the Opels . Love a red top screaming 😱

[@huwzebediahthomas9193]

I was much faster in a left hand drive car - handbrake-gearstick co-ordination much better for a right handed person.

[@EleanorPeterson]

I disagree 100%. 🙂 Balancing the steering with a soft right hand was WAY more important to me. Feeling when the front end was about to let go meant staying on the road; fluffing a gear change or hairpin just got you abuse from the co-driver. A gear lever goes where it's told and the handbrake goes up and down, so there's no finesse or 'touch' required. A right-hand drive car makes more sense to a right-handed person. Maybe you're a secret Leftie, Huw? 😁