WINNERS ON WHEELS - MONTE CARLO RALLY

The Monte Carlo Rally faced severe driving conditions, with only 35 out of 235 cars finishing the 3000-mile race. Despite the challenges, British cars excelled, with eight finishing in the top 20. A Mini Cooper S, driven by Timo Markkinen and Paul Easton, won first place for the second consecutive year. Pat Moss-Gulson secured third place and the ladies' prize. The victory brought significant export orders for BMC, valued at over a million pounds.

What was the main challenge faced by participants in the Monte Carlo Rally?

• Avoiding wildlife

• Staying in motion

• Navigating through traffic

• Finding parking spaces

How many British cars finished in the top 20 of the Monte Carlo Rally?

• 5

• 12

• 10

• 8

Which car model won the Monte Carlo Rally for the second consecutive year?

• Mini Cooper S

• Sunbeam Tiger

• Hillman Imp

• Ford Cortina

Who was one of the drivers of the winning Mini Cooper S?

• Pat Moss-Gulson

• Paul Easton

• Timo Markkinen

• Both Paul Easton and Timo Markkinen

What was the economic impact of the British Mini's victory in the rally?

• Increased tourism

• New sponsorship deals

• Higher domestic sales

• Over a million pounds in export orders