How to Build a Successful Low-Cost Rally Car

Philip Young was so determined not to be a spectator standing on the sidelines of the 1977 London to Sydney Marathon that he built a Magenta kit-car for £1000, and entered the rally with the smallest and cheapest international rally car in the line-up. He took part in six Himalayan rallies, in everything from the Archbishop of Canterbury's Morris Minor and a works Skoda, to an ex-works Healey and Triumph TR8. Philip is credited with having kick-started the historic rally movement with events such as the Pirelli Classic Marathon, the Monte Carlo Challenge, Around the World in 80 Days, Classic Safari, and, in 1997, the 90th anniversary of the Peking to Paris. Philip has seen where entrants go wrong, and how bush mechanics make roadside repairs to get a car going again. Having entered rallies himself with no money, he has been a keen advocate of “a stitch in time saves nine," and believes that good preparation, even if with items from the garden shed, can help many a tortoise overtake a less well-prepared hare. Philip founded the Endurance Rally Association, based near Oxford, England.

"If you've always fancied your chances on one of those major European rallies - this is the best place to start." - New Zealand Classic Car -- A thoroughly entertaining and informative read - this sort of book has been a long time coming and highly recommended to anyone embarking in building a competition car - especially one on a tight budget." - Mini Cooper Register "Buy the book, read it, be entertained ..." - The Motor Cycling Club -- "Philip Young's writing is always entertaining and you'll enjoy this book even if you've no intention of going rallying ..." - Octane -- "Never before has this sort of guidance been collated into one volume, so experienced rallyists are also bound to find something new ... an easy, enjoyable and worthwhile read." - The Marshal -- "Clearly laid out, and split into sensible chapters, each chapter is written in a clear and concise manner with useful accompanying photographs. If you are driving a road-based rally, this book will help you get a result ... don't even fill in the entry form without it!" - Old Stager -- "Who better to explain how to prep a budget rally car than experienced competitor and organizer Philip Young? As well as electrics, brakes, cooling and safety in the Allegro shell, he covers driving tips, events and sponsors." - Classic & Sports Car. 'If you are seriously looking to get into the sport this book is a great place to start" IPMS/USA Journal