The Oregon Trail Rally is done and it looks like one of our fave shooters Andrew Harvey was throwing back some Jack. Or was Jack throwing back at him? Either way, Andrew’s got a killer gallery of images up. This guy’s work rocks!

Now will someone tell me what the deal was with the über Quattro? It looks more like a group b car than a North American club rally car.
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That’s right, a wild and woolie bunch of rich guys and celebs are leaving London tomorrow morning on their way to Asia and back. This year, they’ve added a helicopter to the fleet of support vehicles, except the chopper’s job is to send video out to the world!

Check it out after the break
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As a kid, the opening scene from Gumball Rally were burned into my brain. What could be better than a secret society of oddball characters in hot cars racing across the land without a care for local speed limits?

The modern version is called Gumball 3000 and it’s a lot more organized and a tiny bit more lawful, but it still exudes the same excitement. The star studded 2007 edition kicks off this Sunday in London, England before making it’s way to Asia and then back to London.

Thanks to Team Warrior Heart for the following promo video
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And Coop has gone photo mad! Really, he’s only got four huge posts. I’ll bet that there are hundreds more where these came from.

Be sure to visit Positive Ape Index to check out all the pics. Watch for some great scenery, great cars and some pretty hefty scars.

It amazes how many nice old Volvo rally cars keep turning up for vintage rallies these days. The Unlimited Class blog has already posted some nice paddock shots, as competitors prepare for the start.

Every now and then, something cool right under my nose escapes me. Classic Rallye Canada is one of those things. It took a post from Classic Rallies way over in Jolly Olde to wake me up.

Classic Rallye Canada is a road rally that is open to any car built before 1978 and will take place on the roads of rural Quebec in September. This is actually the second attempt, following an aborted effort last October when insurance problems arose for international competitors. This is a TSD rally, meaning that cars do not require performance or safety mods and helmets are not required unless one wishes to take part in the optional lapping at Mont Tremblant.

We’ve been putting some thought towards a Volvo 242 GT here in the Garage, but that would still be too new for this event. Maybe we need to find some willing sucker partner with a cool older car and put together an entry. Hmmmm.

To learn more, visit Classic Rallye Canada

Over the years, prices for original Minis have soared. It’s not uncommon to hear Mini enthusiasts selling mid Seventies Cooper S clones for well north of ten grand. So what happens when a really special car with a significant race history goes on the block? Easy, it doubles the estimated sale price and hits a whopping $197,000.

DJB 93B carried Rauno Altonen to a historic win in the 1965 RAC Rally in Great Britain. It also took part in the 65 Swedish and Acropolis rallies and in 66, before being retired and going into hiding until the Eighties. Through the Nineties, the car has been fully restored to it’s former glory and has seen competition in hill climbs and vintage events.

Read the full history at Bonham’s Auctions Via Classical Drives

Here in The Garage, we’re all about the history. Most manufacturers realize the value of their heritage and Audi is no different. This year they are celebrating 75 years of the four rings as the company symbol. It’s been 75 years since 4 manufacturers joined forces to become Auto Union AG. This combination of Audi, Horch, Wanderer and DKW produced the second largest auto manufacturer in Germany. If you’re lucky enough to be in Essen from March 29 to April 1, be sure to spend some time at the Techno Classica show, where Audi is showing a number of vehicles from all 4 partners.

Read all the details from the Audi press release after the break
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There are few things cooler than in car rally video. 10 minutes of in car from Monte Carlo borders on orgasmic!

This vid is from youtube member Josti88 an 18 year old from the Netherlands. Great work young man!

What’s a Saturday morning without a bit of great rally footage? Enjoy this 2006 WRC season highlight real from Eurosport.