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1964
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Paddy Hopkirk, first overall winner of the Monte Carlo Rallye in 1964
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1964
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Paddy testing the 1071cc Morris Mini Cooper in England prior to the Monte
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1964
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The front-wheel drive Mini excelled in the icy mountain stages
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1964
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With the overall win, Paddy and co-pilot Henry Liddon met Prince Rainier and Princess Grace
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1964
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The drivers enjoy the moment as the trophies pile up on the bonnet
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1964
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For BMC this was a game changer
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1965
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1965 - Timo Makinen and co-pilot Paul Easter take Car #52 to a second consecutive overall win
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1965
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The Mini's outstanding cornering characteristics are legendary
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1965
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Another 1965 BMC Works entrant is serviced mid-stage
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1966
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Mini Coopers perform an amazing hat trick in 1966, finishing overall 1st, 2nd and 3rd, only to be disqualified afterwards
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1966
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French scrutineers decide after the race that the iodine vapor bulbs used in the dipped position were not part of the homologation. The worldwide rally community are outraged.
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1967
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Undaunted by the fiasco of the previous year, BMC returns in 1967 to yet another overall win
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1967
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Car 177, driven by Rauno Aaltonen and co-pilot Henry Liddon take the top spot
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1967
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As in previous years, the 1275cc Mini Cooper S performs superbly in the icy conditions
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1967
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Once again a Mini takes its place at the Monaco Palace
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1967
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And again the trophies and awards are bestowed
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1964-2004
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The seasoned pros meet the young turks - Paddy Hopkirk poses with two generations of the Mini
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