Toyota Celica 1600 GT
Manufactured: 1970-77
Engine: Toyota 1588cc
Configuration: front engine, rear-wheel drive
Driver: Fred Henderson
Class: Production Saloons
Date taken: March 1977 at Start Line, Croft
Shown here is Fred Henderson's Group 1 Rally car, in which he won the 1600cc class in the 1967&7 British Rally Championship, taking part in a Special Saloon race, hence the front fog lights. He was a top rally
driver at the time and had many success in this field of motor sport with over 40 wins. He is still racing today (2005), in the
Porsche 924 Championships and is the supplier of the Colway control tyres for the series. His company is situated in Co. Durham and is one of providers of breakdown services at Croft
Circuit.
Toyota Celica 1600 GT
Manufactured: 1970-77
Engine: Toyota 1588cc
Configuration: front engine, rear-wheel drive
Driver: Martin Brundel
Class: Group 1 Touring Cars
Date taken: March 1977 at Start Line, Croft
Toyota's Celica 1600GT was a well established competition car in the 1970s, having a great deal of success in racing and rallying. The strong 1600cc twin-cam engine gave this car the power needed both in production and tuned trim.
Shown here is a production car which was taking part in a Special Saloon race. Martin Brundel went on to become an F1 driver, and then to co-presented
ITV's Formula One coverage with the great Murray Walker. He has made the pit lane walk his own and, nearly, always get his interview before the race.
Mazda RX3
Engine: 982cc rotary
Configuration: front engine, rear-wheel drive
Drivers: Dave Brodie/Dave Matthews
Class: European Touring Cars/Tourist Trophy
Date taken: September 1976, Silverstone
Image Copyright: Robert Brown