WORDS: NATHAN CHADWICK | PHOTOGRAPHY: BESPOKE RALLIES
After 8000km and ten countries, 26 crews have completed the epic month-long Imperial Rally run hosted by Bespoke Rallies.
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Following passage on the Hurtigruten ferry to Oslo, Norway, 26 crews made their way through Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary and Slovenia, finishing up in Portofino, Italy.
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The event included stops along the way that included a river trip in Budapest, a train ride through the ancient caves of Slovenia, and a time for reflection at Auschwitz.
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Crews came from seven different countries, and the cars were just as diverse, with an Alvis Speed 20 taking part alongside a BMW Z8. Four Jaguar E-types also took part, alongside three 1965 Ford Mustangs.
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There are two further Bespoke Rallies events scheduled for 2022 – the Picos 1000 between September 6 and 10, and the Dakar Enduro between November 6 and 27). More details.