Photo of the RP taken on Sunday 6th February during our annual "Rallye Hivernale des Cévennes" somewhere in the Ardèche near Loubaresses:



Plus view from Mission Control:

http://vid178.photobucket.com/albums/w258/bjl2634/WP_20170205_11_57_15_Pro_zpsmwak2pem.mp4

Location: Gard, France 30960. Used to be Languedoc-Roussillon but now it's Occitanie

That looks enormous fun.

Location: Bristol

Obviously an heated steering wheel - no gloves!

Location: Suffolk

It's great fun. The Austin never struggles in the snow, the only thing that's a bit disconcerting is when it's worn through or frozen into ruts - the narrow track renders progress a bit "interesting" You're either in one rut or the other, never both.

A great, though long and quite tiring day (or so it seems) with over 170km covered from start to finish, followed by a plentiful meal of pork products at the restaurant...

Had a slight hiccup this year when n°3 plug packed in - just a quick F1 pit-stop to change it & off we went again. Still didn't finish last.

I think that's twelve years on the trot we've done the event.

Location: Gard, France 30960. Used to be Languedoc-Roussillon but now it's Occitanie

Tom

Location: on the Norfolk / Suffolk border

Excellent RR - nice one!

Great stuff Reckless!

Location: Polegate, East Sussex, United Kingdom

That looks great fun, brings back memories. Provided the plates between the flitch plates and chassis are fitted its surprising how hot it gets in a Seven. We have 2 cars with them and one without and there is a big difference.

Cabin heating level is greater now with the four blade fan. I'm actually thinking of bunging up the gaps between the gearbox and the floor to keep it out!

Location: Gard, France 30960. Used to be Languedoc-Roussillon but now it's Occitanie

Film of the run from Reckers....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ejYFUXtZvs&feature=youtu.be

Thanks Ruairidh,

This video shows the climb up to the top of the "hill" at the Prés de la Dame on Mont Lozère. RD 362 from Génholac which then becomes the D 66 to Villefort.

A long, long slog uphill although the RP made it all the way to the top in 3rd gear.

The summit is at around 1470m above sea level. The following photo shows me & a few of the competitors with the snow clearing crew just after the summit:


Just waiting for decent weather so I can get the Karcher out & give the car a good spray underneath.

The chap in the blue jacket and the black beanie is the Clerk of the Course.

Location: Gard, France 30960. Used to be Languedoc-Roussillon but now it's Occitanie

I know it's lovely and snowy in 'furrin parts' but it is Spring-like over here and a long way past Christmas and New Year. Perhaps the Management could consider taking down the Seasons Greetings and the decorations from the home page? Or are they just getting in early for the 2017 Festivities? Gawd forbid.

Location: North Herts

The organising club "Cèze-Auto-Retro" has published press reports on the event on its web page. It's in French but most of you can read pictures...

CLICK HERE

Location: Gard, France 30960. Used to be Languedoc-Roussillon but now it's Occitanie

Nice write-up