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June 23, 2010

More than hundred-years old, this awesome rally-raid will take place in September 10th, 2010. As indicated by its name, the start of this rally will begin to Peking. 107 Challengers of 23 nationalities will cover more than 14,500 km through twelve countries. As if it was not enough difficult, the trip does with classic cars like the previous years.
Historically, the first rally registred 5 participants, the Prince Borghèse won this race with an Itala 7L Grand Prix. For remember, first participants had not either, of course GPS nor maps ! There was few roads and they only fitted out a compass, the sun and their brains !
The other of two cars which went back to finish line was the Spyker of Mister Du Taillis.
Today, the route of this "expedition" changed little compared with the first rally road. Participants will drive across twelve countries, China, Mogolia, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgystan, Uzbekhistan, Turkmenistan, Iran, Turkey, Greece, Italy, to finish in France where will stand the finish line in Paris.
This year again, exceptionnal classic cars will be there, among others, we could see some Rolls Royce Ghost and phantom, an Aston Martin DB5, Porsche 356C, Itala 40, a Studebaker President, Lagonda, La France, Bentley, Ford ...