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911 Safari Fever: no cure available

A short primer on Porsche's Safari & Rally history, including today's street movement

Proven in the dirt

Porsche has a rich history of competing in various rally events, particularly during the 1960s and 1970s. Some highlights include:

1. Monte Carlo Rally: Porsche succeeded considerably at the prestigious Monte Carlo Rally. In 1968, the Porsche 911 T driven by Vic Elford won the event overall, marking Porsche’s first victory in a World Rally Championship (WRC) event.
2. Targa Florio Rally: Porsche participated in the Targa Florio, an endurance rally held in Sicily, Italy. In 1970, Porsche secured a 1-2 finish with the Porsche 908/03 driven by Jo Siffert and Brian Redman.
3. Paris-Dakar Rally: Porsche ventured into off-road endurance rallying and achieved significant success at the Paris-Dakar Rally. In 1984, the Porsche 953, a variant of the iconic 911, driven by René Metge won the event.
4. European Rally Championship: Porsche competed in the European Rally Championship (ERC) with notable results. In 1968, Pauli Toivonen drove a Porsche 911 to the championship title.

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