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DAF entered two DAFs 55 Marathon in the 1968 London Sydney Marathon Rally. Rather than using a traditional service vehicle to provide parts and service support en route from London to Sydney they used a DC 3 airplane.
This story and the images were originally posted by Piet de Jong in a facebook post on the Rally Service Van group.
DAF 55 1968 London to Sydney Marathon Rally car
DC3 airplane and the DAF 55 it carried supplies for on the 1968 London to Sydney Marathon
Porsche 911S car 58 from the 1968 London to Sydney Marathon Rally at a show
Does anybody have a better photo of this badge. I understand that the above photo is of Ken Chambers badge and was taken by Máirtín Catháin. The badge is now in the care of his grand daughter.
John Vipond is looking to get his badge restored. This is how it looks now.
Hi, does anyone remember the badge that all competitors on LSM 68 were given? Mine is looking tired so I would like to have it re-enamelled. Could anyone provide me with a photo of one that shows the colours clearly please? Thanks in anticipation.
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