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Porsche 917L raised the test bar
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Three policeman, one rally car and an icy hill climb..
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Never mind the prize money, give them an Easter bunny!
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The early days of onboard cameras
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Making a splash before Bill
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Facing an uphill struggle to stay awake...
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Improving on Ingeniere Jano
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