we know that the 944 was not homologated for international competition back in the day, with the exception of the 220 bhp turbo which was homologated into Group B. However does anyone know if the n/a 2.5 litre cars were used anywhere, particularly on the Continent, in National rallies up to 1986?
the reason for asking is because historic rallying is about to embrace the period up to 1986, and there is to be a UK MSA historic asphalt rally championship next year. This is only open to cars that were homologated back in the day, however, I understand that a national authority can authorise use via a local technical passport:
1. If you can prove that the car was used in national competition at the time and,
2. You can demonstrate that the individual car in question does not deviate from the manufacturers spec of the period.
It may be that the MSA will consider allowing a 944 to be used in historic Tarmac rallies IF the two points above can be satisfied??? It's worth a try anyway!
So, does anyone have any definitive proof that 944s were used in national rallies anywhere in the early 1980s? If so, where and when?
the reason for asking is because historic rallying is about to embrace the period up to 1986, and there is to be a UK MSA historic asphalt rally championship next year. This is only open to cars that were homologated back in the day, however, I understand that a national authority can authorise use via a local technical passport:
1. If you can prove that the car was used in national competition at the time and,
2. You can demonstrate that the individual car in question does not deviate from the manufacturers spec of the period.
It may be that the MSA will consider allowing a 944 to be used in historic Tarmac rallies IF the two points above can be satisfied??? It's worth a try anyway!
So, does anyone have any definitive proof that 944s were used in national rallies anywhere in the early 1980s? If so, where and when?
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