Jimmy Greaves - 1970 London To Mexico World Cup Rally

1970 London To Mexico World Cup Rally

In 1970 Greaves entered the 1970 World Cup Rally from London to Mexico City. In his first ever rally, alongside co-driver, Tony Fall, Greaves drove a Ford Escort finishing in sixth place.

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