Greetings All!
I just acquired a book unlike any I have run across. It chronicles the 1976 WBCCI
International Rally in Louisville, Kentucky. This is a hardbound book that is a photo
chronicle of events that began with the arrival of participants through the
closing ceremony. There are also
articles that chronicle the history of International Rally activities. There are historical Rally photos
beginning with 1958 through 1975 - - most are similar to the aerials sold at
current Internationals. The book is
exceptionally interesting due to the number of photos featuring trailers in
attendance as well as the tow vehicles - - nearly all seemed to be either
full-size GM or Chrysler sedans with a few Mercurys, Suburbans, and Travelalls. Just through reading this publication,
the implication was that these books were published for more than just the 1976
International Rally. In addition,
forms were included in the back of the book to order copies of photos included
in the book. Has anyone encountered
similar publications for Rallys of the 1960s or
1970s? The publication information
is as follows:
Title: SO
PROUDLY WHE HAIL (The Free Spirit of 76) - - - 19TH INTERNATIONAL
RALLY WBCCI JUNE 28 – JULY 4, 1976 LOUISVILLE KENTUCKY
Copyright: 1976 By – International Publications
Rallybook created by
George Sempel/Photography By
Stevens Kilgore
I have really be surprised by the
amount of information included in the publication, and I have learned several things
about Rally activities about which I had been curious.
Kevin D. Allen
1964 Overlander International/1999 GMC K2500 Suburban
1978 Argosy Minuet
1975 Cadillac Convertible (towcar in-training)
WBCCI/VAC #6359