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Why a Citroën Won the 1966 Monte Carlo Rally From Fifth Place
Key Takeaways
- Pauli Toivonen finished fifth on the road at the 1966 Monte Carlo Rally but was officially declared the winner in a Citroën DS.
- All four British cars ahead of him were disqualified, three of them Minis, over a banned headlight design.
- The Mini had dominated the Monte Carlo Rally in 1964 and 1965 with wins by Paddy Hopkirk and Timo Mäkinen.
- Rumors suggested Monegasque officials wanted to prevent a Mini three-peat and give French automakers a better chance at home.
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