Ivory Coast Rally 1989 1989

Overview

The Ivory Coast Rally, the 11th round in the 1989 World Championship series turned out to be a daunting affair with a stunning shock win! Leading contenders were Billy Rautenbach/John Mitchell (Toyota Supra Turbo), Jan Pierre van de Wauwer/Luc Manset (Toyota Corolla 16v), Gustavo Trelles/Daniel le Saux (Lancia Delta Integrale N), Patrick Tauziac/ Claude Papin (Mitsubishi Station turbo) and Alain Orielle/Gilles Thimonier (Renault 5 GT Turbo N). Of the seventy cars which set out, only seven comp