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The Caravan Trophy Winner: D.O.Fellows, J.R. Fellows. Outfit: Austin A70, Winchester Special 13ft.

Class A Award Winner: E.R. Walker, S.W. Robinson. Outfit: Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire, Cheltenham Antelope.

Class C Award Winner: L.E. Hutchings, L.C. Hill. Outfit: Humber Hawk, Winchester Voyageur.

Best Trader Winner: G.D. Holder, F. L. Blake. Outfit: Ford Zodiac, Paladin Mercury.

The Caravan Trophy Winner: I. Mantle, B.D.S Ginn. Outfit: Wolseley 6-90, Berkeley Cavalier.

National Caravan Council Cup Winner: G.H. Hollingbery, M. Holingbery. Outfit: Jaguar Mk7, Jewel Special 15ft.

Class A Award Winner: L.E. Davey, D. Bailey. Outfit: Humber Super Snipe, Paladin Mercury.

Class C Award Winner: G.H. Hollingbery, M. Holingbery, Oufit: Jaguar Mk7, Jewel Special 15ft.

Class D Award Winner: R.J. Bissell, A.A. Ainge. Outfit: Austin A40, Ensor Light Four.

Concours d'Elegance Class I Amateur Winner: L.R. Bradberry. Outfit: Humber Pullman, Winchester Royal. Trade Winner: L.E. Hutchings. Outfit: M.G. Saloon, Winchester Pipit.

Concours d'Elegance Class II Amateur Winner: I.P. Orr. Outfit: Standard Vanguard, Sprite 14. Trade Winner: D.A. Pearman. Outfit: Standard Vanguard, Safari Minor.

The Caravan Trophy Winner: L.E. Hutchings, L.C. Hill. Outfit: MG Magnette, Winchester Pipit 12ft 6in.

National Caravan Council Cup Winner: G.E.H. Godber Ford. Outfit: Sunbeam Mk3, Berkeley Delight 14ft.

Esso Challenge Cup Winner: A team of Winchester caravans: L.E. Hutchings, J. R. Fellows, G.H. Hollingbery.

Ladies' Award Winner: Mrs B. Tetley Jones. Outfit: Standard Vanguard, Cheltenham Antelope 15ft.

Concours d'Elegance Class I Amateur Winner: L.R. Bradberry. Outfit: Humber Pullman, Winchester Royal. Trade Winner: L.E. Hutchings. Outfit: MG Saloon, Winchester Pipit.

Concours d'Elegance Class II Amateur Winner: I.P. Orr. Outfit: Standard Vanguard, Sprite 14. Trade Winner: D.A. Pearman. Outfit: Standard Vanguard, Safari Minor.

In 1957 the British Caravan Road Rally event became a victim of the Suez Crisis and was cancelled. Due to political unrest in Egypt, supplies of oil from the Middle East were in short supply.

The UK government announced the introduction of petrol rationing with regular motorists being limited to only enough fuel to travel 200 miles (321 kilometres) per month. Before the rationing began drivers flocked to garages and began panic–buying petrol. For a short time British roads and garages were deserted and motorists were hit by a sharp increase in petrol prices.

The Caravan Trophy Winner: B.D.S Ginn, J. Lowrey. Outfit: Wolseley 6-90, Berkeley Cavalier.

National Caravan Council Cup Winner: G. Wood, J.M. Wall. Outfit: Rover 105, Cheltenham Deer.

Esso Challenge Cup Winner: A team of Carlight caravans: F. Haigh, W.R. Earl, R. Peatfield.

The Brighton Trophy Winner: L.E. Hutchings, L.C. Hill. Outfit: Winchester Pipit, Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire.

The Caravan Trophy Winner: E.W. Barrett, R.E. Webb. Outfit: Morris Isis, Car Cruiser Clubman.

National Caravan Council Cup Winner: C.H. Gardner, A.E. Gardner. Outfit: Sunbeam Rapier, Cheltenham Sable.

Esso Challenge Cup Winner: A team of Carlight caravans: C. Gregory, F. Haigh, R. Peatfield.

The Brighton Trophy Winner: F. Haigh, P.J. Towell. Outfit: Wolseley 6/90, Carlight Continental.

The Caravan Trophy Winner: E.W. Barrett, R.E. Webb. Outfit: Morris Isis, Car Cruiser 4/14.

National Caravan Council Cup Winner: J.F. Barnes, G. Clear. Outfit: Peugeot Estate 1.5 litre, Sprite Musketeer.

The George Hollingbery Memorial Challenge Cup Winner: N.L. Hall, W.H. Hall. Outfit: Wolseley 6/90, Fairholme Golden Dawn.

Esso Challenge Cup Winner: East Surrey Centre of The Caravan Club No. 1 Team: L. F. Hibberd, M.G. Bridge, J.B. Bridge.

Best Trader Winner: Miss E.A. Marshall. Outfit: Jaguar 2.4, Eccles Nymphette.

Class II Winner: H.H. Powell, J. Blackstone, Outfit: Morris Oxford, Sprite Alpine.

Class III Winner: E.W. Barrett (200 marks), R.E. Webb. Outfit: Morris Isis, Car Cruiser 4/14.

The Admiral Laurence Cup Winner: N.L. Hall.

The Caravan Trophy Winner: D.R. Newbold, G. Foster. Outfit: Sunbeam Rapier, Stirling Ten.

National Caravan Council Cup Winner: M.C. Lumby, A. Brodie-Fraser. Outfit: Wolseley 15/60, Eccles Avenger.

The George Hollingbery Memorial Challenge Cup Winner: J. Prior, O.J. Mustry. Outfit: Hillman Minx, Travelmaster Tassman.

Esso Challenge Cup Winners: The Devon and Cornwall Centre of The Caravan Club: R.J. Lennox-Jones, J.R. Enoch, A. Williams.

The Brighton Trophy Winner: Lt-Col and Mrs T.S Boam, Outfit: Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire, Carlight Continental

The Chidson Trophy Winners: The Caravan Club East Surrey Centre

The Caravan Trophy Winner: I. Mantle, P.F. Steiner. Outfit: Morris Mini-Cooper, Sprite 400.

National Caravan Council Cup Winner: D.R. Newbold, G. Foster. Outfit: Sunbeam Rapier, Stirling Ten.

The George Hollingbery Memorial Challenge Cup Winner: J.F. Barnes, G.R. Clear. Outfit: Sunbeam Rapier, Stirling Ten.

Esso Challenge Cup Winners: A team of Sprite caravans: I. Mantle, B.D.S. Ginn, B.P. Witter.

The Brighton Trophy Winner: Lt-Col Boam, Mrs T.S. Boam. Outfit: Siddeley Star Sapphire, Carlight Continental.

The Chidson Trophy Winner: The Caravan Club East Surrey Centre.

The Caravan Trophy Winner: I.Mantle, B. Cumbers. Outfit: Morris 1100, Fairholme Babette.

National Caravan Council Cup Winner: R.J. Lennox Jones, C.G. Lennox Jones. Outfit: Sunbeam Rapier, Car Cruiser Carousel.

The George Hollingbery Memorial Challenge Cup Winner: C. Gregory, G.W.S Long. Outfit: Jaguar, Carlight Cosmopolitan.

Esso Challenge Cup Winners: A team of Peugeot cars and Sprite caravans: J.F. Barnes, R.G. Clear, Miss M.H. Kitson.

The Brighton Trophy Winner: E.P. Northover, Miss D. Northover. Outfit: Jaguar Mk9, Carlight Cosmopolitan.

Ladies' Award Winner: Miss M.H. Kitson, Mrs M. Yoward. Outfit: Peugeot 403 Estate, Sprite Alpine.

The Admiral Laurence Cup Winner: R.Lennox Jones, C.G. Lennox Jones.

The Chidson Trophy Winner: The Caravan Club Yorkshire Centre.

The Caravan Trophy Winner: B.P. Witter, Mr Stephens. Outfit: MG Midget, Sprite 400.

National Caravan Council Cup Winner: T.P. Hadley, D. Rickman. Outfit: Morris Cooper S, Sprite 400.

The George Hollingbery Memorial Challenge Cup Winner: I. Mantle, S.M. Actman. Outfit: Austin Cooper S, Sprite 400.

Esso Challenge Cup Winners: A team of Morris Cooper cars and Sprite caravans: I. Mantle, B.D.S Ginn, B.P. Witter.

The Brighton Trophy No Award.

Ladies' Award Winner: Mrs E.A. Murphy, Mrs M Law. Outfit: Rover 2000, Fairholme Bambino.

Class I Winner: B.P. Witter, co-driver: Mr Stephens. Outift: MG Midget, Sprite 400.

Class II Winner: B. Woodall, J.A. Hughes. Outfit: Austin Princess, Fairholme Harlequin.

Class III Winner: G.H. Kirby-Smith, B.C. Clarke. Outfit: Ford Zodiac, Travelmaster Texan.

The Admiral Laurence Cup Winner: A.C. Peatfield, D.R. Peatfield. Outfit: MG Midget, Car Cruiser Carissima.

The Chidson Trophy Winner: The Caravan Club Staffordshire and Shropshire Centre.

The Caravan Trophy Winner: I. Mantle, S.M. Actman. Outfit: Austin A110, Fairholme.

National Caravan Council Cup Winner: A.C. Peatfield, A.R. Maclachlan. Outfit: MG Midget, Car Cruiser.

The George Hollingbery Memorial Challenge Cup Winner: E.B. Masheder, M. Parkin: Outfit: Rover 3-litre, Bessacarr Regis Pullman.

Esso Challenge Cup Winners: The Shower, a team of Fairholme caravans: I. Mantle, B.P. Witter, B.D.S. Ginn.

The Brighton Trophy Winner: E.P. Northover, D. Manning. Outfit: Bentley S.1., Carlight Caribbean.

Ladies' Award Winner: Miss M.H. Kitson, Mrs M. Yoward. Outfit: Peugeot 404, Sprite 400.

Class I Winner: A.C. Peatfield, A.R. Maclachlan. Outfit: MG Midget, Car Cruiser.

Class II Winner: W. Greenhalgh, R. Freeman. Outfit: Wolseley 6/99, Eccles.

Class III Winner: I. Mantle, S.M. Actman. Outfit: Austin A110, Fairholme.

The Admiral Laurence Cup Winner: J.M. Jeffery, Mrs J.M. Jeffery. Outfit: Rover Coupe, Castleton Rowena.

The Chidson Trophy Winner: The Caravan Club East Surrey Centre.

The Caravan Trophy Winner: E.W. Barrett, D. Whayman. Outfit: Rover 3 Litre, Car Cruiser Clubman.

National Caravan Council Cup Winner: I. Mantle, S.M. Actman. Outfit: Princess Vanden Plas R, Sprite Musketeer.

The George Hollingbery Memorial Challenge Cup Winner: B.D.S. Ginn, E.G.N. Alcock. Outfit: Austin Healey, Sprite Alpine.

Esso Challenge Cup Winners: The Shower, a team of Sprite caravans: I. Mantle, B.P. Witter, B.D.S. Ginn.

The Brighton Trophy Winner: L.J. Bennett. Outfit: Singer Vogue, Castleton Rowena II.

Ladies' Award No Award.

Class I Winner: B.D.S. Ginn, E.G.N. Alcock. Outfit: Austin Healey, Sprite Alpine.

Class II Winner: I. Mantle, co–driver: S.M. Actman, Outfit: Princess Vanden Plas R, Sprite Musketeer.

Class III Winner: E.W. Barrett, D. Whayman. Outfit: Rover 3 Litre, Car Cruiser Clubman.

The Admiral Laurence Cup Winner: J.M. Jeffery, Mrs J.M. Jeffery. Outfit: Unknown.

The Chidson Trophy Winner: The Caravan Club Staffordshire and Shropshire Centre.

Special Award Winner: D.M. Barnes, co”‘driver: B.J. Howard.

National Benzole Caravan Proficiency Trophy Winner: E.W. Barrett. Outfit: Rover 3 Litre, Car Cruiser Clubman.

The Caravan Trophy Winner: B.P. Witter, M.J. Stevens. Outfit: MGB, Fairholme New Dawn 12ft.

National Caravan Council Cup Winner: J.A.V. Drake, D.J. Stockall. Outfit: Jaguar 420, Cheltenham Kudu.

The George Hollingbery Memorial Challenge Cup Winner: D. Hicks, D. Glatzel. Outfit: Ford Corsair 2000E, Sprite 400.

Esso Challenge Cup Winner: The Shower, a team of Fairholme caravans: I. Mantle, B.P. Witter, B.D.S. Ginn.

The Brighton Trophy Winner: N.D.Gregory. Outfit: Volvo 121 Estate, Cheltenham Waterbuck.

Ladies' Award No Award.

Class I Winner: J.A.V. Drake, D.J. Stockall, Outfit: Jaguar 420, Cheltenham Kudu.

Class II Winner: R.A. Dean, J. Taylor. Outfit: Ford Corsair, Lynton Arrow.

Class III Winner: B.P. Witter, M.J. Stevens.

The Admiral Laurence Cup Winner: S. Henson, P. Henson, Outfit: Cortina GT, Lynton Scamp.

The Chidson Trophy Winner: The Caravan Club South Staffordshire Centre.

National Benzole Caravan Proficiency Trophy Winner: D. Hicks. Outfit: Ford Corsair, Sprite 400.

The Caravan Trophy Winner: A.C. Peatfield, R.W. Clift, Outfit: Simca 1501, Sprite 400.

National Caravan Council Cup Winner: E.W. Barrett, D. Whayman. Outfit: Rover 3 Litre, Car Cruiser Clubman.

The George Hollingbery Memorial Challenge Cup Winner: L.E. Davey, co–driver: M. Cockle, Ouitfit: Triumph 2000, Eccles GT308.

Esso Challenge Cup Winners: Taurus, a team of Triumph 2000 cars and Eccles caravans: L.E. Davey, P.D. Bennion, G.E. Butcher.

The Brighton Trophy Winner: H. Iredale. Outfit: Bentley S1, Carlight Cassetta.

Ladies Award Winner: Miss E.A. Firmin, Mrs J.M. Kirby. Outfit: BMW 2000TL, Eccles Topaz.

Class I Winner: E.W. Barrett, D. Whayman.

Class II Winner: G. Johnson, co”‘driver: P. Derbyshire, Outfit: Ford Zodiac, Ensor Compact.

Class III Winner: A.C. Peatfield, R.W. Clift.

The Admiral Laurence Cup Winner: S. Henson, P. Henson. Outfit: Cortina GT, Lynton Topaz.

The Chidson Trophy Winner: The Caravan Club Nottinghamshire Centre.

National Benzole Caravan Proficiency Trophy Winner: A.C. Peatfield, R.W. Clift. Outfit: Simca 1501, Sprite 400.

Electrolux Ladies' Trophy Winner: J.C. Henderson, R. MacBryde. Outfit: Jaguar 3.4. Mk2, Regency Export GT 4-berth.

The Caravan Trophy Winner: M. Lumby, R. Kemplen. Outfit: Renault 16TS, Bluebird Europe 1.

The National Caravan Council Challenge Cup Winner: P.D. Bennion, C. Daisy. Outfit: Simca 1100, Eccles Opal.

The George Hollingbery Memorial Trophy Winner: J.F. Barnes, P. Robinson. Outfit: Ford Escort, Lynton Scamp.

The Esso Challenge Cup Winner: Taurus, a team of Simca 1100 cars and Eccles caravans: L.E Davey, P.D. Bennion, G.E. Butcher.

The Chidson Trophy Winner: The Yorkshire Centre of The Caravan Club.

The Brighton Trophy Winner: S.Cummings. Outfit: Ford Zephyr, Castleton Romany.

The Caravan Trophy Winner: D. Terry, P. Terry. Outfit: Austin Maxi, Bessacarr Continental 320/2.

The National Caravan Council Challenge Cup Winner: L. Cathcart, G. Austin. Outfit: Simca 1008, Eccles Opal.

The George Hollingbery Memorial Trophy Winner: J. Heppenstall, P. Drury. Outfit: Ford Zodiac, Bessacarr Continental 376/4.

The Esso Challenge Cup Winner: Bessacarr caravans Team III: H. Symonds, D. Terry, W.D. Jackson.

The Chidson Trophy Winner: The Nottinghamshire Centre of The Caravan Club.

The Brighton Trophy Winner: R. Sealey, B. Sperring, J. Bryant. Outfit: Rover 3.5 Coupe, Cheltenham Sable.

The Electrolux Ladies’ Trophy Winner: L. Firman, D. Selby-Boothroyd. Outfit: Reliant Scimitar GTE, Fairholme New Dawn 13/4.

The Colin Witter Trophy Winner: P. Terry.

The Caravan Trophy Winner: B.P. Witter, M.J. Stevens. Outfit: Triumph 2.5PI, Sprite Alpine.

The National Caravan Council Challenge Cup Winner: R.B. Witter, A. Dawson. Outfit: Triumph 2000, Sprite Alpine.

The George Hollingbery Memorial Trophy Winner: F. Sager, R. Powell. Outfit: BLMCV Cooper S, Bessacarr 320/4.

The Esso Challenge Cup Winner: Pinetops, a team of Caravans International caravans: M.C. Lumby, P.D. Bennion , L. Cathcart.

The Chidson Trophy Winner: The Nottinghamshire Centre of The Caravan Club.

The Brighton Trophy Winner: R. Cook, G.R. Cook, E. Graham. Outfit: Austin Maxi 1750, Elddis Mistral.

The Electrolux Ladies’ Trophy Winner: J. Isaac, A. Adkins. Outfit: Triumph 200, Thomson Glen.

The Colin Witter Trophy Winner: A. Dawson.

The Caravan Trophy Winner: J. Isaac, G. Glazebrook, C. Adkin. Outfit: BMW 3 litre PI, Sprite 400.

The National Caravan Council Challenge Cup Winner: I. Mantle, R. Barlow. Outfit: Triumph Stag, Sprite Alpine.

The George Hollingbery Memorial Trophy Winner: P.D. Bennion, J. Groves, D. Selby–Boothroyd. Outfit: Rover 3500, Eccles Topaz.

The Esso Challenge Cup Winner: Pinetops, a team of Caravans International caravans: M.C. Lumby, P.D. Bennion , L. Cathcart.

The Chidson Trophy Winner: The Yorkshire Centre of The Caravan Club.

The Brighton Trophy Winner: R. Cook, R. Close. Outfit: Austin A1300 Countryman, Elddis Whirlwind.

The Electrolux Ladies’ Trophy Winner: P. Moss-Carlsson, V. Morley. Outfit: Saab 99, Lynton Scamp.

The Colin Witter Trophy Winner: C. Adkin.

The Caravan Trophy Winner: A.C. Peatfield, R.W. Clift. Outift: Ford Capri, Bessacarr Milano.

The National Caravan Council Challenge Cup Winner: R.B. Witter, A. Dawson. Outfit: Triumph 2.5 PI, Sprite Alpine.

The George Hollingbery Memorial Trophy Winner: B.P. Witter, W. Broughall, Triumph 2.5 PI, Sprite Alpine.

The Esso Challenge Cup Winner: Bessacarr Team of Opel cars: J.S. Hill, D. Terry, J. Heppenstall.

The Chidson Trophy Winner: The Yorkshire Centre of The Caravan Club.

The Brighton Trophy Winner: R. Cook. Outfit: Ford Granada, Elddis Cyclone.

The Electrolux Ladies’ Trophy Winner: P. Moss-Carlsson, L. Crellin. Outfit: Saab 99 EMS, Lynton Arrow Exec.

The Colin Witter Trophy Winner: L. Crellin.

Lombard North Central Award Winner: F. Sager, R. Dean. Outfit: Rover 3500S, Lynton Javelin.

Caravans International Trophy Winner: F. Sager, R. Dean. Outfit: Rover 3500S, Lynton Javelin.

In 1974 the event was given a new name – The Caravan Club International Road Rally – to reflect the wider appeal beyond Britain.

However, the newly‑named competition was beaten by an oil crisis that created a ban on motor sport. As the result of a disagreement between the Organisation of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries (OAPEC) and the United States, oil prices soared and supply was disrupted.

The dispute ended in March 1974, in time for the Road Rally to take place in its planned April slot. However, The Caravan Club had already taken the decision in February to cancel the event.

The Caravan Trophy Winner: C.M. Grewer, A Greenwood. Outfit: Volvo 123GT, Elddis.

The National Caravan Council Challenge Cup Winner: A. Dawson, D. Richards. Outfit: Triumph 2500 TC, CI Sprint.

The George Hollingbery Memorial Trophy Winner: C. Malkin, J. Foden. Outfit: Chrysler Hunter GLS, Fleetwood Colchester 1300.

The Esso Challenge Cup Winner: The Lee Davey / Drake and Fletcher team: L. Cathcart, C. Daisy, M.C. Lumby.

The Chidson Trophy Winner: The Yorkshire Centre of The Caravan Club.

The Brighton Trophy Winner: A. Watson, A Morrison, J. Andrews. Outfit: Austin 2.2HL, Ace Globetrotter.

The Electrolux Ladies’ Trophy Winner: Not Awarded.

The Colin Witter Trophy Winner: A. Greenwood.

Lombard North Central Award Winner: C.M. Grewer, A. Greenwood. Outfit: Volvo 123GT and Elddis.

Caravans International Trophy Winner: E.J.K. Wissink, E. Scoffin. Outfit: BMW 525, Dickson 376 LT.

The Sam Alper Trophy Winner: J. Beadle, C.J. Cammack. Outfit: Ford 300GT, Piper 4.

The Caravan Trophy Winner: L. Cathcart, M. Cockle. Outfit: Vauxhall Victor Estate, CI Sprint.

The National Caravan Council Challenge Cup Winner: R. Close, B. Goff. Outfit: Triumph 2.5S, Monza 1200S.

The George Hollingbery Memorial Trophy Winner: C. Daisy, P. Beeson. Outfit: Vauxhall Victor, CI Sprint.

The Esso Challenge Cup Winner: Team Swift.

The Brighton Trophy Winner: M. Fawcett. Outfit: Leyland Princess, Elddis Crusader.

The Colin Witter Trophy Winner: M. Cockle.

Lombard North Central Award Winner: L. Cathcart, M. Cockle. Outfit: Vauxhall Victor Estate, CI Sprint.

Caravans International Trophy Winner: J.L. Pegoix, R. Pegoix. Outfit: Peugeot 504, Sprite Alpine.

The Sam Alper Trophy Winner: R. Clark, T. Mason. Outfit: Ford Cortina Estate, Sprite Alpine.

By 1977 it had become clear that there was little future for The Caravan Club International Road Rally. Costs to take part in motoring events had risen while changes to the road section of the competition made damage to cars and caravans increasingly common. This was a risk many did not wish to take.

In the short time between 1973 and 1976 the number of entrants had halved and by 1977 The Caravan Club Executive Committee took the decision to cancel the event. Out of the ashes came the National Track Tests at Silverstone which hosted the manoeuvrability tests and Concours d’Elegance which were formally part of the Road Rally.