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Photos: Historic rally cars in Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife

Engines roar loudly and the smell of exhaust fumes hangs over the historic centre and the harbour of Puerto de la Cruz on Tenerife: rally cars dominated the cityscape on Friday. The teams prepared their vehicles in the paddock at the harbour and then drove through the town. The 52nd Orvecame Isla Tenerife Histórico Rally used the town as its base. Here are the best photos:

Johannes Bornewasser

Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife 2 min read

Roter Rallyewagen mit Zusatzscheinwerfern im Fahrerlager in Puerto de la Cruz — 75 teams are set to compete in the 52nd Orvecame Isla Tenerife Histórico Rally. Car number 18, fitted with its four auxiliary headlights, is also ready and waiting in the paddock in Puerto de la Cruz.

Oranger Rallyewagen mit Startnummer 37 im Fahrerlager in Puerto de la Cruz — Car number 37 is also ready to go. The old Seat evokes a sense of nostalgia for many onlookers.

Rallyewagen und Zuschauer auf einer gepflasterten Straße in Puerto de la Cruz — In the town, the cars are lined up on the cobbled streets, with a Vauxhall-Opel bearing start number 26 at the front.

Rallyewagen mit Startnummer sechs im Fahrerlager in Puerto de la Cruz — This Ford is painted in the Autoglass and Mobil 1 colours. The crew: A. Alonso and J. Miranda.

Rallye-Cockpit mit Überrollkäfig in Puerto de la Cruz — The roll cage in the cockpit protects the driver and co-driver should the car roll over during a special stage.

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Blauer Rallyewagen mit geöffneter Motorhaube in Puerto de la Cruz — This Subaru offers a glimpse into the engine compartment before setting off.

Blau-weißer Rallyewagen mit Startnummer elf in Puerto de la Cruz — Among the classics is a Mazda RX-7. This little speedster is powered by a Wankel engine, a type of engine that is rarely fitted in cars these days.

Porsche auf Wagenheber im Servicezelt in Puerto de la Cruz — The team are currently lowering the Porsche with start number 65 from the jack.

Oranger BMW-Rallyewagen mit Teammitglied in Puerto de la Cruz — The race number is still being stuck onto the orange BMW 323i. Then we're ready to go.

Roter Rallyewagen im geöffneten Transport-Lkw in Puerto de la Cruz — The cars are brought here in lorries like this one.

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Technische Kontrolle von Rallyewagen am Hafen von Puerto de la Cruz — At the harbour, the technical marshals inspect the vehicles. The Explanada del Muelle is the start and finish of the rally.

Rallyewagen und Zuschauer in der Innenstadt von Puerto de la Cruz — Here, three cars are once again waiting for the start, with spectators lining the track.

Rallyewagen mit Startnummer 33 an der Uferpromenade in Puerto de la Cruz — The Peugeot with start number 33 rolls along the waterfront promenade, with E. González and R. Correa on board.

Zwei Rallyewagen vor Geschäften in Puerto de la Cruz — Race numbers 53 and 54 are displayed in front of the shops; the barrier tape keeps spectators at a distance.

Reihe historischer Rallyewagen im Fahrerlager in Puerto de la Cruz — In total, the stages cover 315 kilometres, a good 107 of which are special stages. This Toyota, followed by a BMW, are both heading for the start line.

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