GRX 310D

GRX 310D History

The original works mini GRX310D “took part in more events than any other works mini, 12 in all starting with the Swedish Rally in 1966. Its rally history runs through the 1966 season to the RAC Rally; then it was not seen again in competition until the 1967 Alpine, followed by another gap until the 1968 Acropolis;. During these gaps GRX310D was extensively used as a recce car.”

Date	Event	Driver/Co-Driver	No.	Result
1966
February	Swedish Rally	R.Altonen/H.Linddon		Retired
April	Tulip Rally	R.Altonen/H.Linddon	89	1 st Overall, 1 st in Class
May	Austrian Rally	A.Fall/M.Wood	97	Retired
August	1000 Lakes Rally	R.Altonen/V.Numimba	49	3 rd Overall, 2 nd in Class
November	RAC Rally	R.Altonen/H.Linddon	89	4 th Overall, 2 nd in Class

1967
September	Alpine Rally	A.Fall/M.Wood	40	Retired

1968
May	Acropolis Rally	T.Makinen/P.Easter	44	Retired

1969
March	Daily Express Silverstone	J.Rodes	14	11 th Overall, 5 th in Class
April	Snetterton Guards Trophy	J.Rodes		12 th Overall, 4 th in Class
April	Thruxton	J.Rodes	23	23 rd Overall
June	Brand Hatch Six Hour	J.Rodes/P.Hopkirk	75	7 th Overall, 3 th in Class
July	Nurburgring Six Hour	J.Rodes/G.Mabbs	73	Retired

The original GRX310D was sold on, & eventually purchased by a keen collector who restored the car back to full works specifications in the late 70's. The car then went on to compete in many other historic race & rally event.

* The illustrated history of the WORKS MINIS in international rallies and races, Peter Browning. 1996

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