Paddy Hopkirk

The 1964 Monte Carlo Rally was the motorsport equivalent of David taking on Goliath. Many said it could not be done but, in a tiny red and white Mini Cooper ...

His car craft was not confined to rallying, however, as Hopkirk excelled on the track as well. “His triumph in the classic Mini Cooper S made this small car world-famous. Hopkirk was no one-hit wonder on the international stages, however. The size of his achievement was massive,” said the Andorra-based Dungannon man. “Back then, Paddy was making the front page of newspapers around the world. “He was great craic and he always had a funny story to tell.

Motorsport legend Paddy Hopkirk - famous for winning the 1964 Monte Carlo Rally in the BMC Mini Cooper S has died, aged 89.

Hopkirk’s crew went on to complete the rally in second, behind the winning Hillman Hunter of Andrew Cowin, Colin Malkin and Brian Coyle. Hopkirk and his teammate managed to pull out the occupants from both cars, which had started to burn, probably saving the life of severely wounded Lucien Bianchi in the process. He first competed in a Mini at the 1963 Monte Carlo Rally, where he finished sixth. He took two Circuit of Ireland wins in 1961 and 1962, and another third at the Alpine Rally in 1961. He also led BMC to the overall teams win, with fellow Mini Cooper S drivers Timo Makinen and Rauno Altonen who placed fourth and seventh. Later that year he placed third overall and took a class win at the Alpine Rally in a Sunbeam Rapier, and he then led the 1960 Safari Rally until his Rapier suffered a differential failure.

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