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Revisiting the World's Oldest Motor Racing Event, The Tour Auto

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We were thrilled to line up alongside beautiful and historic European vehicles at the Tour Auto, organised by Peter Auto, a modern version of the legendary ‘Tour de France Automobile’ road rally, one of the oldest car rallies in the world. Exploring some of the finest locations whilst encompassing the full Parisian Lifestyle.

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A 2000-kilometre dash along the stunning French roads starting in Paris, at the UTAC Linas-Montlhéry, Autrodrome, and passing through Limoges, Carcassonne, Pau, finishing at the glorious Basque coastal town of Biarritz in southern France.

Split into two race categories, competition and regularity. The competition provided competitors with the opportunity to test their wits on four distinguished circuits – Le Mans, Val de Vienne, Nogaro, and Pau Arons.

The AC Ace competed in the regularity category consisting of a mixture of road race and leisurely driving in which drivers and crews can test the limits of their classic cars at the same time taking in the breathtaking views of their journey through picturesque France.


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The 1954 AC Ace


For this event we were very pleased to be working closely with some valued and longstanding clients, running their wonderful 1954 AC Ace. We have had the pleasure of working with this glorious car on a number of occasions.

The Ace, originally brought to us for an engine and chassis rebuild over the winter period, was meticulously checked prepared, at the request of our client, in readiness for a season of prestigious historic European motoring season event. This included the following:

  • Body and chassis work

  • Steering and controls

  • Front and rear suspension

  • Wiring and electrics

  • Brakes and clutch

  • Drivetrain

  • Fuel system



A Wonderful Experience


The camaraderie of working together as a team and collaborating closely with clients ensures that they have the right mechanical package to endure the 2000+ kilometres, as well as supplying the right concierge support to make the adventure memorable, and a highly rewarding and delightful experience is a real pleasure for us all at ADP Classic Racing.


Throughout the event ADP Classic Racing provided:


  • Technical and driver support to assist with routes, and provide route planners, stages and administration

  • All event items and administration are managed, checked and in place before and during the event

  • A dedicated back-up support crew, in case of mechanical failure, to carry out the end of day service and morning warm up of the vehicle

  • Concierge support


Driving through the Pyrenees was a wonderful experience. Not only for the sheer spectacle of the scenery but for the driving experience itself. A mixture of amazing landscapes and changeable weather requiring us to adapt our driving style. Very exciting. 


A member of the team crew noted that the camaraderie between all teams and competitors was incredible and a real highlight. That mixture of healthy competition and supportive and mutual adventure.


Here's to next year’s Tour Auto!



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The world’s most prestigious motoring events with ADP Classic Racing


ADP Classic Racing are pleased to work with clients across the world to fulfil their ambitions of taking part in some of the world’s most prestigious motoring events.


If your objective is to compete at Goodwood Revival, Monaco Historique or enter classic events at Silverstone, Le Mans, or Spa, or your dream is to participate in the Tour Auto, the Mille Miglia, or enter a national UK race meeting, ADP Classic Racing can help.


We are proud to offer engineering expertise to support your historic motorsport ambitions including; vehicle preparation, full restoration, driver support and training, event support, entry and logistics, covered transportation, storage, detailing and paint correction.


In addition to traditional race weekends and/or classic motorsport events, we also provide a host of services to both restore and maintain valuable historic classic vehicles and to support and prepare drivers for competitive and enjoyable running at world-renowned historic motorsport events. Events which, in recent years, have included the Mille Miglia, Le Mans and Targa Florio.


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