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Today, they should all have come back to France. One thousand mighty Renault 4L that started from France, headed down to Spain and went through hell in the rocky tracks of the south of Morocco. That’s called the 4L Trophy, and it’s a big student event in France. In fact, only students are allowed!

I think why it has so much success is because of the challenge. The challenge before the rally : gathering 3000 euros (participation fee), finding a Renault 4L, repairing it, customizing it. And you bet that takes a while! A 4L is a car that was produced from 1960 to 1990, so they are generally in pretty bad shape! And the challenge during the rally, because you are on your own, and it’s an orientation rally! Of course you break your car, and you know what? It’s just fun

Last year I had the luck to join the fun and participate! Look at my mighty 4L!

We did have some problems with it, essentially ignition problems, which have led us to some amusing times. A 2000 meter mountain pass at 10 km/h, the loss of our catalytic converter, a tire blowup on the motorway,… And THE “Speed” period! Imagine some narrow rocky area, with lots of 4Ls. Everybody slows down, stops. Except us. Because, at any cost, we had to drive faster than 15 km/h. Any lower, and the car would stall, and refuse to start again Here is our team’s video:

That was a great time. Unfortunately, back to France, I had to sell it. The buyers participated to the 4L Trophy this year, and according to some pictures, it looks like they made it

Now I’m looking forward another great trip… And the Mongol Rally looks promising!