A new event in the British racing calendar took place in July 1973, the Avon Motor Tour of Britain. The Tour was based on the Tour de France with similar special rally stages, races at all the U.K. circuits— even a special drag race. Ford entered three Capris for champion rally driver Roger Clark/Tony Mason, Dave Matthews/Charles Reynolds (now with the FIA) and Prince Michael of Kent/Nigel Clarkson. The classes were divided by price, and a works Ford was entered…
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