Third overall win for Mercedes-Benz in East Africa

  • Date
    31 March - 4 April 1961
  • Description
    The East African Safari Rallye ends for the fourth time with an overall victory for Mercedes-Benz. The winners are John Manussis, Bill Coleridge and David Beckett in a 220 SE. Second place is taken by the team of William A. Fritschy/Kim Mandeville, also in a 220 SE.
9th East African Rally on 31 March - 4 April 1961. W. A. "Bill" Fritschy (start number 90) with a Mercedes-Benz 220 SE touring car.
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9th East African Rally, 1961
9th East African Rally on 31 March - 4 April 1961. W. A. "Bill" Fritschy (start number 90) with a Mercedes-Benz 220 SE touring car.
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9th East African Rally, 1961
9th East African Rally on 31 March - 4 April 1961. W. A. "Bill" Fritschy (start number 90) with a Mercedes-Benz 220 SE touring car.
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9th East African Rally, 1961
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