Peking to Paris 2007
A small group of enthusiasts headed off in June 2007 to follow in the footsteps of the original teams that raced from Peking to Paris in 1907. We've got reports, photos and thoughts from the expedition.
- Peking to Paris sum up from Geoff R
- Some thoughts from a revived Geoff in New Zealand, 6 weeks after they completed the challenge.
- Peking to Paris 2007 news
- Catch up with the updates from the team as they drive from Beijing to Paris
- Peking to Paris 2007 Introduction
- “Will anyone agree to go from Peking to Paris this summer by motorcar?”. So read the headline in the ‘Le Matin’ newspaper in Paris in 1907, signalling the start of feverish organisation and intrepid participation in one of the most adventurous challenges in motoring history.
- The Intrepid Participants
- Over time, the number of participants has whittled down to a core of true enthusiasts. Following are thumbnail outlines of the teams.
- Peking to Paris links
- These are various websites that are either from our participants or interesting sites we've found in our internet explorations.
- Where in the world is the event going?
- Nowdays, the event should really be called the 'Beijing to Paris' but as we're celebrating the 100th anniversary of the original trip, we're sticking with 'Peking to Paris'.
- Classic Car Show display in 2006
- The Peking to Paris group were asked to put on an 'interest' display of their trip at the Classic Car Show held in Pioneer Stadium, August 2006
- Some thoughts from Geoff R on the Peking to Paris
- Enough time has passed for a summation of how Geoff found the challenge