Blue Smoke Racing Team are a team consisting of Tom Bj. Fjeldstad and Per Bj. Simble established with a purpose to participate in Le Rallye Monte-Carlo Historique in their beautiful red Saab 96 Sport.
The Automobile Club of Monaco organizes since 1998 the Historical Rally Monte Carlo, a rally with the bases of the rallies organized until the end of the 80’s, with concentration stage at the beginning of several European towns.
This year, the Historical Rally Monte Carlo was started on February 2 from outside Nationaltheatret in Oslo, Norway. The Finish line for the participants in 21. Le Rallye Monte-Carlo Historique for 18 historic cars was at the port of Monaco 7. February. Here you see video from the start:
After a gruelling 3,200 kilometre (2,000 mile) drive from Oslo, the 1963 2/stroke Saab driven by the Captain’s esteemed chums Tom Fjeldstad and special agent Per Simble successfully completed the Monte Carlo Rally flying the Norwegian colours. Well done chaps!
The 2018 edition of Historic Rally Monte Carlo in 12 minutes. Enjoy:
Blue smoke raceteam met their main sponsor in Monaco, Capt. Fawcett:
If you are interested in how Saab translated early rally success into road-going legends, don’t miss this beautifully preserved 1962 Saab 96 Sport.
