Throwback Thursday – Ian Walker demonstrating the handling qualities of the Ford Prefect during a handicap race at Silverstone in June 1956. Ian gained an end result of 2^nd in this race and went on to secure multiple wins before the end of the year.

This Ford Prefect was previously used by Ian for a number of rallies and he enjoyed great success the previous year, claiming 5 wins over a mixture of rally and relay events. The car was entered in to the 1955 750MC relay race under Team Tinlids consisting of Ian and three other talented drivers where they achieved 1^st place overall after 179 laps.

Ian returned to this relay race with Team Sebring 6 years later and enjoyed the same success in the Austin-Healey.

Click here for the full image