January 22.01.1971, 125 | First start of the Polish Fiat XNUMXp in the Monte Carlo Rally

Fabryka Samochodow Osobowych has never produced cars with a sporty flair, but has never shied away from participating in motorsport either. 

It was good publicity needed to sell cars in the foreign exchange markets. When the production of the Fiat 125p began, a decision was made to establish the FSO Motorsport Center.

A Polish Fiat 125p in rally specification started on January 22, 1971 in the prestigious Monte Carlo Rally. Four crews were prepared for the competition, none of which finished the rally. More was achieved the following year, when Robert Mucha, together with Lekh Yavorovich, took first place in the class up to 1600 cm3.

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