LS expensive yachts in Monte Carlo harbour. CU maps and signing forms. Large map of Europe showing starting places for the Rally. Pan up Eiffel Tower. Cars lined up awaiting start of race. Mini cars 263. 284. 299. and MG A 281 leaving Paris check point. Following Mini 299 towards Arc de Truimphe and amongst traffic. LS looking down on hairpin bends. Interior driving shots, overtaking lorry, following a Mini. Sunbeam Rapier on hairpin bend, and Riley 196 overtakes camera car. LS approaching check point. Driver of Wolseley 224 stamping his time card. VG tracking shots as cars drive through mountainous snow clad scenery shots of Mini's, Riley, Jaguar, Triumph TR2, Austin Healey Sprite. Driving through small French village. Sign for La Turbie. Ford Anglia 19 climbing mountain. Round a hair pin bend and Monte Carlo comes into sight. Tracking shot through Monte Carlo to check in point.