Thirty six years ago when the works teams ran three drivers in a car George was teamed with the great legends of the day, Evan Green and ‘Gelignite’ Jack Murray in a works BMC 1800 affectionately know as the Landcrab.

Evan Green was a celebrated journalist, broadcaster and author and Jack got his nick-name for using sticks of dynamite to remove things that blocked the route. Or in one instance for blowing up an outside loo which was occupied by a rally official.

“We were never short of a laugh or two in that car, I can tell you,” remembered a misty-eyed George.

George, 62, went on to win numerous local events and State championships and now runs a renowned rally preparation shop in Queensland.

“The car actually belongs to Gordon Smith, I’m just along to share the driving and carry the spanners,” said George.

In 1968 he finished 21st in the front wheel drive Landcrab. “With a bit luck and some decent V8 horsepower driving the rear wheels I reckon we should improve on that result.”