Andrew Cowan's passing prompted me to look back on that 1968 marathon race which made him a household name in my native Australia. I came across this remarkable story, link below. Yes, I remember the crash that handed victory to Andrew Cowan, it was front page news, but never knew the detail or indeed the story (or conspiracy theory) that the crash was deliberate and organised to ensure a British car, not a French Citroen, won the rally.
Rally and race enthusiasts will enjoy this well written article.
https://www.whichcar.com.au/features/sabotage-at-the-london-to-sydney-marathonPeter (Gambalunga) you must have equally vivid memories of this event?
