NOTES
TO
THE
EDITORS
Peking
to
Paris,
The
Ultimate
Motor
Challenge
by
Patrick
Debusseré
Published
December
2024
by
Debusseré
bv
The
Official
Book
of
the
2024
Peking
to
Paris
-
159
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ISBN-9789083485102
|
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700
copies
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Belgians
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pages
featuring
the
6
Belgian
crews
The
Author
Patrick
Debusseré’s
journey
through
the
world
of
classic
cars
was
sparked
early,
with
his
first
car
being
a
1942
Willys
Jeep—a
vehicle
that
laid
the
groundwork
for
his
lifelong
fascination
with
vintage
automobiles.
His
fascination
regarding
Peking
to
Paris
started
in
1997,
when
a
similar
Willys
Jeep
won
the
inaugural
re-enactment
of
the
legendary
1907
Peking
to
Paris
Motor
Challenge. This
Peking
to
Paris
afficionado
probably
has
the
world’s
biggest
collection
of
first
edition
books
in
all
possible
languages,
including
all
kind
of
automobilia
and
watches
specially
made
for
this
epic
rally.
In
2019,
Patrick
entered
the
seventh
edition
of
the
Peking
to
Paris
rally
with
his
meticulously
restored
1933
Dodge
Roadster,
affectionately
named
‘Polly.’
The
journey
was
nothing
short
of
remarkable:
Polly
not
only
carried
Patrick
and
his
navigator
to
Paris
but
also
secured
multiple
awards,
including
the
highly
coveted
Spirit
of
the
Rally
Award.
Their
success
cemented
Patrick’s
reputation
as
a
skilled
and
spirited
competitor
in
the
vintage
rallying
world.
The
journey
didn’t
stop
at
the
finish
line.
Inspired
by
his
experience
and
his
collection
of
all
the
different
first
editions
of
Luigi
Barzini’s
Peking
to
Paris
book,
Patrick
set
out
to
create
a
modern
tribute
to
the
rally.
The
resulting
publication,
Peking
to
Paris
2019
–
The
Ultimate
Motoring
Challenge,
was
a
resounding
success.
Filled
with
captivating
photography,
vivid
participant
stories,
and
the
rally’s
unique
camaraderie,
the
book
earned
high
praise
from
car
enthusiasts
and
press
alike,
leading
to
a
new
book
on
the
2024
rally.
Patrick’s
dedication
to
authenticity
and
adventure
is
evident
in
every
detail
of
his
work.
From
the
three-year
search
for
Polly
to
her
meticulous
preparation—including
engine
enhancements
in
the
USA
and
restoration
work
in
Australia—every
step
reflects
his
commitment
to
preserving
the
spirit
of
pre-war
motoring.
His
deep
respect
for
the
history
and
culture
of
vintage
car
rallies
shines
through
in
his
books,
which
are
not
just
about
the
cars,
but
about
the
people,
landscapes,
and
challenges
that
make
the
Peking
to
Paris
rally
a
once-in-a-lifetime
experience.
