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How the first coronation safari in honour of Queen Elizabeth went on

How the first coronation safari in honour of Queen Elizabeth went on
One of the vehicles that participated in the 1953 Coronation Safari.

By Joseph Karimi

Kenya: To celebrate the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth on June 2, 1953 at the Westminster Abbey, a small group of local European motor sport enthusiasts organised the first motor rally dubbed ‘The Coronation Safari’ to become the precursor of the world famous motor sport; the Safari Rally.  

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