The Paris-Dakar Rally was one of the last great motorsport adventures, travelling thousands of miles through the most challenging terrain on Earth. In 1985, desert heat, car-breaking conditions and dangerous sandstorms left the competitors battling against all odds to reach the finish. From the snow and ice of the Atlas Mountains to the baking heat of the Sahara Desert, this action-packed review follows the 572 cars, motorcycles and trucks as they tackle the 14,000km adventure. In the toughest D

Day 7 : one daily video from the first Dakar editions, until Dakar 2026 ends. 🏁 1985 PARIS-DAKAR: THE GOLDEN ERA OF DUST & GLORY 🏁 Step back into 1985—a year where the Paris-Dakar was more than a race; it was the ultimate test of human endurance and mechanical grit. Spanning over 14,000 km through the heart of the Sahara, this edition cemented the « Dakar » legend. The 7th edition saw a historic shift in dominance, especially in the Auto category: * Cars 🚗 * 1st Place: Patrick Zaniroli & Jean