1923
The winner of the first edition of the "Grand Prix d'Endurance de 24 Heures" (as it was officially named) was André Lagache and René Léonard driving a Chenard et Walker Sport 3.0 L.This is also the first 1-2 finish of the history of the race: the other Chenard & Walker #10 finished second. Although this race saw a lot of rain and even hail only three cars retired out of 33 entrants.
The Models:
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| Chenard & Walker "Sport" - 1ere / Winner Le Mans 1923 (Kit MCM) |
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| The same |
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| Rolland Pilain RP - 23eme / 23rd Le Mans 1923 (Kit GCAM) |
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| The same |
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| Vinot Deguingand BP 10 HP - 26e/26th 1923 - (Kit SLM 43) |
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| The same |
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| The 1923 start |
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| The 1923 night board |
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| The Chenard & Walker before the race |
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| The Chenard & Walker during the race |
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| The Chenard & Walker as it is today |
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