Showing posts with label Le Mans 1923. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Le Mans 1923. Show all posts

Monday, April 10, 2017

Le Mans 1923

                   24 hours of Le Mans  / 24 heures du mans 
                                    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:


Chenard & Walker "Sport" - 1ere / Winner Le Mans 1923 (Kit MCM)
The same
Rolland Pilain RP - 23eme / 23rd Le Mans 1923 (Kit GCAM)
The same
Vinot Deguingand BP 10 HP - 26e/26th 1923 - (Kit SLM 43)
The same


The 1923 start

The 1923 night board

The Chenard & Walker before the race
The Chenard & Walker during the race

The Chenard & Walker as it is today