It was time to pay a tribute to all those French pilots who made this sport challenging, dangerous - but radiant - one of the most beautiful. To give them the place they deserve.
The book deals with the genesis and marketing of this car, which has been able to charm an entire generation of young people in the 90s. It also includes its sporting history and the amazing successes in rallies by the expert hands of Jean Ragnotti.
Formula France is fifty years old! Presenting the three seasons of the Formula France races, from 1968 to 1970, this book is a nostalgic memory of those years when all dreams were still possible, even to achieve the highest level of Formula 1 and the 24 Hours of Le Mans!
Charles Rocherand was a close associate of André Citroën between 1922, that is to say the very beginning of the Citroën company, and 1934, date when the famous manufacturer's bankruptcy intervened. It is to say that Charles Rocherand lived the glory and the decline of this extraordinary man, entrepreneur, visionary, whose name is known internationally. Written at the end of the 1930s, first published in 1938, this book is a rare testimony that finally reveals the real personality of André Citroën.
A beautiful book to celebrate this French brand which has become a myth of motor sport, through the history of the company, its cars, engineers, mechanics and its prestigious performers: Beltoise, Jaussaud, Servoz Gavin, Pescarolo, Larrousse, etc. The book goes into the details of 70 racing cars intended for formula 1 and endurance races, describing for each one the technique, rankings and the results obtained.
The most popular French driver, the man who has renovated motoring sport in the 60’s and 70’s, presents his life and his achievements in forty years of racing beginning with his debut in 1955.
The Ferrari presented in an unusual way, through the models exhibited at the Motor Shows in Paris from 1948 to 1988. An original panorama on the history and the production of the great Italian producer.
Winner of the Le Mans 24 Hour in 1978 and 1980, Jaussaud the Norman had not yet received a written tribute. Finally, with this book, the author traces his career from the first races on go-karts to the podium of the Le Mans circuit.
Jacques Cheinisse: it was he who hired the drivers, made the mechanics work and spread his enthusiasm to the whole team, actually a small team with very limited means against the giants of the automotive industry, such as Porsche, Fiat-Abarth or Datsun . But the Alpine has achieved what others missed: the victory!
The authors, great fans and collectors of this revolutionary Citroen model, have collected in this well illustrated book, all special versions, such as Pony, Dalat, Faf, Tangara, Katar, Flat Twin etc.
After each race between 2002 and 2012, Sébastien Loeb sent his chronic to AutoHebdo. Here is the compilation of his achievements, his victories and a few blunders together with the comments of each race.
A nostalgic photographic album on the Citroën H Type, the delivery van used in France from 40s to 80s. This is an invaluable volume for the real fans of this French make.
On the occasion of his 70th birthday, a tribute to the popular driver from the "Ragnotti band", formed by his family, friends, drivers, his mechanics, engineers and journalists. His long career described by those who knew and appreciated him.
The complete and photographic history of this famous circuit, from the first races in 1926 up to when it was closed owing to security problems. A nostalgic look to the French motor sport and to some fascinating races such as the Grand Prix of Marne, the 12 hours of Reims and the Grand Prix of ACF.
Anthology of the twenty biggest achievements of this extraordinary car racing! All exceptional record of the 911: Rally di Monte Carlo, la 24 Ore di Le Mans, Tour de Corse, Paris.Dakar, Spa Francorchamps…