Category Archives: Cars and bits
Monza 2021
The 3rd race of the season took place last weekend. I have updated the results in my Le Mans page The next race in the calendar is of course the actual 24 Hours in Le Mans. For the second year … Continue reading
A couple more
A package was waiting for me at the post office. In it a couple more legendary French cars which ran at the Le Mans 24h race. Bugatti Mirage Renault
Back from Albi
Had a pleasant drive across the Black Mountains (Montagnes Noires) yesterday after to arrive in Albi late afternoon. A quick heck-in at the hotel and we were off wandering around the old town. A very dark sky but no rain … Continue reading
M for Sport
I was surprised and fairly happy to see that the BMW car we tested was actually carrying the famous BMW Sport Pack logo. I did not try to unleash the obvious large amount of horse power during the test drive … Continue reading
Courage
The post lady, a new one, delivered this one a couple of days ago. Courage Compétition 🇫🇷 was a racing team and chassis constructor company now owned by Oreca, based in Le Mans near the famous Circuit de la Sarthe. It was … Continue reading
Which one next?
As some of you might have gathered I have started collecting model cars, 1.43 scale, of French cars which have actually took part in the Le Mans 24h race over the years. There are quite a few sites on the … Continue reading
And another one
A more recent one this time. For a diesel powered car, it was running ever so quietly and efficiently. Great car.
Another car
One of my “Le Mans 24h heros” so to speak. JEAN RONDEAU, THE CONSECRATION The small manufacturer from Sarthe became big. With a more reliable engine and a slightly modified aerodynamic system, Jean Rondeau achieved a feat that is still … Continue reading
Latest acquisition
My latest purchase of French cars which took part in the Le Mans 24 Hours over the years has just been delivered. I remember clearly being at the track when this car won. Now I hesitate for the next purchase. … Continue reading
WEC – Spa 6 Hours
Excellent 1st race yesterday which I watched from start to finish. Quite a battle in all categories. I have already updated my dedicated web page with the results.
I do it my way 