Available in French only
A racing driver and executive, this HEC graduate demonstrated his immense talents in every field. President of the FFSA from 1968 to 1974, Bernard Consten organised the Tour de France Auto from 1968 to 1980, an event in which he holds the record for the most victories (5). His long career as a rally driver was crowned by four national titles won between 1958 and 1967 and by numerous victories, including two Coupe des Alpes, the Rallye d’Allemagne, the Marathon de la Route – alongside his cousin Jean Hébert – and the Rallye du Bandama. A recognised expert in the motoring world and a friend of Bernard Consten, Hervé Charbonneaux has gathered valuable accounts from drivers (Jean Vinatier, Jean-Pierre Nicolas…) and from those close to Bernard Consten, starting with Pépé – his wife – and his children. Furthermore, following painstaking research, the author reviews every race contested by BC, illustrating them extensively.
This book is aimed at enthusiasts of motor racing history, particularly rallying; those nostalgic for motorsport from the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s; and, of course, admirers of Alfa Romeo, Ferrari, FIAT-Abarth, Jaguar, Aston Martin, Triumph, MG, Lotus, Land Rover, Ford, Porsche, DKW, Panhard, Renault, Alpine, Citroën, Peugeot, D.B. and René-Bonnet. Quite a line-up, wouldn’t you say…
Available in French only
BOOK IN FRENCH ONLY
Eric Bhat was fascinated by Patrick Depailler, whom he watched during a Grand Prix in Pau. Depailler started out in motorcycling with the help of Jean-Pierre Beltoise and quickly made a name for himself.
In 1976, Éric joined the sports press, the same year that Depailler drove the six-wheeled Tyrrell. In 1979, one devoted himself to Grand Prix International magazine and the other, at Ligier, became one of the favourites in the F1 world championship. They met regularly during Grand Prix races, which strengthened their relationship of trust.
When Patrick tragically passed away in 1980, his son Loïc was only seven years old. He would soon share the same passion for mechanics and racing. Loïc and Éric have collaborated to paint a portrait of father and son, with the help of numerous witnesses. This book, the fruit of their friendship, explores the transmission of knowledge and pays tribute to Patrick Depailler.
Among the witnesses who contributed to this book are Bernard Asset, Michel Beaujon, Bruno Giacomelli, Hervé Guilpin, Jacky Ickx, Jacques Laffite, Alain Lantero, Alain Marguet, Tico Martini, Jean-Louis Moncet, Henri Pescarolo, Johnny Rives, Olivier Rogar Santoni, Jody Scheckter, Patrice Vatan and Patrice Vergès.
In addition to the Depailler family's private archives, Bernard Asset has contributed extensively to the book's illustrations with the photos that have made his reputation in the world of F1.
Gueux, Muizon, Thillois... Just hearing the names of these villages in Champagne is like Proust's
madeleines for racing history buffs. In June 1967, the program was spectacular, featuring the
final edition of the 12 Hours of Reims, the French F2 trophies, the F3 International Cup, and
the Gordini Cup. Clark, Rindt, Stewart, Brabham, Beltoise, Surtees, Schlesser, Hulme, Siffert,
and Ickx were all present for this prestigious weekend at the Reims circuit, one of the fastest
in the world in terms of average speed. See them now.
Written in french, this book is the new, greatly expanded edition (nearly 500 pages in total) of Dominique Vincent's book “MATRA, toute l’histoire, toutes les courses” (MATRA, the whole story, all the races), published in 2017 by L’Autodrome.
The first part is devoted to the meteoric rise of MATRA Sports and the history of each model (F3, F2, F1, sports prototypes, production cars entered in competition). The second part recounts the history of each chassis, and the third and final section, entirely new and written by Philippe Coblence, a renowned engine engineer at MATRA and Renault Sport F1, is dedicated to engines: V12, V12T, F12, V6T, U8, L4, etc.
This edition features more than 1,200 photos and documents, insightful testimonials, and new or expanded chapters. Throughout the pages, the human, technical, and sporting dimensions of a unique legacy of audacity and innovation emerge. The result of considerable work by the authors, this book makes an essential contribution to the collective memory of a great brand that is part of the world heritage of motor racing.
This book is intended for enthusiasts of motor racing history, admirers of MATRA, those nostalgic for motorsports from the mid-1960s to the early 1980s, and, of course, all those who enjoyed the first edition of the book and wish to deepen their historical knowledge of the French brand.
This file contains 18 annotated cards, an 8-page memento (historical summary and technical focus) and a pocket containing texts (sporting achievements) and illustration.
This file contains 18 annotated cards, an 8-page memento (historical summary and technical focus) and a pocket containing texts (models presentation and identification) and illustrations.
June 1989 - They answered the call of this 57th edition of the 24 Hours: Jaguar, Sauber-Mercedes, Nissan, Mazda, Toyota and Aston Martin factories, numerous Porsche customers but also the craftsmen-manufacturers WM-Peugeot, Spice, Cougar, etc. Turbocharged, naturally-aspirated, four-rotor engines... the whole of the Sarthe region resonates. The Porsche 944 Turbo Cup and Peugeot 309 Turbo trophy are also on show. Immerse yourself in the story of this captivating racing weekend.
"For as long as I can remember, I've been captivated by speed. Not speed as such. But the kind that demands daring."
An EXCEPTIONAL testimony by the great photographer and reporter
Henri VACHON,
through 300 previously unpublished and exclusive photos.
A freeze-frame on a dozen motorcycle speedway riders who were victims of accidents and managed to bounce back. From Phil Read (60's) to Johann Zarco (today).
Jim Clark. A name that suggests a prince of speed with a dazzling smile. So much has already been said or written about this extraordinary Scottish champion, whom many consider to be one of the greatest in the history of his sport: His natural elegance, his surgically precise aerial driving, his behaviour as incisive on the track as it is discreet off it, his loyalty and simplicity in his relationships with others, the symbiotic couple he formed with Colin Chapman - the brilliant Lotus creator - his tragic destiny... However, if the international sporting career of the champion is well known, the French part, including his life in Paris, is probably less so. With the help of new testimonies from friends and family, exceptional and unpublished photos and documents (notably from the archives of Gérard Crombac, Michel Finquel and the Clark family), the author has been able to shed light on the French and Monegasque dimension - 41 races in F1, F2, FJ, Sport and GT from 1959 to 1967 - of Jim Clark's unparalleled trajectory.
A pioneer of motor racing and aeronautics, Louis Wagner from the Paris region is a key figure in Anglo-Saxon and world motor sports history. After triumphing on Long Island in the famous Vanderbilt Cup, King Louis won the first American Grand Prix in history at Savannah in 1908, then the first British Grand Prix at Brooklands in 1926.
As a factory driver for Darracq, FIAT, Mercedes, Ballot, Delage, Alfa Romeo and Peugeot, Louis Wagner competed against the greatest in the memorable Paris-Madrid race, the ACF Grand Prix, the Indianapolis 500, the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the Targa Florio.
Michel Marc, the author of this richly documented and unique biography, brings to light the extraordinary career of this champion who has been forgotten for too long.
The paths of life are very complex. They are tortuous, ramified; important sections are erased forever, and one will not be surprised if the course proposed here is full of pitfalls and uncertainties. To present a subject of such magnitude in such a slim book would be a challenge if we had not committed ourselves to a strict selection of the examples studied and to simplifying the proposed interpretations as much as possible. For this book has no other claim than to be an invitation to the study of biological evolution.
Referenced by the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie, this book was the subject of a very favorable review by Jean-Louis Borie in the journal Biologie-Géologie (n°2-1994).
Lancia Stratos... The mere mention of this name awakens in us feelings of excitement and passion. Erik Comas, the Formula 1 driver reconverted to historic rallies, gave his insight on this mythical sports car that he knows perfectly. He is also the one who mediated Dominique Vincent's approach to all those who have written the most beautiful pages of the history of this icon of motor racing.
Foreword by Erik Comas and introduction by Cesare Fiorio.
Niki Lauda died on May 20, 2019. Three-time Formula One World Champion, the Austrian racer left an indelible mark on the imagination of racing enthusiasts, who have forgotten neither his terrible accident on the Nürburgring, nor his sporting rivalry with James Hunt, then later with Alain Prost. Based on a particularly rich and original iconography and testimonies of people who knew him, Dominique Vincent invites us to follow his itinerary as a driver from the end of the 60s, the least known, to the mid-80s.
A sentimental story of today intended for a young readership on the background of social networks.
A short novel written by a young author, journalist, pen-pusher and photographer.
July 1968 - The French Grand Prix succeeds the ACF Grand Prix on the famous circuit of Rouen-Les Essarts. The program is ambitious with the races of R8 Gordini, Formula France, F3 and F1. Unpublished documents, testimonies, never released photos shed a new light on this race weekend mixed with joy and tears. Hear the roar of the V12s and the blaze of the V8s, meet Rindt, Stewart, Hill, Brabham, Ickx, Rodriguez, Beltoise or Schlesser and let yourself be carried away by the story of this Grand Prix.
An exceptional iconography at the service of the most prestigious F1 Grand Prix of the season, three Formula Junior races finally revealed thanks to unpublished documents, the presence of Clark, Brabham, Gurney, McLaren, G. Hill, P. Hill, Surtees, Bandini, Siffert and Trintignant at the wheel of the mythical Ferraris, Coopers, Lotuses, Porsches, BRMs and Lolas; the participation of the iconic Lotus 25 with monocoque chassis; these are just some of the ingredients of the spicy menu that we are proposing you to enjoy.
