Story and photos by Hugues Vanhoolandt
Every two years, Peter Auto, organizer of the Paris Rétromobile Show, of the Tour Auto, of Spa Classic and many other events, invites all the Le Mans lovers to the famous Sarthe circuit for a celebration of the history of the Le Mans 24 hours.
This year, on the weekend of July 6-8, six grids covered a period starting in 1923 through to 1981.
Although we will concentrate on the on track action, Le Mans Classic is far more than this with a gathering of 8,500 cars of clubs from all over Europe, a village of 200 exhibitors, the Le Mans Heritage Club which is a display of 25 cars that actually took part to the 24 hours race in period, an auction held by Artcurial auction house, a race for Group C cars, a demonstration of GTs and prototypes from the 1990s and 2000s.
But enough words, let see the action…
Vande Gaer Alain says
Every two years, Hug Vanhoolandt, invites all the Le Mans lovers to the famous Sarthe circuit for a celebration of the history of the Le Mans 24 hours. Thank you to him to offer us beautiful pictures of this exceptional meeting.
Very beautiful picutre that of the Delahaye D6-70 of 1936 in front of the Dunlop grandstand…, full attack !!!
Bill Maloney says
Great shots and I also appreciate the descriptions under the photos as well.