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Solved NIC#1114 - 1953 Gordini T24 at Le Mans
« on: September 08, 2019, 07:32:54 AM »
According to a search, we've never had this one, which surprised me.

What is it?
« Last Edit: September 10, 2019, 04:21:05 AM by nicanary »
I must be right - that's what it says on Wikipedia

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Re: NIC#1114
« Reply #1 on: September 10, 2019, 02:09:31 AM »
Did it run at Le Mans?

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Re: NIC#1114
« Reply #2 on: September 10, 2019, 03:56:54 AM »
I must be right - that's what it says on Wikipedia

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Re: NIC#1114
« Reply #3 on: September 10, 2019, 04:03:14 AM »
Gordini T24 Sport
Simca 2.5 liter engine
driven by M. Trintignant and H. Schell
Race number 35

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Re: NIC#1114
« Reply #4 on: September 10, 2019, 04:20:29 AM »
Gordini T24 Sport
Simca 2.5 liter engine
driven by M. Trintignant and H. Schell
Race number 35

That's right. Very quickly solved.

It raced at Le Mans in 1953. I have no idea why the company decided to alter their usual frontal aspect (aerodynamics?) and that's why I thought it might confuse you all.
I must be right - that's what it says on Wikipedia