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Grandes Heures Automobiles

Orbitlane — Thu, 19 Sep 2019 16:00:41 +0000

For its fourth edition, the Grandes Heures Automobiles 2018 has seen…big! Always in the heart of the Linas-Montlhéry autodrome, this event has put together the ultimate program for any enthusiast. Whether we talk about periods, almost all are represented since the 1960s until today. From the most confidential models to the competition vehicles, just crowned. With two, three or four wheels. And quite honestly, as regulars, we have never seen the paddock so full and the enclosure so packed. Here are a few selected pieces.

Build the legend

A 1971 Martini MK7, papaya color, caught our attention. Nothing to do with the drink, but with Tico Martini. This Frenchman with Italian origins built F3 cars in the 1970s for driving schools, before continuing his career in competition, always in F3 and F2. In F1 also but this last one did not have the same success as the previous ones (1978 season with René Arnoux). Let us also note that the great James Hunt himself participated in the tests of these models in 1970. And that Jean-Luc Salomon scored a nice 2nd place here on a MK5 the same year.

Still on the other side of the Alps, a shark in a beautiful red dress showed its face. A 1961 Ferrari 156 F1 Replica, nicknamed Sharknose due to its front air intakes at the very end of the hood. It is very likely that no original model is still in existence, despite its record of success: it took Phil Hill to the F1 championship. Rarely, this replica is driven here by Arturo Merzario, another former driver who was one of those who stopped to save and rescue Niki Lauda from his terrible accident at the Nurburgring in 1976.

French touch

In contact with the Ferrari, an Alpine A340 « school » of 1969, powered by a 4 cyl. 1.3L of Renault Gordini. It allowed the access to the formulas France to many future pilots. Bernard Darniche, Jean Vinatier and Jean-Claude Andruet came to pay tribute to the French brand. Immanently identifiable, an Avion Voisins » Records » of 1927 made tremble the banking of the autodrome. Its 8 cylinders took it to 17 world records, including the fastest 24-hour record at an average speed of 182 km/h.

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Retromobile 2019

Orbitlane — Wed, 20 Mar 2019 17:30:12 +0000

Retromobile – 2019 edition – is always a milestone on its own. A remarkable rendez-vous between dreamers and custodians making classic automobile still alive. Unsurprisingly, when the automotive field moves towards AI and autonomous drive, that is in all likelihood the future, we tend to explore the past. The origins, either it be accessible or not. Fiskens, Peter Auto, Lukas Huni AG and Richard Mille bring the most exclusive and expensive art pieces. This last owns a large collection of genuine F1: Niki Lauda’s 1984 Mclaren MP4/2, Ayrton Senna’s 1988 MP4/4, Team founder Bruce McLaren’s 1969 Double Wing M7C and 1970 M14A (cover picture), Button and Hamilton’s 2011 MP4-26. Quite a CV. Next to those Retromobile 2019 gems sit few others formulas like a Porsche engined 1991 Footwork FA12. Even Renault came to its big stand with a 1977 GP winning RS10.

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Retromobile 2018

Orbitlane — Thu, 08 Feb 2018 08:00:04 +0000

This year’s edition -Retromobile 2018- celebrates two major anniversaries. Porsche’s 70th with a large fleet of 911s. Lots of popular 4L, R5 and early A-Types for Renault 120th birthday too. LeMans 24 fans will find a Group-6 gem in the name of the Alpine-Renault A442b.

This very place gathers renowned OEMs and modest restauration garages, alongside classic cars negotiators. Every corner you get a chance to see dozens of Aston Martin DB5, Jaguar E-type, Alfa Romeo, and other wanted collectible beauties.

Among noteworthy stands, Fiskens displayed various Ferrari 250 & Lussos on a stylish plinth. In other words, Da Vinci, Michelangelo and Leonardo reunited. Finally, McLaren F1 glories from the seventies to Mika Hakkinen’s MP4-14 thanks to Richard Mille collection.

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Collection Schlumpf

Orbitlane — Sun, 20 Sep 2015 06:59:32 +0000

The Collection Schlumpf in Mulhouse, France is the world’s biggest Bugatti collection (123). Among those, a Bugatti Type 35B 1929 that was the last variation to borrow this number. Presumably this place’s and even automotive absolute masterpiece, the Bugatti Type 41 Royale Coupé Napoléon/Coupé du Patron, Ettore Bugatti’s personnal car. Recognizable thanks to the posed elephant radiator cap. Then, a yellow Bugatti Type 55 being a road version of the Type 54 and a modern 1001 bhp W16 Bugatti Veyron 16.4.

It contains many other rare classics. 423 vehicles on over 560 gathered are classified as historic monument. Such as the Ferrari Type 312 B 1970 that raced in Grands Prix by Jacky Ickx, Clay Regazzoni and Mario Andretti. One of 8 1955 Mercedes 300 SLR Formula 1 car, or a Mercedes SSK.

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Le Mans Story 2013

Orbitlane — Mon, 08 Jul 2013 06:59:31 +0000

Le Mans Story, 2013 edition, takes place in mid summer. Consider this as the yearly alternative of Peter Autos’ Le Mans Classic event. Back to the past, you can revive the vintage atmosphere there too. Except that the drivers don’t focus on being competitive but come for a more casual trackday-like week-end. No celebrities either. They are also limited to the permanent variation track, that is Le Bugatti.

Don’t think this event to be insignificant though. Even if the affluence is far from the famous round-the-clock event, it brings more than 8000 spectators. Each actual category gathers appealing rarities. Either it be seventies GTs and prototypes, to be compared to the LMP1/2, Lotus, Formula 3 Classics, Formula Ford, Group 2 Tourism… Some lucky folks to parade before each session with their club.

Next year, after Le Mans Story 2013 closes its doors, the next edition will be celebrating an icon and a success. The 50th anniversary of Caroll Shelby’s AC Cobra Daytona 24 hours of Le Mans GT 3.0L win. Dan Gurney behind the steering wheel, who got an overall win in 1967 with another american glory: Ford GT40.

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Coupes de Printemps 2013

Orbitlane — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 22:59:05 +0000

Significant races are held at the Autodrome de Linas-Montlhéry since the twenties. The Coupes de Printemps 2013 are an opportunity to celebrate old glories. Either it be racing car or GT. Jack Brabham did win here in 1957 and Jim Russel in 1958. Between 1964 and 1966, Graham Hill, Jochen Rindt and Jackie Stewart came round the track. Another competition, the 1 000 km of Paris is still considered as the most influent race for the autodrome’s evolution with those following registered: Aston Martin, Ferrari (250 GTO, 330 P…), Ford (GT 40 and MK2), Lola, Maserati, Matra (630 to 660) and other Porsche (from 908 to 917).

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