Photos of André Simon's cars

Le Mans 24 Hours24 Heures du Mans26.6.1949
44 - Delahaye 175S - Charles PozziDelahaye 175S - Delahaye L6 4464 cc S5.0
Charles PozziCycle-wing open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Pierre Flahault (F)/André Simon (F)Result: did not finish (Engine)
Grid:
Colours: blue
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 01/03/2024Photo by courtesy of: LAFAY LeMans
Le Mans 24 HoursLes 24 Heures du Mans13.6.1954
1919 - Gordini T24S #0036S - Equipe GordiniGordini T24S #0036S - Gordini L8 2v DOHC 2982 cc N/AS3.0
Equipe GordiniOpen bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Jean Behra (F)/André Simon (F)
listed, never drove:
Elie Bayol (F)
Result: did not finish (Magnetto, valves)
Grid:
Colours: light blue
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 08/11/2022Photo by courtesy of: Jelle ter Veer
Le Mans 24 HoursLes 24 Heures du Mans12.6.1955
2121 - Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR #0004/55 - Daimler-Benz AGMercedes-Benz 300 SLR #0004/55 - Mercedes-Benz L8 2975 cc N/AS3.0
Daimler-Benz AG (D)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Karl Kling (D)/André Simon (F)
listed, never drove:
Rudolf Uhlenhaut (D), Hans Herrmann (D), Juan Manuel Fangio (RA), John Fitch (USA), Pierre Levegh (F)
Result: did not finish (Withdrawn)
Grid:
Colours: silver
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 07/11/2022Photo by courtesy of: Jelle ter Veer
Tourist TrophyTourist Trophy18.9.1955
1010 - Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR #0004/55 - Daimler-Benz AGMercedes-Benz 300 SLR #0004/55 - Mercedes-Benz L8 2975 cc N/AS3.0
Daimler-Benz AG (D)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Stirling Moss (GB)/John Fitch (USA)
DNS:
Juan Manuel Fangio (RA); listed, never drove: André Simon (F), Wolfgang von Trips (D), Karl Kling (D)
Result: winner
Grid: (4:48.000)
Colours: lighter
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 04/07/2015Photo by courtesy of: Tim Summers
Sveriges Grand PrixSveriges Grand Prix12.8.1956
1212 - Maserati 300S #3057 - Officine Alfieri MaseratiMaserati 300S #3057 - Maserati L6 2v DOHC 2991 cc N/AS
Officine Alfieri Maserati (I)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Benoît Musy (CH)/André Simon (F)
listed, never drove:
Harry Schell (USA)
Result: did not finish (Gearbox)
Grid:
Colours: darker
Tyres: Pirelli
Photo updated: 20/12/2022Photo by courtesy of: Wikipedia (Public Domain)
Le Mans 24 Hours24 Heures du Mans23.6.1957
22 - Maserati 450S Spyder #4503 - MaseratiMaserati 450S #4503 - Maserati no.4503 V8/90° 2v DOHC 4487 cc N/AS5.0
Maserati (I)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Jean Behra (F)/André Simon (F)
DNS:
Juan Manuel Fangio (RA); listed, never drove: Harry Schell (USA), Carlos Menditéguy (RA)
Result: did not finish (Accident, fuel tank)
Grid: (3:58.100)
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 04/02/2012Photo by courtesy of: Dominique Gasnerie
Le Mans 24 Hours24 Heures du Mans26.6.1960
5353 - Osca S 750 #761 - OscaOsca S 750 #761 - Osca Tipo 187; no:761 L4 746 cc N/AS850
Osca (I)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Jean Laroche (F)/André Simon (F)
listed, never drove:
Rémy Radix (F)
Result: did not finish (Engine)
Grid:
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 15/09/2009Photo by courtesy of: John Gordon
Le Mans 24 Hours24 Heures du Mans16.6.1963
22 - Maserati Tipo 151/2 #002 - Johnny Simon (Maserati France)Maserati Tipo 151/2 #002 - Maserati V8 4941 cc N/AP+3.0
Johnny Simon (Maserati France) (F)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: André Simon (F)/Lloyd Casner (USA)
listed, never drove:
Guerino Bertocchi (I)
Result: did not finish (Gearbox)
Grid: 5th (3:56.200)
Colours: red (+white/blue)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 28/06/2011Photo by courtesy of: Maurice Gates (Steve Webb) and Wim Bryson
Le Mans 24 Hours24 Heures du Mans21.6.1964
22 - Maserati Tipo 151/3 #002 - Maserati FranceMaserati Tipo 151/3 #002 - Maserati V8 4941 cc N/AP+3.0
Maserati France (F)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Maurice Trintignant (F)/André Simon (F)Result: did not finish (Electrics)
Grid: 15th (3:59.500)
Colours: red (+white/blue)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 22/09/2020Photo by courtesy of: Charles M. Scales III
Nürburgring 1000 KilometresADAC-1000-km-Rennen Nürburgring23.5.1965
5656 - Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe #CSX2300 - Ford FranceShelby Cobra Daytona Coupe #CSX2300 - Ford V8/90° 2v OHV 4727 cc N/AGT+3.0
Ford France (F)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Jo Schlesser (F)/André Simon (F)Result: 12th
Grid: 18th (9:32.400)
Colours: white (+blue/red)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 25/06/2018Photo by courtesy of: Jim Scott, Larry Girouard and H-J Roegler
Le Mans 24 Hours24 Heures du Mans20.6.1965
1212 - Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe #CSX2601 - Ford FranceShelby Cobra Daytona Coupe #CSX2601 - Ford V8/90° 2v OHV 4727 cc N/AGT5.0
Ford France (F)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Jo Schlesser (F)/Allen Grant (USA)
listed, never drove:
Dick Thompson (USA), André Simon (F), Jack Sears (GB)
Result: did not finish (Clutch)
Grid: 23rd (4:03.200)
Colours: dark blue (+white)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 12/02/2012Photo by courtesy of: Larry Girouard
Le Mans 24 Hours24 Heures du Mans20.6.1965
1515 - Ford GT40 Roadster #GT/109 - Ford FranceFord GT40 Roadster #GT/109 - Ford 289 V8/90° 2v OHV 4727 cc N/AP5.0
Ford France (F)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Maurice Trintignant (F)/Guy Ligier (F)
preliminary session only:
André Simon (F), Jo Schlesser (F)
Result: did not finish (Gearbox)
Grid: 13th (3:55.000)
Colours: white (+blue/red)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 12/02/2012Photo by courtesy of: Larry Girouard