Photos of Bernard Darniche's cars

Le Mans 24 Hours24 Heures du Mans11.6.1972
7272 - Chevrolet Corvette C3 - John Greenwood RacingChevrolet Corvette C3 # - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV 6998 cc N/AGT
John Greenwood Racing (USA)Closed hardtop bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Bernard Darniche (F)/Alain Cudini (F)/John Greenwood (USA)Result: did not finish (Cylinder head joint)
Grid: 16th (4:18.800)
Colours: white (+red/blue)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 10/02/2013Photo by courtesy of: Rallye Racing
Tour de FranceXVII émeTour de France Automobile24.9.1972
9999 - Alpine A110 1800 SS Renault - AlpineAlpine A110 - Renault L4 1800 cc N/AGT2.0
Alpine (F)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Bernard Darniche (F)Result: did not finish (Withdrawn)
Grid:
Colours: blue
Tyres: Michelin
Photo updated: 31/05/2013Photo by courtesy of: Edouard Lecluse
European 2-Litre Championship MIsanoTrophée Marlboro - Etienae Aigner Misano28.7.1974
4545 - Alpine A440 Renault #4401 - Team ArchambeaudAlpine A440 #4401 - Renault V6/90° 1996 cc N/AS2.0
Team Archambeaud (CH)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Bernard Darniche (F)Result: 11th - Heat 1: 14th ; Heat 2: 10th
Grid: 17th (1:19.800)
Colours: light blue (+white/red)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 24/09/2009Photo by courtesy of: Gerard Larrousse
European 2-Litre Championship HockenheimInt. AvD Preis der Nationen Hockenheim25.8.1974
22 - Alpine A440 Renault #4401 - Team ArchambeaudAlpine A440 #4401 - Renault V6/90° 1996 cc N/AS2.0
Team Archambeaud (CH)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Bernard Darniche (F)Result: did not finish (2:DNF) - Heat 1: 7th
Grid: 13th (2:10.700)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Firestone
Photo updated: 14/06/2011Photo by courtesy of: Jürgen Wölfel
Le Mans 24 Hours24 Heures du Mans13.6.1976
7676 - Chevrolet Corvette #Greenwood 007 - IMSA-Camel - J. GreenwoodChevrolet Corvette #Greenwood 007 - Chevrolet V8 6997 cc N/AIMSA
IMSA-Camel - J. Greenwood (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: John Greenwood (USA)/Bernard Darniche (F)
DNS:
Burt Greenwood (USA)
Result: did not finish (Split fuel tank)
Grid: 9th (3:54.600)
Colours: white (+red/blue)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 12/09/2020Photo by courtesy of: Alain Jourdainne Photos 24H Le Mans, Michel Guilloux and Dominique Gasnerie
Ronde CévenoleRonde Cévenole4.6.1978
11 - Lancia StratosLancia Stratos HF - Ferrari Gr.4
Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Bernard Darniche (F)Result: winner
Grid:
Colours: blue
Tyres: Michelin
Photo updated: 22/04/2014Photo by courtesy of: Thomas Popper
Le Mans 24 Hours24 Heures du Mans11.6.1978
7272 - Rondeau M378 Ford #001 - Jean RondeauRondeau M378 #001 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/AGTP3.0
Jean RondeauClosed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jean Rondeau (F)/Bernard Darniche (F)/Jacky Haran (F)Result: 9th 1st in GTP3.0
Grid: 40th (4:09.400)
Colours: white/blue (+red)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 27/09/2008Photo by courtesy of: Arnaud Sigg, Alain Jourdainne Photos 24H Le Mans and Paul Kooyman
Le Mans 24 Hours24 Heures du Mans10.6.1979
44 - Rondeau M379 Ford #003 - Jean RondeauRondeau M379 #003 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/AS+2.0
Jean Rondeau (F)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Henri Pescarolo (F)/Jean-Pierre Beltoise (F)
listed, never drove:
Jean Rondeau (F), Bernard Darniche (F), Jean Ragnotti (F)
Result: 10th
Grid: 9th (3:45.500)
Colours: white/blue (+red/yellow)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 28/02/2015Photo by courtesy of: Michel Guilloux, Jean-Bernard Héros and Sonny Jones
Le Mans 24 Hours24 Heures du Mans10.6.1979
55 - Rondeau M379 Ford #002 - Jean RondeauRondeau M379 #002 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/AS+2.0
Jean Rondeau (F)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jean Ragnotti (F)/Bernard Darniche (F)
listed, never drove:
Jean-Pierre Beltoise (F), Jacques Laffite (F), Henri Pescarolo (F)
Result: 5th 1st in S+2.0
Grid: 6th (3:43.280)
Colours: white/red (+green/yellow/black)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 28/02/2015Photo by courtesy of: Sonny Jones
Le Mans 24 Hours24 Heures du Mans10.6.1979
5555 - Rondeau M379 Ford #M378-001 - Jean RondeauRondeau M379 #M378-001 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/AGTP3.0
Jean Rondeau (F)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jean Rondeau (F)/Jacky Haran (F)
listed, never drove:
Henri Pescarolo (F), Giacomo Agostini (I), Bernard Darniche (F)
Result: did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 19th (3:54.280)
Colours: light blue (+yellow)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 15/03/2010Photo by courtesy of: Michel Guilloux
Le Mans 24 Hours24 Heures du Mans15.6.1980
5151 - Lancia Beta Montecarlo Turbo #1007 (Dallara) - Lancia CorseLancia Beta Montecarlo Turbo #1007 (Dallara) - Lancia L4 4v DOHC 1425 cc KKKGr.5
Lancia Corse (I)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: /Bernard Darniche (F)/Hans Heyer (D)/Teo Fabi (I)
listed, never drove:
Piercarlo Ghinzani (I)
Result: did not finish (Oil pump)
Grid: 26th (4:03.200) - 25th fastest qualifier
Colours: red/white
Tyres: Pirelli
Photo updated: 04/12/2022Photo by courtesy of: Alain Jourdainne Photos 24H Le Mans and Michel Guilloux
Le Mans 24 Hours24 Heures du Mans15.6.1980
5353 - Lancia Beta Montecarlo Turbo #1006 (Dallara) - Jolly Club - Lancia CorseLancia Beta Montecarlo Turbo #1006 (Dallara) - Lancia L4 4v DOHC 1425 cc KKKGr.5
Jolly Club - Lancia Corse (I)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Martino Finotto (I)/Carlo Facetti (I)
DNS:
Bernard Darniche (F)
Result: 19th
Grid: 28th (4:05.200) - 30th fastest qualifier
Colours: green/purple (+silver)
Tyres: Pirelli
Photo updated: 25/04/2006Photo by courtesy of: Paul Kooyman
Mosport 6 HoursThe Molson Canadian 1000, Six-Hour World Championship Race, An Event In The Molson Summer of Racing17.8.1980
1515 - Lancia Beta Montecarlo Turbo #1005 (Dallara) - Lancia Corse ItaliaLancia Beta Montecarlo Turbo #1005 (Dallara) - Lancia L4 4v DOHC 1425 cc KKKGTX
Lancia Corse Italia (I)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Piercarlo Ghinzani (I)/Bernard Darniche (F)Result: 18th - did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 9th (1:22.793)
Colours: blue/white
Tyres: Pirelli
Photo updated: 23/01/2005Photo by courtesy of: Wayne Ellwood
Le Mans 24 Hours24 Heures du Mans14.6.1981
5151 - BMW M1 (Martini) - B.M.W. Italie-FranceBMW M1 Gr.5 # (Martini) - BMW M88 L6 4v DOHC 3497 cc N/AGr.5
B.M.W. Italie-France (I/F)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Bernard Darniche (F)/Johnny Cecotto (YV)/Philippe Alliot (F)
listed, never drove:
Teo Fabi (I), Dominique Lacaud (F)
Result: 16th
Grid: 35th (3:55.680)
Colours: white/blue/red/yellow/green
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 25/04/2006Photo by courtesy of: Paul Kooyman