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Programme Cover - Le Mans 24 Hours 1923
Event: Grand Prix d'Endurance de 24 Heures Coupe Rudge-WhitworthDate: 27.5.1923
Track: Circuit Permanent de la Sarthe (F), 17.262 kmsDistance: 24 hoursAttendance: unknown

Le Mans 24 Hours
Non championship race
Start time: 26/5 16:00; Grid: unknown; Weather: hailstorm, heavy rain, windy

Entered: 37

Practiced: 33

Started: 33

Classified: 30

Sports 8000 (S8.0) : P:2, ST:2, CL:2
Sports 5000 (S5.0) : P:3, ST:3, CL:2
Sports 3000 (S3.0) : P:13, ST:13, CL:12
Sports 2000 (S2.0) : P:7, ST:7, CL:7
Sports 1500 (S1.5) : P:3, ST:3, CL:3
Sports 1100 (S1.1) : P:5, ST:5, CL:4
Entry List
Entry list is not available.
Race added to RSC Photo Gallery: 07/10/2019 Last photo update on this page: 20/02/2023
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11 - Excelsior Adex C - Automobiles Excelsior SAExcelsior Adex C - Excelsior L6 5343 cc N/AS8.0
Automobiles Excelsior SA (B)Open bodywork with separated mudguards
Front-engined
Driven by: Nicolas Caerels (B)/André Dills (B)Result: 6th 1st in S8.0 (16 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: yellow
Tyres: Englebert
Photo updated: 11/11/2022Photo by courtesy of: Fabrizio Panicali and Wikipedia (Public Domain)
22 - Excelsior Adex C - Automobiles Excelsior SAExcelsior Adex C - Excelsior L6 5343 cc N/AS8.0
Automobiles Excelsior SA (B)Open bodywork with separated mudguards
Front-engined
Driven by: Gonzaque Lécureul (F)/FlaudResult: 9th (22 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: yellow/black/grey
Tyres: Englebert
Photo updated: 11/11/2022Photo by courtesy of: Wikipedia (Public Domain)
55 - Lorraine-Dietrich B3-6 Sport (15CV) - Société Lorraine De Dietrich et CieLa Lorraine-Dietrich B3-6 Sport (15CV) # - Lorraine-Dietrich L6 3445 cc N/AS5.0
Société Lorraine De Dietrich et Cie (F)Open bodywork with separated mudguards
Front-engined
Driven by: Robert Bloch (F)/Henri Stalter (F)Result: 19th (40 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: darker
Tyres: Englebert
Photo updated: 11/11/2022Photo by courtesy of: Wikipedia (Public Domain)
88 - Bentley 3 Litre Sport #141 - Bentley Motors LimitedBentley 3 Litre Sport #141 - Bentley no:62 L4 4v SOHC 2996 cc N/AS3.0
Bentley Motors Limited (GB)Open bodywork with separated mudguards
Front-engined
Driven by: John Duff (CDN)/Frank Clement (GB)Result: 4th (16 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: green
Tyres: Rapson
Photo updated: 11/11/2022Photo by courtesy of: Wikipedia (Public Domain)
99 - Chenard & Walcker Type U3 15CV Sport - Chenard-Walcker SAChenard & Walcker Type U3 15CV Sport - Chenard & Walcker L4 2978 cc N/AS3.0
Chenard-Walcker SA (F)Open bodywork with separated mudguards
Front-engined
Driven by: André Lagache (F)/René Léonard (F)Result: winner - (92.064 kph) - margin: 4 laps
Grid:
Colours: light blue
Tyres: Michelin
Photo updated: 11/11/2022Photo by courtesy of: Fabrizio Panicali and Nicolas Bachmann (CC-BY-SA-4.0)
1010 - Chenard & Walcker Type U3 15CV Sport - Chenard-Walcker SAChenard & Walcker Type U3 15CV Sport - Chenard & Walcker L4 2978 cc N/AS3.0
Chenard-Walcker SA (F)Open bodywork with separated mudguards
Front-engined
Driven by: Christian Dauvergne (F)/Raoul Bachmann (F)Result: 2nd (4 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: light blue
Tyres: Michelin
Photo updated: 20/02/2023Photo by courtesy of: Nicolas Bachmann (CC-BY-SA-4.0) and Wikipedia (Public Domain)
1111 - Chenard & Walcker Type U2 15CV Tourisme - Chenard-Walcker SAChenard & Walcker Type U2 15CV Tourisme - Chenard & Walcker L4 2978 cc N/AS3.0
Chenard-Walcker SA (F)Open bodywork with separated mudguards
Front-engined
Driven by: Raymond Glaszmann (F)/Fernand Bachmann (F)Result: 7th (18 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: light blue
Tyres: Michelin
Photo updated: 20/02/2023Photo by courtesy of: Nicolas Bachmann (CC-BY-SA-4.0)
1919 - Montier Spéciale Ford (Ford) - Établissements Charles Montier et CieMontier Spécial # (Ford) - Ford Model T L4 2008 cc N/AS3.0
Établissements Charles Montier et Cie (F)Open bodywork with separated mudguards
Front-engined
Driven by: Charles Montier (F)/Albert Ouriou (F)Result: 14th (31 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: darker
Tyres: Michelin
Photo updated: 11/11/2022Photo by courtesy of: Wikipedia (Public Domain)
2121 - Georges Irat Type 4A Sport - Automobiles Georges IratGeorges Irat Type 4A Sport - Georges Irat L4 1995 cc N/AS2.0
Automobiles Georges Irat (F)Open bodywork with separated mudguards
Front-engined
Driven by: Jean Dourianou (F)/Maurice Cappé (F)Result: 16th (35 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: darker
Tyres: Englebert
Photo updated: 11/11/2022Photo by courtesy of: Wikipedia (Public Domain)
2828 - Bugatti T22 - Automobiles Ettore BugattiBugatti Type 22 - Bugatti L4 1495 cc N/AS1.5
Automobiles Ettore Bugatti (F)Open bodywork with separated mudguards
Front-engined
Driven by: Louis Pichard (F)/René Marie (F)Result: 22nd (46 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: light blue
Tyres: Englebert
Photo updated: 11/11/2022Photo by courtesy of: Wikipedia (Public Domain)
2929 - Bugatti T22 - Automobiles Ettore BugattiBugatti Type 22 - Bugatti L4 1495 cc N/AS1.5
Automobiles Ettore Bugatti (F)Open bodywork with separated mudguards
Front-engined
Driven by: Max de Pourtalès (F)/Sosthène de la Rochefoucauld (F)Result: 10th 1st in S1.5 (24 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: light blue
Tyres: Englebert
Photo updated: 11/11/2022Photo by courtesy of: Wikipedia (Public Domain)
No photos available:
6The car is not available on a photoLorraine-Dietrich B3-6 Sport (15CV) # - Lorraine-Dietrich L6 3445 cc N/AS5.0
Société Lorraine De Dietrich et Cie (F)Open bodywork with separated mudguards
Front-engined
Driven by: Henri Stoffel (F)/Rene Labouchère (F)Result: did not finish (Unknown)
Grid:
Colours: darker
Tyres: Englebert
7The car is not available on a photoLorraine-Dietrich B3-6 Sport (15CV) # - Lorraine-Dietrich L6 3445 cc N/AS5.0
Société Lorraine De Dietrich et Cie (F)Open bodywork with separated mudguards
Front-engined
Driven by: André Rossignol (F)/Gérard de Courcelles (F)Result: 8th 1st in S5.0 (20 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: darker
Tyres: Englebert
12The car is not available on a photoBerliet VH 12CV - Berliet L4 2617 cc N/AS3.0
Automobiles Marius Berliet SA (F)Open bodywork with separated mudguards
Front-engined
Driven by: Édouard Probst (CH)/RedonResult: 20th (40 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: light blue (+black)
Tyres: Michelin
13The car is not available on a photoBerliet VH 12CV - Berliet L4 2617 cc N/AS3.0
Automobiles Marius Berliet SA (F)Open bodywork with separated mudguards
Front-engined
Driven by: Roland Jacquot (F)/Georges Ribail (F)Result: did not finish (Engine)
Grid:
Colours: light blue (+black)
Tyres: Michelin
14The car is not available on a photoRolland-Pilain RP23 Berline - Rolland-Pilain L4 1925 cc N/AS2.0
Etablissements Automobiles Rolland et Pilain SA (F)Closed bodywork with separated mudguards
Front-engined
Driven by: Jean Pouzet (F)/Edmond Pichon (F)Result: 23rd (49 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: blue
Tyres: Michelin
15The car is not available on a photoRolland-Pilain RP23 Sport - Rolland-Pilain L4 1925 cc N/AS2.0
Etablissements Automobiles Rolland et Pilain SA (F)Open bodywork with separated mudguards
Front-engined
Driven by: Jude Robin (F)/Gérard Marinier (F)Result: 24th (49 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: dark
Tyres: Michelin
16The car is not available on a photoDelage DE 2 Litre Sport - Delage L4 2116 cc N/AS3.0
Automobiles Delage SA (F)Open bodywork with separated mudguards
Front-engined
Driven by: Paul Torchy (F)/BelbeuResult: 13th (30 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: dark
Tyres: Michelin
17The car is not available on a photoBrasier TB4 (12CV) - Brasier L4 2094 cc N/AS3.0
Société des Automobiles Brasier (F)Open bodywork with separated mudguards
Front-engined
Driven by: Eugéne Verpault (F)/René Migeot (F)Result: 11th (29 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: darker
Tyres: Dunlop
18The car is not available on a photoBrasier TB4 (12CV) - Brasier L4 2094 cc N/AS3.0
Société des Automobiles Brasier (F)Open bodywork with separated mudguards
Front-engined
Driven by: Léopold Jouguet (F)/MaillonResult: 27th (52 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: darker
Tyres: Dunlop
20The car is not available on a photoCorre La Licorne B7 12CV - Ballot L4 2001 cc N/AS3.0
Société Française des Automobiles Corre (F)Closed soft-top bodywork with separated mudguards
Front-engined
Driven by: Albert Colomb (F)/Waldemar Lestienne (F)Result: 28th (54 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: lighter/dark
Tyres: Englebert
22The car is not available on a photoGeorges Irat Type 4A Sport - Georges Irat L4 1995 cc N/AS2.0
Automobiles Georges Irat (F)Open bodywork with separated mudguards
Front-engined
Driven by: Pierre Malleveau (F)/MilhaudResult: 29th (55 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: darker
Tyres: Englebert
23The car is not available on a photoBignan 11CV Desmo Sport - Bignan L4 1979 cc N/AS2.0
Établissements Industriels Jacques Bignan (F)Open bodywork with separated mudguards
Front-engined
Driven by: Raymond de Tornaco (B)/Paul Gros (F)Result: 3rd 1st in S2.0 (8 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: light blue
Tyres: Englebert
24The car is not available on a photoBignan 11CV Sport - Bignan L4 1979 cc N/AS2.0
Établissements Industriels Jacques Bignan (F)Open bodywork with separated mudguards
Front-engined
Driven by: Philippe de Marne (F)/Jean Martin (F)Result: 5th (16 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: light blue
Tyres: Englebert
25The car is not available on a photoRolland-Pilain R Berline - Rolland-Pilain L4 2294 cc N/AS3.0
Etablissements Automobiles Rolland et Pilain SA (F)Closed bodywork with separated mudguards
Front-engined
Driven by: Georges Guignard (F)/Louis Sire (F)Result: 21st (44 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: blue
Tyres: Dunlop
26The car is not available on a photoRolland-Pilain B22 Sport - Rolland-Pilain L4 2297 cc N/AS3.0
Etablissements Automobiles Rolland et Pilain SA (F)Open bodywork with separated mudguards
Front-engined
Driven by: Gaston Delalande (F)/Jean de Marguenat (F)Result: 17th (36 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: dark
Tyres: Dunlop
27The car is not available on a photoVinot Deguingand BP 10CV - Vinot-Deguingand L4 1847 cc N/AS2.0
Société des Anciens Ateliers Vinot-Deguingand (F)Open bodywork with separated mudguards
Front-engined
Driven by: Léon Molon (F)/Lucien Molon (F)Result: 26th (51 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: light blue
Tyres: Michelin
30The car is not available on a photoCorre La Licorne V14 8CV - S.C.A.P. L4 1393 cc N/AS1.5
Société Française des Automobiles Corre (F)Closed soft-top bodywork with separated mudguards
Front-engined
Driven by: Louis Balart (F)/Charles Drouin (F)Result: 25th (49 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: lighter/dark
Tyres: Englebert
31The car is not available on a photoS.A.R.A. ATS (7CV) - S.A.R.A. L4 1098 cc N/AS1.1
Société des Automobiles à Refroidissement par Air (F)Cycle-wing open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: François Piazzoli (F)/André Marandet (F)Result: did not finish (Accident)
Grid:
Colours: blue
Tyres: Dunlop
32The car is not available on a photoS.A.R.A. ATS (7CV) - S.A.R.A. L4 1098 cc N/AS1.1
Société des Automobiles à Refroidissement par Air (F)Open bodywork with separated mudguards
Front-engined
Driven by: Lucien Erb (F)/Robert Battagliola (F)Result: 30th (71 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: blue
Tyres: Dunlop
33The car is not available on a photoSalmson VAL-3 - Salmson L4 1086 cc N/AS1.1
Société des Moteurs Salmson (F)Open bodywork with separated mudguards
Front-engined
Driven by: Luis Ramon Bueno (F)/Maurice Benoist (F)Result: 15th (35 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: darker
Tyres: Englebert
34The car is not available on a photoSalmson VAL-3 - Salmson L4 1086 cc N/AS1.1
Société des Moteurs Salmson (F)Open bodywork with separated mudguards
Front-engined
Driven by: Lucien Desvaux (F)/Georges Casse (F)Result: 12th 1st in S1.1 (30 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: darker
Tyres: Englebert
35The car is not available on a photoAmilcar CV - Amilcar L4 1004 cc N/AS1.1
Société Nouvelle de l'Automobile Amilcar (F)Open bodywork with separated mudguards
Front-engined
Driven by: Maurice Boutmy (F)/Jérôme Marcandanti (F)Result: 18th (39 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: light blue
Tyres: Englebert
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Entered cars that did not arrive:
3The car did not arriveVoisin C5 - Voisin L4 4000 cc N/AS5.0
Avions Voisin (F)-
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Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
4The car did not arriveVoisin C5 - L4 4000 cc N/AS5.0
Avions Voisin (F)-
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Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
The car did not arriveBuc - N/A
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Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
The car did not arriveBuc - N/A
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Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
More photos from this race:
Photos by: Wikipedia (Public Domain) (2) and Nicolas Bachmann (CC-BY-SA-4.0) (1)
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