Jean-Pierre Wimille
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Jean-Pierre Wimille was a French racing driver and a member of the French Resistance during World War II. He was a two-time victor of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, winning in 1937 and 1939. He is generally
Wimille on the cover of El Gráfico magazine, 1948
Wimille after winning the 1936 Grand Prix de Deauville
1948 Wimille-constructed automobile
Jean-Pierre Wimille and Pierre Veyron winners of the 1939 24 Hours of Le Mans on a Bugatti Type 57C
1939 24 Hours of Le Mans
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The 1939 24 Hours of Le Mans was the 16th Grand Prix of Endurance, and took place at Circuit de la Sarthe, Le Mans, France, on 17 and 18 June 1939. The 1939 programme cover depicted the raising of six
3rd placed Lagonda V12, seen at the Louwman Museum in 2024