With the 100th anniversary race under starter's orders, it's time to celebrate some truly legendary cars.
gets underway today. What makes this year even more special than most is the fact that it marks 100 years since cars first took to the Circuit des 24 Heures du Mans. Many things have changed since then; one thing has not – Le Mans is the ultimate test of skill, speed and durability. Each car listed here exemplifies those traits, possibly none more so than this 1988 Porsche 962 Group C car. Although what makes it special is that itwin.
With an event that has run for a century, it is no wonder that Le Mans means so much to so many, and also that there are so many legendary stories relating to specific races or the various manufacturers that have competed over the years. But if you had to name one manufacturer that is most synonymous with the race, how about the one that won the first race: Chenard-Walcker.
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