Europe, France, Pays-de-la-Loire, Sarthe, Mulsanne. Peugeot 302 Darl'mat of Daniel Porthault and Louis Rigal during the 24 hours of Le Mans in 1937. Utilisation éditoriale uniquement, nous contacter pour toute autre utilisation
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The Rich History of Peugeot and Le Mans

A look back at Peugeot Le Mans racers over the years

Glen Smale

Images courtesy of Glen Smale, Peugeot Motorsport, and Archives Terre Blanche/Photononstop

On 26-27 May 1923, the first Le Mans 24 Hours event was held, or the Grand Prix d’Endurance de 24 Heures, as it was called in France. In the early years, it was not a race as such, but an endurance contest to test the durability and reliability of production-based vehicles that could be purchased by the public. 

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