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This established event, which debuted in 1899 with a sensational in line race on open roads across France, celebrated its 50th edition in 1986.
Eighteen endurance races took place before the War, followed by another 31 years of great competition, during which the "Tour de France" built its celebrity and its history. And what a great history!
With a wonderful combination of roads, circuit races, hill climbs and then special stages, the most prestigious makes shone, with 13 victories for Ferrari, 5 for Jaguar and Lancia, 3 for Renault, and 2 for Alfa Romeo, Matra and Porsche…
Many famous drivers also wrote the history of the "Tour de France", making it THE most prestigious road race in France.
Published in 1987, this first edition of the "Tour de France" book has been sold out for several years and is now virtually impossible to find.
28 x 24 cms, hardback, 448 pages.
1987
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