29 December 2020
With its distinctive Toblerone livery, Bernard Chenevière’s Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 3.0 was the big eye-catcher at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1974. But the Swiss racing car was at only the beginning of an extremely adventurous competition career…
At the start of the 1970s, motor racing in Europe was still a great adventure that smelled of fuel and engine oil. Each weekend, the international circus converged on a different European circuit to indulge in the frenzy of speed. There were countless different series, in which professional drivers started alongside talented amateurs. In the evenings, the cars were often parked alongside their owners’ tents and not sealed away in a garage. It was still about sportsmanship rather than money. Cars were constantly changing hands, being modified and casually switched from class to class. The drivers usually sought their own sponsors. Despite not having a circuit, Switzerland boasted a large and active racing scene. The pilots honed their skills on the serpentine-like roads of the Alps.