Amédée Gordini
French race car driver and manufacturer
Born
June 23rd, 1899
126 years ago
Died
May 25th, 1979
46 years ago — 79 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
France
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Born in Italy, transitioned to France where a career in racing began. Developed a passion for racing and founded a sports car manufacturing company. Competed in events such as the 24 Hours of Le Mans, achieving notable success. Advocated for automobile innovation, contributing to the development of performance vehicles that gained recognition in motorsport.
Competed in the 24 Hours of Le Mans
Founded Gordini, a sports car manufacturer
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