Montlhery Collection

Scuderia Ferrari Alfa Romeos at Montlhery 1934. Car 6 is Varzis car and 12 is Chirons winning car

Two Hundred Miles through France on a Limber Waggon (engraving)
1052352 Two Hundred Miles through France on a Limber Waggon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two Hundred Miles through France on a Limber Waggon)

Motor racing track course at Linas-Montlhery, France. 1930s

Tyre change and refuelling at Montlhery, France
Tyre change and refuelling of a Hotchkiss car while attempting to beat records at Montlhery, France. 20th century

Derby-Miller racing car breaking records, France
The Derby-Miller racing car breaking records at Linas-Montlhery, France, from a drawing by F Gordon Crosby. 20th century

Start of French Grand Prix at Linas Montlhery - No. 8 is a Mercedes-Benz driven by Caracciola, No. 6 is an Alfa-Romeo driven by Varzi. 20th century

Montlhery, Donjon (colour photo)
2803599 Montlhery, Donjon (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Montlhery, Donjon)

The old versus the new (colour litho)
2783489 The old versus the new (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The old versus the new)

The Battle at Montlhery (chromolitho)
667220 The Battle at Montlhery (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle at Montlhery. French educational card, c 1900.); © Look and Learn

Brough Superior, Le Vack, Montlhery 1924. Creator: Unknown
Brough Superior, Le Vack, Montlhery 1924

Montlhery in 1920s, showing banking. Creator: Unknown
Montlhery in 1920 s, showing banking

Salmsons victorious team at Montlherys first meeting 1924. Creator: Unknown
Salmsons victorious team at Montlherys first meeting 1924

Advertisement for Yacco motor oil, c1937. Poster featuring a world record-breaking Matford car driven by an all-woman team at the Montlhery motor racing cicuit near Paris in May 1937

MG C-Type Supercharged Montlhery Midget (racecar, Le Mans class winner 1933) 1932 Green

In 1822 the French appointed commission to finding the speed of sound in air. Two hills near Paris chosen for the experiment at Villejuif and Montlhery. On each hill a gun was discharged

L Chiron at the wheel of the Type 51 Bugatti, an eight-cylinder, 2 litre car developing 160 bhp, winner of the 1931 ten-hour French Grand Prix at Montlhery with an average of 78.16 mph

Delage which won the French Grand Prix at Montlhery
The supercharged twelve-cylinder 2 litre Delage which won the French Grand Prix at Montlhery in 1925 at 69.7 mph for 621 miles. These cars would reach 134 mph with 190 hp available from the engine

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"Montlhery: A Historic Hub of Speed and Triumphs" Step back in time to 1934, where Scuderia Ferrari Alfa Romeos roared through the iconic Montlhery racing track. Car 6, driven by Varzi, showcased its power and elegance, while car 12, piloted by Chiron, emerged victorious with a stunning performance. Witness the thrill of "Two Hundred Miles through France on a Limber Waggon, " as depicted in an enchanting engraving. The journey captures the essence of adventure and freedom that Montlhery embodies. The motor racing track course at Linas-Montlhery stands as a testament to speed enthusiasts worldwide and has witnessed countless tire changes and refuelings that add to the adrenaline-fueled atmosphere surrounding this legendary venue. In France's history of record-breaking races, Derby-Miller racing cars left their mark at Montlhery. These powerful machines shattered barriers and pushed boundaries like never before seen in motorsports. Feel the anticipation building as you witness the start of the French Grand Prix at Linas-Montlhery. The air is electric with excitement as drivers prepare for an exhilarating battle on this hallowed ground. Capture a glimpse of Montlhery's timeless beauty through Donjon's vibrant color photo. Its charm transports us to an era where old-world allure meets modern-day thrills. Experience "The Battle at Montlhery" through a captivating chromolitho artwork. This masterpiece encapsulates fierce competition and showcases why this racetrack holds such significance in motorsport history. Celebrate legends like Le Vack astride his Brough Superior motorcycle during Montlhéry's eventful year of 1924—an image captured by an unknown creator but forever etched into our memory. Marvel at Montlhéry's architectural marvel—the banking—featured in mesmerizing photographs from the 1920s taken by unknown visionaries.