1971 – BSH
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The BSH is a Berlinetta designed by François Benais and Max Saint Hilaire who combined their initials to name it. Offered for sale as a kit or built-up car in 1970, this sports car, on a tubular frame, weighed in at just 600kg, and with running gear from the Renault 8 Gordini, R12 and R16, was very competitive in hillclimbs and rallies against the Alpine of the time. In 1971, BSH # 2137150 took the start of the Tour de France with Le Mans and Tour de France regular driver, Segolen, Unfortunately, it didn’t make it to the end of the rally due to an engine failure. So, 50 years later, the driver and the car will be back to seek his revenge, this time in the event’s historic version. On 30 August-4 September Segolen will be accompanied by Thierry Guitton to tackle the famous Tour Auto stages.
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