Felice Nazzaro 1907 French Grand Prix
Summary
Eventual race winner, Italian driver Felice Nazzaro, rounds the Eu hairpin in the early stages of the 1907 Grand Prix de l'Automobile Club de France (commonly known as the 1907 French Grand Prix). Behind his Fiat 130 HP Corsa car (number F-2), pseudonymous driver "Alezy" is just entering the bend in his Clément-Bayard car (number BC2). Alezy retired after completing 4 laps of the 10 lap race, therefore this image must have been taken in that first portion of the race.
The automobile was first invented and perfected in Germany and France in the late 1890s. Americans quickly came to dominate the automotive industry after WWI. Throughout this initial era, the development of automotive technology was rapid. Hundreds of small manufacturers competing to gain the world's attention. Key developments included the electric ignition system, independent suspension, and four-wheel brakes. Transmissions and throttle controls were widely adopted and safety glass also made its debut. Henry Ford perfected mass-production techniques, and Ford, General Motors, and Chrysler emerged as the “Big Three” auto companies by the 1920s. Car manufacturers received enormous orders from the military during World War II, and afterward automobile production in the United States, Europe, and Japan soared.
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