How unfortunate … Paul Frére recently passed at the age of 91.
You should know who Paul Frére is. Not only did he win the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1960 driving a Ferrari with the great Olivier Gendebien, but he was a very well respected author and auto journalist.
One of Mr. Frére’s best books is Porsche 911 Story, considered by many to be the definitive book on the gestation and development of the most iconic Porsche there is.
Paul Frére is also responsible for one of my favorite, and funniest, Enzo Ferrari stories.
It seems that speaking with Il Commendatore after his victory at Le Mans, he mentioned, ‘We have to do something about the cars aerodynamics. The windscreen is too crude and fouls the air flow too much. The big Jags are able to easily pass us down the Mulsanne.’
‘Frére, don’t worry. Aerodynamics are for people who who cannot build a proper engine.’
Monsieur Frére, vous serez manqué.
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