Gordini

Gordini was a French sports car manufacturer. The firm was founded by Amédée Gordini nicknamed "Le Sorcier" (The Sorcerer).

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At the beginning Gordini had close ties with Simca whose founder Henri Theodore Pigozzi shared Italian origins with Amédée Gordini.

Related Topics:
Simca - Henri Theodore Pigozzi

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Gordini competed in Formula One from 1950 to 1956.

Related Topics:
Formula One - 1950 - 1956

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Later Gordini worked with Renault as an engine tuner and finally sold his firm to Renault.

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