Best of the Cahier Archive: The Mechanics

Submitted by Rich Fowler on November 24, 2011

Motor racing is a team sport, but it’s the drivers who get the glory.

The unsung heroes of any team are that very special breed, the mechanic.

Here is a tribute to those spanner twirling maestros.

This is the latest in our series of photo specials showcasing the stunning images from the Cahier Archive. The collection, by photographers Bernard Cahier and his son Paul-Henri are part of a massive collection of 400 000 originals of which 17 000+ pictures are currently available on their website.

Buy prints of these photographs from just $49