André Lefèbvre
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André Lefèbvre was a French automobile engineer.
André, René Lefèbvre was born in Louvres, France (North of Paris,Val d'Oise). He began his career as an aviation
engineer working to Gabriel Voisin Company. He was also a racing driver and racing car designer, and won the 1927 Rallye Monte Carlo.
In 1933 he was hired by André Citroën
for his automobile factory. After the death of Andre Citroën in 1935, he continued his work at the company Citroën, led by the innovative entrepreneur Pierre-Jules Boulanger
, who came from the Michelin
company.
Working with Citroën
designers Flaminio Bertoni
and Paul Mages, Lefèbvre created four of the most dramatic, boldly designed vehicles in the 20th century:
André, René Lefèbvre was born in Louvres, France (North of Paris,Val d'Oise). He began his career as an aviation
Aviation
Aviation is the design, development, production, operation, and use of aircraft, especially heavier-than-air aircraft. Aviation is derived from avis, the Latin word for bird.-History:...
engineer working to Gabriel Voisin Company. He was also a racing driver and racing car designer, and won the 1927 Rallye Monte Carlo.
In 1933 he was hired by André Citroën
André Citroën
André-Gustave Citroën was a French industrialist. He is remembered chiefly for the make of car named after him, but also for his application of double helical gears.- Life and career :...
for his automobile factory. After the death of Andre Citroën in 1935, he continued his work at the company Citroën, led by the innovative entrepreneur Pierre-Jules Boulanger
Pierre-Jules Boulanger
Pierre-Jules Boulanger, often known simply as Pierre Boulanger was a French engineer and businessman. He directed Citroën as a vice-president and as chairman from 1935 until his death in a car accident. He was known to colleagues as PJB.- Biography :Boulanger was born in Sin-le-Noble...
, who came from the Michelin
Michelin
Michelin is a tyre manufacturer based in Clermont-Ferrand in the Auvergne région of France. It is one of the two largest tyre manufacturers in the world along with Bridgestone. In addition to the Michelin brand, it also owns the BFGoodrich, Kleber, Riken, Kormoran and Uniroyal tyre brands...
company.
Working with Citroën
Citroën
Citroën is a major French automobile manufacturer, part of the PSA Peugeot Citroën group.Founded in 1919 by French industrialist André-Gustave Citroën , Citroën was the first mass-production car company outside the USA and pioneered the modern concept of creating a sales and services network that...
designers Flaminio Bertoni
Flaminio Bertoni
Flaminio Bertoni was an automobile designer, responsible for some of the most radical reconceptualisations of automobiles ever. He worked in the years preceding World War II until his death in 1964...
and Paul Mages, Lefèbvre created four of the most dramatic, boldly designed vehicles in the 20th century:
- Citroën Traction AvantCitroën Traction AvantThe Citroën Traction Avant is an automobile which was produced by the French manufacturer Citroën from 1934 to 1957. About 760,000 units were produced.-Impact on the world:...
– a favourite of gangsters, the French resistance and the Gestapo – a large family sedan – built for 23 years - Citroën 2CVCitroën 2CVThe Citroën 2CV |tax horsepower]]”) was an economy car produced by the French automaker Citroën between 1948 and 1990. It was technologically advanced and innovative, but with uncompromisingly utilitarian unconventional looks, and deceptively simple Bauhaus inspired bodywork, that belied the sheer...
– "the duck" or "Tin Snail" – a small advanced utilitarian sedan – built for 42 years - Citroën DSCitroën DSThe Citroën DS is an executive car produced by the French manufacturer Citroën between 1955 and 1975. Styled by Italian sculptor and industrial designer Flaminio Bertoni and the French aeronautical engineer André Lefèbvre, the DS was known for its aerodynamic futuristic body design and innovative...
– a shark like, radically advanced large family sedan – built for 20 years - Citroën HY – a corrugated practical delivery van – built for 34 years