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'''Bernard Cahier''' (June 20, 1927 – July 10, 2008) was a [[France|French]] [[Formula One]] [[photo-journalist]].
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'''Bernard Cahier''' (20 June 1927 – 10 July 2008) was a French [[Formula One]] [[photo-journalist]]. In addition to his extensive photography work, Cahier was also a [[racing driver]] and one-time actor in the 1966 movie ''[[Grand Prix (1966 film)|Grand Prix]]''.


==Biography==
Cahier began photographing F1 in 1952 and in 1968 he was one of the founders of the [[International Racing Press Association]] (IRPA) which began the process of organising the media in F1. After the conflict with the [[FIA]] and [[FOCA]], he remained close to F1 by running the [[Cahier Archive]], one of the sport's most complete archives.<ref>[http://www.grandprix.com/ns/ns20562.html F1 News > Bernard Cahier 1927-2008<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
Cahier was born in Marseille, where he first got a taste of motor racing at the 1932 Marseilles GP at [[Miramas]]. His father was a general, and aged 17, Cahier himself joined the French resistance in [[Normandy]] during [[World War II]]. Following liberation of the region, Cahier joined General Philippe Leclerc's 2nd Armored Division clearing mines in areas such as [[Royan pocket]] in western France and the liberation of Southern Germany in the spring of 1945. He would spend a year after the war in [[Cameroon]], before travelling to the USA to study at [[UCLA]]. During this time, Cahier would work at International Motors alongside fellow salesman and future Formula One world champion, [[Phil Hill]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bernard Cahier 1927-2008|url=https://www.grandprix.com/ns/ns20562.html|website=grandprix.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Bernard Cahier|url=https://www.autoweek.com/news/a2041781/bernard-cahier-1927-2008/|website=autoweek.com}}</ref> He would later make a cameo appearance in the 1966 movie ''Grand Prix'', having supported director [[John Frankenheimer]] in production.<ref name="Independent">{{Cite web |title=Bernard Cahier: Motor racing photojournalist|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/bernard-cahier-motor-racing-photojournalist-910682.html|website=independent.co.uk}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=As Frankenheimer proved, you have to strap a camera on it|url=https://www.hagerty.com/media/entertainment/as-frankenheimer-proved-you-have-to-strap-a-camera-on-it/|website=hagerty.com}}</ref>


Cahier raced in the [[1956 Mille Miglia]] finishing 154th in a [[Renault Dauphine]]. The following year, he would compete in his first [[Targa Florio]]. In 1967, alongside ski racer [[Jean-Claude Killy]], Cahier would finish 7th overall in the race and first in class driving a [[Porsche 911]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Targa Florio 1967|url=https://www.racingsportscars.com/race/Targa_Florio-1967-05-14.html|website=}}</ref>
In 1966 Cahier helped [[John Frankenheimer]] to make the [[Grand Prix (film)|Grand Prix]] movie and even played a role himself.

Cahier was the founder of the International Racing Press Association in 1968, and later president, during the tumultuous [[FIA]] versus [[Formula One Constructors' Association|FOCA]] battle. He would also represent [[Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company|Goodyear]] in a PR role until 1983.<ref name="Independent"/> Much of Cahier's work, and later his son Paul-Henri, is part of the Cahier Archive one of the largest archives of Formula One photographs in the world.<ref>{{Cite web |title=about us|url=https://www.f1-photo.com/About-us|website=f1-photo.com}}</ref>

==Filmography==
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|1966|| ''[[Grand Prix (1966 film)|Grand Prix]]'' || Journalist
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==Bibliography==
==Bibliography==
* ''Pilotes légendaires de la Formule 1'', with Xavier Chimits and Paul-Henri Cahier, Editions Tana, 2 October 2006
* ''Pilotes légendaires de la Formule 1'', with Xavier Chimits and Paul-Henri Cahier, Editions Tana, 2 October 2006
* ''Mes meilleurs souvenirs'', With Xavier Chimits, Editions Drivers, 11 January 2007
* ''Mes meilleurs souvenirs'', With Xavier Chimits, Editions Drivers, 11 January 2007
* ''F-Stops, pit stops, laughter & tears'', Autosports Marketing Associates Ltd, 2007
* ''Grand Prix Racers (Portraits of Speed)'' Motorbooks International, May 2008

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Grand Prix i Kristianstad - L0058 902aFo30141701100032.jpg|Cahier (left) at the 1955 Grand Prix of Kristianstad
File:1967-05-14_Targa_Florio_Porsche_911_Cahier_Killy.jpg|Cahier and Killy's Porsche in the 1967 Targa Florio
File:1963-05-05 Targa Florio Ferrari 250 P 0812 Mairesse Scarfiotti.jpg| An example of Cahier's photography at the 1963 Targa Florio
File:1957-05-12 Mille Miglia Ferrari 335S 0646 de Portago Nelson.jpg| Cahier's photograph of De Portago and Nelson at the 1957 Mille Miglia before their fatal accident
</gallery>


==References==
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==External links==
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* {{imdb name|0128632}}
* {{IMDb name|0128632}}
* [http://www.f1-photo.com/ The Cahier Archive]
* [http://www.f1-photo.com/ The Cahier Archive]
* [http://www.grandprix.com/ns/ns20562.html Bernard Cahier 1927-2008] at [[Grandprix.com]], July 10, 2008
* [http://forums.autosport.com/showthread.php?s=3a1d7118f084aa906a5981d119d61db2&threadid=102581]


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Latest revision as of 02:00, 15 December 2024

Bernard Cahier
Born(1927-06-20)June 20, 1927
Marseille, France
DiedJune 10, 2008(2008-06-10) (aged 80)
Évian-les-Bains, France
Occupation(s)Photo-journalist
Racing driver
Actor
Years active1952-1985
Known forIRPA (founder)
Cahier Archive (founder)
Targa Florio
Years active1957; 1959-1960; 1962-1963; 1967
TeamsTommy Wisdom
Gérard Laureau
Downton Engineering
Porsche System Engineering
Websitehttps://www.f1-photo.com/

Bernard Cahier (20 June 1927 – 10 July 2008) was a French Formula One photo-journalist. In addition to his extensive photography work, Cahier was also a racing driver and one-time actor in the 1966 movie Grand Prix.

Biography

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Cahier was born in Marseille, where he first got a taste of motor racing at the 1932 Marseilles GP at Miramas. His father was a general, and aged 17, Cahier himself joined the French resistance in Normandy during World War II. Following liberation of the region, Cahier joined General Philippe Leclerc's 2nd Armored Division clearing mines in areas such as Royan pocket in western France and the liberation of Southern Germany in the spring of 1945. He would spend a year after the war in Cameroon, before travelling to the USA to study at UCLA. During this time, Cahier would work at International Motors alongside fellow salesman and future Formula One world champion, Phil Hill.[1][2] He would later make a cameo appearance in the 1966 movie Grand Prix, having supported director John Frankenheimer in production.[3][4]

Cahier raced in the 1956 Mille Miglia finishing 154th in a Renault Dauphine. The following year, he would compete in his first Targa Florio. In 1967, alongside ski racer Jean-Claude Killy, Cahier would finish 7th overall in the race and first in class driving a Porsche 911.[5]

Cahier was the founder of the International Racing Press Association in 1968, and later president, during the tumultuous FIA versus FOCA battle. He would also represent Goodyear in a PR role until 1983.[3] Much of Cahier's work, and later his son Paul-Henri, is part of the Cahier Archive one of the largest archives of Formula One photographs in the world.[6]

Filmography

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Year Title Role
1966 Grand Prix Journalist

Bibliography

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  • Pilotes légendaires de la Formule 1, with Xavier Chimits and Paul-Henri Cahier, Editions Tana, 2 October 2006
  • Mes meilleurs souvenirs, With Xavier Chimits, Editions Drivers, 11 January 2007
  • F-Stops, pit stops, laughter & tears, Autosports Marketing Associates Ltd, 2007
  • Grand Prix Racers (Portraits of Speed) Motorbooks International, May 2008
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  • Cahier (left) at the 1955 Grand Prix of Kristianstad
    Cahier (left) at the 1955 Grand Prix of Kristianstad
  • Cahier and Killy's Porsche in the 1967 Targa Florio
    Cahier and Killy's Porsche in the 1967 Targa Florio
  • An example of Cahier's photography at the 1963 Targa Florio
    An example of Cahier's photography at the 1963 Targa Florio
  • Cahier's photograph of De Portago and Nelson at the 1957 Mille Miglia before their fatal accident
    Cahier's photograph of De Portago and Nelson at the 1957 Mille Miglia before their fatal accident

References

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  1. ^ "Bernard Cahier 1927-2008". grandprix.com.
  2. ^ "Bernard Cahier". autoweek.com.
  3. ^ a b "Bernard Cahier: Motor racing photojournalist". independent.co.uk.
  4. ^ "As Frankenheimer proved, you have to strap a camera on it". hagerty.com.
  5. ^ "Targa Florio 1967".
  6. ^ "about us". f1-photo.com.
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