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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 race car designer, and won the 1927 [[Rallye Automobile Monte Carlo|Rallye Monte Carlo]]. |
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 race car designer, and won the 1927 [[Rallye Automobile Monte Carlo|Rallye Monte Carlo]]. |
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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 Citroën, led by the innovative entrepreneur [[Pierre-Jules Boulanger]], who came from [[Michelin]]. |
He was recruited by [[Renault]] in 1931 in order to bring a more innovative approach to the company's product development, but remained with the company only till 1933. 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 Citroën, led by the innovative entrepreneur [[Pierre-Jules Boulanger]], who came from [[Michelin]]. |
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[[Image:Citroen ds G.Bruno.jpg|right|thumb|[[Citroën DS]]]] |
[[Image:Citroen ds G.Bruno.jpg|right|thumb|[[Citroën DS]]]] |
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Working with [[Citroën]] designers [[Flaminio Bertoni]] and [[Paul Mages]], Lefèbvre created four of the most dramatic, boldly designed vehicles of 20th century: |
Working with [[Citroën]] designers [[Flaminio Bertoni]] and [[Paul Mages]], Lefèbvre created four of the most dramatic, boldly designed vehicles of 20th century: |
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André Lefèbvre (19 August 1894 – 4 May 1964) 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 race car designer, and won the 1927 Rallye Monte Carlo.
He was recruited by Renault in 1931 in order to bring a more innovative approach to the company's product development, but remained with the company only till 1933. 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 Citroën, led by the innovative entrepreneur Pierre-Jules Boulanger, who came from Michelin.
Working with Citroën designers Flaminio Bertoni and Paul Mages, Lefèbvre created four of the most dramatic, boldly designed vehicles of 20th century:
- Citroën Traction Avant – a favourite of gangsters, the French resistance and the 'Gestapo' – a large family sedan – it was built for 23 years
- Citroën 2CV – known as "the duck" or "Tin Snail" – it was a small advanced utilitarian sedan – it was built for 42 years
- Citroën DS – seen as shark like, it was radically advanced model of a large family sedan – it was built for 20 years
- Citroën HY – a corrugated practical delivery van – it was built for 34 years
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