The very first Ligier, the JS1
In 1969, Guy Ligier decided to change status and pass from the role of confirmed driver to that of fledgling racing car constructor. In fact, he wanted to fulfill the dream he had long shared with his great friend and team-mate, Jo Schlesser - “build good cars.” From this resolve was born the JS1. It was the first of a long line and it bore Schlesser's initials who died in the previous year's French Formula 1 Grand Prix. The Ligier JS1…