Ligier began his career as a racing driver at the end of the 1950s. He started the Le Mans 24 Hours on eight occasions between 1964 and 1974 in a Porsche (1964), Fords (1965/66/67) and then Ligiers (1970/71/72/73). He scored his best result in the Sarthe in 1964 on his maiden outing finishing seventh overall and winning his category in a Porsche 904 GTS. He also took part in 12 grand prix between 1966 and 1967.

In June Guy was in the Sarthe for the presentation of the Ligier JS P3. Seven Ligier JS P2s were entered for the 2015 Le Mans 24 Hours. The Ligier name continues to shine in endurance in the FIA World Endurance Championship, the European Le Mans Series and the TUDOR United SportsCar Championship as the latter part of the season dawns.

To his family and his closest friends the Automobile Club de l’Ouest would like to express its sincerest condolences.

Pierre Fillon, President of the Automobile Club de l’Ouest: “The Automobile Club de l’Ouest is deeply saddened to learn of Guy Ligier’s death. A great figure in the world of the motor car has left us. After a career as a driver Ligier did a lot of work to spread French know-how in Formula 1 and in endurance with his team. In the name of the ACO and all its collaborators I would like to present my sincerest condolences to his family and closest friends.”