The charismatic Jacques Swaters, born 99 years ago today, founded Ecurie Francorchamps to tune Fiat 1100s. He built it into one of the finest racing teams of its era. Chris Nixon meets the man to discuss his lifetime in motor sport
Garage Francorchamps is a distinct misnomer for the edifice greeting visitors to Jacques Swaters' Ferrari emporium. Situated in a large industrial area not far from Brussels airport, the Garage is, in fact, an imposing modern building which houses Swaters' Ferrari showroom and service department.
The showroom is immaculate, with customer cars awaiting collection and several Ferrari engines on stands for the owners to study before driving away. Swaters himself is a tall patrician figure who has enjoyed a love affair with all things Ferrari for more than half of his 72 years.
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