Chopard

The year I have in mind is 1971, actually - the last year prior to the turbo era, with a very interesting 'unique' racecar - the 917/20. Being on holidays gives me some more time for horological musings, while being largely bedridden (flu of sorts) reduce...  

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the "new" car looked fat, like a pig.

Did not know the lack of sponsorship part. But it was certainly wider than the other 917s, so I see where the opinion could come from

Fitting, somehow