They organised motorised paper chases and treasure hunt rallies, tours and meets at members’ estates.

It featured new cars, new technological advances, driving laws and regulations and served as a mechanism for women motorists to exchange ideas and experiences.

[10] 1925: Paris-La Baule 1930: Paris-Cannes event won by Magdeleine, Comtesse de Ganay in a Renault Reinastella car.

1931: Paris-Amsterdam 1932: Paris-Rome 1934: Surprise rally - ending in Rambouillet 1935: Forest trial, won by Jacqueline Seligmann, a Chanel dress was the prize.

[6] 1935: Winter Sports Rally from Paris-Chamonix 1936: Paris and Le Touquet, won by Jacqueline Seligmann.