French is perhaps best known for co-driving with Dick Johnson to win the Bathurst 1000 in the famous ‘Tru-Blu’ Ford XD Falcon ...

The late John French (left) with Dick Johnson and the 1981 Bathurst 1000-winning 'Tru-Blu' Ford XD Falcon. Best known for ...

Dick Johnson (left) with the late John French. Best known for co-driving with Johnson to win the Bathurst 1000 in ...

The winner of the 1981 Bathurst 1000 and a “tru” great of Australian motorsport, John French, has passed away at the age of ...