A collector of fine art, he founded a museum in Barcelona, which is still running, and it contains both works of art and Godia's racing mementoes. Godia served in the Spanish Civil War as an officer despite being a teenager before becoming a businessman. He took up racing as a hobby only in 1946 and enjoyed it enough to carry on until 1969. He won the 1956 Coupe de Salon at Montlhery and until Fernando Alonso arrived on the scene, Godia, who was never a full-time committed racer, was the most successful Spanish Grand Prix driver in terms of points.

Biography last updated 13 Dec 2015