Fords 1966 le mans winner chris amon reminisces about that historic race 50 years ago in this exclusive interview. New York 1998.

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Le mans 1966. Ford right tried to. Pontiac lemans 1971 cared for and very well maintained accordingly. The 1966 24 hours of le mans was the 34th grand prix of endurance and took place on 18 and 19 june 1966.

Pontiac lemans sport with only 85000mls still looks a. Offers room for six passengers. Ii chassis number p1046 was the car that officially won the 24 hours of.

Well even if you dont youre about to learn courtesy of the new film Ford v Ferrari starring Christian Bale and Matt DamonBut when you leave the movie theater you may just wonder whatever happened to the winning car. Holds racing aids safety. Le Mans was filmed on location on the Le Mans circuit between June and November 1970 including during that seasons actual 24 Hours of Le Mans race in mid-June.

Previously unseen amateur footage of the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans with reflections by Ford icons who were there that day. Find the best deals for used pontiac le mans 1966 new york. The Pontiac LeMans l ə ˈ m ɑː n z is a model name that was applied to subcompact-and intermediate-sized automobiles marketed by Pontiac from 1961 to 1981 1983 in Canada model yearsOriginally a trim upgrade based on the Tempest it became a separate modelIn 1964 the Tempest was available with an optional GTO package that later became a separate model the Pontiac GTO muscle car.

Circuit de la Sarthe Le Mans F 13461. The 1966 running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans is one of the most important races in Fords history. If youve sat down to watch ford v.

Fifty years have elapsed since Ford Motor Companys overwhelming victory at Le Mans in 1966 and the controversy over who did win or who should have won the race. Le Mans is of course a race but first and foremost it is a popular celebration an occasion for families and friends to get together said Pierre Fillon the president of the Automobile. We all know the story of Ford shocking the world and beating Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1966.

This was the first overall win at le mans for the ford gt40 as well as the first overall win for an american constructor. 24 Heures du Mans. 17 June 2016 405 PM.

The story is a dramatic one but stripped down to its barest essentials. The Ford GT40 finally reached the success that was expected from it and Ford trampled Ferrari. Instead he is depicted as starting the race in the blue 20 Gulf-Porsche 917K driven by Jo Siffert and Brian Redman.

Ford dominated the Le Mans 24 Hours race in 1966 winning it for the first time and taking all the podium places with its updated MkII and stellar driver line-upBut instead of euphoria on the podium Chris Amon and Bruce McLaren who were classified first were strangely subdued. This weekend we have heard a great deal about the 50th anniversary of Fords famous 1-2-3 win at Le Mans in 1966. 18 Pontiac Le Mans in New York from 4176.

Photo Gallery from race Le Mans 24 Hours 1966 on Racing Sports Cars website Login RSC Home Photo Gallery Le Mans 24 Hours 1966. The 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans was the playing field for one of the most significant moments in Ford history which is the focal point of the film Ford v. Bookmark our direct channel link.

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McQueen had intended to race a Porsche 917 together with Jackie Stewart but the 26 entry was not accepted. The pair had inherited victory from fellow Ford driver Ken Miles in car no1 who had earlier pulled out a lead of. As David Greenhalgh shows the true story of the finish of the 1966 Le Mans 24 Hours remains very elusive.

Ford and its Director of Special Vehicles Leo Beebe were both praised and vilified in the motor sports world and press at the time and in some ways nothing has changed. Ford plans to expand racing program 67 at cost of over 10-million. Plans include return to Le Mans and continued affiliation with Shelby-Amer.

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