Racing Sports Cars - Le Mans 24 Hours 1971 (Photo Archive)

Programme cover

Event: 24 Heures du Mans

Date: 13/6/1971

Track: Circuit de la Sarthe, Le Mans (F), 13.469 kms

Distance: 24 hours

Attendance: unknown

Le Mans 24 Hours 1971

International Championship for Makes (round 9)
Challenge Mondiale (round 4)

Start time: 12/6 16:00; Grid: unknown, Weather: cool, dry

Entry: 80

Practiced: 53

Started: 49

Classified: 13

Prototype 3000 (P3.0) : P:7, ST:7, CL:0

Prototype 2000 (P2.0) : P:2, ST:2, CL:1

Sports 5000 (S5.0) : P:18, ST:18, CL:5

Grand Touring +2000 (GT+2.0) : P:21, ST:18, CL:7

Grand Touring 2000 (GT2.0) : P:5, ST:4, CL:0

Entry list

Photos by courtesy of: Alain Jourdainne Photos 24H Le Mans , Endurance-Series.com , Esther en Patrick and Jean-Paul Chapuis

Race added to RSC Photo Archive: 22.7.2005

Last photo update on this page: 14.3.2008


5	Lola T70 Mk.3B GT #SL76/146 – Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV 4995cc N/A				S5.0
	Racing Team VDS (B)			Closed bodywork
				Mid-engined
	Colors: red		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: unknown
Driven by: Teddy Pilette (B)/Gustave Gosselin (B)		Result: did not finish (Piston) Grid: 19^th(3:45.0)
Photo updated: 28.12.2007	Photo by: Alain Jourdainne Photos 24H Le Mans


7	Ferrari 512 M #1048 – Ferrari 512 V12 4v 4997cc N/A				S5.0
	Scuderia Filipinetti (CH)			Closed bodywork
				Mid-engined
	Colors: red (+white)		Tyres: Goodyear
	Sponsors: Shell/SCUDERIA FILIPINETTI/CAMEL FILTERS
Driven by: Mike Parkes (GB)/Henri Pescarolo (F) DNS: Peter Westbury (GB); listed, never drove: Jo Bonnier (S)		Result: did not finish (Rear suspension damage after spin) Grid: 8^th(3:21.1)
Photo updated: 22.7.2005	Photo by: Jean-Paul Chapuis


9	Ferrari 512 M #1030 – Ferrari 512 V12 4v 4994cc N/A				S5.0
	Ecurie Francorchamps (B)			Closed bodywork
				Mid-engined
	Colors: yellow		Tyres: Firestone
	Sponsors: HEUER/CAMEL FILTER/ESSO
Driven by: Hughes de Fierlant (B)/Alain De Cadenet (GB)		Result: did not finish (Clutch, gearbox) Grid: 10^th(3:21.6)
Photo updated: 14.3.2008	Photo by: Esther en Patrick


10	Ferrari 512 M #1018 – Ferrari 512 V12 4v 4994cc N/A				S5.0
	Gelo Racing Team (D)			Closed bodywork
				Mid-engined
	Colors: red (+yellow)		Tyres: Firestone
	Sponsors: GELO RACING TEAM/Firestone/ESSO
Driven by: Franz Pesch (D)/Georg Loos (D)		Result: did not finish (Piston) Grid: 13^th(3:26.7)
Photo updated: 28.12.2007	Photo by: Alain Jourdainne Photos 24H Le Mans


11	Ferrari 512 M #1040 – Ferrari 512 V12 4v 4994cc N/A				S5.0
	North American Racing Team (USA)			Closed bodywork
				Mid-engined
	Colors: blue (+yellow)		Tyres: Goodyear
	Sponsors: SUNOCO/Ferrari
Driven by: Mark Donohue (USA)/David Hobbs (GB)		Result: did not finish (Engine) Grid: 4^th(3:18.5)
Photo updated: 28.12.2007	Photo by: Alain Jourdainne Photos 24H Le Mans


15	Ferrari 512 M #1002 – Ferrari 512 V12 4v 4994cc N/A				S5.0
	Escuderia Montjuich (E)			Closed bodywork
				Mid-engined
	Colors: yellow		Tyres: Firestone
	Sponsors: TERGAL/ESCUDERIA MONTJUICH
Driven by: Nino Vaccarella (I)/José Juncadella (E) preliminary session only: David Hobbs (GB); listed, never drove: Arturo Merzario (I)		Result: did not finish (Gearbox) Grid: 6^th(3:18.7)
Photo updated: 28.12.2007	Photo by: Alain Jourdainne Photos 24H Le Mans


17	Porsche 917 #045 – Porsche 912 F12 4907cc N/A				S5.0
	J. W. Automotive Engineering (GB)			Closed bodywork
				Mid-engined
	Colors: light blue/orange		Tyres: Firestone
	Sponsors: Gulf
Driven by: Jo Siffert (CH)/Derek Bell (GB)		Result: did not finish (Crankcase split: Oil loss) Grid: 3^rd(3:17.6)
Photo updated: 28.12.2007	Photo by: Alain Jourdainne Photos 24H Le Mans


18	Porsche 917L #043/044 – Porsche 912 F12 4907cc N/A				S5.0
	J. W. Automotive Engineering (GB)			Closed bodywork
				Mid-engined
	Colors: light blue (+orange)		Tyres: Firestone
	Sponsors: Gulf
Driven by: Pedro Rodriguez (MEX)/Jackie Oliver (GB) listed, never drove: Vic Elford (GB)		Result: did not finish (Oil pipe; Engine) Grid: 1^st(3:13.9)
Photo updated: 14.3.2008	Photo by: Endurance-Series.com


19	Porsche 917 #031->026 – Porsche 912 F12 4907cc N/A				S5.0
	J. W. Automotive Engineering (GB)			Closed bodywork
				Mid-engined
	Colors: light blue (+orange)		Tyres: Firestone
	Sponsors: Gulf
Driven by: Richard Attwood (GB)/Herbert Müller (CH)		Result: 2^nd (2 laps behind the winner) Grid: 11^th(3:22.2)
Photo updated: 14.3.2008	Photo by: Endurance-Series.com


21	Porsche 917L #042 – Porsche 912 F12 4907cc N/A				S5.0
	Martini International Racing Team			Closed bodywork
				Mid-engined
	Colors: silver/dark blue (+blue/red)		Tyres: Firestone
	Sponsors: MARTINI RACING TEAM/Shell
Driven by: Gérard Larrousse (F)/Vic Elford (GB)		Result: did not finish (Fan drive; seized engine) Grid: 2^nd(3:14.9)
Photo updated: 28.12.2007	Photo by: Alain Jourdainne Photos 24H Le Mans


22	Porsche 917 #053 – Porsche 912 F12 4907cc N/A				S5.0
	Martini International Racing Team			Closed bodywork
				Mid-engined
	Colors: white (+black/blue/red)		Tyres: Firestone
	Sponsors: MARTINI RACING TEAM/Shell
Driven by: Helmut Marko (A)/Gijs van Lennep (NL)		Result: winner - 397 laps (222.305 kph), margin: 2 laps Grid: 5^th(3:18.7)
Photo updated: 14.3.2008	Photo by: Endurance-Series.com


23	Porsche 917/20 #001 – Porsche 912.00 F12 2v DOHC 4907cc N/A				S5.0
	Martini International Racing Team			Closed bodywork
				Mid-engined
	Colors: pink (+red)		Tyres: Firestone
	Sponsors: SCHINKEN/RÜSSEL/OHRLAPPEN/RIPPLE/LENDE/SCHULTER/...
Driven by: Willy Kauhsen (D)/Reinhold Jöst (D) preliminary session only: Jo Siffert (CH); listed, never drove: Gérard Larrousse (F)		Result: did not finish (Injection linkage, accident) Grid: 7^th(3:21.0)
Photo updated: 14.3.2008	Photo by: Endurance-Series.com


24	Ligier JS3 #01 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A				P3.0
	Automobiles Ligier (F)			Open bodywork
				Mid-engined
	Colors: yellow (+green)		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: LIGIER
Driven by: Guy Ligier (F)/Patrick Depailler (F) listed, never drove: José Ma Palomo (E)		Result: not classified (127 laps behind the winner) Grid: 17^th(3:39.8)
Photo updated: 28.12.2007	Photo by: Alain Jourdainne Photos 24H Le Mans


33	Porsche 911 S – Porsche F6 2381cc N/A				GT+2.0
	Rey Racing			Closed bodywork
				Rear-engined
	Colors: white/blue (+red)		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: REY RACING/ESSO
Driven by: Jean-Pierre Cassegrain (F)/Jacques Rey (CH)		Result: did not finish (Gearbox) Grid: 41^st(4:25.6)
Photo updated: 28.12.2007	Photo by: Alain Jourdainne Photos 24H Le Mans


34	Porsche 911 S – Porsche F6 2380cc N/A				GT+2.0
	Richie Ginther Racing Inc.			Closed bodywork
				Rear-engined
	Colors: red (+blue)		Tyres: Goodyear
	Sponsors: CHAMPION/S.E.V. MARCHALL
Driven by: Alan Johnson (USA)/Elliot Forbes-Robinson (USA)		Result: did not finish (Oil pipe; Engine) Grid: 29^th(4:15.1)
Photo updated: 28.12.2007	Photo by: Alain Jourdainne Photos 24H Le Mans


40	Porsche 911 S – Porsche F6 2247cc N/A				GT+2.0
	Jean Egreteaud			Closed bodywork
				Rear-engined
	Colors: white (+red)		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: ESSO
Driven by: Jean Égreteaud (F)/Jean-Marie Jacquemin (B)		Result: did not finish (Engine) Grid: 38^th(4:25.0)
Photo updated: 28.12.2007	Photo by: Alain Jourdainne Photos 24H Le Mans


50	Lola T212 #HU26 – Ford Cosworth FVC/Smith L4 1798cc N/A				P2.0
	Camel Filters Team Huron (GB)			Open bodywork
				Mid-engined
	Colors: yellow (+white)		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: CAMEL FILTERS/PHILIPS AUTORADIO
Driven by: Guy Edwards (GB)/Roger Enever (GB)		Result: did not finish (Flywheel) Grid: 23^rd(4:02.8)
Photo updated: 28.12.2007	Photo by: Alain Jourdainne Photos 24H Le Mans


63	Porsche 911 S – Porsche F6 2381cc N/A				GT+2.0
	ASA Cachia Bundi			Closed bodywork
				Rear-engined
	Colors: white (+red)		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: CIBIÉ
Driven by: Raymond Touroul (F)/André Anselme (F)		Result: 6^th 1^st in GT+2.0 (91 laps behind the winner) Grid: 40^th(4:25.2)
Photo updated: 28.12.2007	Photo by: Alain Jourdainne Photos 24H Le Mans


69	Porsche 914/6 #914 143 0178 – Porsche F6 OHC 1991cc N/A				GT2.0
	Autohaus Max Moritz (D)			Open bodywork with hardtop
				Mid-engined
	Colors: green (+silver)		Tyres: Goodyear
	Sponsors: VALVOLINE/SYNTRIC/GOODYEAR
Driven by: Gerd Quist (D)/Dietrich Krumm (D)		Result: did not finish (Gearbox) Grid: 37^th(4:24.3)
Photo updated: 28.12.2007	Photo by: Alain Jourdainne Photos 24H Le Mans

Cars not available on a photo:

Chevrolet Corvette

GT+2.0

Chevrolet Corvette

GT+2.0

Ferrari 512 M

S5.0

Ferrari 512 M

S5.0

Ferrari 512 S

S5.0

Ferrari 512 M

S5.0

Porsche 911 S

GT+2.0

Porsche 910

P3.0

Porsche 908/02

P3.0

Porsche 908/02

P3.0

Porsche 908/02

P3.0

Matra MS660

P3.0

Porsche 911 S

GT+2.0

Porsche 911 S

GT+2.0

Porsche 911 S

GT+2.0

Porsche 911 EC

GT+2.0

Porsche 911 S

GT+2.0

Porsche 911 S

GT+2.0

Porsche 911 S

GT+2.0

Porsche 911 S

GT2.0

Porsche 911 S

GT+2.0

Porsche 911 S

GT+2.0

Porsche 914/6

GT2.0

Porsche 911 S

GT2.0

Porsche 911 S

GT+2.0

Porsche 907

P2.0

Alpine A110

GT2.0

Porsche 917K

S5.0

Ferrari 365 GTB/4

S5.0

Porsche 908/01

P3.0

Porsche 911 S

GT+2.0

Porsche 911 S

GT+2.0

Porsche 911 S

GT+2.0

Porsche 911 S

GT+2.0

If you have a picture of any car that isn't in the gallery yet or if you have better view or quality photo and would give us your kind permission to use it here, please, contact us at rsc@atlas.cz. We would appreciate your help very much.

Cars that did not arrive:


3	Chevrolet Corvette – Chevrolet V8 6997cc N/A				GT+2.0
	Troy Promotions Inc			-
				Front-engined
	Colors: unknown		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: unknown
Drivers listed: Tony DeLorenzo (USA)/Don Yenko (USA)		Result: did not arrive


4	Chevrolet Corvette – Chevrolet V8 6997cc N/A				GT+2.0
	Troy Promotions Inc			-
				Front-engined
	Colors: unknown		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: unknown
Drivers listed: John Mahler (USA)/Dick Thompson (USA)		Result: did not arrive


5	Ferrari 512 M – Ferrari 512 V12 4v 4994cc N/A				S5.0
	Scuderia Filipinetti (CH)			-
				Mid-engined
	Colors: unknown		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: unknown
Drivers listed: Jean-Pierre Jabouille (F)/Ronnie Peterson (S)		Result: did not arrive


19	Porsche 917K #018 – Porsche 912 F12 N/A				S5.0
	Escuderia Nacional C.S. (E)			-
				Mid-engined
	Colors: unknown		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: unknown
Drivers listed: Alex Soler-Roig (E)		Result: did not arrive


24	Porsche 908 – Porsche 908 F8 3000cc N/A				P3.0
	Escuderia Montjuich			-
				Mid-engined
	Colors: unknown		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: unknown
Drivers listed: José Ma Palomo (E)		Result: did not arrive


29	Alfa Romeo T33/3 – Alfa Romeo 300 V8 4v DOHC 2998cc N/A				P3.0
	Autodelta SpA (I)			-
				Mid-engined
	Colors: unknown		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: unknown
		Result: did not arrive


30	Alfa Romeo T33/3 – Alfa Romeo 300 V8 4v DOHC 2998cc N/A				P3.0
	Autodelta SpA (I)			Open bodywork
				Mid-engined
	Colors: unknown		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: unknown
		Result: did not arrive


31	Alfa Romeo T33/3 – Alfa Romeo 300 V8 4v DOHC 2998cc N/A				P3.0
	Autodelta SpA (I)			Open bodywork
				Mid-engined
	Colors: unknown		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: unknown
		Result: did not arrive


47	Huron 4A – Ford Cosworth N/A				P2.0
	Team Huron			-
				-
	Colors: unknown		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: unknown
		Result: did not arrive


48	Huron 4A – Ford Cosworth N/A				P2.0
	Team Huron			-
				-
	Colors: unknown		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: unknown
		Result: did not arrive


52	Chevron B16 – BMW L4 2000cc N/A				P2.0
	Jean-Pierre Hanrioud			-
				Mid-engined
	Colors: unknown		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: unknown
		Result: did not arrive


53	Chevron B19 – Opel /Steinmetz 1990cc N/A				P2.0
	Steinmetz Automobil Technik GmbH			-
				Mid-engined
	Colors: unknown		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: unknown
Drivers listed: Arthur Blank (CH)/Bob Wollek (F)		Result: did not arrive


54	Huron 4A – Ford Cosworth N/A				P2.0
	François Migault			-
				-
	Colors: unknown		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: unknown
Drivers listed: François Migault (F)		Result: did not arrive


55	Lola T212 – Ford Cosworth FVC L4 1790cc N/A				P2.0
	Scuderia Filipinetti (CH)			-
				Mid-engined
	Colors: unknown		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: unknown
		Result: did not arrive


59	Porsche 908/02 – Porsche 908 F8 3000cc N/A				P3.0
	Sepp Greger			-
				Mid-engined
	Colors: unknown		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: unknown
Drivers listed: Ernst Kraus (D)/Dieter Basche (D)		Result: did not arrive


60	Porsche 908 – Porsche 908 F8 3000cc N/A				P3.0
	Peter Wiechert (D)			-
				Mid-engined
	Colors: unknown		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: unknown
Drivers listed: Peter Wiechert (D)/Barney Barnes (GB)		Result: did not arrive


61	Ferrari 312 P – Ferrari 312 V12/60° 4v 2990cc N/A				P3.0
	North American Racing Team (USA)			-
				Mid-engined
	Colors: unknown		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: unknown
Drivers listed: Jacky Ickx (B)/Clay Regazzoni (CH)		Result: did not arrive


64	Porsche 911 S – Porsche F6 N/A				GT+2.0
	The Paul Watson Race Organisation (GB)			-
				Rear-engined
	Colors: unknown		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: unknown
		Result: did not arrive


65	Huron 4A – Ford Cosworth N/A				P2.0
	Team Huron			-
				-
	Colors: unknown		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: unknown
		Result: did not arrive


66	BBM 2-C – BMW /Alpina 1995cc N/A				P2.0
	Ecurie Volants Shell			-
				-
	Colors: unknown		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: unknown
Drivers listed: Guy Dhôtel (F)/Joil Auvray (F)		Result: did not arrive


68	Porsche 914/6 – Porsche F6 OHC 1991cc N/A				GT2.0
	Alain Clément			-
				Mid-engined
	Colors: unknown		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: unknown
		Result: did not arrive


70	Porsche 914/6 #914 043 1569 – Porsche F6 OHC 1991cc N/A				GT2.0
	Escuderia Montjuich			-
				Mid-engined
	Colors: unknown		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: unknown
Drivers listed: Juan Fernandez (E)/Jorge Babler (CH)		Result: did not arrive


71	Porsche 910 – Porsche type 901 F6 1991cc N/A				S2.0
	John L'Amie (GB)			-
				Mid-engined
	Colors: unknown		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: unknown
Drivers listed: John L'Amie (GB)/Nelson		Result: did not arrive


73	Porsche 914/6 – Porsche F6 OHC 1991cc N/A				GT2.0
	Jacques Rey			-
				Mid-engined
	Colors: unknown		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: unknown
		Result: did not arrive


74	Porsche 911 S – Porsche F6 1991cc N/A				GT2.0
	Roland Tozzi			-
				Rear-engined
	Colors: unknown		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: unknown
Drivers listed: Roland Tozzi (F)		Result: did not arrive


75	Porsche 911 T – Porsche F6 1991cc N/A				GT2.0
	André Wicky Racing Team			-
				Rear-engined
	Colors: unknown		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: unknown
Drivers listed: Jacques Cochet (CH)/Jean Selz (CH)		Result: did not arrive


	Ford GT40 – Ford V8/90° OHV N/A				S5.0
				-
				Mid-engined
	Colors: unknown		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: unknown
Drivers listed: Chris Craft (GB)/Malcolm Guthrie (GB)/Frank Gardner (AUS)		Result: did not arrive


Porsche 917 – Porsche 912 F12 4907cc N/A				S5.0
David Piper			-
			Mid-engined
Colors: unknown		Tyres: unknown
Sponsors: unknown
	Result: did not arrive

More photos from this race:

Photos by: Endurance-Series.com

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Updated: 11.8.2008

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