Photos of Jean Behra's cars

Carrera PanamericanaCarrera Panamericana23.11.1952
1919 - Gordini T15S 2.3 #0018GCS/17S - Comití Gordini de MexicoGordini T15S #0018GCS/17S - Gordini no:T22-31 L6 2300 cc S
Comití Gordini de MexicoOpen bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Jean Behra (F)Result: did not finish (Accident)
Grid:
Colours: darker
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 17/12/2022Photo by courtesy of: Jelle ter Veer
Agadir Grand Prix - Sports over 2000 ccGrand Prix d'Agadir28.2.1954
4646 - Gordini T24S 3.0 #0036S - Equipe GordiniGordini T24S #0036S - Gordini no:T24-41 L8 2v DOHC 2982 cc N/AS+2.0
Equipe GordiniOpen bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Jean Behra (F)Result: 2nd
Grid: 2nd
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 27/10/2011Photo by courtesy of: Hubert Terrier
Le Mans 24 HoursLes 24 Heures du Mans13.6.1954
1919 - Gordini T24S #0036S - Equipe GordiniGordini T24S #0036S - Gordini L8 2v DOHC 2982 cc N/AS3.0
Equipe GordiniOpen bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Jean Behra (F)/André Simon (F)
listed, never drove: Elie Bayol (F)		Result: did not finish (Magnetto, valves)
Grid:
Colours: light blue
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 08/11/2022Photo by courtesy of: Jelle ter Veer
SupercortemaggioreII. Gran Premio Supercortemaggiore27.6.1954
44 - Gordini T24S 3.0 #0036S - Squadra Italia GordiniGordini T24S #0036S - Gordini no:T24-41 L8 2v DOHC 2982 cc N/A
Squadra Italia GordiniOpen bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Jean Behra (F)/Paul Frère (B)Result: did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 3rd
Colours: dark
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 01/09/2023Photo by courtesy of: Wikipedia (Public Domain)
Dakar Grand PrixGrand Prix de Dakar13.3.1955
2929 - Maserati 300S - MaseratiMaserati 300S - Maserati L6 2v DOHC 2991 cc N/A
MaseratiOpen bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Jean Behra (F)Result: did not finish (Transmission)
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 11/10/2012Photo by courtesy of: Maranello-Literature.com
SupercortemaggioreIII. Gran Premio Supercortemaggiore29.5.1955
6868 - Maserati 300S #3054 - Officine Alfieri MaseratiMaserati 300S #3054 - Maserati L6 2v DOHC 2991 cc N/A
Officine Alfieri Maserati (I)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Jean Behra (F)/Luigi Musso (I)Result: winner
Grid: 1st (2:03.0000)
Colours: darker
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 01/09/2023Photo by courtesy of: Wikipedia (Public Domain)
GP SverigeGrand Prix Routier de Suéde7.8.1955
1111 - Maserati 300S #3054 - Scuderia MaseratiMaserati 300S #3054 - Maserati L6 2v DOHC 2998 cc N/AS
Scuderia Maserati (I)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Jean Behra (F)Result: 4th
Grid: 5th
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 18/02/2024Photo by courtesy of: National Archives of Norway (CC-BY-4.0) and Crister Kaiser
Dakar Grand PrixGrand Prix du Senegal11.3.1956
4040 - Maserati 300S - MaseratiMaserati 300S - Maserati L6 2v DOHC 2991 cc N/A
MaseratiOpen bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Jean Behra (F)Result: 3rd
Grid: 2nd
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 06/02/2024Photo by courtesy of: Motorsport In Angola
Nürburgring 1000 Kilometres2. Internationales ADAC 1000 Kilometer Rennen auf dem Nürburgring27.5.1956
66 - Maserati 300S #3059 - Officine Alfieri MaseratiMaserati 300S #3059 - Maserati L6 2v DOHC 2991 cc N/AS+2.0
Officine Alfieri Maserati (I)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Piero Taruffi (I)/Harry Schell (USA)/Jean Behra (F)/Stirling Moss (GB)Result: winner
Grid: 6th
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 14/07/2004Photo by courtesy of: Bill Bean
Sveriges Grand PrixSveriges Grand Prix12.8.1956
88 - Maserati 300S #3059 - Officine Alfieri MaseratiMaserati 300S #3059 - Maserati L6 2v DOHC 2991 cc N/AS
Officine Alfieri Maserati (I)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Stirling Moss (GB)/Jean Behra (F)Result: did not finish (Pit fire)
Grid: 1st (2:23.0000)
Colours: darker
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 20/12/2022Photo by courtesy of: Wikipedia (Public Domain)
Sebring 12 Hours12-Hour Florida International Grand Prix of Endurance for The Amoco Trophy23.3.1957
1919 - Maserati 450S #4503 - Maserati FactoryMaserati 450S #4503 - Maserati no.4503 V8/90° 2v DOHC 4454 cc N/AS5.0
Maserati Factory (I)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Jean Behra (F)/Juan Manuel Fangio (RA)
listed, never drove: Stirling Moss (GB)		Result: winner
Grid: (3:25.8000)
Colours: red
Tyres: Pirelli
Photo updated: 18/05/2010Photo by courtesy of: Louis Galanos, Charles B. Buhrman and Gary Hathaway
Sebring 12 Hours12-Hour Florida International Grand Prix of Endurance for The Amoco Trophy23.3.1957
2020 - Maserati 300S #3071 - Maserati FactoryMaserati 300S #3071 - Maserati L6 2v DOHC 2991 cc N/AS3.0
Maserati Factory (I)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Stirling Moss (GB)/Harry Schell (USA)
listed, never drove: Jean Behra (F), Carroll Shelby (USA), Carlos Menditéguy (RA)		Result: 2nd 1st in S3.0
Grid:
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 02/11/2004Photo by courtesy of: Wide World Photos (F. Dobias)
Sebring 12 Hours12-Hour Florida International Grand Prix of Endurance for The Amoco Trophy23.3.1957
2222 - Maserati 150S 2.5 #2409 - A. V. DaytonMaserati 150S #2409 - Maserati L4 2v OHV 2489 cc N/AS3.0
A. V. DaytonOpen bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Jo Bonnier (S)/Giorgio Scarlatti (I)
DNS: Jean Behra (F), Harry Schell (USA), Roy Salvadori (GB), Carroll Shelby (USA), Stirling Moss (GB); listed, never drove: Jimmy Bryan (USA), Dale Duncan (USA)		Result: did not finish (Engine)
Grid:
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 02/11/2004Photo by courtesy of: Wide World Photos (F. Dobias)
Le Mans 24 Hours24 Heures du Mans23.6.1957
11 - Maserati 450S Zagato Coupe #4506=>4501 - MaseratiMaserati 450S Zagato Coupe #4506=>4501 - Maserati no.4506 V8/90° 2v DOHC 4487 cc N/AS5.0
Maserati (I)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Stirling Moss (GB)/Harry Schell (USA)
DNS: Juan Manuel Fangio (RA); listed, never drove: Jean Behra (F)		Result: did not finish (Axle)
Grid:
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 08/11/2022Photo by courtesy of: Dominique Gasnerie, Earl O. Satterley and Jelle ter Veer
Le Mans 24 Hours24 Heures du Mans23.6.1957
22 - Maserati 450S Spyder #4503 - MaseratiMaserati 450S #4503 - Maserati no.4503 V8/90° 2v DOHC 4487 cc N/AS5.0
Maserati (I)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Jean Behra (F)/André Simon (F)
DNS: Juan Manuel Fangio (RA); listed, never drove: Harry Schell (USA), Carlos Menditéguy (RA)		Result: did not finish (Accident, fuel tank)
Grid: (3:58.1000)
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 04/02/2012Photo by courtesy of: Dominique Gasnerie
Sveriges Grand PrixSveriges Grand Prix11.8.1957
77 - Maserati 450S #4507 - Officine Alfieri MaseratiMaserati 450S #4507 - Maserati no.4507 V8/90° 2v DOHC 4500 cc N/AS+2.0
Officine Alfieri Maserati (I)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Jean Behra (F)/Stirling Moss (GB)
DNS: Giorgio Scarlatti (I); listed, never drove: Harry Schell (USA)		Result: winner
Grid: 1st (1:22.5000)
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 21/12/2022Photo by courtesy of: Crister Kaiser and Wikipedia (Public Domain)
Sveriges Grand PrixSveriges Grand Prix11.8.1957
88 - Maserati 450S #4503 - Officine Alfieri MaseratiMaserati 450S #4503 - Maserati no.4503 V8/90° 2v DOHC 4500 cc N/AS+2.0
Officine Alfieri Maserati (I)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Stirling Moss (GB)/Harry Schell (USA)
listed, never drove: Jean Behra (F), Carlos Menditéguy (RA)		Result: did not finish (Rear axle)
Grid: 2nd
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 06/08/2018Photo by courtesy of: Crister Kaiser
Caracas 1000 KilometresVenezuelan Grand Prix3.11.1957
22 - Maserati 450S #4507 - Equipo MaseratiMaserati 450S #4507 - Maserati no.4507 V8/90° 2v DOHC 4500 cc N/AS+2.0
Equipo Maserati (I)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Jean Behra (F)/Stirling Moss (GB)/Harry Schell (USA)
DNS: Tony Brooks (GB)		Result: did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 1st (3:41.1000)
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 24/08/2019Photo by courtesy of: Tim Isles and Road & Track
Caracas 1000 KilometresVenezuelan Grand Prix3.11.1957
44 - Maserati 450S #4503 - Equipo MaseratiMaserati 450S #4503 - Maserati no.4503 V8/90° 2v DOHC 4500 cc N/AS+2.0
Equipo Maserati (I)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Stirling Moss (GB)/Tony Brooks (GB)
DNS: Jean Behra (F), Harry Schell (USA)		Result: did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 2nd (3:42.6000)
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 01/09/2019Photo by courtesy of: Tim Isles
Buenos Aires 1000 Kilometres1000 Kilometres of Buenos Aires Sports Car Race26.1.1958
1616 - Maserati 300S - Scuderia Centro SudMaserati 300S - Maserati L6 2v DOHC 2991 cc N/AS3.0
Scuderia Centro SudOpen bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Stirling Moss (GB)/Jean Behra (F)Result: did not start (Engine in practice)
Grid: (no time)
Colours: dark
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 07/12/2022Photo by courtesy of: Jelle ter Veer
Sebring 12 Hours12-Hour Florida International Grand Prix of Endurance for the Amoco Trophy22.3.1958
4141 - Porsche 550 RS - Porsche K.G.Porsche 550 RS - Porsche 1587 cc N/AS2.0
Porsche K.G. (D)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Harry Schell (USA)/Wolfgang Seidel (D)
listed, never drove: Jean Behra (F)		Result: 3rd 1st in S2.0
Grid:
Colours: silver
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 13/08/2010Photo by courtesy of: Louis Galanos
Sebring 12 Hours12-Hour Florida International Grand Prix of Endurance for the Amoco Trophy22.3.1958
4242 - Porsche 718 RSK - Porsche K.G.Porsche 718 RSK - Porsche F4 2v DOHC 1587 cc N/AS2.0
Porsche K.G. (D)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jean Behra (F)/Edgar Barth (DDR)
listed, never drove: Richard von Frankenberg (D)		Result: did not finish (Transmission, oil leak)
Grid:
Colours: silver
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 13/08/2010Photo by courtesy of: Louis Galanos
Le Mans 24 Hours24 Heures du Mans22.6.1958
2929 - Porsche 718 RSK #005 - Porsche KGPorsche 718 RSK #005 - Porsche F4 2v DOHC 1587 cc N/AS2.0
Porsche KG (D)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jean Behra (F)/Hans Herrmann (D)Result: 3rd 1st in S2.0
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Continental
Photo updated: 23/12/2010Photo by courtesy of: Jacques Mertens www.porsche356sl.com
Sebring 12 Hours12-Hour Florida International Grand Prix of Endurance for the Amoco Trophy21.3.1959
99 - Ferrari 250 TR Fantuzzi Spyder 59 #0768TR - Scuderia FerrariFerrari 250 TR Fantuzzi Spyder 59 #0768TR - Ferrari Tipo 118 LM V12/60° 2v SOHC 2953 cc N/AS3.0
Scuderia Ferrari (I)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Jean Behra (F)/Cliff Allison (GB)Result: 2nd
Grid: (3:24.0000)
Colours: dark
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 07/03/2010Photo by courtesy of: Spanky Smith and Richard Harman
Targa FlorioTarga Florio24.5.1959
150150 - Ferrari 250 TR Fantuzzi Spyder 59 #0768TR - Scuderia FerrariFerrari 250 TR Fantuzzi Spyder 59 #0768TR - Ferrari Tipo 118 LM V12/60° 2v SOHC 2953 cc N/AS3.0
Scuderia Ferrari (I)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Jean Behra (F)/Tony Brooks (GB)Result: did not finish (Rear axle)
Grid: (48:06.0000)
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 22/12/2022Photo by courtesy of: Wikipedia (Public Domain)