Photos of John Whitmore's cars

Le Mans 24 Hours24 Heures du Mans21.6.1959
4242 - Lotus Elite #1038 (Maximar) - Border ReiversLotus Elite #1038 (Maximar) - Climax FWE L4 2v SOHC 1216 cc N/AGT1.5
Border Reivers (GB)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: John Whitmore (GB)/Jim Clark (GB)
listed, never drove: Alan Stacey (GB)		Result: 10th
Grid:
Colours: dark green
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 31/08/2020Photo by courtesy of: John Spangler, Jr.
Le Mans 24 Hours24 Heures du Mans26.6.1960
77 - Aston Martin DBR1/300 #3 - Border ReiversAston Martin DBR1/300 #3 - Aston Martin L6 2992 cc N/AS3.0
Border Reivers (GB)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Jim Clark (GB)/Roy Salvadori (GB)
DNS: John Whitmore (GB)		Result: 3rd
Grid:
Colours: dark blue
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 09/11/2022Photo by courtesy of: Jelle ter Veer
Sebring 12 HoursSebring 12-Hour Florida International Grand Prix of Endurance for the Alitalia Cup25.3.1961
4343 - MGA #100149 - British Motors Corp. (USA)MG A #100149 - BMC B series L4 2v DOHC 1588 cc N/AGT1.6
British Motors Corp. (USA) (USA)Closed hardtop bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Peter Riley (GB)/John Whitmore (GB)
listed, never drove: Bob Olthoff (ZA)		Result: 16th
Grid:
Colours: dark green
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 27/08/2008Photo by courtesy of: Dave Nicholas and David Castelhano Collection
Le Mans 24 Hours24 H du Mans, Championnat du Monde de la Voiture de Sport11.6.1961
44 - Aston Martin DBR1/300 #4 - Essex Racing TeamAston Martin DBR1/300 #4 - Aston Martin L6 2993 cc N/AS3.0
Essex Racing Team (GB)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Roy Salvadori (GB)/Tony Maggs (ZA)
listed, never drove: Innes Ireland (GB), John Whitmore (GB)		Result: did not finish (Fuel leak)
Grid: (4:25.6000)
Colours: dark green
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 12/09/2020Photo by courtesy of: Charles M. Scales III
Sebring 12 HoursSebring 12-Hour Florida International Grand Prix of Endurance for the Alitalia Cup24.3.1962
5353 - MGA #10607.452 - Ecurie Safety FastMG A #10607.452 - BMC B series L4 2v DOHC 1588 cc N/AGT1.6
Ecurie Safety Fast (GB)Closed hardtop bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: John Whitmore (GB)/Bob Olthoff (ZA)/Frank Morrill (USA)Result: 20th
Grid:
Colours: dark green
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 28/04/2016Photo by courtesy of: Homer Willis, Dave Nicholas and Graham L. Smith
Le Mans 24 Hours24 Heures du Mans24.6.1962
2424 - Austin-Healey 3000 #HBN7/10339 - Ecurie ChilternAustin-Healey 3000 #HBN7/10339 - BMC C series L6 2v OHV 2958 cc N/AGT3.0
Ecurie Chiltern (ZA)Closed hardtop bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: John Whitmore (GB)/Bob Olthoff (ZA)Result: did not finish (Piston)
Grid:
Colours: dark green (+white)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 14/09/2020Photo by courtesy of: Dominique Gasnerie
Rheinland-Pfalz Preis NürburgringGrosser Preis von Deutschland5.8.1962
99 - Jaguar E-type - John WhitmoreJaguar E-type - Jaguar XK L6 2v DOHC 3781 cc N/AGT+1.6
John Whitmore (GB)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: John Whitmore (GB)Result: 5th
Grid: 7th
Colours: beige
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 18/02/2017Photo by courtesy of: Neil P. Albaugh
Le Mans 24 Hours24 Heures du Mans16.6.1963
4242 - Austin-Healey Sprite #HAN763/H73.14 - Austin-HealeyAustin-Healey Sprite #HAN763/H73.14 - BMC A series L4 2v OHV 1100 cc N/AP3.0
Austin-Healey (GB)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: John Whitmore (GB)/Bob Olthoff (ZA)Result: did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 38th (4:58.7000)
Colours: light metallic blue
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 25/10/2010Photo by courtesy of: Russ Smith and Maurice Gates (Steve Webb)
Nürburgring 1000 KilometresADAC 1000 km Rennen Nürburgring31.5.1964
3030 - Lotus Elan - Ian Walker Racing Ltd.Lotus Elan # - Ford Lotus Twin-Cam L4 2v DOHC 1558 cc N/AGT1.6
Ian Walker Racing Ltd. (GB)Closed hardtop bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: John Whitmore (GB)/Tony Hegbourne (GB)Result: did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 38th (10:18.4000)
Colours: bronze (+green)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 31/01/2013Photo by courtesy of: www.autoconsult.eu
USRRC Watkins Glen - GT Race17th Annual Watkins Glen Sports Car Grand Prix Weekend28.6.1964
1111 - Ford Cortina Lotus - Team Lotus, Ltd.Ford Cortina Lotus # - Ford Lotus Twin Cam L4 2v DOHC 1594 cc N/AGT2.0
Team Lotus, Ltd. (GB)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: John Whitmore (GB)Result: did not finish (Differential, oil leak)
Grid: 10th (1:37.0000)
Colours: white (+gold)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 02/03/2015Photo by courtesy of: Ron Lathrop
USRRC Meadowdale - GT RaceUnited States Road Racing Championship Meadowdale9.8.1964
1515 - Ford Cortina Lotus - Team Lotus LimitedFord Cortina Lotus # - Ford Lotus Twin Cam L4 2v DOHC 1600 cc N/AGT2.0
Team Lotus Limited (GB)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Dave Clark (USA)
listed, never drove: John Whitmore (GB)		Result: 7th
Grid:
Colours: white (+gold)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 10/07/2008Photo by courtesy of: John McCollister
Targa Florio49° Targa Florio9.5.1965
194194 - Ford GT40 Roadster #GT/111 - Ford Advanced VehiclesFord GT40 Roadster #GT/111 - Ford 289 V8/90° 2v OHV 4727 cc N/AP+3.0
Ford Advanced Vehicles (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Bob Bondurant (USA)/John Whitmore (GB)Result: did not finish (Accident)
Grid:
Colours: green
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 01/01/2023Photo by courtesy of: Bob Bondurant and Wikipedia (Public Domain)
500 km SpaGrand Prix de Spa16.5.1965
2121 - Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe #CSX2602 - Alan Mann Racing TeamShelby Cobra Daytona Coupe #CSX2602 - Ford V8/90° 2v OHV 4700 cc N/AGT+3.0
Alan Mann Racing Team (GB)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: John Whitmore (GB)Result: did not finish (Chassis, engine)
Grid: 2nd (4:04.7500)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 15/05/2012Photo by courtesy of: Jean-Marie Colleye
Nürburgring 1000 KilometresADAC-1000-km-Rennen Nürburgring23.5.1965
1010 - Ford GT40 Roadster #GT/112 - Ford Advanced Vehicles Ltd.Ford GT40 Roadster #GT/112 - Ford 289 V8/90° 2v OHV 4727 cc N/AP+3.0
Ford Advanced Vehicles Ltd. (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Richard Attwood (GB)/John Whitmore (GB)Result: did not finish (Engine mounting)
Grid: 6th (9:07.1000)
Colours: metallic green
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 25/06/2018Photo by courtesy of: Larry Girouard and H-J Roegler
Le Mans 24 Hours24 Heures du Mans20.6.1965
1414 - Ford GT40 #1006 - Ford Advanced VehiclesFord GT40 #1006 - Ford 289 V8/90° 2v OHV 4727 cc N/AP5.0
Ford Advanced VehiclesClosed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Innes Ireland (GB)/John Whitmore (GB)
listed, never drove: Richard Attwood (GB)		Result: did not finish (Head gasket)
Grid: 10th (3:43.3000)
Colours: green (+white)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 01/04/2021Photo by courtesy of: Larry Girouard, Dave Sitter and John Dawson-Edwards
Sebring 4 HoursSebring 12 Hours of Endurance for The Alitalia Trophy25.3.1966
4444 - Ford Cortina Lotus - Alan Mann RacingFord Cortina Lotus - Ford Lotus Twin Cam L4 2v DOHC 1594 cc N/AU2L
Alan Mann RacingClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: John Whitmore (GB)Result: did not finish (Clutch)
Grid:
Colours: red (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 21/02/2023Photo by courtesy of: Dave Nicholas
Sebring 12 HoursSebring 12 Hours of Endurance for The Alitalia Trophy26.3.1966
2525 - Ford GT40 #AM GT-1 - Alan Mann RacingFord GT40 #AM GT-1 - Ford V8/90° 2v OHV 4727 cc N/AS5.0
Alan Mann Racing (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: John Whitmore (GB)/Frank Gardner (AUS)
DNS: Chris Amon (NZ); listed, never drove: Jack Sears (GB)		Result: did not finish (Clutch)
Grid: 7th (3:00.4000)
Colours: red (+white)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 05/01/2023Photo by courtesy of: Dave Nicholas, Bill Stowe, Glenn Burnett and Graham L. Smith
Monza 1000 Kilometres1000 km di Monza25.4.1966
55 - Ford GT40 #1010 - Essex Wire CorporationFord GT40 #1010 - Ford V8/90° 2v OHV 4700 cc N/AS+3.0
Essex Wire Corporation (USA)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Masten Gregory (USA)/John Whitmore (GB)
listed, never drove: Dick Thompson (USA)		Result: 2nd 1st in S+3.0
Grid: 3rd (3:08.9000)
Colours: white (+orange)
Tyres: Firestone
Photo updated: 09/04/2011Photo by courtesy of: Pierre Coeur
Spa 1000 KilometresGrand Prix de Spa22.5.1966
44 - Ford Mk II #1012 - Alan Mann RacingFord Mk II #1012 - Ford FE-series 427 V8/90° 2v OHV 6982 cc N/AP+2.0
Alan Mann RacingClosed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: John Whitmore (GB)/Frank Gardner (AUS)Result: 2nd
Grid: 2nd (3:50.7000)
Colours: white/black
Tyres: Firestone
Photo updated: 28/09/2006Photo by courtesy of: Jacques Ubags and Jean-Marie Colleye
Nürburgring 1000 KilometresADAC-1000-km-Rennen Nürburgring5.6.1966
4747 - Ford GT40 #1010 - Essex Wire Corp.Ford GT40 #1010 - Ford V8/90° 2v OHV 4700 cc N/AS+3.0
Essex Wire Corp. (USA)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: John Whitmore (GB)/Jochen Neerpasch (D)Result: did not finish (Lost wheel)
Grid: 10th (9:00.4000)
Colours: white (+orange/black)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 22/06/2018Photo by courtesy of: H-J Roegler and Hans-Gerd Bretz
Le Mans 24 Hours24 Heures du Mans19.6.1966
33 - Ford Mk II #1047 - Shelby American Inc.Ford Mk II #1047 - Ford FE-series 427 V8/90° 2v OHV 6982 cc N/AP+2.0
Shelby American Inc. (USA)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Dan Gurney (USA)/Jerry Grant (USA)
listed, never drove: Dick Thompson (USA), John Whitmore (GB)		Result: did not finish (Holed radiator)
Grid: 1st (3:30.6000)
Colours: red (+white)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 16/09/2020Photo by courtesy of: Dominique Gasnerie and Phillip Hazen
Le Mans 24 Hours24 Heures du Mans19.6.1966
88 - Ford Mk II #XGT-1 - Alan Mann Racing Ltd.Ford Mk II #XGT-1 - Ford FE-series 427 V8/90° 2v OHV 6982 cc N/AP+2.0
Alan Mann Racing Ltd. (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: John Whitmore (GB)/Frank Gardner (AUS)
DNS: Mike Salmon (GB); listed, never drove: Jack Sears (GB)		Result: did not finish (Clutch)
Grid: 3rd (3:32.2000)
Colours: yellow (+black)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 27/03/2014Photo by courtesy of: Phillip Hazen
Nürburgring 6 HoursGrosser Preis der Tourenwagen Nürburgring3.7.1966
3737 - Ford Cortina Lotus - Alan Mann RacingFord Cortina Lotus - Ford Lotus Twin Cam L4 2v DOHC 1594 cc N/ADiv.2
Alan Mann RacingClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: John Whitmore (GB)/Frank Gardner (AUS)Result: did not finish (Wheel bearing)
Grid: 2nd (10:00.8000)
Colours: darker
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 04/08/2021Photo by courtesy of: H-J Roegler
Riverside 4 HoursRiverside Trans-American Sedan Championship18.9.1966
2323 - Ford Cortina Lotus - Alan Mann Racing Ltd.Ford Cortina Lotus - Ford Lotus Twin Cam L4 2v DOHC 1590 cc N/AU2L
Alan Mann Racing Ltd.Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: John Whitmore (GB)Result: did not finish
Grid:
Colours: red/gold
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 18/11/2009Photo by courtesy of: Ron Christensen