Photos of Mike Spence's cars

USRRC Watkins Glen - GT Race17th Annual Watkins Glen Sports Car Grand Prix Weekend28.6.1964
1212 - 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: Mike Spence (GB)Result: 7th
Grid: 13th (1:37.8000)
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
1616 - 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: Trevor Taylor (GB)
listed, never drove:
Mike Spence (GB)
Result: 8th
Grid:
Colours: white (+gold)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 10/07/2008Photo by courtesy of: John McCollister
Kyalami 9 HoursThe Eight Rand Daily Mail Nine Hour Endurance Race6.11.1965
77 - Ferrari 250 LM #5897a - David Piper Auto Racing Ltd.Ferrari 250 LM #5897a - Ferrari V12/60° 2v SOHC 3285 cc N/AClass A
David Piper Auto Racing Ltd. (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: John Love (RSR)/Mike Spence (GB)Result: 6th
Grid: 6th
Colours: dark
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 03/06/2016Photo by courtesy of: Deon Smit
Crystal Palace - Anerley TrophyInternational Car Race Meeting Crystal Palace30.5.1966
8080 - Parnell - BRM - Reg Parnell (Racing) Ltd.Parnell # - BRM V8 1930 cc N/ASR2.0
Reg Parnell (Racing) Ltd. (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Mike Spence (GB)Result: winner
Grid: 1st
Colours: blue/silver
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 27/07/2013Photo by courtesy of: John Crick
Nürburgring 1000 KilometresADAC-1000-km-Rennen Nürburgring5.6.1966
4949 - Ford GT40 #1021 - Vixen Investments, Ltd.Ford GT40 #1021 - Ford V8/90° 2v OHV 4700 cc N/AS+3.0
Vixen Investments, Ltd. (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Mike Spence (GB)/Richard Bond (GB)
listed, never drove:
Charles Bridges (GB)
Result: 12th
Grid: 17th (9:17.3000)
Colours: dark (+light)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 22/06/2018Photo by courtesy of: H-J Roegler
Kyalami 9 HoursThe Ninth 9 Hour Endurance Race sponsored by the Rand Daily Mail5.11.1966
88 - Ford GT40 #1001 - Bernard White Racing TeamFord GT40 #1001 - Ford 289 V8/90° 2v OHV 4727 cc N/AClass D
Bernard White Racing Team (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: David Hobbs (GB)/Mike Spence (GB)
listed, never drove:
Innes Ireland (GB)
Result: did not finish (Crown wheel & pinion)
Grid:
Colours: light (+darker)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 03/06/2016Photo by courtesy of: Deon Smit
Daytona 24 Hours6th Annual Daytona Continental 24 Hours5.2.1967
1515 - Chaparral 2F Chevrolet #2F001 - Chaparral Cars, Inc.Chaparral 2F #2F001 - Chevrolet 396 V8/90° 2v OHV N/AP+2.0
Chaparral Cars, Inc. (USA)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Phil Hill (USA)/Mike Spence (GB)
DNS:
Jim Hall (USA)
Result: did not finish (Accident suspension damage)
Grid: 2nd (1:55.3600)
Colours: white
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 11/10/2020Photo by courtesy of: Charlie Richardson and Glenn Burnett
Sebring 12 Hours12 Hours of Endurance For The Alitalia Airlines Trophy1.4.1967
66 - Chaparral 2F Chevrolet #2F001 - Chaparral CarsChaparral 2F #2F001 - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV 7000 cc N/AP+2.0
Chaparral Cars (USA)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Mike Spence (GB)/Jim Hall (USA)
DNS:
Phil Hill (USA)
Result: did not finish (Differential)
Grid: 2nd (2:50.6000)
Colours: white
Tyres: Firestone
Photo updated: 07/09/2011Photo by courtesy of: Steve Fetter, Tom Bigelow and Jim Hayes
Monza 1000 Kilometres1.000 km. di Monza - Trofeo Filippo Caracciolo25.4.1967
11 - Chaparral 2F Chevrolet #2A003=>2F002 - Chaparral CarsChaparral 2F #2A003=>2F002 - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV 7000 cc N/AP+2.0
Chaparral Cars (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Mike Spence (GB)/Phil Hill (USA)Result: did not finish (Drive shaft)
Grid: 1st (2:53.8000)
Colours: white
Tyres: Firestone
Photo updated: 05/07/2013Photo by courtesy of: Sergio Febbraro, Fabrizio Zurlo and Fabrizio Pravedoni
Spa 1000 KilometresGrand Prix de Spa1.5.1967
11 - Chaparral 2F Chevrolet #2F001 - Chaparral Cars Inc.Chaparral 2F #2F001 - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV 7000 cc N/AP+2.0
Chaparral Cars Inc. (USA)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Mike Spence (GB)/Phil Hill (USA)Result: did not finish (Gearbox)
Grid: 1st (3:35.6000)
Colours: white
Tyres: Firestone
Photo updated: 28/09/2006Photo by courtesy of: Jacques Ubags and Jean-Marie Colleye
Nürburgring 1000 KilometresADAC 1000-km-Rennen Nürburgring28.5.1967
44 - Chaparral 2F Chevrolet #2A003=>2F002 - Chaparral Cars Inc.Chaparral 2F #2A003=>2F002 - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV 7000 cc N/AP+2.0
Chaparral Cars Inc. (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Phil Hill (USA)/Mike Spence (GB)Result: did not finish (Gearbox)
Grid: 1st (8:31.9000)
Colours: white
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 15/07/2018Photo by courtesy of: Michael Bratz, H-J Roegler and Chet Zaremba
Le Mans 24 Hours24 Heures du Mans11.6.1967
77 - Chaparral 2F Chevrolet #2F001 - Chaparral Cars Inc.Chaparral 2F #2F001 - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV 6993 cc N/AP+5.0
Chaparral Cars Inc. (USA)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Mike Spence (GB)/Phil Hill (USA)Result: did not finish (Transmission oil seal)
Grid: 2nd (3:24.7000)
Colours: white
Tyres: Firestone
Photo updated: 28/04/2019Photo by courtesy of: Peter Flowerday and Gérard Rouxel
Brands Hatch 6 HoursBOAC International 50030.7.1967
11 - Chaparral 2F Chevrolet #2F001 - Chaparral CarsChaparral 2F #2F001 - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV 6998 cc N/AP+2.0
Chaparral Cars (USA)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Mike Spence (GB)/Phil Hill (USA)
listed, never drove:
Jim Hall (USA)
Result: winner
Grid: 3rd (1:37.4000)
Colours: white
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 04/05/2008Photo by courtesy of: David Small
Can-Am Laguna SecaMonterey Grand Prix Laguna Seca15.10.1967
2222 - McLaren Elva Mark IIB Chevrolet #M1B-1-66 - Ecurie SoucyMcLaren Elva Mark II B #M1B-1-66 - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV 6000 cc N/A
Ecurie Soucy (CDN)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Mike Spence (GB)Result: did not finish (Brakes)
Grid: 6th (1:04.0000)
Colours: white (+red)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 16/03/2023Photo by courtesy of: Robert Parker and Bob Moffett
Can-Am Las VegasThird Annual Stardust Grand Prix12.11.1967
2222 - McLaren Elva Mark IIB Chevrolet #M1B-1-66 - Ecurie Soucy Racing TeamMcLaren Elva Mark II B #M1B-1-66 - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV 5986 cc N/A
Ecurie Soucy Racing Team (CDN)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Mike Spence (GB)Result: 3rd
Grid: 8th (1:32.6000)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 11/02/2012Photo by courtesy of: Ron Christensen
Brands Hatch 6 HoursBOAC International 500 World Championship Sports Car Race7.4.1968
3333 - Ford F3L P68 #001 (Alan Mann) - Alan Mann Racing LimitedFord F3L P68 #001 (Alan Mann) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/AP3.0
Alan Mann Racing Limited (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jochen Rindt (A)/Mike Spence (GB)
listed, never drove:
Jack Brabham (AUS)
Result: did not start (Engine in practice)
Grid: (1:38.4000)
Colours: red (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 16/12/2021Photo by courtesy of: Chris Beach
Brands Hatch 6 HoursBOAC International 500 World Championship Sports Car Race7.4.1968
3434 - Ford F3L P68 #002 (Alan Mann) - Alan Mann Racing LimitedFord F3L P68 #002 (Alan Mann) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/AP3.0
Alan Mann Racing Limited (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Bruce McLaren (NZ)/Mike Spence (GB)
DNS:
Denny Hulme (NZ); listed, never drove: Graham Hill (GB), Jim Clark (GB)
Result: did not finish (Drive shaft doughnut)
Grid: 2nd (1:35.4000)
Colours: red (+white)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 16/12/2021Photo by courtesy of: Chris Beach
Nürburgring 1000 KilometresADAC-1000 km-Rennen auf dem Nürburgring19.5.1968
88 - Ford F3L P68 (Alan Mann) - Alan Mann Racing Ltd.Ford F3L P68 # (Alan Mann) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/AP3.0
Alan Mann Racing Ltd. (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Chris Irwin (GB)/Pedro Rodriguez (MEX)
listed, never drove:
John Surtees (GB), Mike Spence (GB)
Result: did not start (Accident in practice)
Grid: (8:40.4000)
Colours: red (+yellow)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 15/05/2018Photo by courtesy of: H-J Roegler