Photos of Ray Heppenstall's cars

Governor's Trophy 2000 ccThird Annual International Bahamas Speed Week7.12.1956
101101 - Lotus Mark IX - Ray HeppenstallLotus Mark IX # - N/AG
Ray Heppenstall (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Tom Fleming (USA)
listed, never drove:
Ray Heppenstall (USA)
Result: 13th
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 11/06/2007Photo by courtesy of: Terry O'Neil Bahamas Collection (Bahamas News)
SCCA National Virginia - Classes: FM+GMInaugural Grand Prix Sports Car Races4.8.1957
150150 - Jomar Mk II #7C101 - Ray HeppenstallJomar Mk II #7C101 - Climax N/AGM
Ray Heppenstall (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Ray Heppenstall (USA)Result: did not start
Grid:
Colours: dark green (+white)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 17/11/2003Photo by courtesy of: Harlan Hadley VIR
SCCA National Virginia - Classes GP+HP+HM+IMPresident's Cup30.4.1961
8181 - Fiat-Abarth - Team RooseveltFiat-Abarth - Fiat N/AHP
Team Roosevelt (USA)Closed bodywork
-
Driven by: Ray Heppenstall (USA)Result: 9th - did not finish (Disqualified: non production parts)
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 17/11/2003Photo by courtesy of: Jack Upchurch VIR
GP Canada MosportCanadian Grand Prix for The Pepsi-Cola Trophy30.9.1961
7575 - Osca 2000SOsca 2000S - Osca L6 2000 cc N/AS2.0
(USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Ray Heppenstall (USA)Result: did not finish (Unknown)
Grid: (no time)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 10/07/2008Photo by courtesy of: Stevens/Bugeye
Sebring 12 Hours12-Hour Florida International Grand Prix of Endurance for the Alitalia Cup23.3.1963
5757 - Osca GT 1600 - N. A. R. T.Osca GT 1600 # - Osca /Fiat L4 1592 cc N/AGT1.6
N. A. R. T. (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Tom Fleming (USA)/Harold Baumann (USA)/Ray Heppenstall (USA)Result: 40th
Grid:
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 13/08/2007Photo by courtesy of: Bill Stowe
Bridgehampton 500 Kilometres - Grand TouringBridgehampton Double 50014.9.1963
33 - Abarth-Simca 1300 Bialbero - Thomas T. FlemingAbarth-Simca 1300 Bialbero - Abarth L4 2v DOHC 1288 cc N/AGT1.3
Thomas T. FlemingClosed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Tom Fleming (USA)/Otto Linton (USA)/Ray Heppenstall (USA)Result: 15th 1st in GT1.3
Grid: 17th
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 13/08/2010Photo by courtesy of: Paul Epanchin
Governor's Trophy10th Annual Bahamas Speed Weeks6.12.1963
7171 - Cooper Monaco T49 FordCooper Monaco T49 # - Ford N/AS+5.0
Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Ray Heppenstall (USA)Result: 13th
Grid:
Colours: white
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 19/01/2025Photo by courtesy of: Terry O'Neil Bahamas Collection (Heppenstal collection)
Nassau Trophy Race10th Annual Bahamas Speed Weeks8.12.1963
7171 - Cooper Monaco T49 FordCooper Monaco T49 # - Ford N/AS5.0
Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Ray Heppenstall (USA)/Bob Holbert (USA)Result: 9th
Grid: 11th
Colours: white
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 19/01/2025Photo by courtesy of: Terry O'Neil Bahamas Collection (Heppenstal collection)
Sebring 12 Hours12 Hours of Sebring21.3.1964
6262 - Abarth-Simca 1300 Bialbero - Ray HeppenstallAbarth-Simca 1300 Bialbero - Abarth L4 2v DOHC 1267 cc N/AGT1.3
Ray Heppenstall (USA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Tom Fleming (USA)/Otto Linton (USA)/James Diaz (USA)
listed, never drove:
Ray Heppenstall (USA), George Alderman (USA)
Result: 24th 1st in GT1.3
Grid: 49th (3:54.000)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 06/07/2012Photo by courtesy of: The Henry Ford/Friedman
Nassau Tourist Trophy11th Annual International Bahamas Speed Weeks29.11.1964
5151 - BMW Coupe - Ray HeppenstallBMW 700 Coupé # - BMW F2 2v OHV 697 cc N/AGT850
Ray Heppenstall (USA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Ray Heppenstall (USA)Result: 35th - did not finish
Grid:
Colours: dark
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 18/01/2015Photo by courtesy of: Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame
Governor's Trophy11th Annual International Bahamas Speed Weeks4.12.1964
5151 - BMW Coupe - Ray HeppenstallBMW 700 Coupé # - BMW F2 2v OHV 697 cc N/AGT850
Ray Heppenstall (USA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Ray Heppenstall (USA)Result: 31st 1st in GT850
Grid:
Colours: dark
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 18/01/2015Photo by courtesy of: Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame
Nassau Trophy Race11th Annual International Bahamas Speed Weeks6.12.1964
5151 - BMW Coupe - Ray HeppenstallBMW 700 Coupé # - BMW F2 2v OHV 697 cc N/AGT850
Ray Heppenstall (USA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Ray Heppenstall (USA)Result: 43rd
Grid:
Colours: dark
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 18/01/2015Photo by courtesy of: Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame
Nassau Trophy Race11th Annual International Bahamas Speed Weeks6.12.1964
7070 - Ferrari 250 GTO #3767GT - Thomas T. FlemingFerrari 250 GTO #3767GT - Ferrari V12/60° 2v SOHC 2900 cc N/AGT3.0
Thomas T. Fleming (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Tom Fleming (USA)/Ray Heppenstall (USA)Result: 14th
Grid:
Colours: dark blue (+white)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 18/01/2015Photo by courtesy of: Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame
Daytona 24 Hours24 Hours of Daytona4.2.1968
7676 - Howmet TX Continental #Mk6/3=>GTP1 (McKee) - Howmet Corp.Howmet TX #Mk6/3=>GTP1 (McKee) - Continental TS325-1 turbine 2958 cc turbineP
Howmet Corp. (USA)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Ray Heppenstall (USA)/Ed Lowther (USA)/Dick Thompson (USA)Result: did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 7th (2:01.190)
Colours: white/blue/light blue
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 18/12/2011Photo by courtesy of: Frank Perkins and Richard C. Clarke
Sebring 12 HoursSebring 12 Hours of Endurance For The Alitalia Airlines Trophy23.3.1968
7676 - Howmet TX Continental #GTP2 (McKee) - Howmet CorporationHowmet TX #GTP2 (McKee) - Continental TS325-1 turbine 2958 cc turbineP3.0
Howmet Corporation (USA)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Dick Thompson (USA)/Ed Lowther (USA)/Ray Heppenstall (USA)Result: did not finish (Engine mountings)
Grid: 3rd (2:50.600)
Colours: white/silver (+dark blue)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 19/05/2010Photo by courtesy of: George Boron
Brands Hatch 6 HoursBOAC International 500 World Championship Sports Car Race7.4.1968
3535 - Howmet TX Continental #GTP2 (McKee) - Howmet CorporationHowmet TX #GTP2 (McKee) - Continental TS325-1 turbine 2963 cc turbineP3.0
Howmet Corporation (USA)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Dick Thompson (USA)/Hugh Dibley (GB)
listed, never drove:
Ray Heppenstall (USA)
Result: did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 6th (1:37.000)
Colours: white/dark blue/silver
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 16/12/2021Photo by courtesy of: Chris Beach, David Small, Grant Perkins and John Charters
Watkins Glen 6 Hours21st Annual Watkins Glen Sports Car Road Race14.7.1968
7676 - Howmet TX Continental #GTP2 (McKee) - Howmet CorporationHowmet TX #GTP2 (McKee) - Continental TS325-1 turbine 2958 cc turbineP3.0
Howmet Corporation (USA)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Dick Thompson (USA)/Ray Heppenstall (USA)Result: 3rd 1st in P3.0
Grid: 8th (1:13.600)
Colours: white/dark blue/silver
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 18/03/2011Photo by courtesy of: Gerald Melton
Le Mans 24 Hours24 Heures du Mans29.9.1968
2222 - Howmet TX Continental #GTP2 (McKee) - Howmet CorporationHowmet TX #GTP2 (McKee) - Continental TS325-1 turbine 2958 cc turbineP3.0
Howmet Corporation (USA)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Dick Thompson (USA)/Ray Heppenstall (USA)
DNS:
Michael Reed (USA); listed, never drove: Ed Lowther (USA)
Result: did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 20th (3:56.000)
Colours: white/dark blue/silver
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 12/02/2013Photo by courtesy of: Michel Guilloux and Don Grunbaum
Sebring 12 HoursSebring 12 Hours of Endurance for the Alitalia Airline Trophy22.3.1969
4343 - Heppenstall Special Volkswagen - LeHigh AcresHeppenstall Special - VW 1600 cc N/AP2.0
LeHigh Acres (USA)Open bodywork
-
Driven by: Ray Heppenstall (USA)/Howard Brown (USA)
listed, never drove:
Howard Hanna (USA)
Result: 43rd
Grid: 43rd (3:27.040)
Colours: white
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 08/08/2010Photo by courtesy of: Mike Smith and George Boron
Watkins Glen 6 HoursSix-Hours and Can-Am12.7.1969
2424 - Ford GT40 #1049 - Auto EnterprisesFord GT40 #1049 - Ford V8/90° 2v OHV 4700 cc N/AS5.0
Auto Enterprises (USA)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Francis Grant (USA)/Howard Brown (USA)
listed, never drove:
Ray Heppenstall (USA)
Result: did not finish (Valve gear)
Grid: 11th (1:18.200)
Colours: yellow (+black)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 29/03/2021Photo by courtesy of: Robert Raymond
Daytona 24 HoursNinth Annual World's Championship 24 Hours of Daytona International Road Race1.2.1970
1919 - Ford GT40 #1049 - Auto Enterprises of ChestnutFord GT40 #1049 - Ford V8/90° 2v OHV 5000 cc N/AS
Auto Enterprises of Chestnut (USA)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Francis Grant (USA)/Ray Heppenstall (USA)/Buzz Marcus (USA)Result: did not finish (Head gasket)
Grid: 21st (2:08.800)
Colours: yellow (+black)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 04/05/2008Photo by courtesy of: Louis Galanos
Sebring 12 HoursSebring 12 Hours of Endurance for the Alitalia Airline Trophy21.3.1970
2929 - Ford GT40 #1049 - Auto EnterprisesFord GT40 #1049 - Ford V8/90° 2v OHV 4700 cc N/AS5.0
Auto Enterprises (USA)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Ray Heppenstall (USA)/Francis Grant (USA)
listed, never drove:
Buzz Marcus (USA)
Result: did not finish (Rear axle)
Grid: 26th (3:00.180)
Colours: yellow (+black)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 28/11/2002Photo by courtesy of: Dave Kutz