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Programme Cover - Brands Hatch 6 Hours 1968
Event: BOAC International 500 World Championship Sports Car RaceDate: 7.4.1968
Track: Brands Hatch Circuit (GB), 4.265 kmsDistance: 6 hoursAttendance: unknown

Brands Hatch 6 Hours
Start time: 12:00; Grid: 3-2-3; Weather: warm, dry

Entered: 43

Practiced: 38

Started: 35

Classified: 19

Prototype 3000 (P3.0) : P:6, ST:5, CL:2

Prototype 2000 (P2.0) : P:11, ST:11, CL:7

Sports 5000 (S5.0) : P:11, ST:10, CL:7

Sports 2000 (S2.0) : P:9, ST:9, CL:6
Entry List
Entry List - Brands Hatch 6 Hours 1968
Race added to RSC Photo Gallery: 11/03/2005 Last photo update on this page: 29/06/2018
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11 - Lola T70 Mk.3 GT Chevrolet #SL73/102 - The Steering Wheel Club West BromwichLola T70 Mk.3 GT #SL73/102 - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV 4965 cc N/AS5.0
The Steering Wheel Club West Bromwich (IRL)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Dave Charlton (ZA)/Craig Fisher (CDN)
listed, never drove: Sid Taylor (IRL)		Result: did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 8th (1:39.200)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Firestone
Photo updated: 07/12/2005Photo by courtesy of: PhotoHistoric
22 - Lola T70 Mk.3 GT Chevrolet #SL73/101 - Ecurie BonnierLola T70 Mk.3 GT #SL73/101 - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV 4965 cc N/AS5.0
Ecurie Bonnier (CH)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jo Bonnier (S)/Sten Axelsson (S)Result: 6th (11 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 7th (1:38.400)
Colours: yellow (+white/red)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 29/06/2018Photo by courtesy of: David Small and John Charters
33 - Lola T70 Mk.3 GT Chevrolet #SL73/121 - J. EpsteinLola T70 Mk.3 GT #SL73/121 - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV 4965 cc N/AS5.0
J. Epstein (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jackie Epstein (GB)/Edward Nelson (GB)Result: 18th (35 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 33rd (1:53.200)
Colours: dark green
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 29/06/2018Photo by courtesy of: John Charters
44 - Ford GT40 #1075 - J. W. Automotive Engineering LimitedFord GT40 #1075 - Ford V8/90° 2v OHV 4736 cc N/AS5.0
J. W. Automotive Engineering Limited (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jacky Ickx (B)/Brian Redman (GB)Result: winner - (154.431 kph) - margin: 22s000
Grid: 5th (1:36.800)
Colours: light blue (+orange)
Tyres: Firestone
Photo updated: 04/05/2008Photo by courtesy of: David Small, Grant Perkins and Jacky Ickx Jacky-Ickx-Fan.net
55 - Ford GT40 #AM GT-2 - Paul HawkinsFord GT40 #AM GT-2 - Ford V8/90° 2v OHV 4736 cc N/AS5.0
Paul HawkinsClosed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Paul Hawkins (AUS)/David Hobbs (GB)Result: 4th (8 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 13th (1:40.400)
Colours: red (+white)
Tyres: Firestone
Photo updated: 11/03/2005Photo by courtesy of: David Small
66 - Ford GT40 #1078 - Strathaven LimitedFord GT40 #1078 - Ford V8/90° 2v OHV 4736 cc N/AS5.0
Strathaven LimitedClosed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Mike Salmon (GB)David Piper (GB)Result: 11th (18 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 15th (1:41.200)
Colours: brown
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 11/03/2005Photo by courtesy of: David Small
77 - Ford GT40 #1002 - David ProphetFord GT40 #1002 - Ford V8/90° 2v OHV 4736 cc N/AS5.0
David ProphetClosed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: David Prophet (GB)/Richard Bond (GB)Result: did not finish (Engine vibration)
Grid: 34th (1:55.600)
Colours: silver
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 11/03/2005Photo by courtesy of: David Small
88 - Ford GT40 #1073 - T. J. DruryFord GT40 #1073 - Ford V8/90° 2v OHV 4736 cc N/AS5.0
T. J. Drury (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Terry J. Drury (GB)/Keith Holland (GB)
listed, never drove: Terry Sanger (GB)		Result: did not finish (Oil pressure)
Grid: 22nd (1:43.200)
Colours: bronze
Tyres: Firestone
Photo updated: 29/06/2018Photo by courtesy of: David Small and John Charters
99 - Ferrari 250 LM #8165 - David PiperFerrari 250 LM #8165 - Ferrari V12 2v 1xOHC 3285 cc N/AS5.0
David Piper (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Pedro Rodriguez (MEX)/Roy Pierpoint (GB)
DNS: David Piper (GB)		Result: 5th (9 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 9th (1:39.200)
Colours: green
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 18/04/2014Photo by courtesy of: Rallye Racing, Raul Gomez-P and Kim Clark
1010 - Ferrari 250 LM #6167 - Paul VesteyFerrari 250 LM #6167 - Ferrari V12 2v 1xOHC 3285 cc N/AS5.0
Paul Vestey (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Roy Pike (USA)/Paul Vestey (GB)
listed, never drove: Paul Ridgway (GB)		Result: 15th (22 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 24th (1:44.600)
Colours: dark blue (+light)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 29/06/2018Photo by courtesy of: David Small and John Charters
2222 - Porsche 906 #129 - Michael G. de'UdyPorsche 906 #129 - Porsche Typ 901 F6 2v SOHC 1991 cc N/AS2.0
Michael G. de'UdyClosed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Mario Cabral (P)/Jacques Duval (CDN)Result: 19th (35 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 32nd (1:50.200)
Colours: green
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 11/03/2005Photo by courtesy of: David Small
2323 - Porsche 906 #133 - Jeffrey EdmondsPorsche 906 #133 - Porsche Typ 901 F6 2v SOHC 1991 cc N/AS2.0
Jeffrey Edmonds (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Chris Ashmore (GB)/Jeff Edmonds (GB)Result: 21st - did not finish (Valve rocker)
Grid: 23rd (1:44.200)
Colours: darker (+light)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 29/06/2018Photo by courtesy of: John Charters
2424 - Lotus 47 Ford #47-GT-69 - Gold Leaf Team LotusLotus 47 #47-GT-69 - Ford Lotus Twin-Cam L4 1594 cc N/AS2.0
Gold Leaf Team Lotus (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: John Miles (GB)Jackie Oliver (GB)Result: 10th 1st in S2.0 (16 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 12th (1:40.400)
Colours: red (+white)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 07/12/2005Photo by courtesy of: Grant Perkins
2626 - Lotus 47 #47-GT-03 - Polydor Chris Barber RacingLotus 47 #47-GT-03 - Ford Lotus Twin-Cam L4 1594 cc N/AS2.0
Polydor Chris Barber Racing (GB)-
Mid-engined
Driven by: John Hine (GB)/Mike Crabtree (GB)Result: did not finish (Split fuel tank)
Grid: 28th (1:46.600)
Colours: lighter
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 03/05/2017Photo by courtesy of: Stewart Penfound
2727 - Lotus 47 - Julian HaslerLotus 47 # - Ford Lotus Twin-Cam L4 1594 cc N/AS2.0
Julian Hasler (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Peter Jackson (GB)/Geoff Oliver (GB)Result: did not finish (Overheating)
Grid: 27th (1:46.200)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 07/12/2005Photo by courtesy of: Grant Perkins
2929 - Porsche 906 #135 - J. Delmar-MorganPorsche 906 #135 - Porsche Typ 901; no:906 128 F6 2v SOHC 1991 cc N/AS2.0
J. Delmar-Morgan (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jeremy Delmar-Morgan (GB)/Mike Walton (GB)Result: 22nd - did not finish (Drive shaft)
Grid: 29th (1:46.800)
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 11/03/2005Photo by courtesy of: David Small
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 (1:35.400)
Colours: red (+white)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 04/05/2008Photo by courtesy of: David Small and PhotoHistoric
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
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 29/06/2018Photo by courtesy of: David Small, Grant Perkins and John Charters
3636 - Porsche 907 2.2 #028 - Porsche System Engineering LimitedPorsche 907 #028 - Porsche Typ 771 F8 2195 cc N/AP3.0
Porsche System Engineering Limited (D)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Vic Elford (GB)/Jochen Neerpasch (D)Result: 3rd (2 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 4th (1:36.200)
Colours: white (+orange)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 04/05/2008Photo by courtesy of: David Small and PhotoHistoric
3737 - Porsche 907 2.2 #022 - Porsche System Engineering LimitedPorsche 907 #022 - Porsche Typ 771 F8 2195 cc N/AP3.0
Porsche System Engineering Limited (D)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jo Siffert (CH)/Hans Herrmann (D)
DNS: Gerhard Mitter (D)		Result: did not finish (Brakes)
Grid: 1st (1:34.600)
Colours: white (+green)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 07/12/2005Photo by courtesy of: Grant Perkins
3838 - Porsche 907 2.2 #027 - Porsche System Engineering LimitedPorsche 907 #027 - Porsche Typ 771 F8 2195 cc N/AP3.0
Porsche System Engineering Limited (D)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Gerhard Mitter (D)/Ludovico Scarfiotti (I)
DNS: Hans Herrmann (D); listed, never drove: Jochen Rindt (A)		Result: 2nd 1st in P3.0 (22s000 behind the winner)
Grid: 3rd (1:35.600)
Colours: white (+red)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 04/05/2008Photo by courtesy of: PhotoHistoric and David Small
4141 - Lotus 47 Climax #47-GT-16 - Fawdington & Ramsay LimitedLotus 47 #47-GT-16 - Climax 1996 cc N/AP2.0
Fawdington & Ramsay Limited (GB)-
Mid-engined
Driven by: Andrew Hedges (GB)/Julian Sutton (GB)Result: 13th (18 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 31st (1:49.600)
Colours: dark
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 03/05/2017Photo by courtesy of: Stewart Penfound
4242 - Alfa Romeo T33/2 - Autodelta S.p.A.Alfa Romeo T33/2 - Alfa Romeo V8 2v DOHC 1994 cc N/AP2.0
Autodelta S.p.A. (I)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Richard Attwood (GB)/Nino Vaccarella (I)
listed, never drove: Giancarlo Baghetti (I), Ignazio Giunti (I)		Result: 20th - did not finish (Camshaft)
Grid: 21st (1:42.800)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 07/12/2005Photo by courtesy of: PhotoHistoric
4343 - Alfa Romeo T33/2 - Autodelta S.p.A.Alfa Romeo T33/2 - Alfa Romeo V8 2v DOHC 1994 cc N/AP2.0
Autodelta S.p.A. (I)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Lucien Bianchi (B)/Udo Schütz (D)Result: did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 17th (1:41.800)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 07/12/2005Photo by courtesy of: PhotoHistoric
4444 - Alfa Romeo T33/2 - Autodelta S.p.A.Alfa Romeo T33/2 - Alfa Romeo V8 2v DOHC 1994 cc N/AP2.0
Autodelta S.p.A. (I)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Nanni Galli (I)/Giancarlo Baghetti (I)
listed, never drove: Richard Attwood (GB)		Result: 14th (20 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 26th (1:45.400)
Colours: red
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 04/05/2008Photo by courtesy of: John Adams
4545 - Porsche 910 #027 - Hart Ski Racing TeamPorsche 910 #027 - Porsche Typ 901/21 F6 1991 cc N/AP2.0
Hart Ski Racing TeamClosed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Rico Steinemann (CH)/Dieter Spoerry (CH)Result: 7th 1st in P2.0 (11 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 18th (1:41.800)
Colours: white
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 04/05/2008Photo by courtesy of: PhotoHistoric, David Small and Grant Perkins
4646 - Porsche 910 #018 - Ben M. PonPorsche 910 #018 - Porsche Typ 901/21 F6 1991 cc N/AP2.0
Ben M. Pon-
Mid-engined
Driven by: Gijs van Lennep (NL)/Ben Pon (NL)Result: did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 14th (1:41.200)
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 18/04/2014Photo by courtesy of: Rallye Racing and Grant Perkins
4848 - Ferrari Dino 206 S #004 - A. G. Dean (Racing) LimitedFerrari Dino 206 S #004 - Ferrari 1986 cc N/AP2.0
A. G. Dean (Racing) LimitedOpen bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Tony Dean (GB)/Mike Beckwith (GB)Result: did not finish (DQ: Paddock work)
Grid: 10th (1:39.400)
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 11/03/2005Photo by courtesy of: David Small
4949 - Nomad Mk.1 Ford - Nomas CarsNomad Mk.1 # - Ford Twin-Cam/Lotus L4 1798 cc N/AP2.0
Nomas Cars (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: /Mark Konig (GB)/Tony Lanfranchi (GB)Result: did not finish (Camshaft)
Grid: 19th (1:42.000)
Colours: dark
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 03/05/2017Photo by courtesy of: Stewart Penfound
5050 - Chevron B8 Ford - Chevron CarsChevron B8 # - Ford Cosworth FVA L4 4v DOHC 1594 cc N/AP2.0
Chevron Cars (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: John Lepp (GB)/John Bridges (GB)
listed, never drove: Derek Bennett (GB)		Result: 17th (30 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 20th (1:42.200)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 07/12/2005Photo by courtesy of: Grant Perkins
No photos available:
12The car is not available on a photoFerrari 250 LM #5895 - Ferrari V12 2v 1xOHC 3285 cc N/AS5.0
Peter Clarke (GB)-
Mid-engined
Driven by: Peter Clarke (GB)/Vic Walker (GB)Result: did not start
Grid: (no time)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
21The car is not available on a photoPorsche 906 #144 - Porsche Typ 901 F6 2v SOHC 1991 cc N/AS2.0
W. BradleyClosed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Eric Liddell (GB)/William Bradley (GB)Result: 12th (18 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 25th (1:44.600)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
25The car is not available on a photoLotus 47 #47-GT-07 - Ford Lotus Twin-Cam L4 1594 cc N/AS2.0
Team Elite (GB)-
Mid-engined
Driven by: Trevor Taylor (GB)/Mike Budge (GB)
listed, never drove: David Preston (GB), John Wagstaff (GB)		Result: did not finish (Crown wheel & pinion)
Grid: 11th (1:40.200)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
28The car is not available on a photoPorsche 906 #128 - Porsche Typ 901 F6 2v SOHC 1991 cc N/AS2.0
Mefco Racing Opposite Lock Club (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Martin Hone (GB)/John Harris (GB)/John Hine (GB)Result: 16th (23 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 30th (1:48.200)
Colours: white (+green)
Tyres: unknown
33The car is not available on a photoFord 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: (1:38.400)
Colours: red (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
47The car is not available on a photoChevron B6 # - BMW L4 1991 cc N/AP2.0
Chevron Cars (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Brian Classick (GB)/Digby Martland (GB)
listed, never drove: Derek Bennett (GB)		Result: 8th (12 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 16th (1:41.400)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
53The car is not available on a photoPorsche 910 #010 - Porsche Typ 901/21 F6 1991 cc N/AP2.0
Valvoline Racing Team (CH)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Rudi Lins (A)/Karl Foitek (CH)Result: 9th (12 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 35th (no time)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
TThe car is not available on a photoPorsche 907 #021 - Porsche Typ 771 F8 2195 cc N/AP3.0
Porsche System Engineering Limited (D)-
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jochen Neerpasch (D)Result: practiced only (Accident)
Grid: T-car (no time)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
TThe car is not available on a photoAlfa Romeo T33/2 - Alfa Romeo V8 2v DOHC 1995 cc N/AP2.0
Autodelta S.p.A. (I)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Result: practiced only (T-car)
Grid: T-car
Colours: red
Tyres: Dunlop
If you have a picture of any car that is missing in the gallery or you might have a better photo, please, do not hesitate to get in touch with us.
Entered cars that did not arrive:
31The car did not arriveScodec-Diva Martin Valkyrie - 2996 cc N/AP3.0
Alain de Cadenet (GB)-
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Drivers listed: Tommy Weber (GB)/Alain De Cadenet (GB)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
32The car did not arriveChevron B12 # - Repco 740/Brabham V8 2996 cc N/AP3.0
John Woolfe Racing (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: John Woolfe (GB)/Derek Bennett (GB)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
39The car did not arriveChevron B8 # - Climax 2751 cc N/AP3.0
Racing Preparations Limited (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: John Markey (GB)Result: did not arrive (Reserve entry)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
51The car did not arriveAbarth 1600 OT # - Fiat L4 DOHC 1591 cc N/AP2.0
Chris St. Quintin (GB)-
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Drivers listed: Mac Daghorn (GB)/Chris St. Quintin (GB)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
52The car did not arriveChevron B8 #CH-DBE-53 - Ford Cosworth FVA L4 4v DOHC 1594 cc N/AP2.0
Northumbria Racing Organisation (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: John Blades (GB)/Neil Corner (GB)Result: did not arrive (Reserve entry)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
More photos from this race:
Photos by: Grant Perkins (2), David Small (2) and Kim Clark (1)
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