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Programme Cover - Goodwood 9 Hours 1955

Event: Goodwood Nine-Hour Race			Date: 20.8.1955
Track: Goodwood Motor Circuit (GB), unknown length		Distance: 9 hours	Attendance: unknown
Goodwood 9 Hours
Non championship race

Start time: 15:00; Grid: unknown; Weather: unknown

Entered: 36

Practiced: 35

Started: 35

Classified: 20

Sports +2000 (S+2.0) : P:15, ST:15, CL:8

Sports 2000 (S2.0) : P:8, ST:8, CL:5

Sports 1500 (S1.5) : P:12, ST:12, CL:7

Entry List

Entry List - Goodwood 9 Hours 1955

Photos by courtesy of: Chris Hind (4)

Race added to RSC Photo Gallery: 03/12/2023 Last photo update on this page: 03/12/2023

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5		Aston Martin DB3 #10 - Aston Martin L6 2v DOHC 2922 cc N/A				S+2.0
		S. Boshier (GB)			Open bodywork
		S. Boshier (GB)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Ellis Cuff-Miller (GB)/Tony Hind (GB) listed, never drove: Stanley Boshier (GB)		Result: 15^th (45 laps behind the winner) Grid: 28^th
		Sponsors: unknown Registration: TPB 641			Colours: green
		Sponsors: unknown Registration: TPB 641			Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 03/12/2023		Photo by courtesy of: Chris Hind


6		Ferrari 750 Monza #0496M - Ferrari L4 2v DOHC 2999 cc N/A				S+2.0
		Marquis de Portago (E)			Open bodywork
		Marquis de Portago (E)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Mike Hawthorn (GB)/Alfonso de Portago (E)		Result: did not finish (Accident ) Grid: 1^st (1:36.200)
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: red
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 03/12/2023		Photo by courtesy of: Chris Hind


14		HWM #025 - Jaguar XK L6 2v DOHC 3442 cc N/A				S+2.0
		John Heath (GB)			Open bodywork
		John Heath (GB)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Lance Macklin (GB)/Bill Smith (GB) listed, never drove: John Dalton (GB)		Result: 4^th (8 laps behind the winner) Grid: 9^th
		Sponsors: unknown Registration: XPE 2			Colours: green
		Sponsors: unknown Registration: XPE 2			Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 03/12/2023		Photo by courtesy of: Chris Hind

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1		Aston Martin DB3S #8 - Aston Martin L6 2v DOHC 2922 cc N/A				S+2.0
		David Brown (GB)			-
		David Brown (GB)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Reg Parnell (GB)/Roy Salvadori (GB)		Result: did not finish (Broken wheel hub ) Grid: 4^th
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: metallic green (+red)
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


2		Aston Martin DB3S #6a - Aston Martin L6 2v DOHC 2922 cc N/A				S+2.0
		David Brown (GB)			-
		David Brown (GB)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Peter Collins (GB)/Tony Brooks (GB)		Result: 3^rd (4 laps behind the winner) Grid: 3^rd
		Sponsors: unknown Registration: 62 EMU			Colours: metallic green (+yellow)
		Sponsors: unknown Registration: 62 EMU			Tyres: unknown


3		Aston Martin DB3S #7a - Aston Martin L6 2v DOHC 2922 cc N/A				S+2.0
		David Brown (GB)			-
		David Brown (GB)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Peter Walker (GB)/Dennis Poore (GB)		Result: winner - (132.390 kph) - margin: 1 lap Grid: 2^nd
		Sponsors: unknown Registration: 63 EMU			Colours: metallic green (+blue)
		Sponsors: unknown Registration: 63 EMU			Tyres: unknown


4		Aston Martin DB3S #102 - Aston Martin no:VB6/102 L6 2v DOHC 2922 cc N/A				S+2.0
		Kangaroo Stable (AUS)			-
		Kangaroo Stable (AUS)			Front-engined
		Driven by: David McKay (AUS)/Tony Gaze (AUS)		Result: did not finish (Distributor drive) Grid:
		Sponsors: unknown Registration: OXE 472			Colours: green
		Sponsors: unknown Registration: OXE 472			Tyres: unknown


7		Ferrari 750 Monza #0486M - Ferrari L4 2v DOHC 2999 cc N/A				S+2.0
		J. Jonnneret (GB)			Open bodywork
		J. Jonnneret (GB)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Jacques Jonneret (CH)/Ken Wharton (GB)		Result: did not finish (Gearbox) Grid: 6^th
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: red
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


8		Ferrari 750 Monza Scaglietti Spyder #0440MD - Ferrari L4 2v DOHC 2999 cc N/A				S+2.0
		H. Schell (F)			Open bodywork
		H. Schell (F)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Harry Schell (USA)/Jean Lucas (F)		Result: did not finish (Loss of oil) Grid: 8^th
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: red
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


9		Jaguar D-type #XKC 404 - Jaguar XK; no:E2006-9? L6 2v DOHC 3442 cc N/A				S+2.0
		J. Duncan Hamilton (GB)			Open bodywork
		J. Duncan Hamilton (GB)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Duncan Hamilton (GB)/Tony Rolt (GB) listed, never drove: Peter Whitehead (GB)		Result: did not finish (distributor) Grid: 7^th
		Sponsors: unknown Registration: OKV 3			Colours: green
		Sponsors: unknown Registration: OKV 3			Tyres: unknown


10		Jaguar D-type #XKC 402? - Jaguar XK L6 2v DOHC 3442 cc N/A				S+2.0
		J. Duncan Hamilton (GB)			Open bodywork
		J. Duncan Hamilton (GB)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Michael Head (GB)/Peter Whitehead (GB) listed, never drove: Duncan Hamilton (GB)		Result: did not finish (engine ) Grid: 11^th
		Sponsors: unknown Registration: OKV 1			Colours: green
		Sponsors: unknown Registration: OKV 1			Tyres: unknown


11		Jaguar D-type #XKD 501 - Jaguar XK; no:E2008-9 L6 2v DOHC 3442 cc N/A				S+2.0
		Ecurie Ecosse (GB)			Open bodywork
		Ecurie Ecosse (GB)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Desmond Titterington (GB)/Ninian Sanderson (GB)		Result: 2^nd (1 lap behind the winner) Grid: 5^th
		Sponsors: unknown Registration: MWS 301			Colours: blue
		Sponsors: unknown Registration: MWS 301			Tyres: unknown


12		Jaguar D-type #XKC 403 - Jaguar XK; no:E2004-9 L6 2v DOHC 3442 cc N/A				S+2.0
		J. C. Broadhead (GB)			Open bodywork
		J. C. Broadhead (GB)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Bob Berry (GB)/Norman Dewis (GB)		Result: 5^th (8 laps behind the winner) Grid: 14^th
		Sponsors: unknown Registration: OKV 2			Colours: green
		Sponsors: unknown Registration: OKV 2			Tyres: unknown


15		HWM #108 - Jaguar XK L6 2v DOHC 3442 cc N/A				S+2.0
		John Heath (GB)			-
		John Heath (GB)			-
		Driven by: John Marshall (GB)/Dick Protheroe (GB)		Result: 8^th (34 laps behind the winner) Grid: 18^th
		Sponsors: unknown Registration: HWM 1			Colours: green
		Sponsors: unknown Registration: HWM 1			Tyres: unknown


16		Cooper T33 #CJ-2-54 - Jaguar XK L6 2v DOHC 3442 cc N/A				S+2.0
		B. E. Bradnack (GB)			Open bodywork
		B. E. Bradnack (GB)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Bertie Bradnack (GB)/Tony Marsh (GB)		Result: 17^th (55 laps behind the winner) Grid: 16^th
		Sponsors: unknown Registration: PDH 33			Colours: green
		Sponsors: unknown Registration: PDH 33			Tyres: unknown


21		Lister #BHL3 - Bristol L6 2v OHV 1971 cc N/A				S2.0
		Brian Lister (Lt. Eng.) Ltd. (GB)			Open bodywork
		Brian Lister (Lt. Eng.) Ltd. (GB)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Allan Moore (GB)/Bill Holt (GB)		Result: 13^th (43 laps behind the winner) Grid: 27^th
		Sponsors: unknown Registration: VPP 9			Colours: green/white
		Sponsors: unknown Registration: VPP 9			Tyres: unknown


22		Lister #BHL5 - Bristol L6 2v OHV 1971 cc N/A				S2.0
		J. V. Green (GB)			-
		J. V. Green (GB)			Front-engined
		Driven by: David Hampshire (GB)/Peter Scott-Russell (GB) listed, never drove: J. V. Green (GB)		Result: 9^th 1^st in S2.0 (34 laps behind the winner) Grid: 17^th
		Sponsors: unknown Registration: HCH 736			Colours: green
		Sponsors: unknown Registration: HCH 736			Tyres: unknown


23		Cooper T40 #CB/2/55 - Bristol L6 2v OHV 1971 cc N/A				S2.0
		R. J. Chase (GB)			-
		R. J. Chase (GB)			-
		Driven by: Mike Keen (GB)/Mike Anthony (GB)		Result: did not finish (Fatal accident) Grid: 20^th
		Sponsors: unknown Registration: 613 AP			Colours: green
		Sponsors: unknown Registration: 613 AP			Tyres: unknown


24		Cooper T25 #CA/2/53 - Bristol L6 2v OHV 1971 cc N/A				S2.0
		T. A. D. Crook (GB)			-
		T. A. D. Crook (GB)			Mid-engined
		Driven by: Tony Crook (GB)/Dick Gibson (GB)		Result: did not finish (Accident ) Grid:
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: red
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


25		Lotus Mark X # - Bristol L6 2v OHV 1971 cc N/A				S2.0
		F. C. Davis (GB)			-
		F. C. Davis (GB)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Cliff Davis (GB)/Reg Bicknell (GB)		Result: 12^th (42 laps behind the winner) Grid: 23^rd
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: silver
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


26		Tojeiro # - Bristol L6 2v OHV 1971 cc N/A				S2.0
		M. Hawthorn (GB)			-
		M. Hawthorn (GB)			-
		Driven by: Gordon Rolls (GB)/John Rolls (GB)		Result: 14^th (44 laps behind the winner) Grid:
		Sponsors: unknown Registration: LOY 500			Colours: green
		Sponsors: unknown Registration: LOY 500			Tyres: unknown


27		Tojeiro # - Bristol L6 2v OHV 1971 cc N/A				S2.0
		P. R. Crabb (GB)			-
		P. R. Crabb (GB)			-
		Driven by: Percy Crabb (GB)/Bert Rogers (GB)		Result: did not finish (Accident) Grid:
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: green
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


28		Frazer Nash Sebring #421/200/205 - Bristol L6 2v OHV 1971 cc N/A				S2.0
		J. R. Stoop (GB)			-
		J. R. Stoop (GB)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Dickie Stoop (GB)/Peter Wilson (GB)		Result: 19^th (68 laps behind the winner) Grid:
		Sponsors: unknown Registration: LOY 500			Colours: green
		Sponsors: unknown Registration: LOY 500			Tyres: unknown


30		Connaught ALSR #12 - Connaught Lea Francis L4 1484 cc N/A				S1.5
		K. McAlpine (GB)			Open bodywork
		K. McAlpine (GB)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Ken McAlpine (GB)/Eric Thompson (GB)		Result: 16^th (45 laps behind the winner) Grid: 21^st
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: green
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


31		Connaught ALSR #11 - Connaught Lea Francis L4 1484 cc N/A				S1.5
		Peter Bell Racing Stable (GB)			Open bodywork
		Peter Bell Racing Stable (GB)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Les Leston (GB)/Archie Scott-Brown (GB)		Result: 6^th 1^st in S1.5 (21 laps behind the winner) Grid: 13^th
		Sponsors: unknown Registration: VPF 272			Colours: green
		Sponsors: unknown Registration: VPF 272			Tyres: unknown


32		Cooper T39 # - Climax FWA L4 2v SOHC 1098 cc N/A				S1.5
		Equipe Endeavour (GB)			Open bodywork
		Equipe Endeavour (GB)			Mid-engined
		Driven by: Tommy Sopwith (GB)/Peter Blond (GB)		Result: did not finish (Lost wheel) Grid: 24^th
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: blue
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


33		HRG Twin Cam Mk II # - Singer /HRG L4 DOHC 1497 cc N/A				S1.5
		D. J. Calvert (GB)			-
		D. J. Calvert (GB)			-
		Driven by: David J. Calvert (GB)/Richard Green (GB)		Result: 20^th (110 laps behind the winner) Grid: 19^th
		Sponsors: unknown Registration: XPL 178			Colours: silver
		Sponsors: unknown Registration: XPL 178			Tyres: unknown


34		Porsche 550 # - Porsche Typ 547 F4 2v DOHC 1498 cc N/A				S1.5
		A.F.N. Ltd.			-
		A.F.N. Ltd.			Mid-engined
		Driven by: Stirling Moss (GB)/Huschke von Hanstein (D)		Result: did not finish (Accident ) Grid: 10^th
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: grey
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


35		Porsche 550 #15 - Porsche Typ 547; no:12 F4 2v DOHC 1498 cc N/A				S1.5
		W. Seidel (D)			-
		W. Seidel (D)			Mid-engined
		Driven by: Wolfgang Seidel (D)/Dick Steed (GB)		Result: 10^th (34 laps behind the winner) Grid: 22^nd
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: silver
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


36		Cooper T39 # - Climax FWA L4 2v SOHC 1098 cc N/A				S1.5
		Cooper Car Co. (GB)			Open bodywork
		Cooper Car Co. (GB)			Mid-engined
		Driven by: Ivor Bueb (GB)/Jim Russell (GB)		Result: 7^th (24 laps behind the winner) Grid: 25^th
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: green
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


37		Cooper T39 # - Climax FWA L4 2v SOHC 1098 cc N/A				S1.5
		Panda Racing Team (GB)			Open bodywork
		Panda Racing Team (GB)			Mid-engined
		Driven by: Roy Watling Greenwood (GB)/Denis Barthel (GB) listed, never drove: Mike MacDowel (GB)		Result: 18^th (68 laps behind the winner) Grid: 29^th
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: green
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


38		Lotus Mark IX # - Connaught L4 1484 cc N/A				S1.5
		J. Coombs (GB)			Open bodywork
		J. Coombs (GB)			Front-engined
		Driven by: John Coombs (GB)/John Young (GB)		Result: did not finish (Broken wheel mounting) Grid:
		Sponsors: unknown Registration: ALF 7			Colours: green
		Sponsors: unknown Registration: ALF 7			Tyres: unknown


39		Lotus Mark IX # - MG XPEG L4 1467 cc N/A				S1.5
		Team Lotus (GB)			Open bodywork
		Team Lotus (GB)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Colin Chapman (GB)/Peter Jopp (GB)		Result: did not finish (flywheel) Grid: 12^th
		Sponsors: unknown Registration: 9 EHX??			Colours: green
		Sponsors: unknown Registration: 9 EHX??			Tyres: unknown


40		Lotus Mark IX # - Climax FWA L4 2v SOHC 1098 cc N/A				S1.5
		Team Lotus (GB)			Open bodywork
		Team Lotus (GB)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Ron Flockhart (GB)/Cliff Allison (GB)		Result: did not finish (Clutch) Grid: 15^th
		Sponsors: unknown Registration: XPE 6??			Colours: green
		Sponsors: unknown Registration: XPE 6??			Tyres: unknown


41		Lotus Mark IX #102 - 8 1493 cc N/A				S1.5
		Emeryson Cars (GB)			Open bodywork
		Emeryson Cars (GB)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Tony Page (GB)/Paul Emery (GB)		Result: 11^th (41 laps behind the winner) Grid:
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: silver
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown

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Entered cars that did not arrive:


42		Kieft # - L4 1498 cc N/A				S1.5
		B. Baxter (GB)			-
		B. Baxter (GB)			-
		Drivers listed: Berwyn Baxter (GB)/Horace Richards (GB)		Result: did not arrive (Reserve entry)
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: green
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown

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