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Programme Cover - Le Mans 24 Hours 1963
Event: 24 Heures du MansDate: 16.6.1963
Track: Circuit de la Sarthe, Le Mans (F), 13.461 kmsDistance: 24 hoursAttendance: 300000

Le Mans 24 Hours

Start time: 15/6 16:00; Grid: Le Mans start; Weather: warm, dry

Entered: 80

Practiced: 49

Started: 49

Classified: 12

Prototype GT +3000 (P+3.0)
Prototype GT 3000 (P3.0)
Grand Touring +3000 (GT+3.0)
Grand Touring 3000 (GT3.0)
Grand Touring 2000 (GT2.0)
Grand Touring 1600 (GT1.6)
Grand Touring 1300 (GT1.3)
Entry List
Entry List - Le Mans 24 Hours 1963
Race added to RSC Photo Gallery: 10/10/2003 Last photo update on this page: 30/11/2022
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0000 - Rover-BRM Turbine #P57-571 (BRM) - M. OwenRover BRM Turbine #P57-571 (BRM) - Rover '15' 1992 cc turbineTurbine
M. Owen (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Richie Ginther (USA)/Graham Hill (GB)Result: not classified (Invited entry - finished 7th) (29 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 49th (4:22.0000)
Colours: dark green
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 23/09/2020Photo by courtesy of: Maurice Gates (Steve Webb), Russ Smith, Wim Bryson and Charles M. Scales III
22 - Maserati Tipo 151/2 #002 - Johnny Simon (Maserati France)Maserati Tipo 151/2 #002 - Maserati V8 4941 cc N/AP+3.0
Johnny Simon (Maserati France) (F)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: André Simon (F)/Lloyd Casner (USA)
listed, never drove:
Guerino Bertocchi (I)
Result: did not finish (Gearbox)
Grid: 5th (3:56.2000)
Colours: red (+white/blue)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 28/06/2011Photo by courtesy of: Maurice Gates (Steve Webb) and Wim Bryson
33 - AC Cobra 289 Ford Coupé #CSX2131 - W. D. Hurdock (A.C. Cars)AC Cobra Daytona Coupe #CSX2131 - Ford 289 V8/90° 2v OHV 4727 cc N/AGT+3.0
W. D. Hurdock (A.C. Cars) (GB)Closed hardtop bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Ninian Sanderson (GB)/Peter Bolton (GB)Result: 7th 1st in GT+3.0 (29 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 21st (4:12.4000)
Colours: dark green
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 29/10/2022Photo by courtesy of: Maurice Gates (Steve Webb), Charles M. Scales III and Harry Hurst
44 - AC Cobra #CSX2142 - E. HugusAC Cobra #CSX2142 - Ford V8/90° 2v OHV 4728 cc N/AGT+3.0
E. Hugus (USA)Closed hardtop bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Ed Hugus (USA)/Peter Jopp (GB)Result: did not finish (DQ: Oil replenishment inside 25 laps)
Grid: 24th (4:13.4000)
Colours: white (+dark blue)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 01/09/2019Photo by courtesy of: Charles M. Scales III and Maurice Gates (Steve Webb)
66 - Lola Mk.6 GT Ford #LGT-1 - Broadley Lola CarsLola Mk.6 GT #LGT-1 - Ford V8 4728 cc N/AP+3.0
Broadley Lola Cars (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Richard Attwood (GB)/David Hobbs (GB)Result: did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 22nd (4:13.1000)
Colours: dark green (+silver)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 20/11/2016Photo by courtesy of: Maurice Gates (Steve Webb) and Wim Bryson
77 - Aston Martin DP214 #DB4/GT/0194/R - David BrownAston Martin DP214 #DB4/GT/0194/R - Aston Martin L6 2v DOHC 3749 cc N/AGT+3.0
David Brown (GB)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: William Kimberly (USA)/Jo Schlesser (F)
preliminary session only:
Lucien Bianchi (B); listed, never drove: Bruce McLaren (NZ)
Result: did not finish (Piston)
Grid: 10th (4:04.7000)
Colours: light metallic green
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 01/09/2019Photo by courtesy of: Charles M. Scales III and Maurice Gates (Steve Webb)
88 - Aston Martin DP214 #DB4/GT/0195/R - David BrownAston Martin DP214 #DB4/GT/0195/R - Aston Martin L6 2v DOHC 3749 cc N/AGT+3.0
David Brown (GB)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Bruce McLaren (NZ)/Innes Ireland (GB)Result: did not finish (Piston)
Grid: 8th (4:00.5000)
Colours: light metallic green
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 01/09/2019Photo by courtesy of: Charles M. Scales III
99 - Ferrari 330 LMB #4381SA - Pierre NobletFerrari 330 LMB #4381SA - Ferrari Tipo 163 V12/60° 2v SOHC 3967 cc N/AP+3.0
Pierre NobletClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Pierre Noblet (B)/Jean Guichet (F)
preliminary session only:
Willy Mairesse (B), Mike Parkes (GB), Lorenzo Bandini (I)
Result: did not finish (Oil pipe)
Grid: 9th (4:00.8000)
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 23/09/2020Photo by courtesy of: Wim Bryson, Maurice Gates (Steve Webb) and Charles M. Scales III
1010 - Ferrari 330 TRI/LM #0780TR=>0808TR - N.A.R.T.Ferrari 330 TRI/LM Fantuzzi Spyder #0780TR=>0808TR - Ferrari Tipo 163 V12/60° 2v SOHC 3967 cc N/AP+3.0
N.A.R.T. (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Pedro Rodriguez (MEX)/Roger Penske (USA)Result: did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 1st (3:50.9000)
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 25/10/2010Photo by courtesy of: Russ Smith
1212 - Ferrari 330 LMB #4725SA - Maranello Concessionaires Ltd.Ferrari 330 LMB #4725SA - Ferrari Tipo 163 V12/60° 2v SOHC 3967 cc N/AP+3.0
Maranello Concessionaires Ltd. (GB)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Jack Sears (GB)/Mike Salmon (GB)
listed, never drove:
David Piper (GB)
Result: 5th 1st in P+3.0 (25 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 11th (4:04.8000)
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 30/11/2022Photo by courtesy of: Russ Smith and Jelle ter Veer
1414 - Jaguar E-type Lightweight #S850659 - Briggs S. CunninghamJaguar E-type Lightweight #S850659 - Jaguar XK; no:RA1349-9S L6 2v DOHC 3781 cc N/AGT+3.0
Briggs S. Cunningham (USA)Closed hardtop bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Augie Pabst (USA)/Walt Hansgen (USA)
listed, never drove:
William Kimberly (USA)
Result: did not finish (Gearbox)
Grid: 13th (4:06.9000)
Colours: white (+blue)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 01/09/2019Photo by courtesy of: Wim Bryson, Maurice Gates (Steve Webb) and Charles M. Scales III
1515 - Jaguar E-type Lightweight #S850664 - Briggs S. CunninghamJaguar E-type Lightweight #S850664 - Jaguar XK; no:RA1345-9S L6 2v DOHC 3781 cc N/AGT+3.0
Briggs S. Cunningham (USA)Closed hardtop bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Briggs Cunningham (USA)/Bob Grossman (USA)
DNS:
Paul Richards (USA); listed, never drove: Bruce McLaren (NZ), Augie Pabst (USA)
Result: 9th (56 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 20th (4:11.5000)
Colours: white (+blue)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 30/11/2022Photo by courtesy of: Maurice Gates (Steve Webb), Charles M. Scales III and Jelle ter Veer
1616 - Jaguar E-type Lightweight #S850665 - Briggs S. CunninghamJaguar E-type Lightweight #S850665 - Jaguar XK; no:RA1350-9S L6 2v DOHC 3781 cc N/AGT+3.0
Briggs S. Cunningham (USA)Closed hardtop bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Paul Richards (USA)/Roy Salvadori (GB)
DNS:
Briggs Cunningham (USA); listed, never drove: Roger Penske (USA)
Result: did not finish (Accident=> fire)
Grid: 18th (4:09.1000)
Colours: white (+blue)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 19/04/2016Photo by courtesy of: Richard Harman and Wim Bryson
1717 - Lister Costin Jaguar Coupé #BHL136 - Peter J. SargentLister Coupe #BHL136 - Jaguar XK; no:R1035-9 V12 3781 cc N/AP+3.0
Peter J. Sargent (GB)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Peter Sargent (GB)/Peter Lumsden (GB)Result: did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 25th (4:13.4000)
Colours: dark green
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 10/10/2003Photo by courtesy of: Maurice Gates (Steve Webb)
1919 - Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato #0193/R - J. KerguenAston Martin DB4 GT Zagato #0193/R - Aston Martin L6 2v DOHC 3749 cc N/AGT+3.0
J. KerguenClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: "Franc" (F)/Jean Kerguen (F)Result: did not finish (Overheating rear axle)
Grid: 19th (4:10.7000)
Colours: light blue
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 28/06/2011Photo by courtesy of: Maurice Gates (Steve Webb) and Wim Bryson
2020 - Ferrari 250 GTO #4757GT - Automobili Ferrari S.E.F.A.C.Ferrari 250 GTO #4757GT - Ferrari V12/60° 2v SOHC 2953 cc N/AGT3.0
Automobili Ferrari S.E.F.A.C. (I)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Carlo Mario Abate (I)/Fernand Tavano (F)
listed, never drove:
Juan-Manuel Bordeu (RA)
Result: did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 12th (4:05.5000)
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 28/06/2011Photo by courtesy of: Wim Bryson and Maurice Gates (Steve Webb)
2121 - Ferrari 250 P #0816=>0814 - Automobili Ferrari S.E.F.A.C.Ferrari 250 P #0816=>0814 - Ferrari V12 2953 cc N/AP3.0
Automobili Ferrari S.E.F.A.C. (I)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Lorenzo Bandini (I)/Ludovico Scarfiotti (I)
listed, never drove:
John Surtees (GB)
Result: winner - (190.071 kph) - margin: 16 laps
Grid: 2nd (3:51.3000)
Colours: red
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 23/09/2020Photo by courtesy of: Maurice Gates (Steve Webb) and Charles M. Scales III
2222 - Ferrari 250 P #0810 - Automobili Ferrari S.E.F.A.C.Ferrari 250 P #0810 - Ferrari V12 2953 cc N/AP3.0
Automobili Ferrari S.E.F.A.C. (I)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Mike Parkes (GB)/Umberto Maglioli (I)
listed, never drove:
Lorenzo Bandini (I), Willy Mairesse (B)
Result: 3rd (16 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 3rd (3:51.6000)
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 01/09/2019Photo by courtesy of: Russ Smith and Charles M. Scales III
2323 - Ferrari 250 P #0812 - Automobili Ferrari S.E.F.A.C.Ferrari 250 P #0812 - Ferrari V12 2953 cc N/AP3.0
Automobili Ferrari S.E.F.A.C. (I)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: John Surtees (GB)/Willy Mairesse (B)
preliminary session only:
Mike Parkes (GB), Lorenzo Bandini (I), Ludovico Scarfiotti (I); listed, never drove: Nino Vaccarella (I)
Result: did not finish (Accident=> fire)
Grid: 6th (3:53.3000)
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 25/10/2010Photo by courtesy of: Russ Smith
2424 - Ferrari 250 GTO #4293GT - Equipe Nationale BelgeFerrari 250 GTO #4293GT - Ferrari V12/60° 2v SOHC 2953 cc N/AGT3.0
Equipe Nationale Belge (B)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: "Jean Beurlys" (B)/Gérald Langlois van Ophem (B)
listed, never drove:
Georges Berger (B), "Eldé" (B)
Result: 2nd 1st in GT3.0 (16 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 16th (4:07.8000)
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 23/09/2020Photo by courtesy of: Maranello-Literature.com, Jarrell Jennings and Charles M. Scales III
2525 - Ferrari 250 GTO #4153GT - F. TavanoFerrari 250 GTO #4153GT - Ferrari V12/60° 2v SOHC 2953 cc N/AGT3.0
F. Tavano (B)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Pierre Dumay (F)/"Eldé" (B)
listed, never drove:
Fernand Tavano (F)
Result: 4th (17 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 14th (4:06.9000)
Colours: silver (+red/white/blue)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 10/10/2003Photo by courtesy of: Maurice Gates (Steve Webb)
2626 - Ferrari 250 GTO LMB #4713GT - N.A.R.T.Ferrari 250 GTO LMB #4713GT - Ferrari V12/60° 2v SOHC 2953 cc N/AGT3.0
N.A.R.T. (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Masten Gregory (USA)David Piper (GB)
listed, never drove:
Bob Grossman (USA)
Result: 6th (27 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 15th (4:07.2000)
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 10/10/2003Photo by courtesy of: Maurice Gates (Steve Webb)
2727 - Porsche 718 GTR #046 - Porsche System Engineering Ltd.Porsche 718 GTR #046 - Porsche Typ 771; no:771-03 F8 2v DOHC 1982 cc N/AP3.0
Porsche System Engineering Ltd. (D)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jo Bonnier (S)/Tony Maggs (ZA)Result: did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 17th (4:07.9000)
Colours: silver
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 28/06/2011Photo by courtesy of: Wim Bryson, Maurice Gates (Steve Webb) and Russ Smith
2828 - Porsche 718 WRS #047 - Porsche System Engineering Ltd.Porsche 718 WRS #047 - Porsche Typ 771; no:771-04 F8 2v DOHC 1982 cc N/AP3.0
Porsche System Engineering Ltd. (D)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Edgar Barth (DDR)/Herbert Linge (D)
listed, never drove:
Heinz Schiller (CH)
Result: 8th (39 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 23rd (4:13.2000)
Colours: silver
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 01/09/2019Photo by courtesy of: Charles M. Scales III and Russ Smith
2929 - Porsche 356B 2000 GS GT #122 992 - Porsche System Engineering Ltd.Porsche 356 B 2000 GS Carrera GT #122 992 - Porsche 587 F4 2v DOHC 1967 cc N/AGT2.0
Porsche System Engineering Ltd. (D)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Gerhard Koch (D)/Carel Godin de Beaufort (NL)
listed, never drove:
Heini Walter (CH)
Result: did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 27th (4:39.7000)
Colours: silver
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 10/10/2003Photo by courtesy of: Maurice Gates (Steve Webb)
3030 - Porsche 356B 2000 GS GT #122 991 - Porsche System Engineering Ltd.Porsche 356 B 2000 GS Carrera GT #122 991 - Porsche 587 F4 2v DOHC 1967 cc N/AGT2.0
Porsche System Engineering Ltd. (D)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Heinz Schiller (CH)/Ben Pon (NL)
listed, never drove:
Herbert Linge (D)
Result: did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 26th (4:35.8000)
Colours: silver
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 30/11/2022Photo by courtesy of: Maurice Gates (Steve Webb) and Jelle ter Veer
3131 - MGB Hardtop #CHN3/3699 - HutchersonMG B #CHN3/3699 - BMC B series L4 1803 cc N/AGT2.0
Hutcherson (GB)Closed hardtop bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Alan Hutcheson (GB)/Paddy Hopkirk (IRL)Result: 12th 1st in GT2.0 (75 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 31st (4:49.0000)
Colours: red/white
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 10/10/2003Photo by courtesy of: Maurice Gates (Steve Webb)
3232 - Sunbeam Alpine - Sunbeam TalbotSunbeam Alpine # - Sunbeam L4 1590 cc N/AGT1.6
Sunbeam Talbot (GB)Closed hardtop bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Ian Lewis (GB)/Keith Ballisat (GB)Result: did not finish (Engine bearing cap)
Grid: 43rd (5:05.2000)
Colours: dark green/white
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 10/10/2003Photo by courtesy of: Maurice Gates (Steve Webb)
3333 - Sunbeam Alpine - Sunbeam TalbotSunbeam Alpine # - Sunbeam L4 1590 cc N/AGT1.6
Sunbeam Talbot (GB)Closed hardtop bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Peter Harper (GB)/Peter Procter (GB)
listed, never drove:
Chris Amon (NZ)
Result: did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 44th (5:06.8000)
Colours: dark green/white
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 10/10/2003Photo by courtesy of: Maurice Gates (Steve Webb)
3434 - Alfa Romeo Giulietta SZ 1.6 - Scuderia St. AmbroeusAlfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Zagato - Alfa Romeo L4 1570 cc N/AGT1.6
Scuderia St. Ambroeus (I)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Giancarlo Sala (I)/Romolo Rossi (I)
listed, never drove:
Giancarlo Rigamonti (I)
Result: did not finish (Rear axle)
Grid: 37th (4:58.1000)
Colours: white
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 10/10/2003Photo by courtesy of: Maurice Gates (Steve Webb)
3535 - Alfa Romeo Giulietta SZ 1.6 #1012600197 - Scuderia St. AmbroeusAlfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Zagato #1012600197 - Alfa Romeo L4 1570 cc N/AGT1.6
Scuderia St. Ambroeus (I)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Giampiero Biscaldi (I)/"Kim" (I)Result: did not finish (DQ: Oil replenishment inside 25 laps)
Grid: 34th (4:52.2000)
Colours: metallic grey
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 23/09/2020Photo by courtesy of: Charles M. Scales III
3636 - Alfa Romeo Giulietta SZ 1.6 #1012600181 - Scuderia FilipinettiAlfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Zagato #1012600181 - Alfa Romeo L4 1570 cc N/AGT1.6
Scuderia Filipinetti (CH)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Karl Foitek (CH)/Armand Schäfer (CH)Result: did not finish (Valve gear)
Grid: 28th (4:40.2000)
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 10/10/2003Photo by courtesy of: Maurice Gates (Steve Webb)
3838 - Lotus Elite Climax #EB 1792 (Bristol) - Team EliteLotus Elite #EB 1792 (Bristol) - Climax FWE L4 2v SOHC 1216 cc N/AGT1.3
Team Elite (GB)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Frank Gardner (AUS)/John Coundley (GB)
DNS:
Andrew Hedges (GB); listed, never drove: Clive Hunt (GB), Gil Baird (GB), Trevor Taylor (GB), M. R. J. Wyllie (USA)
Result: did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 30th (4:46.1000)
Colours: white (+dark green)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 28/06/2011Photo by courtesy of: Wim Bryson and Maurice Gates (Steve Webb)
3939 - Lotus Elite Climax #EB 1678 (Bristol) - Team EliteLotus Elite #EB 1678 (Bristol) - Climax FWE 400-41-10380 L4 2v SOHC 1216 cc N/AGT1.3
Team Elite (GB)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Pat Fergusson (GB)/John Wagstaff (GB)
listed, never drove:
Gil Baird (GB), David Hobbs (GB)
Result: 10th 1st in GT1.3 (69 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 36th (4:53.8000)
Colours: white (+dark green/red)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 30/11/2022Photo by courtesy of: Maurice Gates (Steve Webb) and Jelle ter Veer
4141 - René Bonnet Aérodjet LM6 Renault - Automobiles René BonnetRené Bonnet Aérodjet LM6 - Renault L4 1108 cc N/AP3.0
Automobiles René Bonnet (F)Closed bodywork
-
Driven by: Robert Bouharde (F)/Bruno Basini (I)Result: not classified (128 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 39th (5:00.4000)
Colours: metallic blue
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 01/09/2019Photo by courtesy of: Charles M. Scales III
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)
4444 - Deep Sanderson 301 BMC - Lawrence Tune EngineeringDeep Sanderson 301 # - BMC L4 998 cc N/AP3.0
Lawrence Tune Engineering (GB)Closed bodywork
-
Driven by: Chris Lawrence (GB)/Chris Spender (GB)Result: did not finish (DQ: insufficient distance)
Grid: 47th (5:40.9000)
Colours: dark green
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 10/10/2003Photo by courtesy of: Maurice Gates (Steve Webb)
4949 - Alpine M63 Renault #1701 - Société Automobiles AlpineAlpine M63 #1701 - Renault L4 996 cc N/AP3.0
Société Automobiles Alpine (F)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Piero Frescobaldi (I)/René Richard (F)
preliminary session only:
José Rosinski (F), Bernard Boyer (F), Guy Verrier (F), Henri Grandsire (F)
Result: did not finish (Clutch)
Grid: 29th (4:42.8000)
Colours: blue
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 01/09/2019Photo by courtesy of: Maurice Gates (Steve Webb) and Charles M. Scales III
5050 - Alpine M63 Renault #1703 - Société Automobiles AlpineAlpine M63 #1703 - Renault L4 996 cc N/AP3.0
Société Automobiles Alpine (F)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Bernard Boyer (F)/Guy Verrier (F)Result: did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 40th (5:01.7000)
Colours: blue
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 01/09/2019Photo by courtesy of: Maurice Gates (Steve Webb) and Charles M. Scales III
5151 - René Bonnet Aérodjet LM6 Renault - Automobiles René BonnetRené Bonnet Aérodjet LM6 - Renault L4 996 cc N/AP3.0
Automobiles René Bonnet (F)Closed bodywork
-
Driven by: Roger Masson (F)/Pierre Monneret (F)
listed, never drove:
Robert Bouharde (F)
Result: did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 35th (4:53.6000)
Colours: metallic blue
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 29/10/2022Photo by courtesy of: Charles M. Scales III and Harry Hurst
5252 - René Bonnet Aérodjet LM6 Renault - Urbain FabreRené Bonnet Aérodjet LM6 - Renault L4 996 cc N/AP3.0
Urbain FabreClosed bodywork
-
Driven by: Jean Rolland (F)/Jean-Pierre Manzon (F)Result: did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 32nd (4:50.4000)
Colours: metallic blue
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 10/10/2003Photo by courtesy of: Maurice Gates (Steve Webb)
5353 - René Bonnet Aérodjet LM6 Renault - Automobiles René BonnetRené Bonnet Aérodjet LM6 - Renault L4 1108 cc N/AP3.0
Automobiles René Bonnet (F)Closed bodywork
-
Driven by: Claude Bobrowski (F)/Jean-Pierre Beltoise (F)Result: 11th (70 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 41st (5:01.7000)
Colours: metallic blue
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 30/11/2022Photo by courtesy of: Maurice Gates (Steve Webb) and Jelle ter Veer
5454 - René Bonnet RB5 Renault - Automobiles René BonnetRené Bonnet RB5 - Renault L4 716 cc N/AP3.0
Automobiles René Bonnet (F)Closed bodywork
-
Driven by: Jean Vinatier (F)/Gérard Laureau (F)
preliminary session only:
Pierre Monneret (F)
Result: did not finish (Out of fuel)
Grid: 45th (5:11.7000)
Colours: blue
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 23/09/2020Photo by courtesy of: Charles M. Scales III
5656 - CD Mantzel DKW - Auto-UnionCD Mantzel - DKW L3 2T 701 cc N/AP3.0
Auto-UnionClosed bodywork
-
Driven by: André Guilhaudin (F)/Alain Bertaut (F)Result: did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 42nd (5:04.2000)
Colours: silver (+white/blue/red)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 10/10/2003Photo by courtesy of: Maurice Gates (Steve Webb)
No photos available:
11The car is not available on a photoFerrari 330 LMB #4453SA - Ferrari Tipo 163 V12/60° 2v SOHC 3967 cc N/AP+3.0
N.A.R.T. (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Dan Gurney (USA)/Jim Hall (USA)Result: did not finish (Gearbox)
Grid: 7th (3:59.5000)
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
18The car is not available on a photoAston Martin DP215 #DP215/1 - Aston Martin L6 3996 cc N/AP+3.0
David Brown (GB)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Phil Hill (USA)/Lucien Bianchi (B)
listed, never drove:
William Kimberly (USA)
Result: did not finish (Gearbox)
Grid: 4th (3:52.0000)
Colours: light metallic green
Tyres: unknown
48The car is not available on a photoAlpine M63 #1702 - Renault L4 996 cc N/AP3.0
Société Automobiles Alpine (F)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: José Rosinski (F)/Christian Heins (BR)
listed, never drove:
René Richard (F)
Result: did not finish (Fatal accident - Heins)
Grid: 33rd (4:51.4000)
Colours: blue (+yellow/red)
Tyres: unknown
55The car is not available on a photoFiat-Abarth 1000P - Fiat L4 998 cc N/AP3.0
Sarayac (F)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Guy Flayac (F)/Lucien Barthe (F)Result: did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 46th (5:16.4000)
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
58The car is not available on a photoFiat-Abarth 850 TC - Fiat L4 2v OHV 847 cc N/AP3.0
BrancheClosed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Jean-Georges Branche (F)/Claude Dubois (B)Result: did not finish (DQ: Oil replenishment inside 25 laps)
Grid: 48th (5:44.6000)
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
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Entered cars that did not arrive:
1The car did not arriveChevrolet Corvette # - Chevrolet V8 5359 cc N/AGT+3.0
Grady Davis-
Front-engined
Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
1The car did not arriveChevrolet Corvette # - Chevrolet V8 5359 cc N/AGT+3.0
Alan Green-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Don Campbell (USA)/Jerry Grant (USA)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
2The car did not arriveChevrolet Corvette # - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV 5359 cc N/AGT+3.0
Mickey Thompson-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Dick Thompson (USA)/Bill Krause (USA)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
4The car did not arriveChaparral 2A - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV 5000 cc N/AP+3.0
Chaparral Cars (USA)-
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: Jim Hall (USA)/Hap Sharp (USA)Result: did not arrive (Withdrawn)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
5The car did not arriveLola Mk.6 GT #LGT-2 - Ford /Shelby V8 4637 cc N/AP+3.0
Broadley Lola Cars (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: John Love (RSR)/Tony Maggs (ZA)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
5The car did not arriveChaparral 2A - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV 5000 cc N/AP+3.0
Chaparral Cars (USA)-
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: Bob Donner (USA)/Ronnie Hissom (USA)Result: did not arrive (Withdrawn)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
9The car did not arriveShelby Cobra - Ford V8/90° 2v OHV 4727 cc N/AGT+3.0
Shelby American-
Front-engined
Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
15The car did not arriveAston Martin DP212 #DP212/1 - Aston Martin N/AP+3.0
David Brown (GB)-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Bruce McLaren (NZ)/Jo Schlesser (F)/Lucien Bianchi (B)/William Kimberly (USA)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
25The car did not arriveFerrari 250 GTO - Ferrari V12/60° 2v SOHC 2953 cc N/AGT3.0
N.A.R.T.-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Pedro Rodriguez (MEX)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
26The car did not arriveFerrari 250 GTO - Ferrari V12/60° 2v SOHC 2953 cc N/AGT3.0
N.A.R.T.-
Front-engined
Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
27The car did not arriveAustin-Healey 3000 # - BMC C series L6 2912 cc N/AP3.0
Donald Healey Motor Co.-
Front-engined
Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
37The car did not arriveOsca GT 1600 # - Osca L4 1568 cc N/AP3.0
Osca Automobiles-
Front-engined
Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
38The car did not arriveAbarth-Simca 1300 Bialbero - Abarth L4 2v DOHC 1288 cc N/AGT1.3
Abarth-
Rear-engined
Drivers listed: Herbert Demetz (I)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
39The car did not arriveAbarth-Simca 1300 Bialbero - Abarth L4 2v DOHC 1288 cc N/AGT1.3
Abarth-
Rear-engined
Drivers listed: Hans Herrmann (D)/Mauro Bianchi (B)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
40The car did not arriveLotus Elite - Climax FWE L4 2v SOHC 1216 cc N/AGT1.3
Equipe Nationale Belge-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Georges Harris (B)/Claude Dubois (B)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
43The car did not arriveASA 1100 GT - ASA L4 OHC 1032 cc N/AP3.0
Scuderia Filipinetti (CH)-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Herbert Müller (CH)/Jean-Jacques Thuner (CH)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
45The car did not arriveDeep Sanderson 301 - BMC L4 997 cc N/AP3.0
Equipe Lausannoise (GB)-
-
Drivers listed: Bernard Collomb (F)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
46The car did not arriveASA 1000 GT - ASA L4 OHC 995 cc N/AP3.0
Scuderia A.S. Elmo D'Argento-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Paul Condrillier (F)/Jean Vinatier (F)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
47The car did not arriveASA 1000 GT - ASA L4 OHC 995 cc N/AP3.0
Scuderia A.S. Elmo D'Argento-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Giorgio Bassi (I)/Carlo Facetti (I)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
50The car did not arriveFiat-Abarth 1000 - Fiat L4 1000 cc N/AP3.0
Abarth-
-
Drivers listed: Gianni Balzarini (I)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
53The car did not arriveRené Bonnet Djet - Renault L4 N/AP3.0
Automobiles René Bonnet-
-
Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
The car did not arriveTojeiro Mk II - Buick V8 3000 cc N/AP3.0
Open bodywork
Front-engined
Result: did not arrive (Not accepted)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
The car did not arriveFalcon 515 - Ford 3000 cc N/AP3.0
Falcon-
-
Result: did not arrive (Not accepted)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
The car did not arriveMarcos GT - N/AP3.0
-
-
Result: did not arrive (Not accepted)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
The car did not arriveFalcon 515 - Ford 3000 cc N/AP3.0
Falcon-
-
Result: did not arrive (Not accepted)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
The car did not arriveAuto Union 1000 S - N/AP3.0
-
-
Result: did not arrive (Not accepted)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
The car did not arriveFalcon 515 - Ford 3000 cc N/AP3.0
Falcon-
-
Result: did not arrive (Not accepted)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
The car did not arriveFerrari 250 GTO - Ferrari V12/60° 2v SOHC 2953 cc N/AGT3.0
Jo Schlesser-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Jo Schlesser (F)Result: did not arrive (Not accepted)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
The car did not arriveTVR Grantura - BMC B series L4 N/AGT2.0
Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Result: did not arrive (Not accepted)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
The car did not arriveShelby Cobra - Ford V8/90° 2v OHV 4727 cc N/AGT+3.0
-
Front-engined
Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
The car did not arriveLancia - Lancia N/A
-
-
Result: did not arrive (Not accepted)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
The car did not arriveChevrolet Corvette # - Chevrolet V8 5359 cc N/AGT+3.0
-
Front-engined
Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
More photos from this race:
Photos by: Charles M. Scales III (8), Maurice Gates (Steve Webb) (4), Jelle ter Veer (2), Harry Hurst (2) and Wim Bryson (2)
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