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Programme Cover - Le Mans 24 Hours 1968
Event: 24 Heures du MansDate: 29.9.1968
Track: Circuit de la Sarthe, Le Mans (F), 13.469 kmsDistance: 24 hoursAttendance: 300000

Le Mans 24 Hours

Start time: 28/9 15:00; Grid: Le Mans start; Weather: warm, dry; rain at night

Entered: 94

Practiced: 58

Started: 54

Classified: 16

Prototype 3000 (P3.0) : P:14, ST:14, CL:3
Prototype 2000 (P2.0) : P:14, ST:13, CL:5
Prototype 1300 (P1.3) : P:7, ST:6, CL:4
Sports 5000 (S5.0) : P:11, ST:11, CL:2
Sports 2000 (S2.0) : P:1, ST:1
Grand Touring +2000 (GT+2.0) : P:5, ST:3
Grand Touring 2000 (GT2.0) : P:4, ST:4, CL:2
Grand Touring 1300 (GT1.3) : P:2, ST:2
Entry List
Entry List - Le Mans 24 Hours 1968
Race added to RSC Photo Gallery: 25/01/2011 Last photo update on this page: 23/11/2022
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33 - Chevrolet Corvette C3 #194378S410300 - Scuderia FilipinettiChevrolet Corvette C3 #194378S410300 - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV 6998 cc N/AGT+2.0
Scuderia Filipinetti (CH)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Henri Greder (F)/Umberto Maglioli (I)
listed, never drove:
Jonathan Williams (GB), Lucien Bianchi (B)
Result: did not finish (Head gasket)
Grid: 26th (3:59.800)
Colours: red (+white/orange)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 23/11/2022Photo by courtesy of: Michel Guilloux, Don Grunbaum and Jelle ter Veer
44 - Chevrolet Corvette - Scuderia FilipinettiChevrolet Corvette C3 - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV 6998 cc N/AGT+2.0
Scuderia Filipinetti (CH)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Sylvain Garant (F)/Jean-Michel Giorgi (F)
listed, never drove:
Jean-Claude Killy (F), Henri Greder (F)
Result: did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 30th (4:08.200)
Colours: red (+white/yellow)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 23/11/2022Photo by courtesy of: Jelle ter Veer
66 - Lola T70 Mk.3 GT Chevrolet #SL73/121 - J. EpsteinLola T70 Mk.3 GT #SL73/121 - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV 4991 cc N/AS5.0
J. Epstein (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jackie Epstein (GB)/Edward Nelson (GB)Result: did not finish (Final drive, puncture)
Grid: 16th (3:54.000)
Colours: dark violet
Tyres: Firestone
Photo updated: 12/02/2013Photo by courtesy of: Michel Guilloux
88 - Ford GT40 #1079 - Claude DuboisFord GT40 #1079 - Ford V8/90° 2v OHV 4728 cc N/AS5.0
Claude DuboisClosed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Willy Mairesse (B)/"Jean Beurlys" (B)
listed, never drove:
Hughes de Fierlant (B)
Result: did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 10th (3:49.800)
Colours: yellow
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 12/02/2013Photo by courtesy of: Michel Guilloux
99 - Ford GT40 #1075 - J. W. Automotive Engineering Ltd.Ford GT40 #1075 - Ford 302 V8/90° 2v OHV 4942 cc N/AS5.0
J. W. Automotive Engineering Ltd. (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Pedro Rodriguez (MEX)/Lucien Bianchi (B)
listed, never drove:
Jacky Ickx (B), Brian Redman (GB)
Result: winner - (185.536 kph) - margin: 5 laps
Grid: 4th (3:39.800)
Colours: light blue (+orange)
Tyres: Firestone
Photo updated: 12/02/2013Photo by courtesy of: Michel Guilloux and Don Grunbaum
1010 - Ford GT40 #1074 - J. W. Automotive Engineering Ltd.Ford GT40 #1074 - Ford 302 V8/90° 2v OHV 4942 cc N/AS5.0
J. W. Automotive Engineering Ltd. (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Paul Hawkins (AUS)/David Hobbs (GB)
preliminary session only:
Jacky Ickx (B)
Result: did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 6th (3:41.800)
Colours: light blue (+orange)
Tyres: Firestone
Photo updated: 12/02/2013Photo by courtesy of: Michel Guilloux and Don Grunbaum
1414 - Ferrari 250 LM #5893 - North American Racing TeamFerrari 250 LM #5893 - Ferrari V12/60° 2v SOHC 3285 cc N/AS5.0
North American Racing Team (USA)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Masten Gregory (USA)/Charlie Kolb (USA)Result: did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 29th (4:02.900)
Colours: red
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 25/01/2011Photo by courtesy of: Don Grunbaum
1717 - Ferrari 275 GTB/C #09079 - Scuderia FilipinettiFerrari 275 GTB/C #09079 - Ferrari V12/60° 2v SOHC 3285 cc N/AGT+2.0
Scuderia Filipinetti (CH)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Claude Haldi (CH)/Jacques Rey (CH)
preliminary session only:
Sylvain Garant (F)
Result: did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 38th (4:22.600)
Colours: red (+white)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 25/01/2011Photo by courtesy of: Don Grunbaum
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
2323 - Howmet TX Continental #Mk6/3=>GTP1 (McKee) - Howmet CorporationHowmet TX #Mk6/3=>GTP1 (McKee) - Continental TS325-1 turbine 2958 cc turbineP3.0
Howmet Corporation (USA)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Hugh Dibley (GB)/Bob Tullius (USA)
listed, never drove:
Bob Johnson (USA), Bruce Jennings (USA)
Result: did not finish (DQ: Insufficient distance covered)
Grid: 24th (3:58.000)
Colours: white/dark blue (+orange)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 12/02/2013Photo by courtesy of: Michel Guilloux
2424 - Matra-Sports 630M #03 - Matra SportMatra M630 #03 - Matra MS9 V12/60° OHC 2992 cc N/AP2.0
Matra Sport (F)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Johnny Servoz-Gavin (F)/Henri Pescarolo (F)Result: did not finish (Puncture, accident, electrical fire)
Grid: 5th (3:41.800)
Colours: blue (+green)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 25/01/2011Photo by courtesy of: Don Grunbaum
2525 - Chevron B12 Repco - John Woolfe RacingChevron B12 # - Repco 740/Brabham V8 2995 cc N/AP3.0
John Woolfe Racing (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: John Woolfe (GB)/Digby Martland (GB)
listed, never drove:
Peter de Klerk (ZA)
Result: did not finish (Head gasket)
Grid: 31st (4:09.300)
Colours: blue (+yellow)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 25/01/2011Photo by courtesy of: Don Grunbaum
2727 - Alpine A220 Renault #1732 - Ecurie Savin-CalbersonAlpine A220 #1732 - Renault Gordini T62 V8/90° 2v DOHC 2996 cc N/AP3.0
Ecurie Savin-Calberson (F)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Mauro Bianchi (B)/Patrick Depailler (F)Result: did not finish (Brakes, accident)
Grid: 8th (3:43.400)
Colours: blue (+yellow/white)
Tyres: Michelin
Photo updated: 29/05/2014Photo by courtesy of: Michael Roock and Don Grunbaum
3131 - Porsche 908 #015 - Porsche System EngineeringPorsche 908 Coupe #015 - Porsche Typ 908 F8 2v DOHC 2996 cc N/AP3.0
Porsche System Engineering (D)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jo Siffert (CH)/Hans Herrmann (D)
listed, never drove:
Peter Falk (D), Ludovico Scarfiotti (I)
Result: did not finish (Clutch)
Grid: 1st (3:35.400)
Colours: white (+green)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 12/02/2013Photo by courtesy of: Michel Guilloux
3232 - Porsche 908 #016 - Porsche System EngineeringPorsche 908 Coupe #016 - Porsche Typ 908 F8 2v DOHC 2996 cc N/AP3.0
Porsche System Engineering (D)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Gerhard Mitter (D)/Vic Elford (GB)
listed, never drove:
Rolf Stommelen (D), Peter Falk (D), Hans Herrmann (D)
Result: did not finish (DQ:changed alternator)
Grid: 3rd (3:39.300)
Colours: white (+red)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 12/02/2013Photo by courtesy of: Michel Guilloux
3333 - Porsche 908 #013 - Porsche System EngineeringPorsche 908 Coupe #013 - Porsche Typ 908 F8 2v DOHC 2996 cc N/AP3.0
Porsche System Engineering (D)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Rolf Stommelen (D)/Jochen Neerpasch (D)
listed, never drove:
Vic Elford (GB), Peter Falk (D)
Result: 3rd (6 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 2nd (3:35.800)
Colours: white (+orange)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 12/02/2013Photo by courtesy of: Michel Guilloux
3434 - Porsche 908 #014 - Porsche System EnginneringPorsche 908 Coupe #014 - Porsche Typ 908 F8 2v DOHC 2996 cc N/AP3.0
Porsche System Enginnering (D)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Joe Buzzetta (USA)/Scooter Patrick (USA)
listed, never drove:
Gerhard Mitter (D), Jo Siffert (CH), Peter Falk (D)
Result: did not finish (Alternator)
Grid: 7th (3:43.200)
Colours: white (+blue)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 12/02/2013Photo by courtesy of: Michel Guilloux
3535 - Porsche 907 2.2 #005 - Soler RoigPorsche 907 LH #005 - Porsche Typ 771/1 F8 2v DOHC 2195 cc N/AP3.0
Soler Roig (E)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Alex Soler-Roig (E)/Rudi Lins (A)
listed, never drove:
Rolf Stommelen (D), Pauli Toivonen (FIN)
Result: did not finish (Oil leak, camshaft)
Grid: 13th (3:52.600)
Colours: white
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 12/02/2013Photo by courtesy of: Michel Guilloux
3636 - Ferrari Dino 206 S #014 - N.A.R.T. (Trophée Chinetti)Ferrari Dino 206 S #014 - Ferrari V6 1986 cc N/AP2.0
N.A.R.T. (Trophée Chinetti) (USA)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: François Chevalier (F)/Bernard Lagier de Giuseppe (F)
listed, never drove:
J. P. Foisy (F)
Result: did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 40th (4:25.100)
Colours: red
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 25/01/2011Photo by courtesy of: Don Grunbaum
3737 - Alfa Romeo T33/2 #75033-020 - Racing Team V.D.S.Alfa Romeo T33/2 #75033-020 - Alfa Romeo V8 2v DOHC 1997 cc N/AP2.0
Racing Team V.D.S. (B)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Teddy Pilette (B)/Rob Slotemaker (NL)
preliminary session only:
Gustave Gosselin (B), Serge Trosch (B)
Result: did not finish (Drive shaft)
Grid: 33rd (4:11.600)
Colours: red (+blue/white)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 25/01/2011Photo by courtesy of: Don Grunbaum
3838 - Alfa Romeo T33/2 #75033-018 - Autodelta S.P.A.Alfa Romeo T33/2 #75033-018 - Alfa Romeo V8 2v DOHC 1996 cc N/AP2.0
Autodelta S.P.A. (I)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: /Spartaco Dini (I)/Carlo Facetti (I)
listed, never drove:
Udo Schütz (D), Lucien Bianchi (B)
Result: 5th (16 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 21st (3:57.000)
Colours: red (+yellow)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 23/11/2022Photo by courtesy of: Rallye Racing and Jelle ter Veer
3939 - Alfa Romeo T33/2 #75033-017 - Autodelta S.P.A.Alfa Romeo T33/2 #75033-017 - Alfa Romeo V8 2v DOHC 1996 cc N/AP2.0
Autodelta S.P.A. (I)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Ignazio Giunti (I)/Nanni Galli (I)
preliminary session only:
Lucien Bianchi (B), Teodoro Zeccoli (I)
Result: 4th (9 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 17th (3:54.100)
Colours: red
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 18/04/2014Photo by courtesy of: Don Grunbaum and Rallye Racing
4444 - Porsche 911 T/R #118 2 0807 - Auguste VeuilletPorsche 911 T/R #118 2 0807 - Porsche F6 2v SOHC 1991 cc N/AGT2.0
Auguste Veuillet (F)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Claude Ballot-Léna (F)/Guy Chasseuil (F)
preliminary session only:
Robert Buchet (F), Philippe Farjon (F), Claude Laurent (F)
Result: did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 44th (4:37.400)
Colours: white (+orange)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 25/01/2011Photo by courtesy of: Don Grunbaum
4545 - Porsche 910 #007 - Jean-Pierre HanrioudPorsche 910 #007 - Porsche Typ 901/21 F6 1989 cc N/AP2.0
Jean-Pierre HanrioudOpen bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: André Wicky (CH)/Jean-Pierre Hanrioud (F)Result: did not finish (Rockers)
Grid: 34th (4:13.800)
Colours: white (+red)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 12/02/2013Photo by courtesy of: Michel Guilloux
4747 - Healey SR Climax #SR1 - Donald Healey Motor Co. Ltd.Healey SR #SR1 - Climax FWMV V8 1968 cc N/AP2.0
Donald Healey Motor Co. Ltd. (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Clive Baker (GB)/Andrew Hedges (GB)Result: did not finish (Clutch)
Grid: 37th (4:22.100)
Colours: dark green
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 12/02/2013Photo by courtesy of: British Heritage Museum
4949 - Deep Sanderson 302 Ford - C. J. LawrenceDeep Sanderson 302 # - Ford 116E L4 1598 cc N/AP2.0
C. J. Lawrence (GB)Closed bodywork
-
Driven by: Chris Lawrence (GB)/John Wingfield (GB)
preliminary session only:
John Miles (GB), Andrew M. Page (GB), Nicholas Granville-Smith (GB); listed, never drove: Chris Spender (GB)
Result: did not finish (Fuel injection)
Grid: 47th (4:47.300) - 46th fastest qualifier
Colours: dark green (+white)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 08/02/2019Photo by courtesy of: Jean Robert
5050 - Austin-Healey Sprite - Donald Healey Motor Co. Ltd.Austin-Healey Sprite - BMC A series L4 2v OHV 1293 cc N/AP1.3
Donald Healey Motor Co. Ltd.Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Roger Enever (GB)/Alec Poole (IRL)Result: 15th (76 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 50th (4:53.700) - 49th fastest qualifier
Colours: red (+white)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 29/05/2014Photo by courtesy of: Karsten Stelk collection
5252 - Alpine A210 Renault #1721 - Société des Automobiles AlpineAlpine A210 #1721 - Renault L4 1296 cc N/AP1.3
Société des Automobiles Alpine (F)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jean-Luc Thérier (F)/Bernard Tramont (F)
preliminary session only:
Roland Lefevre (F), Trolle, Gérard Larrousse (F), François Cevert (F)
Result: 10th (43 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 41st (4:34.200)
Colours: blue (+red/white)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 25/01/2011Photo by courtesy of: Don Grunbaum
5353 - Alpine A210 Renault #1724 - Trophée Le Mans-AlpineAlpine A210 #1724 - Renault L4 1296 cc N/AP1.3
Trophée Le Mans-Alpine (F)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Bob Wollek (F)/Christian Ethuin (F)
DNS:
Roland Lefevre (F)
Result: 11th (49 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 42nd (4:34.700)
Colours: blue (+yellow/white/red)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 12/02/2013Photo by courtesy of: Michel Guilloux
5555 - Alpine A210 Renault #1725 - Société des Automobiles AlpineAlpine A210 #1725 - Renault L4 1005 cc N/AP1.3
Société des Automobiles Alpine (F)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jean-Pierre Nicolas (F)/Jean-Claude Andruet (F)Result: 14th (59 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 51st (4:55.700) - 50th fastest qualifier
Colours: blue (+white/red/black)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 12/02/2013Photo by courtesy of: Michel Guilloux
5656 - Alpine A210 Renault #1726 - Société des Automobiles AlpineAlpine A210 #1726 - Renault L4 1005 cc N/AP1.3
Société des Automobiles Alpine (F)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jean-Louis Marnat (F)/Jean-Francois Gerbault (F)
preliminary session only:
Jean-Claude Andruet (F), Gérard Larrousse (F), Jean-Pierre Nicolas (F); listed, never drove: Philippe Vidal (F)
Result: did not finish (Ignition)
Grid: 52nd (4:56.700) - 51st fastest qualifier
Colours: blue (+orange/white/red)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 25/01/2011Photo by courtesy of: Don Grunbaum
6060 - Porsche 911 T #118 2 0847 - Wicky-Racing TeamPorsche 911 T #118 2 0847 - Porsche F6 2v SOHC 1991 cc N/AGT2.0
Wicky-Racing Team (CH)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Willy Meier (CH)/Jean de Mortemart (F)
listed, never drove:
Régis Fraissinet (F)
Result: did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 45th (4:38.800) - 54th fastest qualifier
Colours: red
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 12/02/2013Photo by courtesy of: Michel Guilloux and Don Grunbaum
6464 - Porsche 911 T/R #118 2 0780 - Claude LaurentPorsche 911 T/R #118 2 0780 - Porsche F6 2v SOHC 1991 cc N/AGT2.0
Claude Laurent (F)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Claude Laurent (F)/Jean-Claude Ogier (F)Result: 13th (55 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 49th (4:49.000) - 48th fastest qualifier
Colours: white
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 29/05/2014Photo by courtesy of: Michael Roock
6666 - Porsche 907 LH #008 - Squadra TartarugaPorsche 907 LH #008 - Porsche Typ 771/1 F8 2v DOHC 2195 cc N/AP3.0
Squadra Tartaruga (CH)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Rico Steinemann (CH)/Dieter Spoerry (CH)Result: 2nd 1st in P3.0 (5 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 22nd (3:57.400)
Colours: white (+orange)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 25/01/2011Photo by courtesy of: Don Grunbaum
6767 - Porsche 907 2.2 #006 - Phillippe FarjonPorsche 907 LH #006 - Porsche Typ 771/1 F8 2v DOHC 2195 cc N/AP3.0
Phillippe FarjonClosed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Herbert Linge (D)/Robert Buchet (F)Result: did not finish (DQ:changed starter motor)
Grid: 19th (3:55.000)
Colours: white (+blue)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 12/02/2013Photo by courtesy of: Michel Guilloux
No photos available:
5The car is not available on a photoIso Rivolta - V8 5351 cc N/AGT+2.0
Scuderia Sant Ambroeus-
-
Driven by: Giorgio Pianta (I)/Enrico Pinto (I)Result: did not start (Accident in practice)
Grid: (no time)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
7The car is not available on a photoLola T70 Mk.3 GT #SL73/132 - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV 4942 cc N/AS5.0
Sports Cars Unlimited (CH)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Ulf Norinder (S)/Sten Axelsson (S)
preliminary session only:
Jo Bonnier (S); listed, never drove: Yngve Rosqvist (S)
Result: did not finish (DQ: Driver more than 50 yards from car)
Grid: 12th (3:52.000)
Colours: light blue/yellow
Tyres: Firestone
11The car is not available on a photoFord GT40 #1076 - Ford 302 V8/90° 2v OHV 4942 cc N/AS5.0
J. W. Automotive Engineering Ltd. (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Brian Muir (AUS)/Jackie Oliver (GB)
DNS:
Robin Widdows (GB)
Result: did not finish (Clutch after accident)
Grid: 9th (3:44.600)
Colours: light blue (+orange)
Tyres: Firestone
12The car is not available on a photoFord GT40 #1078 - Ford V8/90° 2v OHV 4736 cc N/AS5.0
Strahaven Limited (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Mike Salmon (GB)/Eric Liddell (GB)Result: did not finish (Gearbox)
Grid: 25th (3:58.100)
Colours: brown
Tyres: Goodyear
15The car is not available on a photoFerrari 275 GTB/C - Ferrari V12/60° 2v SOHC 3286 cc N/AGT+2.0
North American Racing Team (USA)-
Front-engined
Driven by: Bob Grossman (USA)/Edgar Berney (CH)Result: did not start (DQ: Illegal wheel)
Grid: (no time)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
19The car is not available on a photoFerrari 250 LM #6053=>6167 - Ferrari V12/60° 2v SOHC 3285 cc N/AS5.0
Paul Vestey (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Paul Vestey (GB)/Roy Pike (USA)Result: did not finish (Gearbox)
Grid: 32nd (4:11.200)
Colours: dark blue (+white)
Tyres: unknown
20The car is not available on a photoFerrari 250 LM #5891 - Ferrari V12/60° 2v SOHC 3285 cc N/AS5.0
Scuderia Filipinetti (CH)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Herbert Müller (CH)/Jonathan Williams (GB)
listed, never drove:
Jacques Rey (CH), Sylvain Garant (F), Claude Haldi (CH)
Result: did not finish (Rear wheel bearing)
Grid: 27th (4:01.800)
Colours: red (+white)
Tyres: Goodyear
21The car is not available on a photoFerrari 250 LM #8165 - Ferrari V12/60° 2v SOHC 3285 cc N/AS5.0
David Piper (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: David Piper (GB)/Richard Attwood (GB)Result: 7th (29 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 28th (4:02.000)
Colours: green
Tyres: Goodyear
28The car is not available on a photoAlpine A220 #1733 - Renault Gordini T62 V8/90° 2v DOHC 2996 cc N/AP3.0
Société des Automobiles Alpine (F)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Henri Grandsire (F)/Gérard Larrousse (F)Result: did not finish (Brakes, accident)
Grid: 11th (3:50.400)
Colours: blue (+red/white)
Tyres: Michelin
29The car is not available on a photoAlpine A220 #1731 - Renault Gordini T62 V8/90° 2v DOHC 2996 cc N/AP3.0
Société des Automobiles Alpine (F)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jean Guichet (F)/Jean-Pierre Jabouille (F)Result: did not finish (Alternator)
Grid: 18th (3:54.900)
Colours: blue (+green/white/red)
Tyres: Michelin
30The car is not available on a photoAlpine A220 #1734 - Renault Gordini T62 V8/90° 2v DOHC 2996 cc N/AP3.0
Société des Automobiles Alpine (F)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: André de Cortanze (F)/Jean Vinatier (F)Result: 8th (34 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 15th (3:53.700)
Colours: blue (+orange/white/red)
Tyres: Michelin
40The car is not available on a photoAlfa Romeo T33/2 - Alfa Romeo V8 2v DOHC 1996 cc N/AP2.0
Autodelta S.P.A. (I)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Mario Casoni (I)/Giampiero Biscaldi (I)Result: 6th (26 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 23rd (3:57.400)
Colours: red (+blue)
Tyres: Dunlop
41The car is not available on a photoAlfa Romeo T33/2 #75033-022 - Alfa Romeo V8 2v DOHC 1996 cc N/AP2.0
Autodelta S.P.A. (I)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Nino Vaccarella (I)/Giancarlo Baghetti (I)Result: did not finish (Fuel pump)
Grid: 14th (3:53.600)
Colours: red (+white)
Tyres: Dunlop
42The car is not available on a photoPorsche 906 #107 - Porsche Typ 901 F6 2v SOHC 1991 cc N/AS2.0
Christian PoirotClosed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Christian Poirot (F)/Pierre Maublanc (F)Result: did not finish (DQ: engine running during pit stop)
Grid: 36th (4:18.600)
Colours: white
Tyres: unknown
43The car is not available on a photoPorsche 911 T - Porsche F6 2v SOHC 1991 cc N/AGT2.0
Jean-Peirre GabanClosed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Jean-Pierre Gaban (B)/Roger Vanderschrieck (B)Result: 12th 1st in GT2.0 (50 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 43rd (4:35.200)
Colours: white (+green)
Tyres: Dunlop
46The car is not available on a photoFiat Dino - Ferrari Dino V6/65° 2v DOHC 1986 cc N/AP2.0
Ecurie Fiat-Abarth FranceClosed hardtop bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Marcel Martin (F)/Jean Mésange (F)Result: 16th (78 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 46th (4:42.800) - 45th fastest qualifier
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
48The car is not available on a photoMarcos GT 1800 - Volvo 1980 cc N/AP2.0
Marcos Racing Ltd. (GB)-
-
Driven by: Jem Marsh (GB)/John Quick (GB)/Peter Taggart (GB)Result: did not qualify
Grid: (no time)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
51The car is not available on a photoAlpine A110 - Renault L4 1289 cc N/AGT1.3
Bernard Collomb (F)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Bernard Collomb (F)/François Laccarrau (F)
preliminary session only:
Bob Wollek (F), Claude Buchet (F), Manceau, Mauro Bianchi (B); listed, never drove: Georges Heligouin (F), Pierre Maublanc (F)
Result: not classified (164 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 54th (5:01.400) - 53rd fastest qualifier
Colours: blue
Tyres: Dunlop
54The car is not available on a photoMoynet XS 68 # - Simca L4 1204 cc N/AP1.3
André Moynet (F)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jean Max (F)/René Ligonnet (F)Result: did not finish (Oil pump)
Grid: 48th (4:48.700) - 47th fastest qualifier
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Dunlop
57The car is not available on a photoAlpine A210 #1723 - Renault L4 1470 cc N/AP2.0
Ecurie Savin-CalbersonClosed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Alain LeGuellec (F)/Alain Serpaggi (F)
preliminary session only:
Christian Ethuin (F)
Result: 9th (42 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 39th (4:23.200)
Colours: blue (+yellow/white/red)
Tyres: unknown
61The car is not available on a photoAlpine A110 # - Renault L4 1255 cc N/AGT1.3
Ecurie Léopard (F)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Maurice Nussbaumer (F)/Jacques Bourdon (F)/Michel Pouteaux (F)Result: not classified (116 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 53rd (4:58.800) - 52nd fastest qualifier
Colours: blue (+yellow/orange)
Tyres: Dunlop
63The car is not available on a photoHrubon # - Renault L4 1296 cc N/AP1.3
Hubert Giraud-
-
Driven by: Philippe Marchesi (F)/Patrick Champain (F)
preliminary session only:
Johnny Rives (F), Jean-Pierre Jabouille (F)
Result: did not qualify
Grid: (no time)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
65The car is not available on a photoAlfa Romeo T33/2 #75033-016 - Alfa Romeo no.0012 V8 2v DOHC 1997 cc N/AP2.0
Racing Team V.D.S. (B)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Serge Trosch (B)/Karl von Wendt (D)
listed, never drove:
Teddy Pilette (B)
Result: did not finish (Con rod)
Grid: 35th (4:15.200)
Colours: red (+yellow/white/blue)
Tyres: Dunlop
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Entered cars that did not arrive:
1The car did not arriveChevrolet Corvette # - Chevrolet V8 N/AGT+2.0
Sunray DX Oil Co.-
Front-engined
Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
2The car did not arriveChevrolet Corvette # - Chevrolet V8 N/AGT+2.0
Sunray DX Oil Co.-
Front-engined
Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
3The car did not arriveChevrolet Corvette # - Chevrolet V8 N/AGT+2.0
Piggins Chevrolet-
Front-engined
Result: did not arrive (Not accepted)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
4The car did not arriveChevrolet Corvette # - Chevrolet V8 N/AGT+2.0
Piggins Chevrolet-
Front-engined
Result: did not arrive (Not accepted)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
5The car did not arriveChevrolet Corvette # - Chevrolet V8 N/AGT+2.0
Luxembourg (B)-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Chris Tuerlinckx (B)/Nicolas Koob (L)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
7The car did not arriveLola T70 Mk.3 GT #SL73/117 - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV N/AS5.0
American International (USA)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
7The car did not arriveChevrolet Corvette # - Chevrolet V8 N/AGT+2.0
Scuderia Filipinetti (CH)-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Herbert Müller (CH)/Jean Guichet (F)Result: did not arrive (Not accepted)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
8The car did not arriveLola T70 Mk.3 GT #SL73/131 - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV N/AS5.0
American International (USA)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
12The car did not arriveLola T70 Mk.3 GT # - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV N/AS5.0
American International (USA)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Result: did not arrive (Not accepted)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
16The car did not arriveFord GT40 #1006 - Ford V8/90° 2v OHV 4700 cc N/AS5.0
Terry Drury (GB)-
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: Terry J. Drury (GB)/Keith Holland (GB)Result: did not arrive (Not accepted)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
16The car did not arriveFord GT40 - Ford V8/90° 2v OHV N/AS5.0
Inter-Sport-
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: Guy Ligier (F)/Jo Schlesser (F)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
16The car did not arriveFerrari # - Ferrari V12 4000 cc N/AS5.0
North American Racing Team-
-
Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
19The car did not arriveFerrari - Ferrari N/AS5.0
Bill Harrah-
-
Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
20The car did not arriveFerrari - Ferrari N/AS5.0
Bill Harrah-
-
Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
22The car did not arriveFord GT40 - Ford V8/90° 2v OHV N/AS5.0
Alain De Cadenet (GB)-
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: Alain De Cadenet (GB)Result: did not arrive (Not accepted)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
22The car did not arriveFerrari 250 LM - Ferrari V12/60° 2v SOHC N/AS5.0
Edgar Berney-
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: Edgar Berney (CH)/Francisco de Heredia (P)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
26The car did not arriveMarcos Mantis XP # - BRM N/AP3.0
Marcos Racing Ltd. (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: Robin Widdows (GB)/Hugh Dibley (GB)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
28The car did not arriveSerenissima Mk.168 # (McLaren) - ATS V8 3000 cc N/AP3.0
Scuderia Serenissima-
-
Drivers listed: Jonathan Williams (GB)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
29The car did not arriveFerrari 250 LM - Ferrari V12/60° 2v SOHC N/AS5.0
Cox Kocher-
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: Cox Kocher (CH)/Pierre Sudan (CH)Result: did not arrive (Not accepted)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
32The car did not arriveFerrari 250 LM - Ferrari V12/60° 2v SOHC N/AS5.0
Paul Vestey-
Mid-engined
Result: did not arrive (Not accepted)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
37The car did not arriveScodec-Diva Martin Valkyrie - N/AP3.0
Alain De Cadenet (GB)-
-
Drivers listed: Tommy Weber (GB)/Rollo Fielding (GB)Result: did not arrive (Not accepted)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
50The car did not arriveLotus 47 #47-GT-07 - Ford Lotus Twin-Cam L4 2v DOHC 1600 cc N/AS2.0
John Wagstaff (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: John Wagstaff (GB)/David Preston (GB)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
51The car did not arriveAlfa Romeo T33/2 - Alfa Romeo V8 2v DOHC 1995 cc N/AP2.0
Teodoro Zeccoli-
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: Teodoro Zeccoli (I)Result: did not arrive (Not accepted)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
56The car did not arrivePorsche 911 - Porsche F6 2v SOHC 1991 cc N/AGT2.0
Patrice Sanson-
Rear-engined
Drivers listed: Patrice Sanson (F)/Roland Lefevre (F)Result: did not arrive (Not accepted)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
57The car did not arrivePorsche 911 - Porsche F6 2v SOHC 1991 cc N/AGT2.0
Björn Waldegaard-
Rear-engined
Drivers listed: Björn Waldegaard (S)/Sten Axelsson (S)Result: did not arrive (Not accepted)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
58The car did not arrivePorsche 910 #018° - Porsche Typ 901/21 F6 1991 cc N/AP2.0
Ben Pon (NL)-
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: Ben Pon (NL)/Gijs van Lennep (NL)Result: did not arrive (Reserve entry)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
62The car did not arriveMoynet XS 68 # - Simca L4 1204 cc N/AP1.3
André Moynet (F)-
-
Result: did not arrive (Reserve entry)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
65The car did not arrivePorsche 906 #129 - Porsche Typ 901 F6 2v SOHC 1991 cc N/AS2.0
Mike De UdyClosed bodywork
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: Hugh Dibley (GB)/Mike De Udy (GB)Result: did not arrive (Not accepted)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
69The car did not arriveFerrari Dino 206 S #006 - Ferrari V6 2000 cc N/AS2.0
Bam-Bam (S)-
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: Hans Wängstre (S)/Evert Christofferson (S)Result: did not arrive (Not accepted)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
72The car did not arriveScodec-Diva Martin Valkyrie - N/AP2.0
Alain De Cadenet (GB)-
-
Drivers listed: Tony Beeson (GB)/Mario Cabral (P)Result: did not arrive (Not accepted)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
73The car did not arriveNomad Mk.1 # - Ford Lotus Twin-Cam L4 N/AP2.0
Mark Konig (GB)-
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: Mark Konig (GB)Tony Lanfranchi (GB)Result: did not arrive (Not accepted)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
76The car did not arriveEmeron # - Ford Lotus N/AP2.0
Peter Clarke-
-
Drivers listed: Peter Clarke (GB)/Lance Webber (GB)Result: did not arrive (Not accepted)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
77The car did not arriveCostin-Nathan GT # - Ford Cosworth N/AP1.3
Varicam Racing (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: Mike Coles (GB)Result: did not arrive (Not accepted)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
79The car did not arriveAlpine A110 - Renault L4 N/AGT1.3
Bernard CollombClosed bodywork
Rear-engined
Drivers listed: Alain Finkel (F)/Claude Henry (F)Result: did not arrive (Not accepted)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
82The car did not arrivePiper GTR # - Ford Lotus Twin-Cam 1300 cc N/AP1.3
Concorde (GB)-
-
Drivers listed: Tim Lalonde (GB)/Roger Sparkes (GB)Result: did not arrive (Not accepted)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
86The car did not arriveAlpine M63 # - Renault L4 N/AP1.3
Jean-Pierre RemusatClosed bodywork
Rear-engined
Drivers listed: François Chevalier (F)/"Peter Rand" (F)Result: did not arrive (Not accepted)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
More photos from this race:
Photos by: Don Grunbaum (6), Jelle ter Veer (2), Michel Guilloux (2), Michael Roock (1) and Rallye Racing (1)
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