Le Mans 24 Hours 1969 - Photo Gallery

Chevrolet Corvette C3 #194378S410300 - Chevrolet V8 6996 cc N/A

Scuderia Filipinetti (CH)

Closed bodywork

Scuderia Filipinetti (CH)

Front-engined

Driven by: Henri Greder (F)/Reine Wisell (S)
DNS: Ronnie Peterson (S); listed, never drove: Umberto Maglioli (I)

Result: did not finish (Gear selection)
Grid: 26^th (4:05.300)

Sponsors: SCUDERIA FILIPINETTI

Colours: red (+white)

Sponsors: SCUDERIA FILIPINETTI

Tyres: Goodyear

Programme Cover

Event: 24 Heures du Mans		Date: 15.6.1969
Track: Circuit de la Sarthe, Le Mans (F), 13.469 kms	Distance: 24 hours	Attendance: 400000
Le Mans 24 Hours
International Championship for Makes (round 8) Championnat de France des Circuits (round 40) Challenge Mondiale (round 4)

Start time: 14/6 14:00; Grid: Le Mans start; Weather: warm, overcast

Entered: 109

Practiced: 51

Started: 45

Classified: 14

Prototype 3000 (P3.0) : P:15, ST:15, CL:4
Prototype 2000 (P2.0) : P:3, ST:3
Prototype 1600 (P1.6) : P:1, ST:1
Prototype 1300 (P1.3) : P:4, ST:2
Prototype 1150 (P1.15) : P:2, ST:2, CL:1
Sports 5000 (S5.0) : P:12, ST:10, CL:4
Sports 2000 (S2.0) : P:4, ST:3, CL:1
Grand Touring +2000 (GT+2.0) : P:2, ST:2
Grand Touring 2000 (GT2.0) : P:7, ST:7, CL:4

Entry List

Photos by courtesy of: Michel Guilloux (21), Michael Roock (13), William Siegfriedt (13), Gérard Rouxel (8), Rallye Racing (4), Wolf Zweifler (3), Cantraine Kobus (2), Jacky Ickx Jacky-Ickx-Fan.net (2) and Fabrizio Pravedoni (1)

Race added to RSC Photo Gallery: 11/03/2005 Last photo update on this page: 24/05/2017


2	Lola T70 Mk.3B GT #SL76/151 - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV 4995 cc N/A			S5.0
	Scuderia Filipinetti (CH)		Closed bodywork
	Scuderia Filipinetti (CH)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Jo Bonnier (S)/Masten Gregory (USA) listed, never drove: Herbert Müller (CH)	Result: did not finish (Engine) Grid: 10^th (3:36.200) - 9^th fastest qualifier
	Sponsors: SCUDERIA FILIPINETTI		Colours: red (+white)
	Sponsors: SCUDERIA FILIPINETTI		Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 24/05/2017	Photo by courtesy of: Michel Guilloux


6	Ford GT40 #1075 - Ford 302 V8/90° OHV 4942 cc N/A			S5.0
	J. W. Automotive Engineering Ltd. (GB)		Closed bodywork
	J. W. Automotive Engineering Ltd. (GB)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Jacky Ickx (B)/Jackie Oliver (GB)	Result: winner - (208.250 kph) Grid: 13^th (3:37.500) - 12^th fastest qualifier
	Sponsors: Gulf		Colours: light blue (+orange)
	Sponsors: Gulf		Tyres: Firestone
Photo updated: 10/02/2013	Photo by courtesy of: Jacky Ickx Jacky-Ickx-Fan.net and William Siegfriedt


7	Ford GT40 #1076 - Ford 302 V8/90° OHV 4942 cc N/A			S5.0
	J. W. Automotive Engineering Ltd. (GB)		Closed bodywork
	J. W. Automotive Engineering Ltd. (GB)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: David Hobbs (GB)/Mike Hailwood (GB)	Result: 3^rd (4 laps behind the winner) Grid: 14^th (3:39.400) - 13^th fastest qualifier
	Sponsors: Gulf		Colours: light blue (+orange)
	Sponsors: Gulf		Tyres: Firestone
Photo updated: 10/02/2013	Photo by courtesy of: William Siegfriedt


8	Ford GT40 #1010 - Ford V8/90° 2v OHV 4728 cc N/A			S5.0
	Peter Sadler		Closed bodywork
	Peter Sadler		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Peter Sadler (GB)/Paul Vestey (GB) listed, never drove: Edward Nelson (GB)	Result: did not finish (Electrics) Grid: 25^th (3:57.700) - 24^th fastest qualifier
	Sponsors: MARCHAL		Colours: dark blue
	Sponsors: MARCHAL		Tyres: Firestone
Photo updated: 19/09/2015	Photo by courtesy of: Michel Guilloux


9	Ford GT40 #1009 - Ford 302 V8/90° 2v OHV 4942 cc N/A			S5.0
	Alan Mann Racing Ltd. (GB)		Closed bodywork
	Alan Mann Racing Ltd. (GB)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Frank Gardner (AUS)/Malcolm Guthrie (GB) listed, never drove: Chris Craft (GB)	Result: did not finish (Drive shaft, overheating) Grid: 15^th (3:42.700) - 14^th fastest qualifier
	Sponsors: CIBIÉ		Colours: grey (+maroon)
	Sponsors: CIBIÉ		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 19/08/2015	Photo by courtesy of: Michel Guilloux


10	Porsche 917 #005 - Porsche 912 F12 2v DOHC 4494 cc N/A			S5.0
	John Woolfe Racing (GB)		Closed bodywork
	John Woolfe Racing (GB)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: John Woolfe (GB)/Herbert Linge (D) DNS: Kurt Ahrens, Jr. (D), Digby Martland (GB)	Result: did not finish (Fatal accident) Grid: 9^th (3:35.800) - 8^th fastest qualifier
	Sponsors: CIBIÉ		Colours: white (+yellow/red)
	Sponsors: CIBIÉ		Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 19/08/2015	Photo by courtesy of: Michael Roock and Michel Guilloux


12	Porsche 917 LH #008 - Porsche 912 F12 2v DOHC 4494 cc N/A			S5.0
	Porsche System Engineering (D)		Closed bodywork
	Porsche System Engineering (D)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Vic Elford (GB)/Richard Attwood (GB) listed, never drove: Peter Falk (D)	Result: did not finish (Gearbox, clutch) Grid: 2^nd (3:26.700)
	Sponsors: CIBIÉ		Colours: white (+blue)
	Sponsors: CIBIÉ		Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 19/08/2015	Photo by courtesy of: Michel Guilloux


14	Porsche 917 LH #007 - Porsche 912 F12 2v DOHC 4494 cc N/A			S5.0
	Porsche System Engineering (D)		Closed bodywork
	Porsche System Engineering (D)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Rolf Stommelen (D)/Kurt Ahrens, Jr. (D) listed, never drove: Peter Falk (D)	Result: did not finish (Oil leak) Grid: 1^st (3:22.900)
	Sponsors: CIBIÉ		Colours: white (+yellow)
	Sponsors: CIBIÉ		Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 19/08/2015	Photo by courtesy of: Michel Guilloux


15	Porsche 917 LH #006 - Porsche 912 F12 2v DOHC 4494 cc N/A			S5.0
	Porsche System Engineering (D)		Closed bodywork
	Porsche System Engineering (D)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Herbert Linge (D)/Brian Redman (GB)/Rudi Lins (A)	Result: practiced only (Spare car) Grid: T-car (3:27.000)
	Sponsors: CIBIÉ		Colours: white (+red)
	Sponsors: CIBIÉ		Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 19/08/2015	Photo by courtesy of: Michel Guilloux


17	Ferrari 250 LM #5893 - Ferrari V12 2v 1xOHC 3298 cc N/A			S5.0
	N.A.R.T. (USA)		Closed bodywork
	N.A.R.T. (USA)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Teodoro Zeccoli (I)/Sam Posey (USA)/Ricardo Rodriguez (USA)	Result: 8^th (43 laps behind the winner) Grid: 23^rd (3:53.100) - 22^nd fastest qualifier
	Sponsors: MARCHAL		Colours: red
	Sponsors: MARCHAL		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 19/08/2015	Photo by courtesy of: Michel Guilloux and William Siegfriedt


18	Ferrari 312 P #0870 - Ferrari 312 V12/60° 4v 2997 cc N/A			P3.0
	S.E.F.A.C. Ferrari (I)		Closed bodywork
	S.E.F.A.C. Ferrari (I)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Pedro Rodriguez (MEX)David Piper (GB) preliminary session only: Ernesto Brambilla (I), Chris Amon (NZ)	Result: did not finish (Gearbox) Grid: 5^th (3:35.500) - 4^th fastest qualifier
	Sponsors: Shell/CHAMPION		Colours: red
	Sponsors: Shell/CHAMPION		Tyres: Firestone
Photo updated: 18/04/2014	Photo by courtesy of: Rallye Racing


19	Ferrari 312 P #0868/0872 - Ferrari 312 V12/60° 4v 2997 cc N/A			P3.0
	S.E.F.A.C. Ferrari (I)		Closed bodywork
	S.E.F.A.C. Ferrari (I)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Chris Amon (NZ)/Peter Schetty (CH)	Result: did not finish (Accident, fire) Grid: 6^th (3:35.600)
	Sponsors: Shell/CHAMPION		Colours: red
	Sponsors: Shell/CHAMPION		Tyres: Firestone
Photo updated: 19/08/2015	Photo by courtesy of: Rallye Racing and Michel Guilloux


20	Porsche 908/02 LH Flunder #028=>02 014 - Porsche 908 F8 OHC 2996 cc N/A			P3.0
	Hart Ski Racing Team		Open bodywork
	Hart Ski Racing Team		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Jo Siffert (CH)/Brian Redman (GB) listed, never drove: Peter Falk (D), Dieter Spoerry (CH), Willy Kauhsen (D)	Result: did not finish (Gearbox) Grid: 3^rd (3:29.900)
	Sponsors: CIBIÉ/PORSCHE/HART SKI		Colours: white (+green)
	Sponsors: CIBIÉ/PORSCHE/HART SKI		Tyres: Firestone
Photo updated: 19/08/2015	Photo by courtesy of: Michel Guilloux


23	Porsche 908 Coupe #030 - Porsche 908 F8 2996 cc N/A			P3.0
	Porsche System Engineering (D)		Closed bodywork
	Porsche System Engineering (D)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Udo Schütz (D)/Gerhard Mitter (D) listed, never drove: Richard Attwood (GB), Peter Falk (D)	Result: did not finish (Accident) Grid: 8^th (3:35.600) - 7^th fastest qualifier
	Sponsors: CIBIÉ/PORSCHE		Colours: white (+red)
	Sponsors: CIBIÉ/PORSCHE		Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 19/08/2015	Photo by courtesy of: Michel Guilloux


29	Alpine A220 #1736 - Renault Gordini T62 V8/90° 2v DOHC 2996 cc N/A			P3.0
	Ecurie Savin Calberson (F)		Closed bodywork
	Ecurie Savin Calberson (F)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Jean-Pierre Jabouille (F)/Patrick Depailler (F) listed, never drove: Mauro Bianchi (B)	Result: did not finish (Con rod) Grid: 20^th (3:45.600) - 19^th fastest qualifier
	Sponsors: CIBIÉ/elf/ALPINE RENAULT/ECURIE SAVIN-CALBERSON		Colours: blue (+green)
			Tyres: Michelin
Photo updated: 23/11/2015	Photo by courtesy of: Gérard Rouxel


31	Alpine A220 #1731 - Renault Gordini T62 V8/90° 2v DOHC 2996 cc N/A			P3.0
	Société des Automobiles Alpine (F)		Closed bodywork
	Société des Automobiles Alpine (F)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Jean-Luc Thérier (F)/Jean-Pierre Nicolas (F) listed, never drove: Jean Vinatier (F), André de Cortanze (F), Henri Grandsire (F), Jean-Pierre Jabouille (F), Jean-Claude Andruet (F), Patrick Depailler (F)	Result: did not finish (Head gasket) Grid: 19^th (3:45.000) - 18^th fastest qualifier
	Sponsors: CIBIÉ/elf/ALPINE RENAULT		Colours: blue (+white)
	Sponsors: CIBIÉ/elf/ALPINE RENAULT		Tyres: Michelin
Photo updated: 23/11/2015	Photo by courtesy of: Michel Guilloux and Gérard Rouxel


32	Matra M630 #04 - Matra MS9 V12/60° OHC 2993 cc N/A			P3.0
	Equipe Matra ELF (F)		Closed bodywork
	Equipe Matra ELF (F)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Jean Guichet (F)/Nino Vaccarella (I)	Result: 5^th (13 laps behind the winner) Grid: 17^th (3:44.600) - 16^th fastest qualifier
	Sponsors: MATRA 630/elf		Colours: blue (+green)
	Sponsors: MATRA 630/elf		Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 23/11/2015	Photo by courtesy of: Gérard Rouxel and William Siegfriedt


33	Matra MS650 #01 - Matra MS9 V12/60° OHC 2993 cc N/A			P3.0
	Equipe Matra ELF (F)		Open bodywork
	Equipe Matra ELF (F)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Piers Courage (GB)/Jean-Pierre Beltoise (F)	Result: 4^th (4 laps behind the winner) Grid: 12^th (3:37.500) - 11^th fastest qualifier
	Sponsors: MATRA 650/elf		Colours: blue (+orange)
	Sponsors: MATRA 650/elf		Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 23/11/2015	Photo by courtesy of: Gérard Rouxel


34	Matra MS630 /650 #03 - Matra MS9 V12/60° OHC 2993 cc N/A			P3.0
	Equipe Matra ELF (F)		Open bodywork
	Equipe Matra ELF (F)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Johnny Servoz-Gavin (F)/Herbert Müller (CH) preliminary session only: Henri Pescarolo (F), Jean Guichet (F)	Result: did not finish (Electrical short circuit) Grid: 11^th (3:36.400) - 10^th fastest qualifier
	Sponsors: MATRA 650/elf		Colours: blue (+red)
	Sponsors: MATRA 650/elf		Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 23/11/2015	Photo by courtesy of: Gérard Rouxel


35	Matra MS630 /650 #02 - Matra MS9 V12/60° OHC 2993 cc N/A			P3.0
	Equipe Matra ELF (F)		Open bodywork
	Equipe Matra ELF (F)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Nanni Galli (I)/Robin Widdows (GB)	Result: 7^th (42 laps behind the winner) Grid: 16^th (3:43.800) - 15^th fastest qualifier
	Sponsors: MATRA 650/elf		Colours: blue (+white)
	Sponsors: MATRA 650/elf		Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 10/02/2013	Photo by courtesy of: William Siegfriedt


37	Healey SR #SR1 - Climax FWMV V8 1998 cc N/A			P2.0
	Donald Healey Motor Ltd. (GB)		Closed bodywork
	Donald Healey Motor Ltd. (GB)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Clive Baker (GB) DNS: John Harris (GB)	Result: did not finish (Radiator damage) Grid: 29^th (4:13.700)
	Sponsors: TRICO/CHAMPION		Colours: dark green
	Sponsors: TRICO/CHAMPION		Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 23/11/2015	Photo by courtesy of: Gérard Rouxel


39	Porsche 910 #006 - Porsche Typ 901/21 F6 1991 cc N/A			S2.0
	Christian Poirot (F)		Open bodywork
	Christian Poirot (F)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Christian Poirot (F)/Pierre Maublanc (F)	Result: 9^th 1^st in S2.0 (60 laps behind the winner) Grid: 28^th (4:12.800)
	Sponsors: Esso/CIBIÉ		Colours: white (+light blue)
	Sponsors: Esso/CIBIÉ		Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 19/08/2015	Photo by courtesy of: Michel Guilloux and William Siegfriedt


40	Porsche 911 T /R #118 20 779 - Porsche F6 1991 cc N/A			GT2.0
	Auguste Veuillet (F)		Closed bodywork
	Auguste Veuillet (F)		Rear-engined
	Driven by: Claude Ballot-Léna (F)/Guy Chasseuil (F)	Result: 11^th (71 laps behind the winner) Grid: 39^th (4:30.500)
	Sponsors: SONAUTO/CIBIÉ/PORSCHE Registration: 3852 VA 75		Colours: white
			Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 10/02/2013	Photo by courtesy of: William Siegfriedt


41	Porsche 911 S - Porsche F6 1991 cc N/A			GT2.0
	Jean-Pierre Gaban		Closed bodywork
	Jean-Pierre Gaban		Rear-engined
	Driven by: Jean-Pierre Gaban (B)/Yves Deprez (B)	Result: 10^th 1^st in GT2.0 (66 laps behind the winner) Grid: 38^th (4:29.800)
	Sponsors: KLIPPAN/PORSCHE		Colours: white (+green/blue/red)
	Sponsors: KLIPPAN/PORSCHE		Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 10/02/2013	Photo by courtesy of: William Siegfriedt


42	Porsche 911 T - Porsche F6 1991 cc N/A			GT2.0
	Wicky Racing Team		Closed bodywork
	Wicky Racing Team		Rear-engined
	Driven by: André Wicky (CH)/Edgar Berney (CH) DNS: Pierre Maublanc (F); listed, never drove: Jean Clement (F)	Result: did not finish (Rocker) Grid: 40^th (4:34.300)
	Sponsors: Esso/Wicky		Colours: red
	Sponsors: Esso/Wicky		Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 29/05/2014	Photo by courtesy of: Michael Roock


44	Porsche 911 T /R #118 20 780 - Porsche F6 1991 cc N/A			GT2.0
	Claude Laurent (F)		Closed bodywork
	Claude Laurent (F)		Rear-engined
	Driven by: Claude Laurent (F)/Jacques Marché (F)	Result: 13^th (85 laps behind the winner) Grid: 45^th (4:48.200)
	Sponsors: dalaml/Esso		Colours: white
	Sponsors: dalaml/Esso		Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 29/05/2014	Photo by courtesy of: Michael Roock


48	Piper GTR # - Ford Lotus Twin-Cam 1300 cc N/A			P1.3
	Piper Cars Limited (GB)		Closed bodywork
	Piper Cars Limited (GB)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Tim Lalonde (GB)/John Burton (GB) listed, never drove: Roger Sparkes (GB), Peter Creasey (GB)	Result: did not qualify Grid: (5:10.000)
	Sponsors: PIPER		Colours: light green
	Sponsors: PIPER		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 19/08/2015	Photo by courtesy of: Michel Guilloux


50	Alpine A210 #1724 - Renault L4 1005 cc N/A			P1.15
	Société des Automobiles Alpine (F)		Closed bodywork
	Société des Automobiles Alpine (F)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Alain Serpaggi (F)/Christian Ethuin (F) preliminary session only: Jean-Claude Andruet (F), Bernard Tramont (F); listed, never drove: André de Cortanze (F), Bob Wollek (F)	Result: 12^th 1^st in P1.15 (80 laps behind the winner) Grid: 44^th (4:40.300)
	Sponsors: CIBIÉ/elf/ALPINE RENAULT		Colours: blue (+yellow)
	Sponsors: CIBIÉ/elf/ALPINE RENAULT		Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 10/02/2013	Photo by courtesy of: William Siegfriedt


51	Abarth 1000 SP SE04 #SE4/0047 - Abarth L4 1001 cc N/A			P1.15
	Ecurie Fiat-Abarth France		Open bodywork
	Ecurie Fiat-Abarth France		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Maurizio Zanetti (I)/Ugo Locatelli (I)	Result: did not finish (Distributor) Grid: 41^st (4:37.600)
	Sponsors: NOVOLAN/CIBIÉ/Esso		Colours: red (+white)
	Sponsors: NOVOLAN/CIBIÉ/Esso		Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 17/08/2009	Photo by courtesy of: Wolf Zweifler


62	Nomad Mk.2 # - BRM P56 V8 1998 cc N/A			P2.0
	Mark Konig (GB)		Open bodywork
	Mark Konig (GB)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Mark Konig (GB)/Tony Lanfranchi (GB)	Result: did not finish (Gearbox split; oil on clutch) Grid: 33^rd (4:18.700)
	Sponsors: KONI/LUCAS		Colours: dark green
	Sponsors: KONI/LUCAS		Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 23/11/2015	Photo by courtesy of: Gérard Rouxel


63	Porsche 911 T /R #118 20 807 - Porsche F6 1991 cc N/A			GT2.0
	Marcel Martin		Closed bodywork
	Marcel Martin		Rear-engined
	Driven by: René Mazzia (F)/Pierre Mauroy (F) DNS: Jean Mésange (F)	Result: did not finish (Gearbox) Grid: 43^rd (4:40.300)
	Sponsors: Esso/UNION CARBIDE		Colours: white
	Sponsors: Esso/UNION CARBIDE		Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 19/08/2015	Photo by courtesy of: Michel Guilloux


64	Porsche 908 Coupe #031 - Porsche 908 F8 2996 cc N/A			P3.0
	Porsche System Engineering (D)		Closed bodywork
	Porsche System Engineering (D)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Hans Herrmann (D)/Gérard Larrousse (F) preliminary session only: Kurt Ahrens, Jr. (D); listed, never drove: Brian Redman (GB), Peter Falk (D), Vic Elford (GB)	Result: 2^nd 1^st in P3.0 (0 laps behind the winner) Grid: 7^th (3:35.600) - 5^th fastest qualifier
	Sponsors: PORSCHE/BOSCH		Colours: white (+red)
	Sponsors: PORSCHE/BOSCH		Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 19/08/2015	Photo by courtesy of: Michel Guilloux


66	Porsche 911 T /R #118 20 505 - Porsche F6 1991 cc N/A			GT2.0
	Jean Egreteaud (F)		Closed bodywork
	Jean Egreteaud (F)		Rear-engined
	Driven by: Jean Égreteaud (F)/Raymond Lopez (F)	Result: did not finish (Accident) Grid: 37^th (4:28.200)
	Sponsors: PORSCHE Registration: 4833 CF 33		Colours: dark brown
	Sponsors: PORSCHE Registration: 4833 CF 33		Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 12/11/2014	Photo by courtesy of: Cantraine Kobus


68	Ford GT40 #1081 - Ford V8/90° OHV 4736 cc N/A			S5.0
	Deutche Auto Zeitung (D)		Closed bodywork
	Deutche Auto Zeitung (D)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: /Reinhold Jöst (D)/Helmut Kelleners (D) listed, never drove: Jean Mésange (F)	Result: 6^th (31 laps behind the winner) Grid: 22^nd (3:51.100) - 21^st fastest qualifier
	Sponsors: Deutsche AUTO Zeitung		Colours: white (+black/red/gold)
	Sponsors: Deutsche AUTO Zeitung		Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 18/04/2014	Photo by courtesy of: Rallye Racing

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