Le Mans 24 Hours 1972 - Photo Gallery

Grac MT16 #002 - Ford Cosworth FVC L4 4v DOHC 1790 cc N/A

Veglia GRAC Racing

Open bodywork

Veglia GRAC Racing

Mid-engined

Driven by: Lionel Noghès (MC)/"Cyprien" (F)
listed, never drove: Alain Finkel (F)

Result: did not start (Accident in practice)
Grid: (4:30.400)

Sponsors: unknown

Colours: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Programme Cover

Event: 24 Heures du Mans		Date: 11.6.1972
Track: Circuit de la Sarthe, Le Mans (F), 13.640 kms	Distance: 24 hours	Attendance: 250000
Le Mans 24 Hours
World Championship for Makes (round 9) Challenge Mondiale (round 5)

Start time: 10/6 16:00; Grid: 2-2-2, PP right; Weather: intermittent rain

Entered: 91

Practiced: 66

Started: 55

Classified: 18

Sports 3000 (S3.0) : P:21, ST:20, CL:5

Sports 2000 (S2.0) : P:7, ST:4, CL:2

Grand Touring (GT) : P:31, ST:26, CL:9

Touring (T) : P:7, ST:5, CL:2

Entry List

Photos by courtesy of: Michel Guilloux (39), Rallye Racing (28), Autosports Marketing (19), ZANTAFIO56 (CC-BY-SA-2.0) (4), Denis Challes (3), Matthias Bartz (3), Dominique Gasnerie (3), Christian Moity (2), Dominique Aguesse (1), Michel Jamin (1), Guy Beaulieu (1) and Philippe Hubert (1)

Race added to RSC Photo Gallery: 26/10/2012 Last photo update on this page: 03/12/2022


4	Chevrolet Corvette # - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV 6998 cc N/A			GT
	North American Racing Team (USA)		Closed hardtop bodywork
	North American Racing Team (USA)		Front-engined
	Driven by: Dave Heinz (USA)/Robert R. Johnson (USA)	Result: 15^th (60 laps behind the winner) Grid: 51^st (4:42.800)
	Sponsors: BP/CIBIÉ		Colours: red (+dark blue/white)
	Sponsors: BP/CIBIÉ		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 24/05/2017	Photo by courtesy of: Rallye Racing and Michel Guilloux


5	Porsche 908/03 #013 - Porsche 908 F8 2v DOHC 2997 cc N/A			S3.0
	Escuderia Montjuich		Open bodywork
	Escuderia Montjuich		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Juan Fernandez (E)/Francisco Torredemer (E)/Eugenio Baturone (E)	Result: did not finish (Accident) Grid: 14^th (4:16.900)
	Sponsors: TERGAL/ESCUDERIA MONTJUICH		Colours: yellow (+green)
	Sponsors: TERGAL/ESCUDERIA MONTJUICH		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 24/05/2017	Photo by courtesy of: Philippe Hubert and Michel Guilloux


6	Porsche 908/02 K Flunder #908-022 - Porsche 908 F8 2v DOHC 2997 cc N/A			S3.0
	Hans-Dieter Weigel		Open bodywork
	Hans-Dieter Weigel		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Hans-Dieter Weigel (D)/Helmut Krause (D)	Result: did not finish (Accident) Grid: 13^th (4:16.300)
	Sponsors: TEAM AUTO USDAU/Shell/BOSCH/CIBIÉ		Colours: light blue (+yellow)
	Sponsors: TEAM AUTO USDAU/Shell/BOSCH/CIBIÉ		Tyres: Firestone
Photo updated: 10/02/2013	Photo by courtesy of: Rallye Racing


7	Lola T280 #HU1 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A			S3.0
	Ecurie Bonnier Switzerland (CH)		Open bodywork
	Ecurie Bonnier Switzerland (CH)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: /Hughes de Fierlant (B)/Gérard Larrousse (F)/Jo Bonnier (S) DNS: Mario Cabral (P), Jorge de Bagration (E)	Result: did not finish (Clutch) Grid: 9^th (3:54.500)
	Sponsors: SWITZERLAND/Shell/CIBIÉ		Colours: yellow
	Sponsors: SWITZERLAND/Shell/CIBIÉ		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 26/10/2012	Photo by courtesy of: Autosports Marketing


8	Lola T280 #HU2 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A			S3.0
	Ecurie Bonnier Switzerland (CH)		Open bodywork
	Ecurie Bonnier Switzerland (CH)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Jo Bonnier (S)/Gijs van Lennep (NL)/Gérard Larrousse (F)	Result: did not finish (Fatal accident - Bonnier) Grid: 5^th (3:50.000)
	Sponsors: SWITZERLAND/Shell/CIBIÉ		Colours: yellow
	Sponsors: SWITZERLAND/Shell/CIBIÉ		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 24/05/2017	Photo by courtesy of: Michel Guilloux and Rallye Racing


12	Matra MS670 #03 - Matra MS72 V12 2993 cc N/A			S3.0
	Equipe Matra-Simca Shell (F)		Open bodywork
	Equipe Matra-Simca Shell (F)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Jean-Pierre Beltoise (F)/Chris Amon (NZ) DNS: Bernard Fiorentino (DZ)	Result: did not finish (Engine) Grid: 3^rd (3:46.000)
	Sponsors: Shell/MATRA 670		Colours: blue (+white)
	Sponsors: Shell/MATRA 670		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 24/05/2017	Photo by courtesy of: Michel Guilloux and Autosports Marketing


14	Matra MS670 #02 - Matra MS72 V12 2993 cc N/A			S3.0
	Equipe Matra-Simca Shell (F)		Open bodywork
	Equipe Matra-Simca Shell (F)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: François Cevert (F)/Howden Ganley (NZ) listed, never drove: Bernard Fiorentino (DZ)	Result: 2^nd (10 laps behind the winner) Grid: 1^st (3:42.200)
	Sponsors: Shell/MATRA 670		Colours: blue (+yellow/white)
	Sponsors: Shell/MATRA 670		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 24/05/2017	Photo by courtesy of: Autosports Marketing and Michel Guilloux


15	Matra MS670 #01 - Matra MS72 V12 2993 cc N/A			S3.0
	Equipe Matra-Simca Shell (F)		Open bodywork
	Equipe Matra-Simca Shell (F)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Henri Pescarolo (F)/Graham Hill (GB) listed, never drove: Bernard Fiorentino (DZ)	Result: winner - (195.472 kph) - margin: 10 laps Grid: 2^nd (3:44.900)
	Sponsors: Shell/MATRA 670		Colours: blue (+green/white)
	Sponsors: Shell/MATRA 670		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 10/02/2013	Photo by courtesy of: Rallye Racing and Autosports Marketing


16	Matra MS660 C #03 - Matra MS12 V12 2993 cc N/A			S3.0
	Equipe Matra-Simca Shell (F)		Open bodywork
	Equipe Matra-Simca Shell (F)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Jean-Pierre Jabouille (F)/François Cevert (F) DNS: Bernard Fiorentino (DZ); preliminary session only: Chris Amon (NZ), David Hobbs (GB)	Result: did not finish (Gearbox) Grid: 8^th (3:52.600)
	Sponsors: Shell/MATRA 660		Colours: blue (+red)
	Sponsors: Shell/MATRA 660		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 24/05/2017	Photo by courtesy of: Michel Guilloux


17	Alfa Romeo T33/TT/3 #11572-002 - Alfa Romeo 300 V8 4v DOHC 2992 cc N/A			S3.0
	Autodelta S.P.A. (I)		Open bodywork
	Autodelta S.P.A. (I)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Vic Elford (GB)/Helmut Marko (A) listed, never drove: Toine Hezemans (NL)	Result: did not finish (Clutch) Grid: 6^th (3:50.200)
	Sponsors: Shell/Alitalia		Colours: red (+yellow)
	Sponsors: Shell/Alitalia		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 26/10/2012	Photo by courtesy of: Autosports Marketing


18	Alfa Romeo T33/TT/3 - Alfa Romeo 300 V8 4v DOHC 2992 cc N/A			S3.0
	Autodelta S.P.A. (I)		Open bodywork
	Autodelta S.P.A. (I)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Andrea de Adamich (I)/Nino Vaccarella (I) preliminary session only: Helmut Marko (A), Teodoro Zeccoli (I); listed, never drove: Toine Hezemans (NL)	Result: 4^th (37 laps behind the winner) Grid: 7^th (3:52.600)
	Sponsors: Shell/Alitalia		Colours: red (+white)
	Sponsors: Shell/Alitalia		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 26/10/2012	Photo by courtesy of: Autosports Marketing


19	Alfa Romeo T33/TT/3 #11572-003?? - Alfa Romeo 300 V8 4v DOHC 2992 cc N/A			S3.0
	Autodelta S.P.A. (I)		Open bodywork
	Autodelta S.P.A. (I)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Rolf Stommelen (D)/Nanni Galli (I) listed, never drove: Peter Revson (USA), Toine Hezemans (NL)	Result: did not finish (Final drive) Grid: 4^th (3:47.900)
	Sponsors: Shell/Alitalia		Colours: red
	Sponsors: Shell/Alitalia		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 26/10/2012	Photo by courtesy of: Autosports Marketing


21	Ligier JS2 # - Maserati V6/90° 2991 cc N/A			S3.0
	Automobiles Ligier (F)		Closed bodywork
	Automobiles Ligier (F)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Guy Ligier (F)/Jean-François Piot (F) DNS: Jean-Pierre Paoli (F)	Result: did not finish (Valve) Grid: 23^rd (4:24.200)
	Sponsors: BP		Colours: yellow (+green)
	Sponsors: BP		Tyres: Michelin
Photo updated: 03/12/2022	Photo by courtesy of: ZANTAFIO56 (CC-BY-SA-2.0)


22	Ligier JS2 # - Maserati V6/90° 2991 cc N/A			S3.0
	Automobiles Ligier (F)		Closed bodywork
	Automobiles Ligier (F)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Pierre Maublanc (F)/Jacques Laffite (F) DNS: Jean-Pierre Paoli (F)	Result: did not finish (Engine) Grid: 47^th (4:39.700)
	Sponsors: BP		Colours: yellow (+green)
	Sponsors: BP		Tyres: Michelin
Photo updated: 29/10/2022	Photo by courtesy of: Denis Challes


23	Chevron B21 # - Ford Cosworth FVC L4 4v DOHC 1790 cc N/A			S2.0
	Brian Robinson (GB)		Open bodywork
	Brian Robinson (GB)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Brian Robinson (GB)/Jean Rondeau (F) DNS: Stan Matthews (GB); listed, never drove: Yves Courage (F)	Result: did not finish (Cylinder head joint) Grid: 15^th (4:17.000)
	Sponsors: CARAVANES GRUAU		Colours: blue
	Sponsors: CARAVANES GRUAU		Tyres: Firestone
Photo updated: 24/05/2017	Photo by courtesy of: Autosports Marketing


24	Porsche 907 #031 - Porsche F8 1981 cc N/A			S2.0
	Wicky Racing Team		Closed bodywork
	Wicky Racing Team		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Walter Brun (CH)Peter Mattli (CH)/Hervé Bayard (F)	Result: 18^th (92 laps behind the winner) Grid: 24^th (4:24.400)
	Sponsors: PREPARATION Wicky/UTA		Colours: white (+red/green)
	Sponsors: PREPARATION Wicky/UTA		Tyres: Firestone
Photo updated: 10/02/2013	Photo by courtesy of: Dominique Gasnerie


27	Lola T290 #HU26 - Ford Cosworth FVC L4 4v DOHC 1790 cc N/A			S2.0
	René Ligonnet (GB)		Open bodywork
	René Ligonnet (GB)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: René Ligonnet (F)/Barrie Smith (GB)	Result: 14^th 1^st in S2.0 (60 laps behind the winner) Grid: 17^th (4:20.100)
	Sponsors: Kodak/Firestone		Colours: yellow
	Sponsors: Kodak/Firestone		Tyres: Firestone
Photo updated: 10/02/2013	Photo by courtesy of: Christian Moity


28	Chevrolet Corvette # - Chevrolet V8 6998 cc N/A			GT
	John Greenwood Racing (USA)		Closed bodywork
	John Greenwood Racing (USA)		Front-engined
	Driven by: Dick Smothers (USA)/John Greenwood (USA)/Alain Cudini (F)	Result: did not finish (Piston) Grid: 38^th (4:31.200)
	Sponsors: Lifesaver Radial		Colours: white (+red/blue)
	Sponsors: Lifesaver Radial		Tyres: BF Goodrich
Photo updated: 24/05/2017	Photo by courtesy of: Rallye Racing and Michel Guilloux


29	Chevrolet Corvette #194679S706401 - Chevrolet V8 6998 cc N/A			GT
	Greder Racing Team (F)		Closed bodywork
	Greder Racing Team (F)		Front-engined
	Driven by: Henri Greder (F)/"Marie-Claude Beaumont" (F) preliminary session only: Christine Beckers (B); listed, never drove: Alain Cudini (F)	Result: did not finish (Accident) Grid: 46^th (4:38.900)
	Sponsors: femmes d'aujourd hui		Colours: white/blue
	Sponsors: femmes d'aujourd hui		Tyres: Michelin
Photo updated: 10/02/2013	Photo by courtesy of: Rallye Racing


30	De Tomaso Pantera GT4 #2823 - Ford Boss Mustang 351 V8 2v OHV 5763 cc N/A			GT
	Escuderia Montjuich (E)		Closed bodywork
	Escuderia Montjuich (E)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Fernando Baviera (E)/José Juncadella (E) DNS: Herbert Müller (CH); preliminary session only: Mike Parkes (GB)	Result: did not finish (Cylinder head gasket) Grid: 49^th (4:42.100)
	Sponsors: TARGEL/Shell		Colours: red (+black)
	Sponsors: TARGEL/Shell		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 03/12/2022	Photo by courtesy of: ZANTAFIO56 (CC-BY-SA-2.0)


31	De Tomaso Pantera Gruppo 4 #2859 - Ford Boss Mustang 351 V8 2v OHV 5763 cc N/A			GT
	Escuderia Montjuich (E)		Closed bodywork
	Escuderia Montjuich (E)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Herbert Müller (CH)/Cox Kocher (CH)	Result: did not finish (Cylinder head gasket) Grid: 42^nd (4:36.700)
	Sponsors: Tabatip/CIGARILLOS villiger		Colours: red/white (+dark blue)
	Sponsors: Tabatip/CIGARILLOS villiger		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 24/05/2017	Photo by courtesy of: Michel Guilloux


32	De Tomaso Pantera Gruppo 4 #2860 - Ford Boss Mustang 351 V8 2v OHV 5763 cc N/A			GT
	Claude Dubois		Closed bodywork
	Claude Dubois		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Jean-Marie Jacquemin (B)/Yves Deprez (B) listed, never drove: Claude Dubois (B)	Result: 16^th (62 laps behind the winner) Grid: 48^th (4:39.800)
	Sponsors: CAMEL/blindex/Radio Monte Carlo/PANTERA		Colours: red (+black)
	Sponsors: CAMEL/blindex/Radio Monte Carlo/PANTERA		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 24/05/2017	Photo by courtesy of: Michel Guilloux


33	De Tomaso Pantera GT4 #2824 - Ford Boss Mustang 351 V8 2v OHV 5763 cc N/A			GT
	Societé Franco-Brittanic		Closed bodywork
	Societé Franco-Brittanic		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Guy Chasseuil (F)/Jean Vinatier (F) listed, never drove: Michel Martin (F), Jean-Pierre Cassegrain (F)	Result: did not finish (Cylinder head gasket) Grid: 37^th (4:29.400)
	Sponsors: BP/PANTERA/RITTANIC		Colours: red (+black)
	Sponsors: BP/PANTERA/RITTANIC		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 24/05/2017	Photo by courtesy of: Michel Guilloux


34	Ferrari 365 GTB/4 #15225 - Ferrari V12 4390 cc N/A			GT
	Scuderia Filipinetti (CH)		Closed bodywork
	Scuderia Filipinetti (CH)		Front-engined
	Driven by: Mike Parkes (GB)/Jean-Louis Lafosse (F)/Jacques Cochet (CH)	Result: 7^th (42 laps behind the winner) Grid: 33^rd (4:26.100)
	Sponsors: SCUDERIA FILIPINETTI/ANTAR		Colours: red (+white)
	Sponsors: SCUDERIA FILIPINETTI/ANTAR		Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 24/05/2017	Photo by courtesy of: Michel Guilloux


35	Ferrari 365 GTB/4 #14437 - Ferrari V12 4390 cc N/A			GT
	Scuderia Filipinetti (CH)		Closed bodywork
	Scuderia Filipinetti (CH)		Front-engined
	Driven by: Bernard Chenevière (CH)/Florian Vetsch (CH)/Gérard Pillon (CH)	Result: did not finish (Accident) Grid: 36^th (4:29.100)
	Sponsors: SCUDERIA FILIPINETTI/ANTAR		Colours: red (+white)
	Sponsors: SCUDERIA FILIPINETTI/ANTAR		Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 10/02/2013	Photo by courtesy of: Rallye Racing


36	Ferrari 365 GTB/4 #15373 - Ferrari V12 4390 cc N/A			GT
	Ecurie Francorchamps (B)		Closed bodywork
	Ecurie Francorchamps (B)		Front-engined
	Driven by: Derek Bell (GB)/Teddy Pilette (B)/Richard Bond (GB)	Result: 8^th (42 laps behind the winner) Grid: 26^th (4:25.100)
	Sponsors: LOUIS FERAUD		Colours: yellow
	Sponsors: LOUIS FERAUD		Tyres: Michelin
Photo updated: 24/05/2017	Photo by courtesy of: Michel Guilloux


37	Ferrari 365 GTB/4 #15681 - Ferrari V12 4390 cc N/A			GT
	Maranello Concessionnaires (GB)		Closed bodywork
	Maranello Concessionnaires (GB)		Front-engined
	Driven by: Peter Westbury (GB)/John Hine (GB) DNS: Mark Konig (GB)	Result: did not finish (Piston) Grid: 27^th (4:25.300)
	Sponsors: TRICO/Shell		Colours: red (+light blue)
	Sponsors: TRICO/Shell		Tyres: Michelin
Photo updated: 24/05/2017	Photo by courtesy of: Michel Guilloux


38	Ferrari 365 GTB/4 #13855 - Ferrari V12 4390 cc N/A			GT
	North American Racing Team (USA)		Closed bodywork
	North American Racing Team (USA)		Front-engined
	Driven by: Claude Buchet (F)/Jean-Pierre Jarier (F) DNS: Pierre Laffeach (F); listed, never drove: Bob Grossman (USA)	Result: 9^th (47 laps behind the winner) Grid: 25^th (4:24.700)
	Sponsors: CIBIÉ		Colours: dark viloet (+white/blue/yellow)
	Sponsors: CIBIÉ		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 24/05/2017	Photo by courtesy of: Michel Guilloux


39	Ferrari 365 GTB/4 #15667 - Ferrari V12 4390 cc N/A			GT
	Charles Pozzi		Closed bodywork
	Charles Pozzi		Front-engined
	Driven by: Claude Ballot-Léna (F)/Jean-Claude Andruet (F) DNS: François Migault (F)	Result: 5^th 1^st in GT (38 laps behind the winner) Grid: 28^th (4:25.400)
	Sponsors: CH.POZZI/Shell		Colours: blue/white/red
	Sponsors: CH.POZZI/Shell		Tyres: Michelin
Photo updated: 24/05/2017	Photo by courtesy of: Michel Guilloux and Rallye Racing


40	Porsche 911 S # - Porsche F6 2v SOHC 2498 cc N/A			GT
	René Mazzia		Closed bodywork
	René Mazzia		Rear-engined
	Driven by: Pierre Mauroy (F)/Marcel Mignot (F) DNS: René Mazzia (F); preliminary session only: Jürgen Barth (D)	Result: did not finish (Crankshaft) Grid: 50^th (4:42.600)
	Sponsors: MOTUL/MARCO RACING Registration: 5192 VY 75		Colours: red
			Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 24/05/2017	Photo by courtesy of: Michel Guilloux


41	Porsche 911 ST # - Porsche F6 2v SOHC 2466 cc N/A			GT
	Louis Meznarie (F)		Closed bodywork
	Louis Meznarie (F)		Rear-engined
	Driven by: Michael Keyser (USA)/Jürgen Barth (D)/Sylvain Garant (F)	Result: 13^th (59 laps behind the winner) Grid: 44^th (4:37.900)
	Sponsors: Toad Hall/CIBIÉ		Colours: yellow
	Sponsors: Toad Hall/CIBIÉ		Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 26/10/2012	Photo by courtesy of: Autosports Marketing


42	Porsche 911 S # - Porsche F6 2v SOHC 2492 cc N/A			GT
	Claude Haldi		Closed bodywork
	Claude Haldi		Rear-engined
	Driven by: Claude Haldi (CH)/Paul Keller (CH)/"Gedehem" (F)	Result: did not finish (Cylinder head gasket) Grid: 40^th (4:35.200)
	Sponsors: Brandt/RTL/Esso		Colours: yellow/black/red
	Sponsors: Brandt/RTL/Esso		Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 03/12/2022	Photo by courtesy of: ZANTAFIO56 (CC-BY-SA-2.0)


45	Porsche 911 ST #119 300 932 - Porsche F6 2v SOHC 2499 cc N/A			GT
	Raymond Touroul		Closed bodywork
	Raymond Touroul		Rear-engined
	Driven by: "Lee Banner" (GR)/Dominique Bardini (F)/Raymond Touroul (F)	Result: did not finish (Engine) Grid: 45^th (4:38.600)
	Sponsors: Esso/BOSCH		Colours: red (+yellow)
	Sponsors: Esso/BOSCH		Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 24/05/2017	Photo by courtesy of: Michel Guilloux


46	Ferrari Dino 246 GT - Ferrari V6 2418 cc N/A			GT
	North American Racing Team (USA)		Closed bodywork
	North American Racing Team (USA)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Pierre Laffeach (F)/Gilles Doncieux (F) DNS: Yves Forrestier (F)	Result: 17^th (79 laps behind the winner) Grid: 55^th (4:53.800)
	Sponsors: BP/CIBIÉ		Colours: red (+white/blue)
	Sponsors: BP/CIBIÉ		Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 29/10/2022	Photo by courtesy of: Matthias Bartz


49	BMW 2800 CS # - BMW L6 2999 cc N/A			T
	Team Schnitzer - Motul (D)		Closed bodywork
	Team Schnitzer - Motul (D)		Front-engined
	Driven by: /René Herzog (CH)/Hans Heyer (D) listed, never drove: Herbert Müller (CH)	Result: did not finish (Oil pressure) Grid: 41^st (4:35.300)
	Sponsors: SCHNITZER/MOTUL		Colours: silver (+red)
	Sponsors: SCHNITZER/MOTUL		Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 24/05/2017	Photo by courtesy of: Michel Guilloux and Rallye Racing


52	Ford Capri RS 2600 # - Ford V6 2940 cc N/A			T
	Ford Deutschland (D)		Closed bodywork
	Ford Deutschland (D)		Front-engined
	Driven by: Dieter Glemser (D)/Alex Soler-Roig (E) preliminary session only: Hans-Joachim Stuck (D), Jochen Mass (D); listed, never drove: Jean-François Piot (F)	Result: 11^th (55 laps behind the winner) Grid: 34^th (4:26.500)
	Sponsors: Shell		Colours: white/blue (+red)
	Sponsors: Shell		Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 10/02/2013	Photo by courtesy of: Rallye Racing


53	Ford Capri RS 2600 # - Ford V6 2940 cc N/A			T
	Ford Deutschland (D)		Closed bodywork
	Ford Deutschland (D)		Front-engined
	Driven by: Jochen Mass (D)Hans-Joachim Stuck (D)	Result: did not finish (Oil pump) Grid: 30^th (4:25.900)
	Sponsors: Shell		Colours: white/blue (+yellow)
	Sponsors: Shell		Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 24/05/2017	Photo by courtesy of: Rallye Racing and Michel Guilloux


54	Ford Capri RS 2600 # - Ford V6 2940 cc N/A			T
	Ford Deutschland (D)		Closed bodywork
	Ford Deutschland (D)		Front-engined
	Driven by: Gerry Birrell (GB)/Claude Bourgoignie (B)	Result: 10^th 1^st in T (52 laps behind the winner) Grid: 35^th (4:28.900)
	Sponsors: Shell		Colours: white/blue (+green)
	Sponsors: Shell		Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 24/05/2017	Photo by courtesy of: Michel Guilloux


56	Ligier JS2 # - Maserati V6/90° 2991 cc N/A			S3.0
	Claude Laurent		Closed bodywork
	Claude Laurent		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Martial Delalande (F)/Claude Laurent (F)/Jacques Marché (F) preliminary session only: Jean-François Piot (F), Guy Ligier (F)	Result: did not finish (Oil pressure) Grid: 54^th (4:49.900)
	Sponsors: Esso		Colours: orange
	Sponsors: Esso		Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 29/10/2022	Photo by courtesy of: Denis Challes


57	Ferrari 365 GTB/4 #14141 - Ferrari V12 4390 cc N/A			GT
	North American Racing Team (USA)		Closed bodywork
	North American Racing Team (USA)		Front-engined
	Driven by: Luigi Chinetti, Jr. (USA)/Masten Gregory (USA)	Result: did not finish (Cylinder head joint) Grid: 29^th (4:25.700)
	Sponsors: BP/CIBIÉ		Colours: red (+white/blue)
	Sponsors: BP/CIBIÉ		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 26/10/2012	Photo by courtesy of: Autosports Marketing


58	Porsche 908/02 K Flunder #008? - Porsche 908 F8 2v DOHC 2997 cc N/A			S3.0
	Bosch Racing Team		Open bodywork
	Bosch Racing Team		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Otto Stuppacher (A)/Walter Roser (A)	Result: did not finish (Accident) Grid: 21^st (4:23.100)
	Sponsors: BOSCH/CIBIÉ/ARAL/NORDSTERN		Colours: white/light blue
	Sponsors: BOSCH/CIBIÉ/ARAL/NORDSTERN		Tyres: Firestone
Photo updated: 30/03/2014	Photo by courtesy of: Guy Beaulieu


60	Porsche 908 LH #013 - Porsche 908 F8 2v DOHC 2997 cc N/A			S3.0
	Siffert ATE Racing		Closed bodywork
	Siffert ATE Racing		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Reinhold Jöst (D)/Michel Weber (D)/Mario Casoni (I)	Result: 3^rd (19 laps behind the winner) Grid: 10^th (4:03.300)
	Sponsors: GESIPA/Shell/ATE/BOSCH		Colours: white/yellow (+red)
	Sponsors: GESIPA/Shell/ATE/BOSCH		Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 10/02/2013	Photo by courtesy of: Rallye Racing


61	Porsche 908/02 K Flunder #010 - Porsche 908 F8 2v DOHC 2997 cc N/A			S3.0
	Wicky Racing Team (CH)		Open bodywork
	Wicky Racing Team (CH)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Walter Brun (CH)/Max Cohen-Olivar (MA)/André Wicky (CH)	Result: did not start (Wheel) Grid: (4:29.000)
	Sponsors: UTA		Colours: yellow
	Sponsors: UTA		Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 10/02/2013	Photo by courtesy of: Dominique Gasnerie


65	Porsche 910 - Porsche F6 2379 cc N/A			S3.0
	"Novestille"		Closed bodywork
	"Novestille"		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Louis Cosson (F)/Jean-Louis Ravenel (F)	Result: did not finish (Wheel bearing after spin) Grid: 19^th (4:21.600)
	Sponsors: BOSCH/PORSCHE/FERODO/Esso		Colours: yellow
	Sponsors: BOSCH/PORSCHE/FERODO/Esso		Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 30/03/2014	Photo by courtesy of: Michel Jamin


67	Porsche 908/02 K Flunder #016 - Porsche 908 F8 2v DOHC 2997 cc N/A			S3.0
	Christian Poirot (F)		Open bodywork
	Christian Poirot (F)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Christian Poirot (F)/Philippe Farjon (F) listed, never drove: Pierre Maublanc (F)	Result: not classified (138 laps behind the winner) Grid: 18^th (4:20.200)
	Sponsors: Esso/CIBIÉ		Colours: white/blue
	Sponsors: Esso/CIBIÉ		Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 10/02/2013	Photo by courtesy of: Dominique Gasnerie


68	Duckhams LM #LM-1 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A			S3.0
	Duckham's Oil Motor Racing (GB)		Open bodywork
	Duckham's Oil Motor Racing (GB)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Chris Craft (GB)/Alain De Cadenet (GB)	Result: 12^th (56 laps behind the winner) Grid: 11^th (4:03.900)
	Sponsors: CAMEL FILTER/DUCKHAMS		Colours: yellow (+blue)
	Sponsors: CAMEL FILTER/DUCKHAMS		Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 10/02/2013	Photo by courtesy of: Rallye Racing


69	Chevron B19 # - Ford Cosworth FVC L4 4v DOHC 1790 cc N/A			S2.0
	Michel Dupont (CH)		Open bodywork
	Michel Dupont (CH)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Michel Dupont (CH)/Jean-Pierre Bodin (F) DNS: Paul Blancpain (CH)	Result: did not finish (Gearbox) Grid: 31^st (4:25.900)
	Sponsors: HEUER/Shell		Colours: dark blue
	Sponsors: HEUER/Shell		Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 03/12/2022	Photo by courtesy of: Rallye Racing and ZANTAFIO56 (CC-BY-SA-2.0)


71	Chevrolet Corvette C3 #194378S410300 - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV 6998 cc N/A			GT
	Ecurie Léopard (F)		Closed bodywork
	Ecurie Léopard (F)		Front-engined
	Driven by: Jean-Claude Aubriet (F)/"Depnic" (F)/"Sylvain" (F) listed, never drove: Jean-Pierre Rouget (F)	Result: did not finish (Cylinder head joint) Grid: 53^rd (4:48.400)
	Sponsors: BP		Colours: light blue (+black)
	Sponsors: BP		Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 10/02/2013	Photo by courtesy of: Rallye Racing


72	Chevrolet Corvette C3 # - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV 6998 cc N/A			GT
	John Greenwood Racing (USA)		Closed hardtop bodywork
	John Greenwood Racing (USA)		Front-engined
	Driven by: Bernard Darniche (F)/Alain Cudini (F)/John Greenwood (USA)	Result: did not finish (Cylinder head joint) Grid: 16^th (4:18.800)
	Sponsors: Lifesaver Radial		Colours: white (+red/blue)
	Sponsors: Lifesaver Radial		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 10/02/2013	Photo by courtesy of: Rallye Racing


74	Ferrari 365 GTB/4 #15685 - Ferrari V12 4390 cc N/A			GT
	North American Racing Team (USA)		Closed bodywork
	North American Racing Team (USA)		Front-engined
	Driven by: Sam Posey (USA)/Tony Adamowicz (USA)	Result: 6^th (40 laps behind the winner) Grid: 22^nd (4:23.100)
	Sponsors: BP/CIBIÉ		Colours: red (+white/blue)
	Sponsors: BP/CIBIÉ		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 24/05/2017	Photo by courtesy of: Michel Guilloux and Autosports Marketing


75	Ferrari 365 GTB/4 #14407 - Ferrari V12 4390 cc N/A			GT
	Charles Pozzi (F)		Closed bodywork
	Charles Pozzi (F)		Front-engined
	Driven by: Daniël Rouveyran (F)/François Migault (F) DNS: Jean-Claude Andruet (F)	Result: did not finish (Clutch) Grid: 20^th (4:21.700)
	Sponsors: CH. POZZI		Colours: blue/white/red
	Sponsors: CH. POZZI		Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 29/10/2022	Photo by courtesy of: Dominique Aguesse and Matthias Bartz


76	Porsche 908/02 K Flunder #025 - Porsche 908 F8 2v DOHC 2997 cc N/A			S3.0
	Jean Egreteaud		Open bodywork
	Jean Egreteaud		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Raymond Touroul (F)/Jean-Claude Lagniez (F)	Result: did not finish (Out of fuel) Grid: 12^th (4:15.700)
	Sponsors: BP/CIBIÉ		Colours: white
	Sponsors: BP/CIBIÉ		Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 10/02/2013	Photo by courtesy of: Christian Moity


79	Porsche 911 S - Porsche F6 2v SOHC 2341 cc N/A			GT
	Jean-Pierre Gaban		Closed bodywork
	Jean-Pierre Gaban		Rear-engined
	Driven by: Hermes Delbar (B)/Roger Vanderschrieck (B) DNS: Willy Braillard (B); preliminary session only: Jean-Pierre Gaban (B); listed, never drove: Teddy Pilette (B)	Result: did not finish (Gearbox) Grid: 39^th (4:33.900)
	Sponsors: BEAULIEU/Shell		Colours: white (+red)
	Sponsors: BEAULIEU/Shell		Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 10/02/2013	Photo by courtesy of: Rallye Racing and Autosports Marketing


80	Porsche 911 S # - Porsche F6 2v SOHC 2466 cc N/A			GT
	Porsche Kremer Racing Team (D)		Closed bodywork
	Porsche Kremer Racing Team (D)		Rear-engined
	Driven by: John Fitzpatrick (GB)/Erwin Kremer (D) DNS: Juan Carlos Bolanos (MEX)	Result: did not finish (Crankshaft) Grid: 32^nd (4:25.900)
	Sponsors: Shell/PORSCHE-KREMER		Colours: yellow (+red)
	Sponsors: Shell/PORSCHE-KREMER		Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 24/05/2017	Photo by courtesy of: Michel Guilloux


84	Ford Capri RS 2600 - Ford V6 2933 cc N/A			T
	Shark Team		Closed bodywork
	Shark Team		Front-engined
	Driven by: Jean-Pierre Rouget (F)/Jean-Claude Guérie (F) DNS: Cyril Grandet (F)	Result: did not finish (Oil pressure) Grid: 43^rd (4:37.200)
	Sponsors: Esso/BOSCH/CIBIÉ		Colours: red (+dark blue)
	Sponsors: Esso/BOSCH/CIBIÉ		Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 10/02/2013	Photo by courtesy of: Rallye Racing

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