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Programme Cover
Programme Cover - Sebring 12 Hours 1956
Event: Florida International Grand Prix of Endurance powered by Amoco SebringDate: 24.3.1956
Track: Sebring (USA), 8.369 kmsDistance: 12 hoursAttendance: 47000

Sebring 12 Hours
Start time: 10:00; Grid: Le Mans start per engine size; Weather: warm, dry

Entered: 74

Practiced: 69

Started: 59

Classified: 23

Class B - Sports 8000 (S8.0) : P:1, ST:1, CL:1
Class C - Sports 5000 (S5.0) : P:21, ST:18, CL:7
Class D - Sports 3000 (S3.0) : P:15, ST:11, CL:3
Class E - Sports 2000 (S2.0) : P:10, ST:8, CL:4
Class F - Sports 1500 (S1.5) : P:11, ST:10, CL:6
Class G - Sports 1100 (S1.1) : P:7, ST:7, CL:3
Class H - Sports 750 (S750) : P:4, ST:4, CL:1
Entry List
Entry List - Sebring 12 Hours 1956
Race added to RSC Photo Gallery: 24/05/2009 Last photo update on this page: 18/12/2022
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11 - Chevrolet Corvette Special #E55S001194 - Raceway EnterprisesChevrolet Corvette Special #E55S001194 - Chevrolet 327 V8 5359 cc N/AS8.0
Raceway Enterprises (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: John Fitch (USA)/Walt Hansgen (USA)Result: 9th 1st in S8.0 (18 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: white (+blue)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 20/05/2012Photo by courtesy of: Nigel Smuckatelli
22 - Ferrari 375 Plus #0384AM - Howard HivelyFerrari 375 Plus #0384AM - Ferrari V12 4954 cc N/AS5.0
Howard Hively (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Troy Ruttman (USA)/Howard Hively (USA)Result: did not finish (Transmission)
Grid:
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 20/05/2012Photo by courtesy of: Nigel Smuckatelli and Gene Bussian
33 - Chevrolet Corvette #E55S001124 - Carl Beuhler IIIChevrolet Corvette C1 #E55S001124 - Chevrolet 265 V8 4346 cc N/AS5.0
Carl Beuhler IIIOpen bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Don Davis (USA)/Robert Gatz (USA)Result: 23rd (58 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: metallic blue
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 20/05/2012Photo by courtesy of: Nigel Smuckatelli
55 - Chevrolet Corvette - Raceway EnterprisesChevrolet Corvette C1 # - Chevrolet 265 V8 4346 cc N/AS5.0
Raceway Enterprises (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Dale Duncan (USA)/William Eager (USA)
listed, never drove: Dick Irish (USA), Ed Lunken (USA)		Result: did not finish (Rear wheel)
Grid:
Colours: white (+blue)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 17/09/2009Photo by courtesy of: Graham L. Smith
66 - Chevrolet Corvette - Raceway EnterprisesChevrolet Corvette C1 # - Chevrolet 265 V8 4346 cc N/AS5.0
Raceway Enterprises (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Max Goldman (USA)/Ray Crawford (USA)
listed, never drove: Don Davis (USA), Charles Hassan (USA)		Result: 15th (37 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: white (+blue)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 06/09/2017Photo by courtesy of: Richard Bosley Collection
88 - Jaguar D-type #XKD 601 - Jaguar of New York Distributors Inc.Jaguar D-type #XKD 601 - Jaguar XK L6 2v DOHC 3442 cc N/AS5.0
Jaguar of New York Distributors Inc. (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Mike Hawthorn (GB)/Desmond Titterington (GB)
listed, never drove: Ivor Bueb (GB)		Result: did not finish (Brakes)
Grid:
Colours: white (+blue)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 12/08/2010Photo by courtesy of: Gene Bussian
1414 - Jaguar D-type #XKD 538 - Jack EnsleyJaguar D-type #XKD 538 - Jaguar XK L6 2v DOHC 3442 cc N/AS5.0
Jack Ensley (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Bob Sweikert (USA)/Jack Ensley (USA)Result: 3rd (6 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: white
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 12/08/2010Photo by courtesy of: Manuel Barje and Gene Bussian
1515 - Jaguar D-type #XKD 509 - A. A. BrownJaguar D-type #XKD 509 - Jaguar XK L6 2v DOHC 3442 cc N/AS5.0
A. A. Brown (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Lou Brero (USA)/Sam Weiss (USA)
DNS: Gordon MacKenzie (USA)		Result: did not finish (Clutch)
Grid:
Colours: white/black
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 12/08/2010Photo by courtesy of: Gene Bussian
1616 - Jaguar D-type #XKD 521 - Alfonso MenaJaguar D-type #XKD 521 - Jaguar XK L6 2v DOHC 3442 cc N/AS5.0
Alfonso Mena (C)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Alfonso Gómez Mena (C)/Santiago Gonzalez (C)Result: 8th (18 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: yellow (+black)
Tyres: Englebert
Photo updated: 12/08/2010Photo by courtesy of: Gene Bussian
1717 - Ferrari 860 Monza #0604M - Scuderia FerrariFerrari 860 Monza #0604M - Ferrari L4 3422 cc N/AS5.0
Scuderia Ferrari (I)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Juan Manuel Fangio (RA)/Eugenio Castellotti (I)Result: winner - (135.195 kph) - margin: 2 laps
Grid: (3:27.200)
Colours: red
Tyres: Englebert
Photo updated: 12/08/2010Photo by courtesy of: Gene Bussian
1818 - Ferrari 860 Monza #0602M - Scuderia FerrariFerrari 860 Monza Scaglietti Spyder #0602M - Ferrari L4 3422 cc N/AS5.0
Scuderia Ferrari (I)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Luigi Musso (I)/Harry Schell (USA)
DNS: Olivier Gendebien (B)		Result: 2nd (2 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 12/08/2010Photo by courtesy of: Gene Bussian
1919 - Ferrari 857 S #0578M - Scuderia FerrariFerrari 857 Sport #0578M - Ferrari no:0578M L4 3422 cc N/AS5.0
Scuderia Ferrari (I)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Jim Kimberly (USA)/Alfonso de Portago (E)
DNS: Harry Schell (USA), William Helburn (USA)		Result: did not finish (Valve)
Grid:
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 18/12/2022Photo by courtesy of: Wikipedia (Public Domain)
2222 - Mercedes-Benz 300 SL #0404500143 - Chester FlynnMercedes-Benz 300 SL #0404500143 - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC 2996 cc N/AS3.0
Chester Flynn (YV)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Chester Flynn (YV)/George Reed (USA)
listed, never drove: Duane Carter (USA)		Result: did not finish (Camshaft)
Grid:
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 12/08/2010Photo by courtesy of: Gene Bussian
2626 - Aston Martin DB3S #6a - David Brown & Sons, Ltd.Aston Martin DB3S #6a - Aston Martin L6 2v DOHC 2922 cc N/AS3.0
David Brown & Sons, Ltd. (GB)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Stirling Moss (GB)/Peter Collins (GB)Result: did not finish (Gearbox)
Grid:
Colours: metallic green (+yellow)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 12/08/2010Photo by courtesy of: Gene Bussian
2727 - Aston Martin DB3S #7a - David Brown & Sons, Ltd.Aston Martin DB3S #7a - Aston Martin L6 2v DOHC 2992 cc N/AS3.0
David Brown & Sons, Ltd. (GB)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Roy Salvadori (GB)/Carroll Shelby (USA)
listed, never drove: Reg Parnell (GB)		Result: 4th 1st in S3.0 (7 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: metallic green (+blue)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 12/08/2010Photo by courtesy of: Gene Bussian
2828 - Aston Martin DB3S #8 - David Brown & Sons, Ltd.Aston Martin DB3S #8 - Aston Martin L6 2v DOHC 2922 cc N/AS3.0
David Brown & Sons, Ltd. (GB)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Reg Parnell (GB)/Tony Brooks (GB)
listed, never drove: Lou Brero (USA), Carroll Shelby (USA)		Result: did not finish (Engine)
Grid:
Colours: metallic green (+red)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 20/05/2012Photo by courtesy of: Gene Bussian and Nigel Smuckatelli
2929 - Austin-Healey 100S - Donald Healey Motor Co. Ltd.Austin-Healey 100 S - BMC A90 L4 2v OHV 2660 cc N/AS3.0
Donald Healey Motor Co. Ltd. (GB)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Lance Macklin (GB)/Archie Scott-Brown (GB)Result: did not finish (Starter)
Grid:
Colours: green
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 20/05/2012Photo by courtesy of: Nigel Smuckatelli
3434 - Ferrari 500 Mondial #0562M - Touring y Automovil Club de VenezuelaFerrari 500 Mondial #0562M - Ferrari L4 1996 cc N/AS2.0
Touring y Automovil Club de Venezuela (YV)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Julio Pola (YV)/Enrique Muro (YV)Result: did not finish (Accident)
Grid:
Colours: white (+red)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 17/11/2016Photo by courtesy of: Mr. Barber
3737 - AC Ace #AE 90 - J. H. DresselAC Ace #AE 90 - AC L6 OHC 1991 cc N/AS2.0
J. H. Dressel (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Joseph Hap Dressel (USA)/William F. Woodbury (USA)
listed, never drove: Frank Pohanka (USA)		Result: 18th (40 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: dark blue (white/gray)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 12/08/2010Photo by courtesy of: Gene Bussian
3838 - Arnolt-Bristol Bolide #404/X/3009 - S. H. ArnoltArnolt-Bristol Bolide #404/X/3009 - Bristol BS1 Mk II; no:209 L6 2v OHV 1971 cc N/AS2.0
S. H. Arnolt (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: S. H. Arnolt (USA)/Bob Goldich (USA)
listed, never drove: Ray Cuomo (USA)		Result: did not finish (Accident, steering)
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 21/06/2009Photo by courtesy of: Eric Brumenil and Tony Boynton
3939 - Arnolt-Bristol Bolide - S. H. ArnoltArnolt-Bristol Bolide - Bristol L6 2v OHV 1971 cc N/AS2.0
S. H. Arnolt (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Bob Ballenger (USA)/Phil Stewart (USA)
listed, never drove: Jack Ryan (USA)		Result: 13th (36 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 10/11/2009Photo by courtesy of: Eric Brumenil and Tony Boynton
4040 - Arnolt-Bristol Bolide - S. H. ArnoltArnolt-Bristol Bolide # - Bristol L6 2v OHV 1971 cc N/AS2.0
S. H. Arnolt (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Jim Peterson (USA)/Ted Boynton (USA)
listed, never drove: Phil Stewart (USA)		Result: 17th (40 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 10/11/2009Photo by courtesy of: Tony Boynton
4141 - Porsche 550 Spyder - Porsche K.G.Porsche 550 - Porsche F4 2v DOHC 1496 cc N/AS1.5
Porsche K.G. (D)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Hans Herrmann (D)/Wolfgang von Trips (D)
listed, never drove: Huschke von Hanstein (D)		Result: 6th 1st in S1.5 (12 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: silver
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 12/08/2010Photo by courtesy of: Gene Bussian
4242 - Porsche 550 #0019 - Porsche K.G.Porsche 550 #0019 - Porsche F4 2v DOHC 1496 cc N/AS1.5
Porsche K.G. (D)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Ed Crawford (USA)/Herbert Linge (D)/Huschke von Hanstein (D)
listed, never drove: Wolfgang von Trips (D)		Result: did not finish (Wheel)
Grid:
Colours: blue
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 19/05/2012Photo by courtesy of: Graham L. Smith and Gene Bussian
4343 - Porsche 550 Spyder #0047 - John Edgar EnterprisesPorsche 550 #0047 - Porsche F4 2v DOHC 1498 cc N/AS1.5
John Edgar Enterprises (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jack McAfee (USA)/Pete Lovely (USA)Result: 7th (15 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: silver
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 12/08/2010Photo by courtesy of: Gene Bussian
4545 - Lotus Eleven Climax #156 - Lotus Engineering Co.Lotus Eleven #156 - Climax FWB L4 2v SOHC 1460 cc N/AS2.0
Lotus Engineering Co. (GB)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Colin Chapman (GB)/Len Bastrup (USA)Result: did not start (Accident in practice)
Grid:
Colours: silver
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 12/08/2010Photo by courtesy of: Gene Bussian
4949 - MGA - Hambro Automotive CompanyMG A # - BMC B series L4 2v OHV 1489 cc N/AS1.5
Hambro Automotive Company (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: David Ash (USA)/Gus Ehrman (USA)/John van Driel (USA)
listed, never drove: Bob Cron (USA)		Result: 20th (43 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: light
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 20/10/2013Photo by courtesy of: Michael Eaton
5050 - MGA - Hambro Automotive CompanyMG A # - BMC B series L4 2v OHV 1489 cc N/AS1.5
Hambro Automotive Company (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: William Kinchloe (USA)/Stephen Spitler (USA)
listed, never drove: Henry Dahl (USA)		Result: 19th (43 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: light
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 20/10/2013Photo by courtesy of: Michael Eaton
5151 - MGA - Hambro Automotive CompanyMG A - BMC B series L4 2v OHV 1489 cc N/AS1.5
Hambro Automotive Company (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Fred Allen (USA)/Sid W. Blackman (USA)
listed, never drove: John van Driel (USA)		Result: 22nd (55 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: light
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 20/10/2013Photo by courtesy of: Michael Eaton
5353 - Lotus Mark IX Climax - Joe SheppardLotus Mark IX # - Climax FWA L4 2v SOHC 1098 cc N/AS1.1
Joe Sheppard (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Warren Smith (USA)/Joe Sheppard (USA)
DNS: Colin Chapman (GB)		Result: did not finish (DQ: illegal repair)
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 12/08/2010Photo by courtesy of: Gene Bussian
6060 - DB HBR Panhard - Harry KiteDB HBR # - Panhard Dyna X F2 745 cc N/AS750
Harry Kite (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Harry Kite (USA)/François Crouzet (F)Result: did not finish (Accident)
Grid:
Colours: blue
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 12/08/2010Photo by courtesy of: Gene Bussian
6363 - Lotus Eleven Climax #150 - Ralph MillerLotus Eleven #150 - Climax FWA L4 2v SOHC 1098 cc N/AS1.1
Ralph Miller (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Ralph Miller (USA)/Harold Fenner (USA)
DNS: Phil Stewart (USA); listed, never drove: Ralph Parkinson (USA), Curtis Attaway (USA)		Result: did not finish (Oil system)
Grid:
Colours: silver
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 17/11/2016Photo by courtesy of: Mr. Barber
6666 - Porsche 550 #0068 - Porsche KGPorsche 550 #0068 - Porsche F4 2v DOHC 1498 cc N/AS1.5
Porsche KG (D)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Mike Marshall (USA)/Jan Brundage (USA)/Huschke von Hanstein (D)Result: 14th (36 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: silver
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 12/08/2010Photo by courtesy of: Gene Bussian
No photos available:
3AThe car is not available on a photoFerrari 121 LM Scaglietti Spyder #0532LM - Ferrari 446S L6 4412 cc N/AS5.0
James Kimberly (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Jim Kimberly (USA)/Ed Lunken (USA)Result: did not start (Transmission)
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
7The car is not available on a photoChevrolet Corvette C1 #E56S001009 - Chevrolet 265 V8 4346 cc N/AS5.0
Ernie Erickson (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Ernie Erickson (USA)/Charles Hassan (USA)
listed, never drove: William Eager (USA), Bob Gegen (USA)		Result: did not finish (Piston)
Grid:
Colours: white (+blue)
Tyres: unknown
9The car is not available on a photoJaguar D-type #XKD 508 - Jaguar XK L6 2v DOHC 3442 cc N/AS5.0
Jaguar of New York Distributors Inc. (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Duncan Hamilton (GB)/Ivor Bueb (GB)
listed, never drove: Desmond Titterington (GB)		Result: did not finish (Brakes)
Grid:
Colours: white (+blue)
Tyres: unknown
10The car is not available on a photoJaguar D-type #XKD 506 - Jaguar XK L6 2v DOHC 3442 cc N/AS5.0
Jaguar of New York Distributors Inc. (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Bill Spear (USA)/Sherwood Johnston (USA)Result: did not finish (Valve)
Grid:
Colours: white (+blue)
Tyres: unknown
11The car is not available on a photoJaguar D-type #XKD 507 - Jaguar XK L6 2v DOHC 3442 cc N/AS5.0
B. S. Cunningham (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Briggs Cunningham (USA)/John Gordon Bennett (USA)
listed, never drove: Ernie Erickson (USA)		Result: 12th (26 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
12The car is not available on a photoJaguar D-type - Jaguar XK L6 2v DOHC 3442 cc N/AS5.0
Jake Kaplan (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Jake Kaplan (USA)/Russ Boss (USA)Result: did not finish (Brakes)
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
20The car is not available on a photoFerrari 857 Sport #0570M - Ferrari L4 2v DOHC 3422 cc N/AS5.0
George Tilp (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Phil Hill (USA)/Masten Gregory (USA)Result: did not finish (Bearings)
Grid:
Colours: white (+blue)
Tyres: unknown
21The car is not available on a photoMercedes-Benz 300 SL #0405500293 - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC 2996 cc N/AS3.0
George Tilp (USA)-
Front-engined
Driven by: Paul O'Shea (USA)/Dick Thompson (USA)Result: did not start (Oil leak)
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
23The car is not available on a photoMercedes-Benz 300 SL # - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC 2996 cc N/AS3.0
Jack Pry (USA)-
Front-engined
Driven by: Charles Wallace (USA)/Duncan Black (USA)Result: did not start (Engine)
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
24The car is not available on a photoMaserati 300S - Maserati L6 2v DOHC 2992 cc N/AS3.0
Officine Alfieri Maserati S.p.a. (I)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Jean Behra (F)/Piero Taruffi (I)/Cesare Perdisa (I)Result: 5th (8 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
25The car is not available on a photoMaserati 300S # - Maserati L6 2v DOHC 2992 cc N/AS3.0
Officine Alfieri Maserati S.p.a. (I)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Cesare Perdisa (I)/Carlos Menditéguy (RA)
listed, never drove: Ed Crawford (USA)		Result: did not finish (Accident)
Grid:
Colours: darker
Tyres: unknown
30The car is not available on a photoAustin-Healey 100 S - BMC A90 L4 2v OHV 2660 cc N/AS3.0
Donald Healey Motor Co. Ltd. (GB)-
Front-engined
Driven by: Roy Jackson-Moore (USA)/Elliot Forbes-Robinson (USA)Result: did not finish (Engine)
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
31The car is not available on a photoAustin-Healey 100 S #AHS 3804 - BMC A90 L4 2v OHV 2660 cc N/AS3.0
Ship & Shores Motors (USA)-
Front-engined
Driven by: Phil Stiles (USA)/George Huntoon (USA)Result: 11th (26 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
32The car is not available on a photoFerrari 250 MM #0336MM - Ferrari Tipo 250 V12/60° 2v SOHC 2953 cc N/AS3.0
William Greenspun (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Gene Greenspun (USA)/Bruce Kessler (USA)
DNS: Fred Windridge (USA)		Result: did not finish (Engine)
Grid:
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
33The car is not available on a photoFerrari 500 Mondial Scaglietti Spyder Series II #0556MD=>0446MD - Ferrari L4 1996 cc N/AS2.0
Porfirio Rubirosa (DR)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Porfirio Rubirosa (DR)/Jim Pauley (USA)Result: 10th 1st in S2.0 (22 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: dark blue
Tyres: unknown
35The car is not available on a photoMorgan Plus 4 - Triumph TR2 L4 2v OHV 1991 cc N/AS2.0
Morgan Motors (USA)-
Front-engined
Driven by: Mike Rothschild (USA)/George Hunt (USA)
listed, never drove: John Weitz (USA), Harold Kunz (USA)		Result: did not finish (Steering)
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
36The car is not available on a photoMorgan Plus 4 - Triumph L4 2v OHV 1991 cc N/AS2.0
Morgan Motors (USA)-
Front-engined
Driven by: John Weitz (USA)/Manuel Bos
listed, never drove: Ernie Erickson (USA), George Hunt (USA)		Result: did not start (Accident in practice)
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
44The car is not available on a photoOsca MT4 1500 - Osca L4 1485 cc N/AS1.5
Automobili Osca S.p.a. (I)-
-
Driven by: Rees Makins (USA)/Frank Bott (USA)Result: did not start (Withdrawn)
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
46The car is not available on a photoMaserati 150S - Maserati L4 1484 cc N/AS1.5
William B. Lloyd (USA)-
Front-engined
Driven by: Bill Lloyd (USA)/Karl Brocken (USA)Result: did not finish (Gearbox)
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
47The car is not available on a photoMaserati 150S #1659 - Maserati L4 1484 cc N/AS1.5
Allen Guiberson (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Bobby Burns (USA)/Norman Scott (USA)Result: did not finish (Gearbox)
Grid:
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
48The car is not available on a photoMaserati 150S #1660 - Maserati L4 1484 cc N/AS1.5
Alessandro de Tomaso (RA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Alessandro de Tomaso (RA)/Isabelle Haskell (USA)Result: did not finish (Gearshift linkage)
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
52The car is not available on a photoCooper T39 - Climax FWA L4 2v SOHC 1098 cc N/AS1.1
Robert BrownOpen bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Curtis Attaway (USA)/Ralph Parkinson (USA)Result: did not finish (Valve)
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
54The car is not available on a photoLotus Mark IX # - Climax FWA L4 2v SOHC 1098 cc N/AS1.1
Dr. M. R. J. Wyllie (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: M. R. J. Wyllie (USA)/Margaret Wyllie (USA)
listed, never drove: Dick Thompson (USA)		Result: 24th (95 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
55The car is not available on a photoCooper T39 # - Climax FWA L4 2v SOHC 1098 cc N/AS1.1
Cooper Car Co. (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Leech Cracraft (USA)/Red Byron (USA)Result: 21st 1st in S1.1 (47 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
56The car is not available on a photoCooper T39 - Climax FWA L4 2v SOHC 1098 cc N/AS1.1
Cooper Car Co. (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Ed Hugus (USA)/John Bentley (USA)
listed, never drove: Ray Cuomo (USA)		Result: did not finish (Flat battery)
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
57The car is not available on a photoOsca MT4 1100 - Osca L4 1082 cc N/AS1.1
Touring y Automovil Club de Venezuela (YV)-
-
Driven by: Mauricio Marcotulli (YV)/Ed Munoz (YV)Result: did not finish (Differential)
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
58The car is not available on a photoDB HBR 5 #804 - Panhard Dyna X F2 745 cc N/AS750
Automobiles D. B. (F)-
Front-engined
Driven by: Paul Armagnac (F)/Guillaume Mercader (F)
listed, never drove: René Bonnet (F)		Result: 16th 1st in S750 (39 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
59The car is not available on a photoDB HBR - Panhard Dyna X F2 745 cc N/AS750
Brooks Stevens (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Gérard Laureau (F)/Hal Ullrich (USA)
listed, never drove: Brooks Stevens (USA), René Bonnet (F)		Result: did not finish (Clutch)
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
61The car is not available on a photoDB HBR - Renault 745 cc N/AS750
Ecurie Lafayette (USA)-
Front-engined
Driven by: Jean Lucas (F)/John Norwood (USA)Result: did not finish (Gearbox)
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
62The car is not available on a photoJaguar D-type #XKD 536 - Jaguar XK L6 2v DOHC 3442 cc N/AS5.0
Loyal Katskee (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Loyal Katskee (USA)/Roger Wing (USA)Result: did not finish (Accident)
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
64The car is not available on a photoAustin-Healey 100 S #AHS 3506 - BMC A90 L4 2v OHV 2660 cc N/AS3.0
William Brewster (USA)-
Front-engined
Driven by: William Brewster (USA)/Bill Rutan (USA)Result: did not finish (Clutch)
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
67The car is not available on a photoArnolt-Bristol Bolide # - Bristol L6 2v OHV 1971 cc N/AS2.0
John RyanOpen bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Jack Ryan (USA)Result: did not finish (Out of fuel)
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
TThe car is not available on a photoCunningham C-6R #R5422 - Jaguar XK L6 2v DOHC 3781 cc N/AS5.0
Briggs Cunningham (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Briggs Cunningham (USA)/Mike Hawthorn (GB)Result: practiced only (Engine)
Grid: T-car
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
TThe car is not available on a photoMercedes-Benz 300 SL #6500021 - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC 2996 cc N/AS3.0
George Tilp-
Front-engined
Driven by: Paul O'Shea (USA)Result: practiced only (Oil leak)
Grid: T-car
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
TThe car is not available on a photoMercedes-Benz 300 SL - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC 2996 cc N/AS3.0
George Tilp (USA)-
Front-engined
Driven by: Dick Thompson (USA)Result: practiced only
Grid: T-car
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
The car is not available on a photoJaguar XK140 - Jaguar XK L6 2v DOHC 3442 cc N/AS5.0
Lillian Sands-
Front-engined
Driven by: Fred Dagavar (USA)/Al Garz (USA)Result: did not start
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
If you have a picture of any car that is missing in the gallery or you might have a better photo, please, do not hesitate to get in touch with us.
Entered cars that did not arrive:
1The car did not arriveKurtis Kraft 500 K # - Lincoln 5583 cc N/AS8.0
Ray Crawford-
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Drivers listed: Ray Crawford (USA)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
32The car did not arriveFerrari 500 TR - Ferrari L4 1985 cc N/AS2.0
Luigi Chinetti (USA)-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Gleb Derujinsky (USA)/William Helburn (USA)/Tony Palmer-Morewood (GB)/Luigi Chinetti (I)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
52The car did not arriveAlfa Romeo Giulietta - Alfa Romeo L4 2v DOHC 1290 cc N/AS1.5
Charles Nebel (USA)-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Umberto Maglioli (I)/Consalvo Sanesi (I)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
The car did not arriveFerrari - Ferrari N/AS3.0
Luigi Chinetti-
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Drivers listed: Gleb Derujinsky (USA)/Tony Palmer-Morewood (GB)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
The car did not arriveMaserati 350S #3501 - Maserati L6 2v DOHC 3483 cc N/AS5.0
Officine Alfieri Maserati (I)-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Jean Behra (F)/Antonio Petruzzi (I)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
More photos from this race:
Photos by: Gene Bussian (7), Richard Bosley Collection (1), Mr. Barber (1) and Nigel Smuckatelli (1)
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