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Programme Cover
Programme Cover - Sebring 12 Hours 1959
Event: 12-Hour Florida International Grand Prix of Endurance for the Amoco TrophyDate: 21.3.1959
Track: Sebring (USA), 8.369 kmsDistance: 12 hoursAttendance: 40000

Sebring 12 Hours

Start time: 10:00; Grid: Le Mans start; Weather: heavy mid-race rain

Entered: 81

Practiced: 74

Started: 65

Classified: 47

Sports 3000 - Class D (S3.0) : P:14, ST:11, CL:6
Sports 2000 - Class E (S2.0) : P:4, ST:4, CL:3
Sports 1500 - Class F (S1.5) : P:10, ST:8, CL:5
Sports 1100 - Class G (S1.1) : P:5, ST:5, CL:4
Sports 750 - Class H (S750) : P:5, ST:5, CL:3
Grand Touring 3500 - Class 9 (GT3.5) : P:4, ST:4, CL:3
Grand Touring 2000 - Class 7 (GT2.0) : P:8, ST:7, CL:6
Grand Touring 1600 - Class 6 (GT1.6) : P:4, ST:4, CL:4
Grand Touring 1300 - Class 5 (GT1.3) : P:9, ST:8, CL:6
Grand Touring 1000 - Class 4 (GT1.0) : P:6, ST:5, CL:4
Grand Touring 750 - Class 3 (GT750) : P:4, ST:4, CL:4
Entry List
Entry List - Sebring 12 Hours 1959
Race added to RSC Photo Gallery: 21/04/2004 Last photo update on this page: 07/12/2022
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11 - Aston Martin DBR1/300 #1 - David Brown-Aston MartinAston Martin DBR1/300 #1 - Aston Martin L6 2922 cc N/AS3.0
David Brown-Aston Martin (GB)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Roy Salvadori (GB)/Carroll Shelby (USA)Result: did not finish (Gear lever)
Grid:
Colours: metallic green (+blue)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 22/02/2007Photo by courtesy of: Spanky Smith and Dave Nicholas
22 - Lister Costin Jaguar #BHL123 - The Lister Corp.Lister Costin #BHL123 - Jaguar XK L6 2v DOHC 2996 cc N/AS3.0
The Lister Corp. (GB)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Ivor Bueb (GB)/Stirling Moss (GB)
DNS:
Russ Boss (USA)
Result: did not finish (DQ: illegal refuelling)
Grid: 2nd (3:31.0000)
Colours: white (+blue)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 18/08/2015Photo by courtesy of: Dave Nicholas, Richard Harman and Graham L. Smith
33 - Lister - Jaguar #BHL101 - B. S. CunninghamLister Knobbly #BHL101 - Jaguar XK; no:1302 L6 2v DOHC 2996 cc N/AS3.0
B. S. Cunningham (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Walt Hansgen (USA)/Dick Thompson (USA)Result: 12th (24 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: white (+blue)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 21/04/2004Photo by courtesy of: Spanky Smith
44 - Lister - Jaguar #BHL102 - B. S. CunninghamLister Knobbly #BHL102 - Jaguar XK L6 2v DOHC 2996 cc N/AS3.0
B. S. Cunningham (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Briggs Cunningham (USA)/Lake Underwood (USA)/Russ Boss (USA)/Stirling Moss (GB)
listed, never drove:
Phil Forno (USA)
Result: 15th (24 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: white (+blue)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 07/03/2010Photo by courtesy of: Richard Harman
77 - Ferrari 250 TR Fantuzzi Spyder 59 #0766TR - Scuderia FerrariFerrari 250 TR Fantuzzi Spyder 59 #0766TR - Ferrari Tipo 128 LM V12/60° 2v SOHC 2953 cc N/AS3.0
Scuderia Ferrari (I)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Dan Gurney (USA)/Chuck Daigh (USA)/Phil Hill (USA)/Olivier Gendebien (B)Result: winner - (130.648 kph) - margin: 1 lap
Grid:
Colours: red
Tyres: Englebert
Photo updated: 18/08/2015Photo by courtesy of: Jennifer Boynton and Spanky Smith
88 - Ferrari 250 TR Fantuzzi Spyder 59 #0770TR - Scuderia FerrariFerrari 250 TR Fantuzzi Spyder 59 #0770TR - Ferrari Tipo 128 LM V12/60° 2v SOHC 2953 cc N/AS3.0
Scuderia Ferrari (I)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Olivier Gendebien (B)/Phil Hill (USA)
DNS:
Chuck Daigh (USA)
Result: did not finish (Differential)
Grid:
Colours: darker
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 22/02/2007Photo by courtesy of: Dave Nicholas
99 - Ferrari 250 TR Fantuzzi Spyder 59 #0768TR - Scuderia FerrariFerrari 250 TR Fantuzzi Spyder 59 #0768TR - Ferrari Tipo 118 LM V12/60° 2v SOHC 2953 cc N/AS3.0
Scuderia Ferrari (I)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Jean Behra (F)/Cliff Allison (GB)Result: 2nd (1 lap behind the winner)
Grid: (3:24.0000)
Colours: dark
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 07/03/2010Photo by courtesy of: Spanky Smith and Richard Harman
1111 - Ferrari 250 TR Scaglietti Spyder #0728TR - Mexican National Auto ClubFerrari 250 TR Scaglietti Spyder #0728TR - Ferrari Tipo 128 LM V12/60° 2v SOHC 2953 cc N/AS3.0
Mexican National Auto Club (MEX)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Pedro Rodriguez (MEX)/Paul O'Shea (USA)Result: did not finish (Engine)
Grid:
Colours: silver (+black)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 18/08/2015Photo by courtesy of: Jennifer Boynton
1212 - Ferrari 250 TR Scaglietti Spyder 58 #0730TR - E. D. MartinFerrari 250 TR Scaglietti Spyder 58 #0730TR - Ferrari Tipo 128 LM V12/60° 2v SOHC 2953 cc N/AS3.0
E. D. Martin (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: E. D. Martin (USA)/Lance Reventlow (USA)
DNS:
William Kimberly (USA)
Result: 6th (14 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: white (+blue)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 18/08/2015Photo by courtesy of: Spanky Smith
1414 - Ferrari 250 TR Scaglietti Spyder 58 #0720TR - James JohnstonFerrari 250 TR Scaglietti Spyder 58 #0720TR - Ferrari Tipo 128 LM V12/60° 2v SOHC 2953 cc N/AS3.0
James Johnston (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Ed Lunken (USA)/Augie Pabst (USA)/Gaston Andrey (CH)
listed, never drove:
Jim Johnston (USA)
Result: 7th (14 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 17/06/2018Photo by courtesy of: Dixon Johnston
1717 - Aston Martin DB2/4 #AM/300/3A/1317 - Joe Sheppard-David SchiffAston Martin DB2/4 Mk III #AM/300/3A/1317 - Aston Martin DBA 936 L6 2922 cc N/AGT3.5
Joe Sheppard-David Schiff (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Duncan Forlong (USA)/Joe Sheppard (USA)/David Schiff (USA)Result: did not finish (Piston)
Grid:
Colours: dark
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 06/09/2017Photo by courtesy of: John Shea
2222 - Morgan Plus 4 - Fergus Motors (Morgan M.)Morgan Plus 4 - Triumph L4 2v OHV 1991 cc N/AGT2.0
Fergus Motors (Morgan M.) (USA)Open bodywork with separated mudguards
Front-engined
Driven by: Mike Rothschild (USA)/Arch McNeill (USA)Result: 26th (33 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: darker
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 18/08/2015Photo by courtesy of: Graham L. Smith
2424 - AC Ace Bristol - A.C. Cars, Ltd.AC Ace # - Bristol L6 2v OHV 1971 cc N/AGT2.0
A.C. Cars, Ltd. (GB)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Arch Means (USA)/Charles Kurtz (USA)/Ross Wees (USA)Result: 22nd (29 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 24/05/2009Photo by courtesy of: Lonnie Rix collection
2525 - AC Ace Bristol - A.C. Cars, Ltd.AC Ace - Bristol L6 2v OHV 1971 cc N/AGT2.0
A.C. Cars, Ltd. (GB)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Bobby Burns (USA)/Roy Jackson-Moore (USA)/James Cook (USA)Result: 14th 1st in GT2.0 (24 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 24/05/2009Photo by courtesy of: Lonnie Rix collection
2626 - Arnolt-Bristol Bolide - S. H. ArnoltArnolt-Bristol Bolide # - Bristol L6 2v OHV 1971 cc N/AGT2.0
S. H. Arnolt (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Max Goldman (USA)/S. H. Arnolt (USA)/Ralph Durbin (USA)Result: 25th (33 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 22/04/2016Photo by courtesy of: Graham L. Smith and Lonnie Rix collection
2727 - Lotus 15 Climax - Autosport, Ltd.Lotus 15 # - Climax 1962 cc N/AS2.0
Autosport, Ltd. (CDN)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Harry Entwistle (CDN)/Bob Hanna (CDN)Result: did not finish (Electrics)
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 18/08/2015Photo by courtesy of: Jennifer Boynton
2828 - MGA Twin Cam - Hambro Auto Corp.MG A Twin Cam - BMC B series L4 2v DOHC 1588 cc N/AGT1.6
Hambro Auto Corp. (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Ray Saidel (USA)/Gus Ehrman (USA)
listed, never drove:
Sherman Decker (USA)
Result: 27th (33 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: light green
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 02/01/2005Photo by courtesy of: Dave Nicholas
2929 - MGA Twin Cam - Hambro Auto Corp.MG A Twin Cam # - BMC B series L4 2v DOHC 1588 cc N/AGT1.6
Hambro Auto Corp. (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: John Dalton (GB)/Jim Parkinson (USA)Result: 34th (43 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: light green
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 02/01/2005Photo by courtesy of: Dave Nicholas
3131 - Porsche 718 RSK - Porsche Auto Co.Porsche 718 RSK - Porsche 1588 cc N/AS2.0
Porsche Auto Co. (D)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Wolfgang von Trips (D)/Jo Bonnier (S)Result: 3rd 1st in S2.0 (4 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: lighter
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 02/01/2005Photo by courtesy of: Dave Nicholas
3333 - Porsche 356 A Carrera GT #106356 - Porsche Auto Co.Porsche 356 A 1600 GS Carrera GT Coupé #106356 - Porsche F4 2v DOHC 1598 cc N/AGT1.6
Porsche Auto Co. (D)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Huschke von Hanstein (D)/Carel Godin de Beaufort (NL)Result: 11th 1st in GT1.6 (24 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 24/05/2009Photo by courtesy of: Lonnie Rix collection
3434 - Porsche 718 RSK #014 - Cyrus L. FultonPorsche 718 RSK #014 - Porsche F4 1498 cc N/AS1.5
Cyrus L. Fulton (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Bob Holbert (USA)/Don Sesslar (USA)Result: 4th 1st in S1.5 (6 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 22/02/2007Photo by courtesy of: Dave Nicholas
3636 - Porsche 718 RSK #004 - Count von DoryPorsche 718 RSK #004 - Porsche 1498 cc N/AS1.5
Count von Dory (RA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Roberto Mières (RA)/Anton von Döry (RA)/Pedro von Döry (RA)Result: did not finish (Camshaft)
Grid:
Colours: lighter
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 18/08/2015Photo by courtesy of: Graham L. Smith
3737 - Porsche 718 RSK #012 - Chester J. FlynnPorsche 718 RSK #012 - Porsche 1498 cc N/AS1.5
Chester J. Flynn (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Ernie Erickson (USA)/Ed Hugus (USA)Result: 10th (18 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 02/01/2005Photo by courtesy of: Dave Nicholas
4040 - Lotus Eleven Le Mans Climax #275 - Charles Moran, Jr.Lotus Eleven Le Mans #275 - Climax FPF L4 2v DOHC 1475 cc N/AS1.5
Charles Moran, Jr. (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Charles Moran (USA)/George Rand (USA)Result: 33rd (43 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: Light
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 07/03/2010Photo by courtesy of: Richard Harman
4444 - Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider Veloce - Jake KaplanAlfa Romeo Giulietta Spider Veloce - Alfa Romeo L4 2v DOHC 1290 cc N/AGT1.3
Jake Kaplan (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Jake Kaplan (USA)/Charlie Rainville (USA)Result: 16th 1st in GT1.3 (26 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: dark
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 07/12/2022Photo by courtesy of: Jelle ter Veer
4545 - Lotus Elite #1015P (Maximar) - Team LotusLotus Elite #1015P (Maximar) - Climax FWE L4 2v SOHC 1216 cc N/AGT1.3
Team Lotus (GB)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Pete Lovely (USA)/Jay Chamberlain (USA)/Sam Weiss (USA)
DNS:
Colin Chapman (GB)
Result: 21st (28 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 07/12/2022Photo by courtesy of: Dave Nicholas and KDImages
4646 - Lotus Elite Climax #1013P (Maximar) - Team LotusLotus Elite #1013P (Maximar) - Climax FWE L4 2v SOHC 1216 cc N/AGT1.3
Team Lotus (GB)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Jay Chamberlain (USA)/Sam Weiss (USA)Result: did not finish (Engine)
Grid:
Colours: light blue
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 07/12/2022Photo by courtesy of: KDImages
4747 - Lotus Eleven Climax #541 - Team LotusLotus Eleven #541 - Climax FWA L4 2v SOHC 1098 cc N/AS1.1
Team Lotus (GB)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Tom Fleming (USA)/Bill Schade (USA)/Harry Dager (USA)Result: 44th (65 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: dark green
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 22/02/2007Photo by courtesy of: Dave Nicholas
4949 - Elva Mk IV Climax - Elva Engineering Co.Elva Mk IV # - Climax L4 1098 cc N/AS1.1
Elva Engineering Co. (GB)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Burdette Martin (USA)/William Jordan (USA)/Chuck Dietrich (USA)Result: 23rd (30 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 11/06/2007Photo by courtesy of: Ron Nelson Prairie Street Art
5050 - Elva Mk IV Climax - M. R. J. WyllieElva Mk IV # - Climax L4 1098 cc N/AS1.1
M. R. J. Wyllie (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: M. R. J. Wyllie (USA)/Skip Lange (USA)/Margaret Wyllie (USA)Result: did not finish (Suspension)
Grid:
Colours: light (+darker)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 11/06/2007Photo by courtesy of: Robert Engberg
5151 - Lancia Appia Zagato - Harry C. BlanchardLancia Appia Zagato - Lancia 1090 cc N/AGT1.3
Harry C. Blanchard (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Harry Blanchard (USA)/Charles Callanan (USA)
DNS:
H. Anderson (USA); listed, never drove: Jim Pauley (USA)
Result: 35th (44 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: silver
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 22/04/2016Photo by courtesy of: John Callanan
5252 - Lancia Appia Zagato - Charles KreislerLancia Appia Zagato - Lancia 1090 cc N/AGT1.3
Charles Kreisler (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Peter Baumberger (CH)/Warren Rohlfs (USA)/Walter Cronkite (USA)Result: 40th (48 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 22/04/2016Photo by courtesy of: John Callanan
5555 - Austin-Healey Sprite Hardtop - Hambro Auto Corp.Austin-Healey Sprite Hardtop - BMC A series L4 2v OHV 948 cc N/AGT1.0
Hambro Auto Corp. (USA)Closed hardtop bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Fred Hayes (CDN)/John Christy (USA)/John Colgate (USA)Result: 38th (47 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: lighter
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 02/01/2005Photo by courtesy of: Dave Nicholas
5656 - Osca S 950 #951 - Automobile OSCAOsca S 950 #951 - Osca L4 954 cc N/AS1.1
Automobile OSCA (I)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Ricardo Rodriguez (MEX)/Frank Bott (USA)Result: 47th - did not finish (Spun off)
Grid:
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 02/01/2005Photo by courtesy of: Dave Nicholas
5858 - DB HBR4 Panhard - Deutsch & BonnetDB HBR 4 # - Panhard Dyna X F2 745 cc N/AS750
Deutsch & Bonnet (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Henri Perrier (F)/Bill Wood (USA)Result: 37th (47 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: dark
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 22/02/2007Photo by courtesy of: Dave Nicholas
6161 - Osca S 750 (S187) #763 - Automobile OSCAOsca S 750 #763 - Osca Tipo 187; no:187 L4 749 cc N/AS750
Automobile OSCA (I)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Allen Markelson (USA)/Rees Makins (USA)
listed, never drove:
Jim Eichenlaub (USA), Robert Publicker (USA), Augie Pabst (USA), Denise McCluggage (USA)
Result: did not finish (Electrics)
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 22/02/2007Photo by courtesy of: Dave Nicholas
6363 - Fiat-Abarth 750 Record Monza - Roosevelt Auto Co. Inc.Fiat-Abarth 750 Record Monza - Fiat L4 2v DOHC 747 cc N/AGT750
Roosevelt Auto Co. Inc. (USA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Mario Poltronieri (I)/Alfonso Thiele (I)
DNS:
John Norwood (USA)
Result: 32nd (41 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 29/09/2005Photo by courtesy of: Martin Spetz
7070 - Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder #1085 - Scuderia FerrariFerrari 250 GT California Spyder #1085 - Ferrari V12 2953 cc N/AGT3.5
Scuderia Ferrari (I)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Howard Hively (USA)/Richie Ginther (USA)Result: 9th 1st in GT3.5 (17 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: lighter
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 18/08/2015Photo by courtesy of: Graham L. Smith
8080 - Turner 950 Sports Climax - Turner Sports Cars, Ltd.Turner 950 Sports - BMC L4 2v OHV 948 cc N/AGT1.0
Turner Sports Cars, Ltd. (USA)-
Front-engined
Driven by: Fred Lieb (USA)/Smokey Drolet (USA)Result: 43rd (60 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: light blue
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 07/12/2022Photo by courtesy of: family of Fred Lieb
No photos available:
5The car is not available on a photoMaserati 300S #3083 - Maserati L6 2v DOHC 2996 cc N/AS3.0
Rallye Motors (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Ed Lawrence (USA)/James Cook (USA)/Ralph Durbin (USA)Result: did not start (Fatal accident)
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
10The car is not available on a photoFerrari 250 TR Scaglietti Spyder 58 #0666MM - Ferrari Tipo 128 LM V12/60° 2v SOHC 2953 cc N/AS3.0
North American Racing Team (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Rod Carveth (USA)/Gilbert Geitner (USA)
listed, never drove:
Gaston Andrey (CH)
Result: did not finish (Collision)
Grid:
Colours: dark blue (+white)
Tyres: unknown
15The car is not available on a photoFerrari 250 GT LWB TdF #1035 - Ferrari V12 2953 cc N/AGT3.5
Auto Sport Club, Havana (C)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Alfonso Gómez Mena (C)/Juan Montalvo (C)
listed, never drove:
Paul O'Shea (USA)
Result: 20th (28 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: grey
Tyres: unknown
16The car is not available on a photoFerrari 250 GT LWB Berlinetta TdF #0893 - Ferrari V12 2953 cc N/AGT3.5
RRR Enterprises (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: George Reed (USA)/Don O'Dell (USA)/George Arents (USA)
listed, never drove:
Bill Sturgis (USA)
Result: 46th (78 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: white (+red)
Tyres: unknown
18The car is not available on a photoMaserati 200S I #2418 - Maserati L4 2v OHV 2000 cc N/AS2.0
Carroll Shelby Sports Cars (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Jim Hall (USA)/Hap Sharp (USA)
DNS:
Red Byron (USA)
Result: 41st (50 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
18TThe car is not available on a photoMaserati 250S #2432 - Maserati 2494 cc N/AS3.0
Carroll Shelby Sports Cars (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Hap Sharp (USA)/Jim Hall (USA)/Red Byron (USA)Result: car not used
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
19The car is not available on a photoFerrari 250 TR Scaglietti Spyder 58 #0722TR - Ferrari Tipo 128 LM V12/60° 2v SOHC 2953 cc N/AS3.0
North American Racing Team (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Lloyd Casner (USA)/Jim Hunt (USA)
listed, never drove:
Dan Collins (USA)
Result: did not start
Grid:
Colours: light
Tyres: unknown
19TThe car is not available on a photoFerrari 500 TRC #0600MDTR - Ferrari L4 1994 cc N/AS2.0
North American Racing Team (USA)-
Front-engined
Driven by: Lloyd Casner (USA)/Jim Hunt (USA)/Dan Collins (USA)Result: 13th (24 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
20The car is not available on a photoTriumph TR3 - Triumph L4 2v OHV 1991 cc N/AGT2.0
Standard Triumph Motor Co. (USA)-
Front-engined
Driven by: Robert Samm (USA)/John Bentley (USA)/Fred Moore (USA)Result: 48th (90 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
21The car is not available on a photoTriumph TR3 - Triumph L4 2v OHV 1991 cc N/AGT2.0
Standard Triumph Motor Co. (USA)-
Front-engined
Driven by: Charlie Kolb (USA)/Fred Moore (USA)/Gene Hobbs (USA)Result: did not finish (Valve)
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
23The car is not available on a photoAC Ace #BE 1055 - Bristol L6 2v OHV 1971 cc N/AGT2.0
A.C. Cars, Ltd. (GB)-
Front-engined
Driven by: Lonnie Rix (USA)/Ed Rahal (USA)/George Avent (USA)Result: practiced only (Road accident)
Grid: T-car
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
23TThe car is not available on a photoAC Ace #BEX 257 - Bristol L6 2v OHV 1971 cc N/AGT2.0
A.C. Cars, Ltd. (GB)-
Front-engined
Driven by: Lonnie Rix (USA)/Ed Rahal (USA)
DNS:
George Avent (USA)
Result: 24th (30 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
30The car is not available on a photoMG A Twin Cam - BMC B series L4 2v DOHC 1588 cc N/AGT1.6
Hambro Auto Corp. (USA)-
Front-engined
Driven by: Ray Pickering (USA)/Jack Flaherty (USA)/Sherman Decker (USA)Result: 45th (67 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: light green
Tyres: unknown
32The car is not available on a photoPorsche 718 RSK - Porsche 1498 cc N/AS1.5
Porsche Auto Co. (D)-
Mid-engined
Driven by: John Fitch (USA)/Edgar Barth (DDR)Result: 5th (7 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
35The car is not available on a photoPorsche 718 RSK #013 - Porsche 1498 cc N/AS1.5
Precision Motors (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jack McAfee (USA)Ken Miles (GB)Result: 8th (15 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
38The car is not available on a photoOsca S 1500 - Osca L4 1491 cc N/AS1.5
Automobile OSCA (I)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Carl Haas (USA)/Frank Campbell (USA)/Jay Middleton (USA)
listed, never drove:
Ted Boynton (USA), Jim Jeffords (USA)
Result: did not finish (Wet ignition)
Grid:
Colours: dark
Tyres: unknown
39The car is not available on a photoCooper Monaco T49 - Climax L4 1475 cc N/AS1.5
Los Amigos (F)-
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jean Lucas (F)/Jean-François Malle (F)Result: did not finish (Oil loss)
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
41The car is not available on a photoAlfa Romeo Giulietta Veloce # - Alfa Romeo L4 2v DOHC 1290 cc N/AGT1.3
Fred T. van Beuren (MEX)-
Front-engined
Driven by: Fred Van Beuren (MEX)/Javier Velasquez (MEX)/Mario Mercader (MEX)Result: did not finish (Accident)
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
42The car is not available on a photoAlfa Romeo Giulietta Veloce # - Alfa Romeo L4 2v DOHC 1290 cc N/AGT1.3
Robert Grossman (USA)-
Front-engined
Driven by: Bob Rubin (USA)/Bob Grossman (USA)/Louis Comito (USA)Result: 42nd (54 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
43The car is not available on a photoAlfa Romeo Giulietta Spider Veloce # - Alfa Romeo L4 2v DOHC 1290 cc N/AGT1.3
Louis Comito (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Bob Pfaff (USA)/Louis Comito (USA)/Wynn Kramarsky (USA)/Tom O'Brien (USA)Result: 39th (48 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: dark
Tyres: unknown
48The car is not available on a photoElva Mk IV # - Climax L4 1098 cc N/AS1.1
Elva Engineering Co. (GB)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Frank Baptista (USA)/Charles Wallace (USA)/Art Tweedale (USA)Result: 19th 1st in S1.1 (28 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
53The car is not available on a photoAustin-Healey Sprite Hardtop # - BMC A series L4 2v OHV 948 cc N/AGT1.0
Hambro Auto Corp. (USA)Closed hardtop bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Ed Leavens (CDN)/Harold Kunz (USA)
DNS:
John Colgate (USA), Hugh Sutherland (CDN)
Result: 36th (46 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Dunlop
54The car is not available on a photoAustin-Healey Sprite Hardtop #AN5/8145 - BMC A series L4 2v OHV 948 cc N/AGT1.0
Hambro Auto Corp. (USA)Closed hardtop bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Phil Stiles (USA)/Hugh Sutherland (CDN)
DNS:
Harold Kunz (USA)
Result: 31st 1st in GT1.0 (39 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Dunlop
57The car is not available on a photoDB HBR 5 # - Panhard PL17 F2 848 cc N/AGT1.0
Deutsch & Bonnet (F)-
Front-engined
Driven by: Howard Hanna (USA)/Richard Toland (USA)Result: did not finish (Engine)
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
59The car is not available on a photoDB HBR 4 - Panhard Dyna X F2 745 cc N/AS750
Deutsch & Bonnet (F)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Gérard Laureau (F)/Paul Armagnac (F)Result: 17th 1st in S750 (26 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: dark
Tyres: unknown
60The car is not available on a photoOsca S 750 #760 - Osca L4 749 cc N/AS750
Alejandro de Tomaso (RA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Alessandro de Tomaso (RA)/Denise McCluggage (USA)/Isabelle Haskell (USA)/Ricardo Rodriguez (MEX)Result: 18th (27 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
62The car is not available on a photoFiat-Abarth 750 Record Monza - Fiat L4 2v DOHC 747 cc N/AGT750
Roosevelt Auto Co. Inc. (USA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Lanzo Cussini (I)/Remo Cattini (I)Result: 29th (38 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
64The car is not available on a photoFiat-Abarth 750 Record Monza # - Fiat L4 2v DOHC 747 cc N/AGT750
Roosevelt Auto Co. Inc. (USA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Bill Rutan (USA)/Ray Cuomo (USA)/Paul Richards (USA)Result: 28th 1st in GT750 (36 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
65The car is not available on a photoFiat-Abarth 750 Record Monza - Fiat L4 2v DOHC 747 cc N/AGT750
George F. Schrafft (USA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Bob Kuhn (USA)/Jim Jeffords (USA)
DNS:
George Schrafft (USA); listed, never drove: Eugene Wilkinson (USA)
Result: 30th (39 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
66The car is not available on a photoStanguellini S750 Bialbero #CS04084 - Fiat Twin Cam; no:CS04084 L4 748 cc N/AS750
Sandy MacArthur (USA)-
-
Driven by: Robert Roloson (USA)/Sandy MacArthur (USA)Result: did not finish (Accident)
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
72The car is not available on a photoPorsche 718 RSK # - Porsche 1498 cc N/AS1.5
Art Bunker Motors (USA)-
Mid-engined
Driven by: Art Bunker (USA)Result: did not start (Reserve)
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
73The car is not available on a photoPorsche 718 RSK #015 - Porsche 1498 cc N/AS1.5
B. S. Cunningham (USA)-
Mid-engined
Driven by: Briggs Cunningham (USA)/Lake Underwood (USA)
listed, never drove:
Phil Forno (USA)
Result: did not start (Reserve)
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
75The car is not available on a photoAlfa Romeo Giulietta Spider Veloce - Alfa Romeo L4 2v DOHC 1290 cc N/AGT1.3
Ross Durant, Jr. (USA)-
Front-engined
Driven by: Ross Durant (USA)/George Peck (USA)Result: did not start (Reserve)
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
78The car is not available on a photoAustin-Healey Sprite Hardtop # - BMC A series L4 2v OHV 948 cc N/AGT1.0
Bahamas Auto Club (BS)-
Front-engined
Driven by: Sydney Oakes (BS)/Greta Oakes (BS)/Peter Bethell (BS)Result: did not start (Reserve)
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
82The car is not available on a photoFerrari 250 TR Scaglietti Spyder 58 #0724TR - Ferrari Tipo 128 LM V12/60° 2v SOHC 2953 cc N/AS3.0
John Fulp (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: John Fulp (USA)Result: did not start
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
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Entered cars that did not arrive:
71The car did not arriveArnolt-Bristol Bolide - Bristol L6 2v OHV 1971 cc N/AGT2.0
S. H. Arnolt (USA)-
Front-engined
Result: did not arrive (Reserve)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
74The car did not arrivePorsche 356 A 1500 GS Carrera GT # - Porsche F4 2v DOHC 1498 cc N/AGT1.6
Quiver Motors (USA)-
Rear-engined
Drivers listed: John Cuevas (USA)/Burdette Martin (USA)Result: did not arrive (Reserve)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
76The car did not arriveLotus Eleven - Climax FWA L4 2v SOHC 1098 cc N/AS1.1
Jay Chamberlain (USA)-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Millard Ripley (USA)/William Milliken (USA)/Steve Wilder (USA)Result: did not arrive (Reserve)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
77The car did not arriveElva Mk IV - Climax L4 1098 cc N/AS1.1
Alan Patterson (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Alan Patterson (USA)/Joachim Kammer (USA)Result: did not arrive (Reserve)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
81The car did not arriveAC Ace #BEX 258 - Bristol L6 2v OHV 1971 cc N/AGT2.0
William Love (USA)-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Bill Love (USA)/Skip Conklin (USA)Result: did not arrive (Reserve)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
83The car did not arriveLancia Appia Zagato - Lancia 1090 cc N/AGT1.3
Chas. L. Abry IV (USA)-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Newton Davis (USA)/Charles Abry (USA)Result: did not arrive (Reserve)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
TThe car did not arriveMG A # - BMC B series L4 N/AGT1.6
Hambro Auto Corp. (USA)-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Sherman Decker (USA)Result: did not arrive
Colours: light green
Tyres: unknown
TThe car did not arriveAustin-Healey Sprite - BMC A series L4 2v OHV N/AGT1.0
Hambro Auto Corp. (USA)-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: John Colgate (USA)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
More photos from this race:
Photos by: family of Fred Lieb (1), Dave Nicholas (1), KDImages (1), John Shea (1), John Callanan (1), Graham L. Smith (1) and Robert Engberg (1)
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