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Programme Cover - Spa 1000 Kilometres 1973
Event: Grand Prix de SpaDate: 6.5.1973
Track: Circuit National de Francorchamps (B), 14.100 kmsDistance: 1000 kilometresAttendance: 60000

Spa 1000 Kilometres
Start time: 14:00; Grid: 2-2-2, PP left; Weather: warm, dry

Entered: 51

Practiced: 37

Started: 28

Classified: 16

Sports 3000 (S3.0) : P:10, ST:7, CL:5

Sports 2000 (S2.0) : P:14, ST:12, CL:5

Grand Touring (GT) : P:9, ST:6, CL:4

Touring (T) : P:4, ST:3, CL:2
Entry List
Entry List - Spa 1000 Kilometres 1973
Photos by courtesy of: Thierry Périlleux (19), Eric Landmann (16), Paul Kooyman (14), Manfred Giet (1), Bill Wagenblatt (1) and Michel Luxen (1)
Race added to RSC Photo Gallery: 14/09/2004 Last photo update on this page: 11/01/2023
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11 - Ferrari 312 PB #0888 - S.E.F.A.C.Ferrari 312 PB Long #0888 - Ferrari Tipo 001 F12 4v DOHC 2991 cc N/AS3.0
S.E.F.A.C. (I)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: /Brian Redman (GB)/Jacky Ickx (B)Result: did not finish (Gearbox oil cooler)
Grid: 1st (3:12.7000)
Colours: red (+yellow)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 22/06/2014Photo by courtesy of: Thierry Périlleux and Bill Wagenblatt
22 - Ferrari 312 PB #0890 - S.E.F.A.C.Ferrari 312 PB Long #0890 - Ferrari Tipo 001 F12 4v DOHC 2991 cc N/AS3.0
S.E.F.A.C. (I)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Carlos Pace (BR)/Arturo Merzario (I)Result: 4th (4 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 3rd (3:15.4000)
Colours: red (+dark green)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 22/06/2014Photo by courtesy of: Thierry Périlleux and Paul Kooyman
33 - Matra-Simca MS670B #01 - MatraMatra MS670 B #01 - Matra MS72 V12/60° OHC 2993 cc N/AS3.0
Matra (F)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Chris Amon (NZ)/Graham Hill (GB)/Henri Pescarolo (F)
DNS: Gérard Larrousse (F)		Result: did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 7th (3:18.9000)
Colours: blue (+white/green)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 22/06/2014Photo by courtesy of: Thierry Périlleux, Paul Kooyman and Manfred Giet
44 - Matra-Simca MS670B #03 - MatraMatra MS670 B #03 - Matra MS72 V12/60° OHC 2993 cc N/AS3.0
Matra (F)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Henri Pescarolo (F)/Gérard Larrousse (F)/Chris Amon (NZ)
DNS: Graham Hill (GB)		Result: 3rd (3 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 2nd (3:13.8000)
Colours: blue (+white)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 22/06/2014Photo by courtesy of: Thierry Périlleux and Eric Landmann
55 - Mirage M6 Ford #605 - Gulf ResearchMirage M6 #605 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/AS3.0
Gulf Research (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Derek Bell (GB)/Mike Hailwood (GB)
DNS: Howden Ganley (NZ)		Result: winner - (244.444 kph) - margin: 2 laps
Grid: 5th (3:17.6000)
Colours: light blue/orange
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 22/06/2014Photo by courtesy of: Paul Kooyman and Thierry Périlleux
66 - Mirage M6 Ford #602 - Gulf ResearchMirage M6 #602 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/AS3.0
Gulf Research (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Mike Hailwood (GB)/Howden Ganley (NZ)/Vern Schuppan (AUS)
listed, never drove: John Watson (GB)		Result: 2nd (2 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 4th (3:16.2000)
Colours: light blue/orange
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 22/06/2014Photo by courtesy of: Thierry Périlleux and Eric Landmann
2121 - Lola T290 Ford #HU22 - Dorset RacingLola T290 #HU22 - Ford Cosworth FVC L4 4v DOHC N/AS2.0
Dorset Racing (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Tony Birchenhough (GB)/Lee Kaye (GB)Result: 13th (15 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 29th (4:11.3000)
Colours: red (+white)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 14/09/2004Photo by courtesy of: Eric Landmann
2323 - Chevron B23 Ford #73-10 - Ember RacingChevron B23 #73-10 - Ford Cosworth FVC L4 4v DOHC N/AS2.0
Ember Racing (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: John Hine (GB)/Bob Howlings (GB)Result: 15th (16 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 9th (3:37.5000)
Colours: black
Tyres: Firestone
Photo updated: 14/09/2004Photo by courtesy of: Eric Landmann
2727 - Chevron B23 Ford #72-03 - Peter SmithChevron B21 #72-03 - Ford Cosworth FVC L4 4v DOHC N/AS2.0
Peter Smith (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Peter Smith (GB)/David Welpton (GB)Result: did not finish (Gearbox)
Grid: 12th (3:48.1000)
Colours: dark blue (+yellow)
Tyres: Firestone
Photo updated: 22/06/2014Photo by courtesy of: Thierry Périlleux
3030 - Chevron B23 Ford #71-09 - I. HarrowerChevron B19/23 #71-09 - Ford Cosworth FVC L4 4v DOHC N/AS2.0
I. Harrower (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Ian Harrower (GB)/James Bell (GB)Result: did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 30th (4:17.3000)
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 25/04/2006Photo by courtesy of: Paul Kooyman
3131 - Chevron B21 Ford #71-32 - Ember RacingChevron B19/21 #71-32 - Ford Cosworth FVC L4 4v DOHC N/AS2.0
Ember Racing (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Bill de Selincourt (GB)/John Quick (GB)Result: did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 24th (4:05.0000)
Colours: dark green
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 25/04/2006Photo by courtesy of: Paul Kooyman
3737 - Dulon LD11 Ford #01 - Tony GoodwinDulon LD11 #01 - Ford Cosworth FVC L4 4v DOHC 2000 cc N/AS2.0
Tony Goodwin (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Tony Goodwin (GB)/Ed McDonough (USA)Result: did not finish
Grid: 27th (4:08.1000)
Colours: dark green
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 25/04/2006Photo by courtesy of: Paul Kooyman
3838 - Chevron B21 Ford - Dinitrol TotalChevron B21/23 # - Ford Cosworth FVC L4 4v DOHC 1900 cc N/AS2.0
Dinitrol Total (F)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Christine Beckers (B)/Roger Dubos (F)Result: 9th (10 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 23rd (4:04.7000)
Colours: white (+blue/red)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 25/04/2006Photo by courtesy of: Eric Landmann and Paul Kooyman
4040 - Porsche Carrera RSR #911 360 0576 R5 - Porsche StuttgartPorsche 911 Carrera RSR #911 360 0576 R5 - Porsche F6 2v SOHC 2808 cc N/AGT
Porsche Stuttgart (D)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: George Follmer (USA)/Reinhold Jöst (D)
listed, never drove: Gijs van Lennep (NL), Herbert Müller (CH)		Result: 10th 1st in GT (11 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 20th (4:01.3000)
Colours: silver (+blue/red/yellow)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 25/04/2006Photo by courtesy of: Paul Kooyman
4141 - Porsche 911 Carrera RSR #911 360 0588 R6 - Porsche StuttgartPorsche 911 Carrera RSR #911 360 0588 R6 - Porsche F6 2v SOHC 2808 cc N/AS3.0
Porsche Stuttgart (D)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Gijs van Lennep (NL)/Herbert Müller (CH)
listed, never drove: Reinhold Jöst (D), George Follmer (USA)		Result: 5th (8 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 13th (3:53.7000)
Colours: silver (+blue/red)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 25/04/2006Photo by courtesy of: Paul Kooyman
4242 - Ferrari 365 GTB/4 #16425 - Ecurie FrancorchampsFerrari 365 GTB/4 #16425 - Ferrari V12 4390 cc N/AGT
Ecurie FrancorchampsClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Teddy Pilette (B)/Richard Bond (GB)
DNS: Jean-Claude Andruet (F)		Result: 12th (14 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 26th (4:07.4000)
Colours: yellow
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 22/06/2014Photo by courtesy of: Thierry Périlleux and Paul Kooyman
4646 - Porsche Carrera RSR #911 360 0885 - Oldenkott TobaccoPorsche 911 Carrera RSR #911 360 0885 - Porsche F6 2v SOHC 2808 cc N/AGT
Oldenkott Tobacco (D)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Clemens Schickentanz (D)/John Fitzpatrick (GB)Result: 14th - did not finish
Grid: 16th (3:57.2000)
Colours: black (+orange)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 14/09/2004Photo by courtesy of: Eric Landmann
4747 - Porsche 911 Carrera RSR - Auto KremerPorsche 911 Carrera RSR # - Porsche F6 2v SOHC 2808 cc N/AGT
Auto Kremer (D)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: John Fitzpatrick (GB)/Paul Keller (CH)Result: did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 15th (3:54.4000)
Colours: white (+red)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 14/09/2004Photo by courtesy of: Eric Landmann
5353 - Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 2.8 #911 360 0659 - Porsche Club RomandPorsche 911 Carrera RSR 2.8 #911 360 0659 - Porsche F6 2v SOHC 2808 cc N/AGT
Porsche Club Romand (CH)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Claude Haldi (CH)/Bernard Chenevière (CH)Result: 11th (14 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 28th (4:09.3000)
Colours: yellow (+red)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 25/04/2006Photo by courtesy of: Paul Kooyman
6060 - BMW 3.0 CSL - B.M.W. AlpinaBMW 3.0 CSL # - BMW L6 3300 cc N/AT
B.M.W. Alpina (D)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Hans-Joachim Stuck (D)/Niki Lauda (A)
listed, never drove: Brian Muir (AUS)		Result: 7th 1st in T (9 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 18th (3:58.8000)
Colours: white (+blue/red)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 25/04/2006Photo by courtesy of: Paul Kooyman
6262 - Chevron B21/23 Ford - PromotoChevron B21/23 # - Ford Cosworth FVC L4 4v DOHC N/AS2.0
PromotoOpen bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Rafael Barrios (E)/José Uriarte (E)
listed, never drove: Brian Robinson (GB)		Result: did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 25th (4:07.2000)
Colours: red/dark blue (+yellow)
Tyres: Firestone
Photo updated: 14/09/2004Photo by courtesy of: Eric Landmann
6363 - Ford Capri RSFord Capri RS 2600 # - Ford V6 3000 cc N/AT
Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Hartmut Kautz (D)/Werner Christmann (D)/Albrecht Krebs (D)Result: did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 22nd (4:04.6000)
Colours: dark green/yellow (+orange)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 22/06/2014Photo by courtesy of: Thierry Périlleux
6464 - BMW 3.0 CSL - B.M.W. AlpinaBMW 3.0 CSL # - BMW /Alpina L6 3003 cc N/AT
B.M.W. Alpina (D)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Hans-Joachim Stuck (D)/Brian Muir (AUS)
listed, never drove: Niki Lauda (A)		Result: 8th (10 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 14th (3:54.2000)
Colours: white (+blue/yellow)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 22/06/2014Photo by courtesy of: Thierry Périlleux and Paul Kooyman
6565 - Lola T292 Ford #HU52 - Ecurie Bonnier Team BIPLola T292 #HU52 - Ford Cosworth FVC L4 4v DOHC N/AS2.0
Ecurie Bonnier Team BIP (P)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Carlos Gaspar (P)/Jorge Pinhol (P)
listed, never drove: António Mendonça (P), Carlos Santos (P)		Result: 16th (19 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 11th (3:44.7000)
Colours: red/white
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 22/06/2014Photo by courtesy of: Eric Landmann and Thierry Périlleux
6666 - Lola T292 Ford #HU47 - Ecurie Bonnier Team BIPLola T292 #HU47 - Ford Cosworth FVC L4 4v DOHC 1800 cc N/AS2.0
Ecurie Bonnier Team BIP (P)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Carlos Santos (P)/António Mendonça (P)
listed, never drove: Carlos Gaspar (P), Jorge Pinhol (P)		Result: 6th 1st in S2.0 (9 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 19th (4:00.3000)
Colours: red/white
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 11/01/2023Photo by courtesy of: Michel Luxen and Eric Landmann
No photos available:
7The car is not available on a photoAlfa Romeo T33/TT/12 # - Alfa Romeo 115.12 F12 4v DOHC 2995 cc N/AS3.0
Auto Delta (I)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Rolf Stommelen (D)/Andrea de Adamich (I)Result: did not start (Accident in practice)
Grid: 6th (3:18.1000)
Colours: red
Tyres: Goodyear
8The car is not available on a photoLola T282 #HU6 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/AS3.0
Equipe Gitanes (F)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jean-Louis Lafosse (F)/Hughes de Fierlant (B)Result: did not start (Accident in practice)
Grid: 8th (3:32.8000)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Goodyear
9The car is not available on a photoLigier JS2 # - Maserati V6/90° 2991 cc N/AS3.0
Automobiles Ligier (F)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Guy Ligier (F)Result: did not qualify
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
25The car is not available on a photoChevron B21/23 #72-26 - Ford Cosworth FVC L4 4v DOHC N/AS2.0
Peter Humble (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Peter Humble (GB)/Martin Raymond (GB)Result: did not start (Flywheel on formation lap)
Grid: 10th (3:40.2000)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
26The car is not available on a photoChevron B21/23 #72-16 - Ford Cosworth FVC L4 4v DOHC N/AS2.0
Roger Heavens (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Roger Heavens (GB)/Hervé LeGuellec (F)Result: did not finish (Exhaust)
Grid: 17th (3:57.3000)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
33The car is not available on a photoDatsun 240Z # - Datsun N/AS2.0
Robert Grant (GB)-
Front-engined
Driven by: Rob Grant (GB)Result: did not qualify
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
35The car is not available on a photoAbarth-Osella PA1 #07 - Abarth L4 2000 cc N/AS2.0
Abarth Osella (I)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: "Bing Jock" (E)/Christian Melville (B)Result: did not start
Grid: 21st (4:02.8000)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
43The car is not available on a photoDe Tomaso Pantera - Ford V8 2v OHV N/AGT
V.D.S.Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Teddy Pilette (B)/Nino Vaccarella (I)Result: did not qualify
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
44The car is not available on a photoAlfa Romeo Montreal - Alfa Romeo V8 2v 2594 cc N/AGT
PizzinatoClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Pizzinato/Nicolas Koob (L)Result: did not qualify
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
51The car is not available on a photoAlpine A110 1300 S # - Renault L4 1300 cc N/AGT
Mille Miglia (B)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Maurice Dantinne (B)Result: did not qualify
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
52The car is not available on a photoPorsche 911 Carrera RSR 2.8 #911 230 0818 - Porsche F6 2v SOHC 2808 cc N/AGT
Rallye Ulm (D)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Eberhard Sindel (D)/Wilhelm Siegle (D)Result: did not finish
Grid: 31st (4:21.4000)
Colours: yellow
Tyres: unknown
61The car is not available on a photoBMW 3.0 CSL # - BMW L6 N/AT
Racing T. MaraboutClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: /Willy Braillard (B)/Jean Xhenceval (B)Result: did not qualify
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:
10The car did not arrivePorsche 908/03 #013 - Porsche Typ 908 F8 2v DOHC 2997 cc N/AS3.0
Porsche Club Romand (CH)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: Claude Haldi (CH)/Juan Fernandez (E)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
20The car did not arriveLola T292 #HU40 - Ford Cosworth L4 N/AS2.0
Barclays International (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: Guy Edwards (GB)/Jim Busby (USA)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
22The car did not arriveChevron B23 #73-09 - Ford Cosworth FVC L4 4v DOHC 1930 cc N/AS2.0
Hire International Racing (E)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: José Juncadella (E)/Jorge de Bagration (E)Result: did not arrive (Raced in Misano)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
24The car did not arriveChevron B21/23 #72-02 - Ford Cosworth FVC L4 4v DOHC N/AS2.0
Intertech Steering (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: Trevor Twaites (GB)/Brendan McInerney (IRL)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
28The car did not arriveChevron B19/23 # - Ford Cosworth L4 N/AS2.0
Squadra Tartaruga (CH)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: Walter Frey (CH)/Peter Ettmüller (CH)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
29The car did not arriveChevron B19/23 #71-06 - Ford Cosworth L4 4v DOHC N/AS2.0
P. Richardson (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: Peter Richardson (GB)/Jeremy Richardson (GB)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
32The car did not arriveChevron B21 - Ford Cosworth L4 N/AS2.0
K.V.G. RacingOpen bodywork
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: Bob Wollek (F)/Peter Gaydon (GB)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
34The car did not arriveRoyale RP17 #2 - Ford Cosworth L4 N/AS2.0
H. Baumhardt (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: Hans Baumhardt (D)/Tom Pryce (GB)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
36The car did not arriveMarch 73S #9 - BMW M12 L4 4v 1991 cc N/AS2.0
Ecurie Vic ElfordOpen bodywork
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: Alain Peltier (B)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
39The car did not arriveLola T290 #HU17 - Ford Cosworth L4 4v DOHC N/AS2.0
M. van Hool (B)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: Fredy Grainal (B)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
45The car did not arrivePorsche 911 Carrera RSR #911 360 0847 - Porsche F6 2v SOHC 2808 cc N/AGT
Gelo Racing (D)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Drivers listed: Georg Loos (D)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
48The car did not arriveChevrolet Corvette # - Chevrolet V8 N/AGT
Tuerlinx Racing (B)-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Chris Tuerlinckx (B)/Etienne Stalpaert (B)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
49The car did not arrivePorsche 911 - Porsche F6 2v SOHC N/AGT
Grandet ORECA-
Rear-engined
Drivers listed: Cyril Grandet (F)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
50The car did not arriveDe Tomaso Pantera - Ford V8 2v OHV N/AGT
J. L. HaxheClosed bodywork
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: Jean-Louis Haxhe (B)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
More photos from this race:
Photos by: Eric Landmann (6), Thierry Périlleux (3) and Paul Kooyman (1)
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