Photos of Mirage M6

Sebring 12 HoursThe Florida International 12-Hours of Endurance Sebring25.3.1972
77 - Mirage M6 Ford #601 - Gulf Research Racing CompanyMirage M6 #601 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/AS3.0
Gulf Research Racing Company (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Derek Bell (GB)/Gijs van Lennep (NL)Result: did not finish (Differential)
Grid: 7th (2:40.6700)
Colours: light blue (+orange)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 04/05/2008Photo by courtesy of: Louis Galanos
Brands Hatch 1000 KilometresBOAC 1000 Kilometres World Championship Sports Car Race16.4.1972
55 - Mirage M6 Ford #601 - Gulf Research Racing CompanyMirage M6 #601 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/AS3.0
Gulf Research Racing Company (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Derek Bell (GB)/Gijs van Lennep (NL)Result: not classified
Grid: 10th (1:30.6000)
Colours: light blue/orange
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 10/01/2023Photo by courtesy of: Gerald Swan, Richard Bunyan and Tim Marshall
Spa 1000 KilometresGrand Prix de Spa7.5.1972
77 - Mirage M6 Ford #601 - Gulf ResearchMirage M6 #601 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/AS3.0
Gulf Research (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Derek Bell (GB)/Gijs van Lennep (NL)Result: 4th
Grid: 6th (3:42.5000)
Colours: light blue/orange
Tyres: Firestone
Photo updated: 29/01/2013Photo by courtesy of: Eric Landmann and Rallye Racing
Nürburgring 1000 KilometresADAC-1000 km-Rennen Nürburgring28.5.1972
88 - Mirage M6 Ford #601 - Gulf Racing Research Co.Mirage M6 #601 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/AS3.0
Gulf Racing Research Co. (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Derek Bell (GB)/Gijs van Lennep (NL)Result: 4th - did not finish (Engine blown)
Grid: 2nd (8:08.5000)
Colours: light blue/orange
Tyres: Firestone
Photo updated: 06/09/2021Photo by courtesy of: Lothar Spurzem and H-J Roegler
Zeltweg 1000 Kilometres1000 km Österreichring25.6.1972
77 - Mirage M6 Ford #602 - Gulf Research Racing CompanyMirage M6 #602 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/AS3.0
Gulf Research Racing Company (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Derek Bell (GB)/Gijs van Lennep (NL)
listed, never drove:
Tony Adamowicz (USA)
Result: did not finish (Ignition)
Grid: 1st (1:40.6000)
Colours: light blue/orange
Tyres: Firestone
Photo updated: 11/05/2013Photo by courtesy of: Arthur Fenzlau
Watkins Glen 6 Hours6-Hours and The Can-Am, The Glen22.7.1972
1010 - Mirage M6 Ford #602 - Gulf Racing Research Co.Mirage M6 #602 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/AS3.0
Gulf Racing Research Co. (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Derek Bell (GB)/Carlos Pace (BR)Result: 3rd
Grid: 3rd (1:48.3420)
Colours: light blue (+orange)
Tyres: Firestone
Photo updated: 11/01/2009Photo by courtesy of: Joe Martin
Watkins Glen 6 Hours6-Hours and The Can-Am, The Glen22.7.1972
2020 - Mirage M6 Ford #601 - Gulf Racing Research Co.Mirage M6 #601 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/AS3.0
Gulf Racing Research Co. (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Gijs van Lennep (NL)/Tony Adamowicz (USA)Result: did not finish (Gearbox, accident)
Grid: 6th (1:50.6180)
Colours: light blue/orange
Tyres: Firestone
Photo updated: 05/07/2013Photo by courtesy of: Rallye Racing
Daytona 24 Hours24 Hours of Daytona4.2.1973
11 - Mirage M6 Ford #601 - Gulf RacingMirage M6 #601 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/AS3.0
Gulf Racing (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Derek Bell (GB)/Howden Ganley (NZ)
listed, never drove:
Mike Hailwood (GB)
Result: did not finish (Clutch)
Grid: 1st (1:45.5120)
Colours: light blue/orange
Tyres: Firestone
Photo updated: 07/03/2011Photo by courtesy of: Fred Lewis and Louis Galanos
Daytona 24 Hours24 Hours of Daytona4.2.1973
22 - Mirage M6 Ford #602 - Gulf RacingMirage M6 #602 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/AS3.0
Gulf Racing (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Mike Hailwood (GB)/John Watson (GB)
listed, never drove:
Howden Ganley (NZ), Derek Bell (GB)
Result: did not finish (Rear suspension, spun)
Grid: 3rd (1:48.9630)
Colours: light blue/orange
Tyres: Firestone
Photo updated: 04/10/2007Photo by courtesy of: Fred Lewis
Daytona 24 Hours24 Hours of Daytona4.2.1973
TT - Mirage M6 Ford-Weslake #603 - Gulf RacingMirage M6 #603 - Ford Weslake V12 2995 cc N/AS3.0
Gulf Racing (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Derek Bell (GB)/Howden Ganley (NZ)Result: practiced only
Grid: T-car
Colours: light blue/orange
Tyres: Firestone
Photo updated: 02/01/2025Photo by courtesy of: Fred Lewis
Vallelunga 6 Hours6 Ore di Vallelunga, Trofeo Marlboro25.3.1973
66 - Mirage M6 Ford #605 - Gulf RacingMirage M6 #605 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/AS3.0
Gulf Racing (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Derek Bell (GB)/Howden Ganley (NZ)Result: did not finish (Rear suspension after collision)
Grid: 6th (1:11.1500)
Colours: light blue/orange
Tyres: Firestone
Photo updated: 10/02/2019Photo by courtesy of: Gioacchino Gullotti
Vallelunga 6 Hours6 Ore di Vallelunga, Trofeo Marlboro25.3.1973
77 - Mirage M6 Ford #602 - Gulf RacingMirage M6 #602 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/AS3.0
Gulf Racing (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Mike Hailwood (GB)/Vern Schuppan (AUS)Result: did not finish (Gearbox)
Grid: 7th (1:12.4900)
Colours: light blue/orange
Tyres: Firestone
Photo updated: 10/02/2019Photo by courtesy of: Gioacchino Gullotti
Le Mans Test1.4.1973
5151 - Mirage M6 Coupe Ford-Weslake #603 - Gulf Research RacingMirage M6 Coupe #603 - Ford Weslake V12 2995 cc N/AS3.0
Gulf Research Racing (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Derek Bell (GB)
listed, never drove:
Howden Ganley (NZ)
Result: 3rd
Colours: light blue/orange
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 12/11/2014Photo by courtesy of: Rallye Racing
Le Mans Test1.4.1973
5252 - Mirage M6 Ford #605 - Gulf Research RacingMirage M6 #605 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/AS3.0
Gulf Research Racing (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Howden Ganley (NZ)Result: 2nd
Colours: light blue/orange
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 29/11/2015Photo by courtesy of: Michel Guilloux
Dijon 1000 Kilometres1000 Km. de Dijon15.4.1973
55 - Mirage M6 Ford #602 - Gulf RacingMirage M6 #602 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/AS3.0
Gulf Racing (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Mike Hailwood (GB)/Vern Schuppan (AUS)Result: 5th
Grid: 3rd (1:00.5000)
Colours: light blue/orange
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 30/04/2018Photo by courtesy of: Rallye Racing and Gérard Koenig
Dijon 1000 Kilometres1000 Km. de Dijon15.4.1973
66 - Mirage M6 Ford #605 - Gulf RacingMirage M6 #605 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/AS3.0
Gulf Racing (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Derek Bell (GB)/Howden Ganley (NZ)Result: did not finish (Rear wheel bearing)
Grid: 6th (1:01.6000)
Colours: light blue/orange
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 30/04/2018Photo by courtesy of: Gérard Koenig
Monza 1000 KilometresMonza 1000 Kilometres25.4.1973
44 - Mirage M6 Ford #601 - Gulf RacingMirage M6 #601 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/AS3.0
Gulf Racing (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Derek Bell (GB)/Howden Ganley (NZ)
listed, never drove:
Mike Hailwood (GB), Vern Schuppan (AUS)
Result: did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 6th (1:22.8200)
Colours: light blue/orange
Tyres: Firestone
Photo updated: 07/12/2024Photo by courtesy of: Riccardo Secchi
Monza 1000 KilometresMonza 1000 Kilometres25.4.1973
55 - Mirage M6 Ford #602 - Gulf RacingMirage M6 #602 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/AS3.0
Gulf Racing (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Mike Hailwood (GB)/Vern Schuppan (AUS)/Derek Bell (GB)
DNS:
Howden Ganley (NZ)
Result: did not finish (Clutch)
Grid: 7th (1:23.6700)
Colours: light blue/orange
Tyres: Firestone
Photo updated: 15/10/2012Photo by courtesy of: Luciano Passoni
Spa 1000 KilometresGrand Prix de Spa6.5.1973
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
Grid: 5th (3:17.6000)
Colours: light blue/orange
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 22/06/2014Photo by courtesy of: Paul Kooyman and Thierry Périlleux
Spa 1000 KilometresGrand Prix de Spa6.5.1973
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
Grid: 4th (3:16.2000)
Colours: light blue/orange
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 22/06/2014Photo by courtesy of: Thierry Périlleux
Le Mans 24 Hours24 Heures du Mans10.6.1973
88 - Mirage M6 Ford #605 - Gulf Research Racing CompanyMirage M6 #605 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/AS3.0
Gulf Research Racing Company (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Derek Bell (GB)/Howden Ganley (NZ)
DNS:
Vern Schuppan (AUS); listed, never drove: John Watson (GB), Mike Hailwood (GB)
Result: did not finish (Oil leak)
Grid: 8th (3:46.3000)
Colours: light blue/orange
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 22/02/2007Photo by courtesy of: Richard Bunyan
Le Mans 24 Hours24 Heures du Mans10.6.1973
99 - Mirage M6 Ford #602 - Gulf Research Racing CompanyMirage M6 #602 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/AS3.0
Gulf Research Racing Company (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Mike Hailwood (GB)/John Watson (GB)/Vern Schuppan (AUS)Result: did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 9th (3:46.6000)
Colours: light blue/orange
Tyres: Firestone
Photo updated: 22/02/2007Photo by courtesy of: Richard Bunyan
Zeltweg 1000 Kilometres1000 km Österreichring24.6.1973
55 - Mirage M6 Ford #601 - Gulf Research Racing CompanyMirage M6 #601 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/AS3.0
Gulf Research Racing Company (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Derek Bell (GB)/Howden Ganley (NZ)Result: 5th
Grid: 6th (1:40.5400)
Colours: light blue/orange
Tyres: Firestone
Photo updated: 27/04/2016Photo by courtesy of: Arthur Fenzlau
Zeltweg 1000 Kilometres1000 km Österreichring24.6.1973
66 - Mirage M6 Ford #602 - Gulf Research Racing CompanyMirage M6 #602 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/AS3.0
Gulf Research Racing Company (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Mike Hailwood (GB)/John Watson (GB)
DNS:
Derek Bell (GB)
Result: 4th
Grid: 4th (1:39.7200)
Colours: light blue/orange
Tyres: Firestone
Photo updated: 27/04/2016Photo by courtesy of: Arthur Fenzlau
Watkins Glen 6 Hours6-Hours and The Can-Am, The Glen21.7.1973
11 - Mirage M6 Ford #602 - Gulf Research Racing Co.Mirage M6 #602 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/AS3.0
Gulf Research Racing Co. (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Derek Bell (GB)/Howden Ganley (NZ)Result: 4th
Grid: 7th (1:46.3300)
Colours: light blue (+orange)
Tyres: Firestone
Photo updated: 02/07/2018Photo by courtesy of: Andrew S. Hartwell ASH Autophotos and Hutchinson
Watkins Glen 6 Hours6-Hours and The Can-Am, The Glen21.7.1973
22 - Mirage M6 Ford #604 - Gulf Research Racing Co.Mirage M6 #604 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/AS3.0
Gulf Research Racing Co. (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Mike Hailwood (GB)/John Watson (GB)
DNS:
Derek Bell (GB)
Result: 5th
Grid: 6th (1:46.0040)
Colours: light blue (+orange)
Tyres: Firestone
Photo updated: 29/04/2012Photo by courtesy of: Joseph Delikat
500 km Imola16.9.1973
55 - Mirage M6 Ford - Gulf Research RacingMirage M6 # - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/AS3.0
Gulf Research Racing (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Derek Bell (GB)Result: winner
Grid: 1st (1:37.7600) - 3rd fastest qualifier
Colours: light blue (+orange)
Tyres: Firestone
Photo updated: 12/09/2019Photo by courtesy of: Rallye Racing
Kyalami 9 HoursDaily Mail 16th Nine Hour Endurance Race3.11.1973
55 - Mirage M6 Ford - Gulf Research Racing CompanyMirage M6 # - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/AClass I
Gulf Research Racing Company (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Derek Bell (GB)/James Hunt (GB)Result: 2nd
Grid: 2nd (1:19.5300)
Colours: light blue/orange
Tyres: Firestone
Photo updated: 24/03/2020Photo by courtesy of: Kobus Reyneke and Russell Whitworth
Kyalami 9 HoursDaily Mail 16th Nine Hour Endurance Race3.11.1973
66 - Mirage M6 Ford - Gulf Research Racing CompanyMirage M6 # - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/AClass I
Gulf Research Racing Company (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Mike Hailwood (GB)/Hughes de Fierlant (B)Result: did not finish (Oil pressure)
Grid: 1st (1:19.2200)
Colours: light blue (+orange)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 12/07/2017Photo by courtesy of: Brian Isherwood