Peter Revson at the 14th Annual Los Angeles Times Grand Prix, October 1971

Summary

American driver Peter Revson started in 30 Formula One races from 1964 to 1974. He earned eight podium finishes, including victories at the British Grand Prix and the Canadian Grand Prix in 1973. Revson also raced five times in the Indianapolis 500, finishing second in 1971. He died in a crash while testing before the 1974 South African Grand Prix.

American driver Peter Revson started in 30 Formula One races from 1964 to 1974. He earned eight podium finishes, including victories at the British Grand Prix and the Canadian Grand Prix in 1973. Revson also raced five times in the Indianapolis 500, finishing second in 1971. He died in a crash while testing before the 1974 South African Grand Prix.

Artifact

Photographic print

Date Made

29 October 1971 - 31 October 1971

Subject Date

29 October 1971 - 31 October 1971

Creators

Friedman, Dave 

Collection Title

Dave Friedman Collection 

 On Exhibit

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

2009.158.190

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Gelatin silver process

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 9.5 in

Width: 7.5 in

Inscriptions

Text on back: Printed label with handwriting in categories adhered to back of image reads: Must Credit: The Dave Friedman Photo Collection [address] Driver: Peter Revson Machine: McLaren M8F Date and event: Times GP 10-71 Remarks: This photograph is the copyright of Dave Friedman and must / not be reproduced without the expressed consent of the / photographer. Red circular label small white sticker on back reads: P. 167 / 6-44

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