Shelby Cobra 289 Driven by Dan Gerber at Bahamas Speed Weeks, November - December 1965

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Artifact Overview

Dave Friedman has captured and preserved auto racing history through his photography. His work -- and his collection of works by other photographers -- documents key races, vehicles, drivers, and teams. The 12th Annual Bahamas Speed Weeks ran from November 27 to December 5, 1965, and included several trophy races. Friedman's photographs record the fast-paced events at Nassau's Oakes Field Course and the relaxing atmosphere at nearby tropical settings.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Negative (Photograph)

Date Made

28 November 1965 - 06 December 1965

Subject Date

28 November 1965 - 06 December 1965

Creator Notes

Possibly photographed by Jack Brady Associates, Santa Barbara, California

Collection Title

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

2009.158.N.651211.15

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Dimensions

Height: 0.875 in
Width: 1.375 in

Inscriptions

The contact sheets for this race have "JBA" handwritten on the back of each. Handwritten in black ink on back: 651211 / 11-SCG
Shelby Cobra 289 Driven by Dan Gerber at Bahamas Speed Weeks, November - December 1965