24 Hours of Le Mans Trophy, 1967
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Artifact Overview
In the 1960s, Ford Motor Company waged an intense campaign to beat Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans -- arguably racing's premier event. Ford's first win came in 1966, with New Zealanders Bruce McLaren and Chris Amon driving. Ford won again in 1967, this time with Californian Dan Gurney and Texan A.J. Foyt at the wheel for an all-American victory.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Trophy (Object)
Date Made
1967
Subject Date
1967
Place of Creation
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Driven to Win: Racing in America
Object ID
2012.56.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Racing.
Material
Pewter (Tin alloy)
Dimensions
Height: 23.25 in
Width: 8 in
Length: 12 in
Inscriptions
On base:
COUPE D'HONNEUR DES VINGT QUATRE HEURES DU MANS/ 1967 OFFERTE PAR LE CONSEIL GENERAL DE LA SARTHE
Stamped on bottom: LH/ TITRE LEGAL/ MADE IN FRANCE/ A/ Etain
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