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Ford GT40 in 24 Hours of Le Mans Race, June 1969

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Artifact Overview

For the fourth year in a row, a Ford car won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1969. In fact, it was the second year in a row for the same car -- GT40 chassis #1075, racing as #6. Drivers Jacky Ickx of Belgium and Jackie Oliver of Great Britain finished just a few seconds ahead of the second-place Porsche.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Photographic print

Date Made

14 June 1969 - 15 June 1969

Subject Date

14 June 1969 - 15 June 1969

Collection Title

Dave Friedman Collection

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2009.158.749

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Gelatin silver process

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 6 in
Width: 8 in

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