Shelby-American Inc. Racing Team at the 24 Heures du Mans (24 Hours of Le Mans) Race, June 1966

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Artifact Overview

Drivers Bruce McLaren, Ken Miles, Denny Hulme, and Chris Amon gathered with Leo Beebe (center) at the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans race. Beebe managed Ford Motor Company's ambitious racing program in the 1960s, and 1966 was a banner year. Ford swept the Le Mans podium. McLaren and Amon took first place while Miles and Hulme finished second.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Digital image

Subject Date

June 1966

Collection Title

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

2009.158.317.10595

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Technique

Digital imaging

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 1204 pixel
Width: 1795 pixel
Resolution: 72 dpi
Depth: 24 bit