1966 24 Hours of Le Mans -- Item188

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Artifact Overview

Edsel Ford II joined his father, Henry Ford II, at the 24 Hour of Le Mans in 1966. It was an exciting race to witness. After two disappointing years in which Ford entries failed to finish, the company's GT40 cars took first, second and third places. Ford won Le Mans again in 1967 with the improved Mark IV car.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Digital image

Subject Date

June 1966

Collection Title

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

2009.158.317.10779

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

1966 24 Hours of Le Mans -- Item188