1966 24 Hours of Le Mans -- Item522

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Artifact Overview

Don Frey (center) was photographed at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in June 1966. Frey was Ford Motor Company's chief engineer, and he was an active supporter of the automaker's racing efforts. Frey and his colleagues had reason to celebrate at Le Mans that year. Ford finished first, second and third with three of its GT40 Mark II cars.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Digital image

Subject Date

June 1966

Collection Title

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

2009.158.317.11113

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 -- Item522