Ford GT40 Mark II at 24 Heures du Mans (24 Hours of Le Mans) Race, June 1966

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Artifact Overview

Photographer Dave Friedman captured and preserved auto racing history. His work -- and his collection of works by other photographers -- documents key races, cars, drivers, and teams. This photo is from France's 24 Hours of Le Mans in June 1966. Bruce McLaren and Chris Amon won with the #2 Ford GT40 Mark II. Two other Ford cars finished second and third.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Photographic print

Date Made

18 June 1966-19 June 1966

Subject Date

18 June 1966 - 19 June 1966

Creator Notes

Photo by Eric Della Faille. Collection & Copyright Alexis Collici.

Collection Title

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

2009.158.4313

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Gelatin silver process

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 7 in
Width: 9.5 in

Inscriptions

Handwritten on verso: Le Mans 6-66 Photo Eric della Faille Collection & Copyright Alexis Callier 28A