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Ford GT40 Mark II Race Cars at the 24 Heures du Mans, June 1966

THF705622 / Ford GT40 Mark II Race Cars at the 24 Heures du Mans, June 1966
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Artifact Overview

Ford Motor Company fielded eight GT40 Mark II cars at Le Mans in 1966, and it swept the podium with a dramatic 1-2-3 finish. Bruce McLaren and Chris Amon took the checkered flag in the #2 car. Ken Miles and Denny Hulme earned second place in the #1 car. Ronnie Bucknum and Dick Hutcherson finished third with the #5 car.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Photographic print

Date Made

18 June 1966-19 June 1966

Subject Date

18 June 1966-19 June 1966

Collection Title

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

2009.158.P.CN.4490.34

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 7.375 in
Width: 9.375 in

Artifact