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- Ford "Calliope" V-8 Automobile Engine, 1968 - Ford engineers developed the aluminum-block 427-cubic-inch "calliope" engine for the 1968 Le Mans 24-hour race. Three valves per cylinder were connected to pushrods driven by twin camshafts in the block. The distinctive fuel injector stacks above each cylinder, resembling whistles on a musical calliope, gave the engine its nickname. Rules changes at Le Mans prevented the engine from ever racing.
- 1968
- Collections - Artifact
Ford "Calliope" V-8 Automobile Engine, 1968
Ford engineers developed the aluminum-block 427-cubic-inch "calliope" engine for the 1968 Le Mans 24-hour race. Three valves per cylinder were connected to pushrods driven by twin camshafts in the block. The distinctive fuel injector stacks above each cylinder, resembling whistles on a musical calliope, gave the engine its nickname. Rules changes at Le Mans prevented the engine from ever racing.
- Start of the 24 Heures du Mans (24 Hours of Le Mans) Race, June 1967 - The "Le Mans start" was one of the French endurance race's more unusual customs. Drivers started on their feet, across the track from their respective cars. When the flag dropped, they ran to their vehicles, scrambled inside, and started the cars -- often not bothering to strap in until they were underway. Safety concerns ended the Le Mans start after 1969.
- 10 June 1967 - 11 June 1967
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Start of the 24 Heures du Mans (24 Hours of Le Mans) Race, June 1967
The "Le Mans start" was one of the French endurance race's more unusual customs. Drivers started on their feet, across the track from their respective cars. When the flag dropped, they ran to their vehicles, scrambled inside, and started the cars -- often not bothering to strap in until they were underway. Safety concerns ended the Le Mans start after 1969.
- Ken Miles at the 24 Hours of Le Mans Race, June 1966 - British-born Ken Miles was a gifted race car engineer and driver. Through his work for Carroll Shelby, Miles got involved in Ford's GT racing program. Miles won the 24 Hours of Daytona and the 12 Hours of Sebring in 1966, and he placed second at Le Mans. Miles died in a crash while testing Ford's J-Car later that year.
- 18 June 1966 - 19 June 1966
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Ken Miles at the 24 Hours of Le Mans Race, June 1966
British-born Ken Miles was a gifted race car engineer and driver. Through his work for Carroll Shelby, Miles got involved in Ford's GT racing program. Miles won the 24 Hours of Daytona and the 12 Hours of Sebring in 1966, and he placed second at Le Mans. Miles died in a crash while testing Ford's J-Car later that year.
- Dan Gurney Celebrating Victory at the 24 Heures du Mans (24 Hours of Le Mans) Race, June 1967 - Dan Gurney was no stranger to Le Mans when he co-piloted the #1 Ford Mark IV to victory with A.J. Foyt in 1967. Gurney had competed in the French endurance race every year since 1958. One week after his 1967 Le Mans win, Gurney won the Formula One Belgian Grand Prix in an Eagle race car he built.
- June 11, 1967
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Dan Gurney Celebrating Victory at the 24 Heures du Mans (24 Hours of Le Mans) Race, June 1967
Dan Gurney was no stranger to Le Mans when he co-piloted the #1 Ford Mark IV to victory with A.J. Foyt in 1967. Gurney had competed in the French endurance race every year since 1958. One week after his 1967 Le Mans win, Gurney won the Formula One Belgian Grand Prix in an Eagle race car he built.
- Ken Miles at the 24 Heures du Mans (24 Hours of Le Mans) Race, June 1966 - Driver Ken Miles (in hooded jacket) signed autographs at the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans. Miles, with co-driver Denny Hulme, took second place in the #1 Ford GT40 Mark II. Ford swept the Le Mans podium that year with a dramatic 1-2-3 finish. Miles won endurance races at Daytona and Sebring earlier in the season.
- June 19, 1966
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Ken Miles at the 24 Heures du Mans (24 Hours of Le Mans) Race, June 1966
Driver Ken Miles (in hooded jacket) signed autographs at the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans. Miles, with co-driver Denny Hulme, took second place in the #1 Ford GT40 Mark II. Ford swept the Le Mans podium that year with a dramatic 1-2-3 finish. Miles won endurance races at Daytona and Sebring earlier in the season.
- Ford Mark IV Driven by Dan Gurney and A. J. Foyt at the 24 Heures du Mans (24 Hours of Le Mans) Race, June 1967 - As co-drivers of the winning Mark IV, Dan Gurney and A.J. Foyt were only the most visible members of Ford's massive group at Le Mans in 1967. The Shelby American and Holman-Moody teams -- each racing Fords -- were backed by more than 125 people including pit crew members, mechanics, technicians, machinists, specialists, administrators, executives, and support staff.
- June 11, 1967
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Ford Mark IV Driven by Dan Gurney and A. J. Foyt at the 24 Heures du Mans (24 Hours of Le Mans) Race, June 1967
As co-drivers of the winning Mark IV, Dan Gurney and A.J. Foyt were only the most visible members of Ford's massive group at Le Mans in 1967. The Shelby American and Holman-Moody teams -- each racing Fords -- were backed by more than 125 people including pit crew members, mechanics, technicians, machinists, specialists, administrators, executives, and support staff.
- Ken Miles at the 24 Heures du Mans (24 Hours of Le Mans) Race, June 1966 - British-born Ken Miles was a gifted race car engineer and driver. Through his work for Carroll Shelby, Miles got involved in Ford's GT racing program. Miles won the 24 Hours of Daytona and the 12 Hours of Sebring in 1966, and he placed second at Le Mans. Miles died in a crash while testing Ford's J-Car later that year.
- 18 June 1966 - 19 June 1966
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Ken Miles at the 24 Heures du Mans (24 Hours of Le Mans) Race, June 1966
British-born Ken Miles was a gifted race car engineer and driver. Through his work for Carroll Shelby, Miles got involved in Ford's GT racing program. Miles won the 24 Hours of Daytona and the 12 Hours of Sebring in 1966, and he placed second at Le Mans. Miles died in a crash while testing Ford's J-Car later that year.
- Ford Mark IV Driven by Bruce McLaren and Mark Donohue in the 24 Heures du Mans (24 Hours of Le Mans) Race, June 1967 - Fresh from its 1-2-3 podium sweep with the GT40 Mark II in 1966, Ford Motor Company entered four of its new Mark IV cars in the 24 Hours of Le Mans for 1967. Bruce McLaren and Mark Donohue co-drove the #2 car. Despite problems including a slipping clutch, the duo managed to finish the race in fourth place.
- 10 June 1967 - 11 June 1967
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Ford Mark IV Driven by Bruce McLaren and Mark Donohue in the 24 Heures du Mans (24 Hours of Le Mans) Race, June 1967
Fresh from its 1-2-3 podium sweep with the GT40 Mark II in 1966, Ford Motor Company entered four of its new Mark IV cars in the 24 Hours of Le Mans for 1967. Bruce McLaren and Mark Donohue co-drove the #2 car. Despite problems including a slipping clutch, the duo managed to finish the race in fourth place.
- Ford Mark IV Driven by Bruce McLaren and Mark Donohue in the 24 Heures du Mans (24 Hours of Le Mans) Race, June 1967 - Fresh from its 1-2-3 podium sweep with the GT40 Mark II in 1966, Ford Motor Company entered four of its new Mark IV cars in the 24 Hours of Le Mans for 1967. Bruce McLaren and Mark Donohue co-drove the #2 car. Despite problems including a slipping clutch, the duo managed to finish the race in fourth place.
- 10 June 1967 - 11 June 1967
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Ford Mark IV Driven by Bruce McLaren and Mark Donohue in the 24 Heures du Mans (24 Hours of Le Mans) Race, June 1967
Fresh from its 1-2-3 podium sweep with the GT40 Mark II in 1966, Ford Motor Company entered four of its new Mark IV cars in the 24 Hours of Le Mans for 1967. Bruce McLaren and Mark Donohue co-drove the #2 car. Despite problems including a slipping clutch, the duo managed to finish the race in fourth place.
- Ford Mark IV Driven by Bruce McLaren and Mark Donohue in the 24 Heures du Mans (24 Hours of Le Mans) Race, June 1967 - Fresh from its 1-2-3 podium sweep with the GT40 Mark II in 1966, Ford Motor Company entered four of its new Mark IV cars in the 24 Hours of Le Mans for 1967. Bruce McLaren and Mark Donohue co-drove the #2 car. Despite problems including a slipping clutch, the duo managed to finish the race in fourth place.
- 10 June 1967 - 11 June 1967
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Ford Mark IV Driven by Bruce McLaren and Mark Donohue in the 24 Heures du Mans (24 Hours of Le Mans) Race, June 1967
Fresh from its 1-2-3 podium sweep with the GT40 Mark II in 1966, Ford Motor Company entered four of its new Mark IV cars in the 24 Hours of Le Mans for 1967. Bruce McLaren and Mark Donohue co-drove the #2 car. Despite problems including a slipping clutch, the duo managed to finish the race in fourth place.