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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.
- 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.
- Ford Mark IV Driven by Dan Gurney and A. J. Foyt in the 24 Heures du Mans (24 Hours of Le Mans) Race, June 1967 - Ford Motor Company won the 24 Hours of Le Mans for the second consecutive year in 1967. The Mark IV, with its 427-cubic-inch, 500-horsepower V-8 engine, broke 200 miles per hour on the circuit's straightaway. Drivers Dan Gurney and A.J. Foyt set an average-speed record of 135.48 and finished 32 miles ahead of the second-place car.
- 10 June 1967 - 11 June 1967
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Ford Mark IV Driven by Dan Gurney and A. J. Foyt in the 24 Heures du Mans (24 Hours of Le Mans) Race, June 1967
Ford Motor Company won the 24 Hours of Le Mans for the second consecutive year in 1967. The Mark IV, with its 427-cubic-inch, 500-horsepower V-8 engine, broke 200 miles per hour on the circuit's straightaway. Drivers Dan Gurney and A.J. Foyt set an average-speed record of 135.48 and finished 32 miles ahead of the second-place car.
- 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.
- Ford Mark IV Driven by Dan Gurney and A. J. Foyt in the 24 Heures du Mans (24 Hours of Le Mans) Race, June 1967 - One year after winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans with the GT40 Mark II, Ford returned to France in 1967 with the American-built Mark IV. Drivers Dan Gurney and A.J. Foyt led with their #1 car for all but the first 90 minutes, with an average speed of 135.48 miles per hour, and gave Ford its second consecutive victory.
- 10 June 1967 - 11 June 1967
- Collections - Artifact
Ford Mark IV Driven by Dan Gurney and A. J. Foyt in the 24 Heures du Mans (24 Hours of Le Mans) Race, June 1967
One year after winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans with the GT40 Mark II, Ford returned to France in 1967 with the American-built Mark IV. Drivers Dan Gurney and A.J. Foyt led with their #1 car for all but the first 90 minutes, with an average speed of 135.48 miles per hour, and gave Ford its second consecutive victory.
- Dan Gurney and A. J. Foyt Celebrating Victory at the 24 Heures du Mans (24 Hours of Le Mans) Race, June 1967 - Dan Gurney rides on the hood of the Ford Mark IV while A.J. Foyt drives. Gurney and Foyt had just won the 1967 24 Hours of Le Mans. It was the second win for Ford but the first all-American victory at the French race -- American drivers in a car designed and built in the United States.
- June 11, 1967
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Dan Gurney and A. J. Foyt Celebrating Victory at the 24 Heures du Mans (24 Hours of Le Mans) Race, June 1967
Dan Gurney rides on the hood of the Ford Mark IV while A.J. Foyt drives. Gurney and Foyt had just won the 1967 24 Hours of Le Mans. It was the second win for Ford but the first all-American victory at the French race -- American drivers in a car designed and built in the United States.
- Ford Mark IV Driven by Dan Gurney and A. J. Foyt in the 24 Heures du Mans (24 Hours of Le Mans) Race, June 1967 - One year after winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans with the GT40 Mark II, Ford returned to France in 1967 with the American-built Mark IV. Drivers Dan Gurney and A.J. Foyt led with their #1 car for all but the first 90 minutes, with an average speed of 135.48 miles per hour, and gave Ford its second consecutive victory.
- 10 June 1967 - 11 June 1967
- Collections - Artifact
Ford Mark IV Driven by Dan Gurney and A. J. Foyt in the 24 Heures du Mans (24 Hours of Le Mans) Race, June 1967
One year after winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans with the GT40 Mark II, Ford returned to France in 1967 with the American-built Mark IV. Drivers Dan Gurney and A.J. Foyt led with their #1 car for all but the first 90 minutes, with an average speed of 135.48 miles per hour, and gave Ford its second consecutive victory.
- Ford Mark IV Driven by A. J. Foyt and Dan Gurney at the 24 Heures du Mans (24 Hours of Le Mans) Race, June 1967 - One year after winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans with the GT40 Mark II, Ford returned to France in 1967 with the American-built Mark IV. Drivers Dan Gurney and A.J. Foyt led with their #1 car for all but the first 90 minutes, with an average speed of 135.48 miles per hour, and gave Ford its second consecutive victory.
- 10 June 1967 - 11 June 1967
- Collections - Artifact
Ford Mark IV Driven by A. J. Foyt and Dan Gurney at the 24 Heures du Mans (24 Hours of Le Mans) Race, June 1967
One year after winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans with the GT40 Mark II, Ford returned to France in 1967 with the American-built Mark IV. Drivers Dan Gurney and A.J. Foyt led with their #1 car for all but the first 90 minutes, with an average speed of 135.48 miles per hour, and gave Ford its second consecutive victory.
- Ford Mark IV Driven by Dan Gurney and A. J. Foyt in the 24 Heures du Mans (24 Hours of Le Mans) Race, June 1967 - One year after winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans with the GT40 Mark II, Ford returned to France in 1967 with the American-built Mark IV. Drivers Dan Gurney and A.J. Foyt led with their #1 car for all but the first 90 minutes, with an average speed of 135.48 miles per hour, and gave Ford its second consecutive victory.
- 10 June 1967 - 11 June 1967
- Collections - Artifact
Ford Mark IV Driven by Dan Gurney and A. J. Foyt in the 24 Heures du Mans (24 Hours of Le Mans) Race, June 1967
One year after winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans with the GT40 Mark II, Ford returned to France in 1967 with the American-built Mark IV. Drivers Dan Gurney and A.J. Foyt led with their #1 car for all but the first 90 minutes, with an average speed of 135.48 miles per hour, and gave Ford its second consecutive victory.
- Ford Mark IV Driven by Dan Gurney and A. J. Foyt in the 24 Heures du Mans (24 Hours of Le Mans) Race, June 1967 - One year after winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans with the GT40 Mark II, Ford returned to France in 1967 with the American-built Mark IV. Drivers Dan Gurney and A.J. Foyt led with their #1 car for all but the first 90 minutes, with an average speed of 135.48 miles per hour, and gave Ford its second consecutive victory.
- 10 June 1967 - 11 June 1967
- Collections - Artifact
Ford Mark IV Driven by Dan Gurney and A. J. Foyt in the 24 Heures du Mans (24 Hours of Le Mans) Race, June 1967
One year after winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans with the GT40 Mark II, Ford returned to France in 1967 with the American-built Mark IV. Drivers Dan Gurney and A.J. Foyt led with their #1 car for all but the first 90 minutes, with an average speed of 135.48 miles per hour, and gave Ford its second consecutive victory.
- "The Mark IV" Clip from Interview with A. J. Foyt, 2009 - A.J. Foyt began racing midget cars in the 1950s and quickly moved up the ranks. He won the Indianapolis 500 four times. In 1967, Foyt and his partner Dan Gurney drove the Ford Mark IV to victory at the Le Mans race in France. Foyt is the only driver to win the Indianapolis 500, Daytona 500, 24 Hours of Daytona, and 24 Hours of Le Mans.
- January 09, 2009
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"The Mark IV" Clip from Interview with A. J. Foyt, 2009
A.J. Foyt began racing midget cars in the 1950s and quickly moved up the ranks. He won the Indianapolis 500 four times. In 1967, Foyt and his partner Dan Gurney drove the Ford Mark IV to victory at the Le Mans race in France. Foyt is the only driver to win the Indianapolis 500, Daytona 500, 24 Hours of Daytona, and 24 Hours of Le Mans.