Here’s a rare moment in motor racing: The year is 1956, and British national racing hero Mike Hawthorn is taking us on a guided tour of the historic Le Mans circuit in a factory D-Type Jaguar. Enjoy. Continue reading
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Video: Foyt, Gurney, and Ford Win at Le Mans 1967
Here’s a color newsreel report of Dan Gurney, A.J. Foyt, and the Ford Mark IV in their historic victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1967. It’s a priceless moment—watch. Continue reading
Video: Ford wins 1967 24 Hours of Le Mans!
Check out this newsreel footage of the Gurney/Foyt victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1967. It’s pretty great. Continue reading
Ford’s 1967 Le Mans winner returns to Europe for a belated victory tour
Forty-five years after it won the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the A.J. Foyt/Dan Gurney Ford GT MK IV has left its cozy home at the Henry Ford and embarked on a European tour. Here’s more.