Carroll Shelby with Shelby Cobras Before the Bridgehampton 500 km GT Race, September 1963

Summary

Dave Friedman captured and preserved auto racing history through his photography. His work -- and his collection of works by other photographers -- documents key races, cars, drivers, and teams. This image was taken at a 500-kilometer GT race at Bridgehampton, New York, in September 1963. Walt Hansgen took the checkered flag driving the #60 Cooper T57 car.

Dave Friedman captured and preserved auto racing history through his photography. His work -- and his collection of works by other photographers -- documents key races, cars, drivers, and teams. This image was taken at a 500-kilometer GT race at Bridgehampton, New York, in September 1963. Walt Hansgen took the checkered flag driving the #60 Cooper T57 car.

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 0.875 in

Width: 1.375 in

Inscriptions

Handwritten in ink on back of contact sheet showing this image: 630921

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