24 Hours of Le Mans Trophy, 1967
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In the 1960s, Ford Motor Company waged an intense campaign to beat Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans -- arguably racing's premier event. Ford's first win came in 1966, with New Zealanders Bruce McLaren and Chris Amon driving. Ford won again in 1967, this time with Californian Dan Gurney and Texan A.J. Foyt at the wheel for an all-American victory.
In the 1960s, Ford Motor Company waged an intense campaign to beat Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans -- arguably racing's premier event. Ford's first win came in 1966, with New Zealanders Bruce McLaren and Chris Amon driving. Ford won again in 1967, this time with Californian Dan Gurney and Texan A.J. Foyt at the wheel for an all-American victory.
Artifact
Trophy (Object)
Date Made
1967
Place of Creation
Keywords
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2014.82.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Pewter (Tin alloy)
Color
Gray (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 17 in
Width: 5 in
Length: 7 in
Inscriptions
on base: GRAN PRIX DU PREFET DE LA SARTH / VINGT QUATRE HEURES DU MANS 1967 stamped on bottom: LH / TITRE LEGAL / MADE IN FRANCE / A / Etain
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