Porsche917 - Salzburg - 24 Hours of Le Mans - 1970. $30.00. Variant: Select size: 40 x 50 cm (15 ¾ x 19 ¾ in) | Open edition. In stock. Add to cart. Shop more officially licensed artwork in our 24h Le Mans Print Store. Earn Rewards.
Itwas fifty years ago that Ford scored its first 24 Hours of Le Mans victory, bringing Ferrari's dominance to an end with a conclusive 1-2-3 sweep. It was a repeat of the American carmaker's triumph at the 12 Hours of Sebring three months earlier. However, two dramatic events eclipsed the sporting achievements in Sebring that year. Thisyear's highlight was the 1980 Porsche 935 L1 "Baby", which participated in 1981's 24 Hours of Le Mans, 6 Hours of Silverstone, Brands Hatch, and Nürburgring. James Tate Contributing Editor FerrariDream Car Collection: 5 models for the price of 4. One of the most prestigious automobile races in the world, the 24 Hours of Le Mans is the oldest active sports car race in endurance racing at The Circuit de la Sarthe, between the towns of Le Mans and Mulsanne in Northern France. First run on 26 and 27 May 1923 as the "Grand Prix ofForddominated the Le Mans 24 Hours race in 1966, winning it for the first time, and taking all the podium places with its updated MkII and stellar driver line-up.But instead of euphoria on the podium, Chris Amon and Bruce McLaren, who were classified first, were strangely subdued. The pair had inherited victory from fellow Ford driver Ken