Le Mans 1959

Cub · 6 Oct 2008, 09:49 (Ref:2305234)

Pillette/Arentz Ferrari & Grossmann/Tavano Ferrari, Le Mans 1959

**John Turner** · 6 Oct 2008, 10:06 (Ref:2305243)

Ah, the year that the Aston DBR1/300 finally won the event. This all looks very promising; welcome cub.

**John Turner** · 6 Oct 2008, 10:14 (Ref:2305248)

Very interesting picture that, because all three Ferraris shown finished the race. The yellow GT was 4th overall, the California Spyder 5th, and the White GT in the background was 6th driven by Fayen and Munaron.

(Source - 'Ferrari at Le Mans' by Dominique Pascal)

Cub · 7 Oct 2008, 11:56 (Ref:2306037)

Matin/Kimberley Ferrari

Aston Martin DBR1 of Maurice Trintignant/Paul Frere

**John Turner** · 7 Oct 2008, 20:22 (Ref:2306399)

Atmospheric pictures! The Martin/Kimberley Ferrari retired. The Aston came 2nd.

Cub · 7 Oct 2008, 21:31 (Ref:2306434)

You want 'atmospheric'

D-Type · 7 Oct 2008, 22:34 (Ref:2306466)

Ah, the Gendarme 'broom' sweeping the track

**skycafe** · 8 Oct 2008, 00:18 (Ref:2306509)

Fantastic photos! If you have more please do share!

roberto

bigears · 8 Oct 2008, 21:15 (Ref:2307092)

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Originally Posted by D-Type

Ah, the Gendarme 'broom' sweeping the track

Does it apply to the F1 races at Reims as well?

Barry Boor · 9 Oct 2008, 22:46 (Ref:2307946)

Regarding the Martin/Kimberley Ferrari.... I feel a 43rd scale model re-paint coming on!

Steve Wilkinson · 10 Oct 2008, 09:26 (Ref:2308217)

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigears

Does it apply to the F1 races at Reims as well?

I'm sure i have seen similar photos from Reims.

Phil Tucker · 10 Oct 2008, 19:26 (Ref:2308594)

Hi Cub
Super photos, have you any of the Triumph team that ran 3 x TR3S 2 ltr twin cam engined cars numbers 25, 26 and 27. They were similar to the road going TR3A's but had expermintal engines, fiberglass bodies and were 6 inches longer. Unfortunatley they all failed to finish and were scrapped by Triumph on return to the UK. I am in the early stages of building a replicia and am eager to get it as close to the "real thing" as possible so any shots would be very much apriciated.

Phil.

Navyflier · 12 Oct 2008, 19:25 (Ref:2310414)

Hello Phil. I do recall the Triumphs (Sanderson/Stoop, Bolton/Rothschild, Jopp/Stoop?). I may have a shot of them but I'm note sure. My son, Cob, is in the process of sorting through my very large collection. If we have one we will post it on this site.

Cub · 13 Oct 2008, 21:24 (Ref:2311623)

Le Mans 1959. No.23 is Cabianca/Scarlatti, No. 12 is Behra/Gurney and No.15 is Allison/da Silva Ramos.

**ScotsBrutesFan** · 13 Oct 2008, 22:17 (Ref:2311669)

I just have to say a big thankyou for posting these amazing images.

I'm not into Historic racing, but I do get a sense of awe looking at the pictures. The sense of atmosphere around the events and sights they have captured is brilliant.

Thank you again to both Navyflier for making them available and Cub for posting them.

D-Type · 13 Oct 2008, 22:36 (Ref:2311680)

Very well put. I agree that the photos are superb.

Cub · 16 Oct 2008, 18:36 (Ref:2314105)

The Square in front of the Aston Martin HQ hotel at Chartre sur Loire before Le Mans 1959. My Dad's Standard is on the right.

Aston Martins at La Chartre HQ for Le Mans 1959. No.5 is the Shelby/Salvadory car which won and No.4 is the Moss/Fairman car. Mum and Dad's bedroom was on the right through that doorway.

Close up of the Moss/Fairman Aston Martin DBR1 at La Chartre 1959.

Ferraris at Le Mans 1959. No.12 Behra/Gurney, No.23 Cabianca/Scarlatti, No.15 Grossmann/Tavano and No. 14 Allison/da Silva Ramos.

Olivier Gendebien sits on his Ferrari and talks with his co-driver Phil Hill whilst Henry Taylor and Stirling Moss's Secretary, Valerie look on. Le Mans 1959.

Jo Bonnier in the Bonnier/von Trips Porsche RSK at Le Mans 1959

The Lumsden/Riley Lotus Elite at Le Mans 1959

**skycafe** · 17 Oct 2008, 00:56 (Ref:2314331)

Wow, just WOW!

I love the Lotus. I love the shots of the Aston team in preparation in the courtyard, and the cockpit shot is fascinating.

robertino

**skycafe** · 17 Oct 2008, 01:07 (Ref:2314337)

If requests are possible, and if available, the Hermanos Rodriguez Osca....

roberello

Oh, the SAAB would be fun too.

Phil Tucker · 17 Oct 2008, 19:10 (Ref:2314931)

Hi Cob,
Super photos , I cant belive my eyes.
Behind the lotus is a Triumph TR3S I think its No 26 XHP 940 driven by Peter Bolton and Mike Rotschild, it did not last long- the cooling fan broke up and holed the radiator on lap 35.

Phil

Cub · 26 Oct 2008, 08:44 (Ref:2320942)

Quote:

Originally Posted by skycafe

If requests are possible, and if available, the Hermanos Rodriguez Osca....

roberello

Oh, the SAAB would be fun too.

This was the Saab of Nottorp/Bengston at Le Mans 1959.

No. 43 was the Saab of Sid Hurrell/Roy North at Le Mans 1959. No.51 was the Osca of the Rodrigeuz Brothers, Ricardo and Pedro and No.52 is the Osca of Laroche/Testut.

The Hurrell/North Saab at Le Mans 1959. They found that their fuel tank was not big enough so they took the tank out of their A40 Austin and fitted that. However, the filler was on the wrong side so the punched a hole in the Saab body work at accommodate it.

Cub · 26 Oct 2008, 21:27 (Ref:2321321)

Reg Parnell in charge of the Aston Martin Team at Le Mans 1959. Taken at the Hotel de France at Le Charte sur Loire, Aston's HQ.

Aston Martins at Le Mans 1959. No.4 was Moss/Fairman and No.5 was the Salvadori/Shelby car which won.

Le Mans 1959. The start with Moss looking at the photographers. No.8 is the Jaguar/Tojeiro of Flockhart/Lawrence, No.1 is the Lister Jaguar of Bueb/Halford, No.2 is the Lister Jaguar of Hansgen/Blond and No.3 is the Jaguar of Gregory/Ireland.

Cub · 26 Oct 2008, 21:32 (Ref:2321325)

Stirling Moss in the Aston Martin DBR1 at Le Mans 1959.

The Aston Martin kitchen in the Paddock at Le Mans 1959. Stirling Moss sits under the canopy whilst Katie Moss comes out of the kitchen. No. 4 is Stirling's Aston.

D-Type · 26 Oct 2008, 21:59 (Ref:2321349)

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Originally Posted by Cub

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Le Mans 1959. The start with Moss looking at the photographers. No.8 is the Jaguar/Tojeiro of Flockhart/Lawrence, No.1 is the Lister Jaguar of Bueb/Halford, No.2 is the Lister Jaguar of Hansgen/Blond and No.3 is the Jaguar of Gregory/Ireland.

An interesting example of the limitations of colour film. The Tojeiro and D-Type being ecurie ecosse entries werre dark blue while the Listers being factory entries would have been dark green. But they all appear to be thesame colour!

**skycafe** · 26 Oct 2008, 22:34 (Ref:2321374)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cub

This was the Saab of Nottorp/Bengston at Le Mans 1959.

No. 43 was the Saab of Sid Hurrell/Roy North at Le Mans 1959. No.51 was the Osca of the Rodrigeuz Brothers, Ricardo and Pedro and No.52 is the Osca of Laroche/Testut.

The Hurrell/North Saab at Le Mans 1959. They found that their fuel tank was not big enough so they took the tank out of their A40 Austin and fitted that. However, the filler was on the wrong side so the punched a hole in the Saab body work at accommodate it.

WOW!

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