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Car number 6, a Jaguar D-Type, co-driven by Mike Hawthorn and Ivor Bueb crosses the finish line first, winning the race.

24 Hours of Le Mans

  • Title 24 Hours of Le Mans
  • Source Bruce R. Craig Photograph Collection  
  • Description Car number 6, a Jaguar D-Type, co-driven by Mike Hawthorn and Ivor Bueb crosses the finish line first, winning the race.
  • Years 1955  
  • Date 1955-06-12
  • City Le Mans  
  • Country France  
  • People Hawthorn, Mike   Bueb, Ivor  
  • Marque Jaguar  
  • Model Jaguar D-Type  
  • Engine Type Jaguar XK L6  
  • Group/Class Sports 5.0  
  • Vehicle Markings Car number 6, chassis XKD 505, registration 774 RW.
  • Event 24 Hours of Le Mans  
  • Venue Circuit de la Sarthe  
  • Entrant Jaguar Cars Ltd.  
  • Race Data Car number 6 finished first.
  • Identifier 2004-100CRAI-b66_15.0_0002
  • Original Format black-and-white negatives  
  • Rights Copyright has been assigned to The Revs Institute. Although copyright was transferred by the donor, copyright in some items in the collection may still be held by their respective creator. The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming to the laws of libel, privacy, and copyright which may be involved in the use of this collection.

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