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Track action scene, left to right: Car Number 2, the Cunningham C-5R, (Phil Walters and John Fitch, co-drivers), Car Number 4, an Allard JR, (Sydney Allard and Phillip Fotheringham-Parker, co-drivers), NLN 652 (registration).

24 Hours of Le Mans

  • Title 24 Hours of Le Mans
  • Source George Phillips Photograph Collection  
  • Description Track action scene, left to right: Car Number 2, the Cunningham C-5R, (Phil Walters and John Fitch, co-drivers), Car Number 4, an Allard JR, (Sydney Allard and Phillip Fotheringham-Parker, co-drivers), NLN 652 (registration).
  • Years 1953  
  • Date 1953-06-13
  • Photographer George Phillips  
  • City Le Mans  
  • Country France  
  • Current Owner Collier Collection - The Revs Institute  
  • Marque Cunningham   Allard  
  • Model Cunningham C-5R   Allard JR  
  • Engine Type Chrysler V8, Cadillac V8  
  • Group/Class S 8.0  
  • Vehicle Markings Car Number 2, Car Number 4 NLN 652 (front registration plate)
  • Event 24 Hours of Le Mans  
  • Venue Circuit de la Sarthe  
  • Entrant Briggs Cunningham   Allard Motor Company  
  • Race Data Phil Walters and John Fitch co-driving Car Number 2, the Cunningham C-5R, finished third overall and first in class in the 24 hours race. Sydney Allard and Phillip Fotheringham-Parker co-driving Car Number 4, an Allard JR, did not finish (DNF) in the 24 hours race.
  • Identifier 2006-001PHIL-1953-b1_31.5_0008
  • 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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