Exceptionally, the 38th Le Mans 24 Hours took place on 28 and 29 September following the events of May 1968. Ford entered its GT40 as one of the favourites after 2 consecutive victories in the legendary Sarthe event....
Ford GT40 MK.1 Winner LeMans 1968 N°9 P.Rodriguez/L.Bianchi 1:18
Exceptionally, the 38th Le Mans 24 Hours took place on 28 and 29 September following the events of May 1968. Ford entered its GT40 as one of the favourites after 2 consecutive victories in the legendary Sarthe event. The number 9 car, driven by Pedro Rodriguez/Lucien Bianchi, won after two clock laps and 331 laps of the track. This victory strengthened the American manufacturer's grip on endurance racing. The Gulf livery, with its sky-blue and orange colours, became a legend in its own right.
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