The Jim Pike Collection

Le Mans 24 Hours

	Again 1928 Bentley Le Mans Publicity Book 300 Baker Avenue Concord, MA 01742
	The Hat Trick 1929 Le Mans Bentley Publicity Booklet Product line 1 Product line 2

Le Mans 24 Hours Drivers Bronze Medal 1968 The 1968 24 Hours of Le Mans was the 36th Grand Prix of Endurance, and took place on September 28 and 29, 1968. It was the tenth and final round of the World Sportscar Championship. The race was originally planned for June 15 and 16, but had to be delayed until September due to workers strikes in France. Prior to the 1968 race, modifications were made in the run from Maison Blanche to the pit straight, involving the installation of the first Ford chicane to slow speeds along the open pit area.

Product Info The medal is made from solid bronze, issued by the Automobilie club De L'Ouest, the organisers of the 24 Heures du Mans and measures 2.5 inches diameter. One side features many coats of arms and also says "Pilote, 24 Heures du Mans, 1968" translated means "Driver Le Mans 24 Hours 1968" In 1968 1st place was won by a Ford GT40, Porsche second and third Alfa Romeo and then further down the field Ferrari and Alpine. SOLD