Description: Beginning in 1968, the rules governing sports car racing were changed and vehicles with engine displacement greater than 5 liters could no longer compete. These changes rendered the Mark II and Mark IV Ford GT40s with their 7-liter (427 cubic inches) V8 engines obsolete. However, the rule changes gave the older less-advanced Mark I GT40s with their smaller engines the opening they needed to continue racing. This particular Ford GT40 Mark I, with the chassis designation P/1075 and wearing the iconic blue and orange Racing livery, is legendary in motor racing history. It has the distinction of being one of the few cars to win overal in consecutive years, 1968 and 1969. In 1968, chassis P/1075 wearing the #9 and the light blue and orange team Racing was prepared and entered into the 24 Hours of Le Mans by John Wyer Automotive Engineering and driven to victory by Mexican Pedro RodrÃguez and Belgian Lucien Bianchi. In 1969, chassis P/1075 in team Racing livery and wearing the #6 was again prepared and entered into race by John Wyer Automotive Engineering. The car was powered by Ford's small block 4.9-liter (302 cubic inches) V8 and piloted by Belgian Jacky Ickx and Englishman Jackie Oliver. P/1075 won the race, completing 372 laps and covering a distance of 3105 miles at an average speed of 129.4 miles per hour. The closing stage of the race was dramatic, featuring Jacky Ickx in the GT40 and Hans Herrmann in his Porsche 908 battling wheel to wheel during the final hour-and-a-half. On the final lap, Ickx was leading on the Mulsanne Straight and was then overtaken by Herrmann. Because the straight was so long, Ickx was able to retake the lead from Herrmann before reaching Mulsanne Corner. The GT40 beat the Porsche to the finish line and won the 24 hour race by just a few seconds. 1969 was the Ford GT40's swan song, completing an impressive 4-year winning streak. Multi-color print on a Light Blue Gildan Ultra Cotton 100% cotton shirt. Double-needle stitched neckline, bottom hem and sleeves. Quarter-turned. Taped neck and shoulders. Seamless seven-eighths inch collar. Satin tear away label. Free shipping within the continental United States!
Price: 23.99 USD
Location: Canoga Park, California
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All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
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Pattern: Solid
Sleeve Length: Short Sleeve
Neckline: Crew Neck
Color: light blue
Material: 100% Cotton
Vintage: No
Fit: Regular
Brand: "Handmade"
Graphic Print: Yes
Size Type: Regular
Department: Men
Type: T-Shirt
Style: Graphic Tee
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Handmade: Yes
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