1955 Le Mans Photos
2005 Le Mans 24 HoursLe Mans, France. 17th - 18th JuneA Memoriam has been placed on the pit straight to remember the accident of 1955. World Copyright: Jeff Bloxham/LAT Photographic Ref: Digital image only.
2005 Le Mans 24 HoursLe Mans, France. 17th - 18th JuneA Memoriam has been placed on the main straight in memory of the accident in the 1955 Le Mans<br /> World Copyright: Glenn Dunbar/LAT Photographic Ref: Digital image only.
2005 Le Mans 24 HoursLe Mans, France. 17th - 18th JuneA Memoriam has been placed on the main straight in memory of the accident in the 1955 Le Mans<br /> World Copyright: Glenn Dunbar/LAT Photographic Ref: Digital image only.
Le Mans, France. 11-12 June 1955.<br /> Jaguar C-types and prototype D-type being built in the factory.<br /> Ref-Motor 626/14.<br /> World Copyright - LAT Photographic
Le Mans, France.<br /> 11-12 June 1955.<br /> An aerial view of the Mulsanne Straight.<br /> Ref-Motor 780/15.<br /> World Copyright - LAT Photographic
Le Mans, France. 11-12 June 1955.<br /> The Jaguar D-type prototype outside the factory. It was not raced.<br /> Ref-Motor 626/15.<br /> World Copyright - LAT Photographic
1955 Le Mans 24 hours.<br /> Le Mans, France. 11-12 June 1955.<br /> Michael Keen/Tommy Line (Bristol 450C) leads Eric Thompson/Kenneth McAlpine (Connaught AL/SR).<br /> Ref-Motor 716/7.<br /> World Copyright - LAT Photographic<br />
1955 Le Mans 24 hours.<br /> Le Mans, France. 11-12 June 1955.<br /> Jaguar D-type engine.<br /> Ref-Motor 626/27.<br /> World Copyright - LAT Photographic
1955 Le Mans 24 hours.<br /> Le Mans, France. 11-12 June 1955.<br /> Roy Salvadori/Peter Walker (Aston Martin DB3S) leads Johnny Claes/Jacques Swaters (Jaguar D-type, 3rd position), "Pierre Levegh"/John Fitch (Mercedes-Benz 200SLR) and Reg Parnell/Dennis Poore (Lagonda DP166). "Levegh" later crashed into the crowd killing himself and 80 spectators.<br /> Ref-Motor 716/24.<br /> World Copyright - LAT Photographic
1955 Le Mans 24 hours.<br /> Le Mans, France. 11-12 June 1955.<br /> Tony Rolt/Duncan Hamilton (Jaguar D-type), retired, in the pits, action.<br /> World Copyright: LAT Photographic<br /> Ref: 303#6
1955 Le Mans 24 hours.<br /> Le Mans, France. 11-12 June 1955.<br /> Mike Hawthorn/Ivor Bueb (Jaguar D-type), 1st position leads Juan Manuel Fangio/Stirling Moss (Mercedes-Benz 300S), retired and Jacques Pollet/Nano da Silva Ramos (Gordini T20S), retired, action.<br /> World Copyright: LAT Photographic<br /> Ref: Autocar Published 30/12/1955.
Le Mans, France. 11 - 12 June 1955.<br /> Helmut Glockler/Jaroslav Juhan (Porsche 550 RS Spyder), 6th position, action. <br /> World Copyright: LAT Photographic.<br /> Ref: B/W Print.
Le Mans, France. 11 - 12 June 1955.<br /> Olivier Gendebien/Wolfgang Seidel (Porsche 550 RS Spyder), 5th position, action. <br /> World Copyright: LAT Photographic.<br /> Ref: B/W Print.
Le Mans, France. 11 - 12 June 1955.<br /> Olivier Gendebien/Wolfgang Seidel (Porsche 550 RS Spyder #66), 5th position, passes Gustave Olivier/Josef Jeser (Porsche 550 #65), 18th position, action. <br /> World Copyright: LAT Photographic.<br /> Ref: 301 - 25.
Le Mans, France. 11 - 12 June 1955.<br /> Helmut Glockler/Jaroslav Juhan (Porsche 550 RS Spyder), 6th position, action. <br /> World Copyright: LAT Photographic.<br /> Ref: B/WPRINT.
Le Mans, France. 11 - 12 June 1955.<br /> Walter Ringgenberg/Hans-Jorg Gilomen (Porsche 550 Spyder), retired, action. <br /> World Copyright: LAT Photographic.<br /> Ref: 301 - 33.
Le Mans, France. 11 - 12 June 1955.<br /> Olivier Gendebien/Wolfgang Seidel (Porsche 550 RS Spyder), 5th position, action. <br /> World Copyright: LAT Photographic.<br /> Ref: 303 - 13.
Le Mans, France. 11 - 12 June 1955.<br /> Helmut Polensky/Richard von Frankenberg (Porsche 550 RS Spyder), 4th position, leads Helmut Glockler/Jaroslav Juhan (Porsche 550 RS Spyder), 6th position, action. <br /> World Copyright: LAT Photographic.<br /> Ref: 302 - 20.
Le Mans, France. 11th - 12th June 1955<br /> Ken Miles/John Lockett (MG A EX 182), 12th position, leads Ted Lund/Hans Waeffler (MG A EX 182), 17th position, action. World Copyright: LAT Photographic<br /> Ref: B/W Print.
Le Mans, France. 11th - 12th June 1955<br /> The Dunlop bridge at night, atmosphere. World Copyright: LAT Photographic<br /> Ref: B/W Print.
Le Mans, France. 11th - 12th June 1955<br /> Carlo Tomasi/Francesco Giardini (Maserati 200S), retired, leads Jacques Pollet/Nano da Silva Ramos (Gordini T20S), retired, action. World Copyright: LAT Photographic<br /> Ref: 301 - 8.
Le Mans, France. 11th - 12th June 1955<br /> Pierre Chancel/Robert Chancel (Panhard VM5 ), retired, leads Alan Rippon/Ray Merrick (Kieft - Climax), retired, action. World Copyright: LAT Photographic<br /> Ref: 302 - 7.
Le Mans, France. 11th - 12th June 1955<br /> Mike Sparken/Masten Gregory (Ferrari 750 Monza), retired, leads Helde/Jean Lucas (Ferrari 750 Monza), retired, action. World Copyright: LAT Photographic<br /> Ref: B/W Print.
Le Mans, France. 11th - 12th June 1955<br /> Pierre Levegh/John Fitch (Mercedes-Benz 300 S), Fatal accident, retired, action. World Copyright: LAT Photographic<br /> Ref: B/W Print.