Mercedes-Benz C11, Bob Berridge

Mercedes-Benz (Sauber) C11 of Bob Berridge during the Algarve Historic Festival at Autódromo Internacional do Algarve, Portimão, on October 23, 2011. Here, Bob Berridge a few minutes away of winning the last race of the season and the Group C Championship. Two days earlier, during Qualification 1, he takes 89.C11.00 to 307,692 km/h.

Mercedes-Benz (Sauber) C11 de Bob Berridge durante o Algarve Historic Festival no Autódromo Internacional do Algarve, Portimão, a 23 de Outubro de 2011. Aqui, Bob Berridge a poucos minutos de vencer a última corrida da temporada e o Group C Championship. Dois dias antes, durante a Classificação 1, leva o 89.C11.00 aos 307,692 km/h.

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Porsche 911 RSR, Juan Pablo Orjuela

In 1974, Hugues de Fierlant/Richard Bond retire from the 24 Heures du Mans with clutch problems in this Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 3.0. One year later, Jean Beurlys Blaton/Nick Faure/John Cooper classify second in the GTS class and sixth overall, completing 4245,538 km at an average speed of 176,89 km/h. On September 24, 2011, Juan Pablo Orjuela drives 911 460 9072 to the second place in the GT1 (1966-1974) class during the Classic Endurance Racing at Autódromo do Estoril.

Em 1974, Hugues de Fierlant/Richard Bond retiram-se das 24 Heures du Mans devido a problemas de embraiagem neste Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 3.0. Um ano depois, Jean Beurlys Blaton/Nick Faure/John Cooper classificam-se em segundo na classe GTS e em sexto na geral, completando 4245,538 km a uma velocidade média de 176,89 km/h. A 24 de Setembro de 2011, Juan Pablo Orjuela conduz o 911 460 9072 ao segundo lugar na classe GT1 (1966-1974) durante o Classic Endurance Racing no Autódromo do Estoril.

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Ford GT 40, Claude Nahum

Ford GT 40 of Claude Nahum during the Classic Endurance Racing at Autódromo do Estoril on September 24, 2011. 14:54 – GT40P/1078 heads for the racetrack.

Ford GT 40 de Claude Nahum durante o Classic Endurance Racing no Autódromo do Estoril a 24 de Setembro de 2011. 14:54 – o GT40P/1078 dirige-se para a pista.

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Ford GT 40, Claude Nahum

On July 5, 1970, David Weir drives GT40P/1078 during the 500 Km de Vila Real, but does not finish the race, apparently due to overheating – forty one years later, on September 24, 2011, it’s nice to see this Ford GT 40 again in Portugal, driven by Claude Nahum during the Classic Endurance Racing at Autódromo do Estoril. It is now painted in a light metallic green close to the original Borneo Green – at Vila Real it was painted in dark blue with an orange stripe.

A 5 de Julho de 1970, David Weir conduz o GT40P/1078 durante os 500 Km de Vila Real, mas não termina a corrida, aparentemente devido a sobreaquecimento – quarenta e um anos depois, a 24 de Setembro de 2011, é bom ver de novo este Ford GT 40 em Portugal, conduzido por Claude Nahum durante o Classic Endurance Racing no Autódromo do Estoril. Está agora pintado num verde-claro metalizado próximo do Borneo Green original – em Vila Real estava pintado em azul-escuro com uma faixa laranja.

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Lola T70 Mk III, Bernard Thuner

Lola T70 Mk III of Bernard Thuner during the Classic Endurance Racing at Autódromo do Estoril on September 24, 2011. Enthusiasts will notice the absence of the tail, partially visible behind the trailer. At the race, Bernard Thuner classifies second in the Proto 1 (1966-1972) class, behind Bobby Rahal in the Lola T212 FVC.

Lola T70 Mk III de Bernard Thuner durante o Classic Endurance Racing no Autódromo do Estoril a 24 de Setembro de 2011. Os entusiastas notarão a ausência da cauda, parcialmente visível por detrás do reboque. Na corrida, Bernard Thuner classifica-se em segundo na classe Proto 1 (1966-1972), atrás de Bobby Rahal no Lola T212 FVC.

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Ford GT 40, Christopher Ball

Ford GT 40 of Christopher Ball during the Classic Endurance Racing at Autódromo do Estoril on September 24, 2011. Here, Christopher Ball carefully prepares GT40P/1089 for the 60-minute race.

Ford GT 40 de Christopher Ball durante o Classic Endurance Racing no Autódromo do Estoril a 24 de Setembro de 2011. Aqui, Christopher Ball prepara cuidadosamente o GT40P/1089 para a corrida de 60 minutos.

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Ford GT 40, Christopher Ball

Ford GT 40 of Christopher Ball during the Classic Endurance Racing at Autódromo do Estoril on September 24, 2011. Note Christopher Ball in the cockpit of GT40P/1089, possibly focusing on the race. He later wins the GT1 (1966-1974) class ahead of Juan Pablo Orjuela in the Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 3.0.

Ford GT 40 de Christopher Ball durante o Classic Endurance Racing no Autódromo do Estoril a 24 de Setembro de 2011. Repare-se em Christopher Ball no cockpit do GT40P/1089, possivelmente focando-se na corrida. Mais tarde vence a classe GT1 (1966-1974) à frente de Juan Pablo Orjuela no Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 3.0.

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