Photos of Le Mans Classic 2012

[Paulus]

Just got back early this morning after a mind blowing weekend at LMC 2012.

A absolutely splendid turn out of original GT40s participated as well as a record breaking number of superb replicas attended within the Ford paddock so, despite the extremely changeable weather, the whole weekend was just fantastic for all the spectators.

P1016 sadly suffered a smashed transmission on Friday night so had to rapidly switch to its spare T44 before the racing started.

Mike Teske was their with one of his beautiful MkIV's on display and in the Shelby track parade.

P1047 was also on display in the centre of the Race Village after its unbelievably beautiful restoration and carrying 'No5' roundels.

Original GT40s participating were:

Plateau 4 (1962-1965):-
1022 1062
1009 1012MkII
1079 1005
1018 1042
1040 1085A
P1025 "TES1E"
GT111 (roadster)

Plateau 5 (1966-1971):-
1016 MkII (Claude Nahum)
1040
1080 (Maxted Page)
1085A
1089 (Chris Ball)


Here are a few photos for you to enjoy but please continue posting on the thread with your own images and experiences.

 

[Paulus]

A few more miscellaneous shots

 

[Paulus]

... track time for some of the clubs and display cars...

 

[Paulus]

.... the lovely French weather lets loose on Saturday evening....!

 

[Paulus]

... 1079 blasts around during qualifying ....

 

[Jos]

Thanks data - could you check your list as there seem some duplicates - I think there were due to be 10 in 4 & 5 in 5

 

[Paulus]

'Plateau 4' returns to the paddock on Saturday evening.
Emanuele Pirro relaxes after setting fastest pace in P1009 (green car #6).
Leo Voyazides' P1005 in background (red car #14).

 

[Paulus]

Sure Josvdp - thanks - too much french red wine still in the system!! 1040 and 1085A should have been listed in 'Plateau 5' only. Need sleep....!
Amended below, hopefully now correct?!

Plateau 4 (1962-1965):-
1022
1062
1009
1012MkII
1079
1005
1018
1042
P1025 "TES1E"
GT111 (roadster)

Plateau 5 (1966-1971):-
1016 MkII (Claude Nahum)
1040
1080 (Maxted Page)
1085A
1089 (Chris Ball)

 

[Larry L.]

The gearbox damage shown in the photo in post #1 looks SPENDY.

 

[Paulus]

Yeah - I think Lee Holman will have a FedEx parcel full of metal shavings arriving soon to try and piece back together!

 

[Mike]

Excellent photos! Hope for more to come. I'd never seen a spare mounted before...

 

[Paulus]

a few more of 1047 then...

 

[Paulus]

1018 cleaned up between sessions...

 

[Paulus]

1042 naked.
come on guys - I cant have been the only one taking photos? or is everyone else still hungover/sleeping???

 

[Paulus]

1062....

Can we get some photos posted of the Ford Paddock please?

 

[Mike]

Good stuff thanks! All that is missing now is video and sounds!

 

[Paulus]

I have some clips but cant work out how a simple way to upload them!
Any suggestions please?
Format is .MOV
Is YouTube the only way?

 

[Mike]

I use YouTube myself and they do accept .mov files.

Supported YouTube formats - YouTube Help

 

[Paulus]

OK, thanks. 1st clip just uploaded of 1016 after its transmission change, just having the gear oil bled through.

Hope this works!

IMG 0553 - YouTube

 

[Andrew Komosa]

Hi Paul.. great photographs and, yes, it was truly a fantastic weekend. I'd like to know though how 1042 managed to be there on UK plates, as a a previous posting said it had been badly damaged about a month ago in the US. Has someone sprinkled fairy dust, or is 1042 being kept in Switzerland on a UK registration and tax? Also, what's the history on 1085A (noting the A suffix) anyone??? Finally, not wishing to be childish. but "I got to sit in 1016, I got to sit in 1016"! Cheers.. Andrew