The legendary Le Mans suitcase

[Dave Swanson]

I once remember reading that "back in the day", and the day included when the GT40's were running, that cars either had to have space for, or actually had to carry, this box simulating a suitcase. Anyone else have a thought? Thanks

 

[Neil]

I once remember reading that "back in the day", and the day included when the GT40's were running, that cars either had to have space for, or actually had to carry, this box simulating a suitcase. Anyone else have a thought? Thanks

The "FIA suitcase had to fit during scrutineering but it was not required to be carried during the race.

 

[Ed McClements]

You can clearly see the luggage boxes either side of the transaxle on some cars:-

 

[Paul Hendrickx]

LE MANS TOPS AND SUITCASES

THERE’S A neat story of tops and suitcases associated with the 24 Hours of Le Mans, curiously enough with a gap of 30 years. Here are several of my favorite tales, gleaned from two SAE papers I pre…

simanaitissays.com

i once saw picture of I believe Lola with the needed space for luggage created in the front spoiler part just before the wheels... can find the picture anymore ..shame
Paul

 

[Stephen Ducker]

You can clearly see the luggage boxes either side of the transaxle on some cars:-

1966 Le Mans Mk2 spec. above
1967 blue Mk2b & red Mk4 to complete the set, below.

 

[BenL]

LE MANS TOPS AND SUITCASES

THERE’S A neat story of tops and suitcases associated with the 24 Hours of Le Mans, curiously enough with a gap of 30 years. Here are several of my favorite tales, gleaned from two SAE papers I pre…

simanaitissays.com

That article says:

In 1960, the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile went a step further by decreeing the infamous F.I.A. suitcase, a valise measuring 60 x 40 x 20 cm. Cars of less than 2.0-liter displacement needed a trunk capable of carrying one of these; those exceeding 2.0-liter, a pair of them.