Photo Gallery «Le Mans 1951 - Triumph of the British car industry»
Even in the run-up to the 1951 24 Hours of Le Mans, it had been clear that a tough battle would lead to the top of the classic. However, hardly anyone would have guessed that the largely untested Jaguar XK 120C (C Type), which was presented at short notice, would be the candidate for victory. But firstly, things turn out differently and secondly, the Jaguar XK 120 C was waved off as the winner by a record distance, beating the Talbot-Lago and Ferrari as well as the Cunningham and Allard by a considerable margin. The five comparatively standard Aston Martins completed the British triumph with good placings.
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