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[Loren Lundberg]

I need direction and information on how to find a good site/source for photos/information regarding the Le Mans race in 1972, particularly the Corvettes that were there. Thanks.

[Michael Oliver]

Originally posted by Loren Lundberg
I need direction and information on how to find a good site/source for photos/information regarding the Le Mans race in 1972, particularly the Corvettes that were there. Thanks.

You could try Washington Photo or Maurice Louche, presume you have tried LAT? I have contact details somewhere if required...

Michael

[Loren Lundberg]

LAT????

[Jerry Entin]

Loren: This comes from Willem Oosthoek:

I was there in 1972 and have color shots of most cars, including the #4 and #28 and #72 Corvettes. Plus technical specs of all entries, plus starting grid details, plus hourly positions.

Willem Oosthoek

[Loren Lundberg]

Jerry:
I've previously exchanged corespondence with WO; as I recall it dealt with the issue regarding the naming of the drivers for Le Mans; The upshot that I recalled passing on to WO was that, at that time, George Constantine & others were probably not aware that their names were being used on the entry forms.
I am very interested in the #4 photos; could you please contact him and establish what he has and what the fee will be - they are not going any farther than my file cabinet.
Thanks for the response.
Regards,LL

[Michael Oliver]

Originally posted by Loren Lundberg
LAT????

http://www.latphoto.co.uk

But I had a quick look and I don't think they have anything, unless they only put a selection of their photos on their digital archive, which is quite possible, I suppose...

Anyway, it sounds as if you may have found what you need elsewhere!

Michael

[Jerry Entin]

The #4 Corvette at LeMans in 1972
Above picture is of the 7-liter Corvette entered by NART, #4 driven by Dave Heinz and Bob Johnson.
51st fastest [slowest?] in practice with a time of 4'42"8, which indicates problems.
Hovered in the high 20s all race, to finish 15th overall.
photo by Willem Oosthoek. - all research Willem Oosthoek.

[Mirage]

One of the Corvettes had a major impact on the race result. It crashed
into the back of what had been the leading Matra - eliminating the
Corvette, and seriously damaging the Matra which lost a lot of time getting
back to pits and being repaired.

The Corvette lost a complete front suspension corner in the shunt.

[URY914]

The #4 car was not originally entered by NART. The Owner was Dana English and driver (Dave Heinz) were from Tampa Fl as I am. There was a mix up in the entry paperwork and the officals were not at first going to allow them to run the car. They also had a bad crash in practice. NART had a entry that was not being used and a deal was cut to run the car. That is why there is a NART prancing horse on the doors. They had problems in the race but were classified as finishers. I watched the #4 car being perpared for LeMans at the shop behind Heinz's dealership which was not far from my house.

This is also the team that finished 4th at Sebring in the #57 confederate flag Corvette. But that was a different car.

I have more photos of the car and race on my home PC.