The FIA sports prototypes were some of the most exciting purpose-built racing cars ever designed. They competed under the regulations set fourth by the FIA (Federation International Automobile) in the International Championship of Makes from 1964-1971, and the World Championship of Makes from 1972-1981. The regulations changed somewhat as the years passed—5.0-liter engines then 3.0-liter engines, etc.—but the concept remained the same, to allow manufacturers to design the most fascinating, technically advanced sports racing cars the world had seen. The…
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