1962 Sunbeam Alpine Le Mans British motor manufacturers and wealthy private entrants have always been entranced with the Le Mans 24-Hour Race. Bentley started it all with their wins in 1924 and the four consecutive victories between 1927 and 1930. Lagonda inherited the crown in 1935, and then, of course, Jaguar was triumphant in 1951, 1953 and 1955–1957. Aston Martin had a famous win in 1959 and then there was a long break until the Gulf Mirage, an Anglo-American effort,…
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