Eclectic Vic Elford

Vic Elford (1935-2022) was a British racing driver. His vocation came when he and his father attended the first ever World Championship Grand Prix at Silverstone in 1950. Remember, it was won by Farina in an Alfa Romeo.

A driver who was, to say the least, eclectic, he was an admirable all-rounder, starting out in rallying where over a decade he built up a fine record, including victory in the 1968 Monte Carlo Rally at the wheel of a Porsche 911.

Renowned for his speed and endurance, and entered by Porsche in the World Endurance Championship, he then won the 1000 km of the Nürburgring three times, the Targa Florio, of which he became a specialist, and distinguished himself at Le Mans, Daytona and Sebring.

At the same time, Vic Elford also raced in Formula 1 for 3 seasons and 13 Grand Prix for the BRM, Cooper, McLaren teams (photo below at the 1969 British Grand Prix at Silverstone driving a private McLaren M7C), although fast, he did not achieve as much success as in other disciplines and scored 8 championship points.