Quick Vic in his garden

If he could race it, Vic Elford would race it – fast, very fast. He was one of the most versatile drivers in motorsport history. And quick he was, in almost anything he drove. His successes were legion. Away from Le Mans, that always eluded him, he won every single globally renowned sports car race: the Daytona 24 Hours, Sebring 12 Hours, the Targa Florio and the Nürburgring 1000km, no fewer than three times.

Picture above: A prestigious victory for the Martini-Porsche 908/3 of Vic Elford (at the wheel) and Gérard Larrousse at the 1971 Nurburgring 1000 km.  Jacky Ickx and Clay Regazzoni (Ferrari 312PB) were leading the race till half distance when their 12 cylinder engine overheated forcing them to retire. Porsche scored a fantastic 1-2-3, the leading car, at an average of 170 km/h.

Picture below: Jo Siffert, Gulf Porsche 908/3, leading Vic Elford, Martini Racing Porsche 908/3 at the 1000 km of the Nürburgring 1971.