This photo was taken by David Phipps – a well known F1 photographer on the test track at Hethel as the 49 with the Cosworth DFV engine was rolled out for the first time. Graham Hill is bending over the cockpit and Colin and Maurice Phillipe, the designer are on the left. Walter Hayes, #Ford of Europe’s Communications Director and great friend of Henry #Ford II is just out of shot.
Colin persuaded Walter (later Aston Martin Chairman) to get #Ford to fund the engine. About 5 days later Jimmy won the Dutch GP in this very car, just out of the box.
1967
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graham hill lotus 49 1967 #F1