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Aston Martin: The Underdogs of Le Mans (1959)
This live episode of Break/Fix discusses the 1959 Le Mans victory of Aston Martin, an underdog team, at the Simeone Museum demo day event. The event highlighted Aston Martin's unexpected triumph against larger, well-funded teams like Ferrari and Jaguar. Key discussions include an in-depth look at the featured cars, such as the 1956 Jaguar D Type, 1958 Aston Martin DBR1, and 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa, as well as the competition and challenges faced during Le Mans races. The narrative details the meticulous planning and teamwork of Aston Martin and the driving expertise of Roy Salvadori and…
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