Can-Am 1st Series 1966-1974

In 1966, a new sportscar racing series began in North America called Can-Am (Can for Canada; Am for America).  There were few technical restrictions, engine capacity was unrestricted and apart from every car having to have two seats and bodywork enclosing the wheels, there was a great amount of freedom for designers and constructors.  Huge engines of over 1,000 hp meant speeds of over 200 mph could be achieved.  Wings were used as well as ground-effect aerodynamics.  And has there ever been a better sound to listen to on a race track than a Can-Am car at full speed!

Many famous drivers took part including John Surtees, Jackie Stewart, Phil Hill, Mario Andretti & Dan Gurney.  But the outstanding successes of New Zealanders Bruce McLaren and Denny Hulme in their McLarens meant that they were given the nickname “The Bruce & Denny Show”.

The McLarens’ dominance was later superseded by Porsche and finally by Shadow, but after eight seasons from 1966 until 1973, Can-Am ended during 1974 as costs rose and spectator numbers fell.  Can-Am was replaced by Formula 5000, followed by a second generation of Can-Am races that lasted from 1977 until 1987.

1966 CHAMPION - Lola T70 Spyder driven by John Surtees. Model by Spark
1966 Lola T70 Spyder driven by Dan Gurney. Model by Best
1966 Lola T70 Spyder driven by Jerry Grant. Model by GMP
1967 CHAMPION - McLaren M6A driven by Bruce McLaren. Model by Spark
1967 Lola T70 Mk 3B driven by Dan Gurney. Model by GMP
1967 Lola T70 Mk II driven by Mark Donohue. Model by Spark
1967 Honker driven by Mario Andretti. Model by Spark
1968 CHAMPION - McLaren M8A driven by Denny Hulme. Model by GMP
1968 McLaren M6B driven by Mark Donohue. Model by Spark
1968 McLaren M8A driven by Bruce McLaren. Model by GMP
1968 Lola T70 driven by George Follmer. Model by Spark
1968 Chaparral 2G driven by Jim Hall. Model by True Scale Miniatures
1968 Ferrari 612P Spyder driven by Chris Amon
1969 CHAMPION - McLaren M8B driven by Bruce McLaren. Model by GMP
1969 Chaparral 2H driven by John Surtees. Model by Minichamps
1969 McLaren M8B driven by Denny Hulme. Model by GMP
1969 McLaren M8B driven by Oscar Kovaleski. Model by GMP
1969 McLaren M8B driven by Dan Gurney. Model by GMP
1970 CHAMPION - McLaren M8D driven by Denny Hulme. Model by Minichamps
1970 Lola T 220 driven by Peter Revson. Model by Spark
1970 Chaparral 2J driven by Jackie Stewart. Model by Minichamps
1970 McLaren M8D driven by Peter Gethin. Model by Minichamps
1970 AVS Shadow driven by George Follmer. Model by Spark
1970 BRM P154 driven by George Eaton. Model by Spark
1970 March 707 driven by Chris Amon. Model by Spark
1970 McLaren M8B driven by Lothar Motschenbacher. Model by GMP
1971 CHAMPION - McLaren M8F driven by Peter Revson. Model by Minichamps
1971 Lola T260 driven by Jackie Stewart. Model by Spark
1971 Lola T220 driven by Hiroshi Kazato. Model by Spark
1971 Porsche 917/10 driven by Jo Siffert. Model by Spark
1971 Ferrari 712P driven by Mario Andretti
1971 Alfa Romeo Tipo 33/3 driven by Henri Pescarolo & Rolf Stommelen. Model by True Scale Miniatures
1972 CHAMPION - Porsche 917/10 driven by George Follmer. Model by Minichamps
1972 Porsche 917/10 driven by Mark Donohue. Model by True Scale Miniatures
1972 Lola T260 driven by Reine Wissel. Model by Spark
1972 McLaren M20 driven by Peter Revson. Model by Spark
1973 CHAMPION - Porsche 917/30 driven by Mark Donohue. Model by Del Prado
1973 McLaren M20 driven by David Hobbs. Model by Spark
1973 McLaren M20 driven by Mario Andretti. Model by Spark
1973 Lola T260 driven by Bob Nagel. Model by Spark
1974 CHAMPION - Shadow DN4A driven by Jackie Oliver. Model by Spark
1974 Shadow DN4 driven by George Follmer. Model by Spark