A reunion 50 years in the making

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Dan Gurney and AJ Foyt were recently reunited with their 1967 Le Mans winning Ford Mark IV.

The two motorsport legends took the opportunity to share their colorful memories of the milestone event which capped the fiery Ford-Ferrari battle at the Circuit de la Sarthe, and which remains the only all-American win in Le Mans history.

For Gurney, June 10 1967 was the beginning of an extraordinary week which saw the American win Le Mans before heading to Spa to win the Belgian Grand Prix driving his Eagle the following Sunday!

"One of my better weeks at the office," Gurney joked when recalling the unforgettable triumphs.

Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.