The Jaguar E-Type debuts in Geneva
A shape that Enzo Ferrari reportedly called the most beautiful ever made.
REVD history
The 1960s
11 moments · 13 machines · 36 media records
Defining moments
Lamborghini is founded in Sant'Agata Bolognese
Ferruccio Lamborghini sets out to build a better grand tourer than Ferrari.
The Porsche 911 is shown in Frankfurt
Presented as the 901, it becomes the longest-running sports car lineage.
The Ford Mustang is launched
Unveiled at the New York World's Fair, it creates the pony car.
Jim Clark wins the Indianapolis 500
A rear-engined Lotus ends the front-engined roadster era at the Brickyard.
Ford finishes 1-2-3 at Le Mans
The GT40 breaks Ferrari's dominance, and the finish is staged for photographers.
Gurney and Foyt win Le Mans for Ford
An all-American car and crew take victory with the Mk IV.
Jim Clark is killed at Hockenheim
The death of the era's most complete driver shocks the sport.
The Porsche 917 is unveiled in Geneva
Twelve cylinders and a homologation gamble that would change endurance racing.
Ickx wins Le Mans by 120 metres
The closest finish in the history of the race.
The Honda CB750 establishes the superbike
Four cylinders, a disc brake and everyday reliability.
Machines of the decade
Porsche 911 (901)
1963 · Flat-Six · Sports Cars
Ferrari 250 GTO
1962 · Colombo V12 · Racing
Ford GT40
1964 · V8 · Racing
Lamborghini Miura
1966 · Transverse V12 · Supercars
Porsche 917
1969 · Flat-12 · Racing
Ferrari 330 P4
1967 · V12 · Racing
Jaguar E-Type
1961 · Inline-6 · Sports Cars
Ford Mustang
1964 · V8 · Muscle Cars
Shelby Cobra 289/427
1962 · Ford V8 · Sports Cars
Dodge Charger R/T
1968 · 426 HEMI V8 · Muscle Cars
Honda CB750
1969 · Inline-4 · Motorcycles
Datsun 240Z
1969 · Inline-6 · Sports Cars
Chevrolet Camaro Z/28
1967 · V8 · Muscle Cars
Watch the 1960s
All28:52Porsche 911 (901): The Complete Story
Origins, development and legacy of the Porsche 911 (901). Six decades of iterative genius start here.
Sports Cars
17:10Ford GT40: The Complete Story
Origins, development and legacy of the Ford GT40. Built to beat Ferrari at Le Mans, then did it four years running.
Racing
7:161966 24 Hours of Le Mans: The Story Behind the Race
Ford's 1-2-3 finish and the staged photo finish controversy. Circuit de la Sarthe, France
Le Mans
12:26Ferrari 250 GTO: The Complete Story
Origins, development and legacy of the Ferrari 250 GTO. The most valuable car in the world, and a genuine racer.
Racing
28:49Lamborghini Miura: The Complete Story
Origins, development and legacy of the Lamborghini Miura. The first true mid-engined supercar.
Supercars
12:20Porsche 917: The Complete Story
Origins, development and legacy of the Porsche 917. Porsche's first overall Le Mans win and the star of a film.
Racing
33:441966 24 Hours of Le Mans — Full Highlights
Ford's 1-2-3 finish and the staged photo finish controversy. Circuit de la Sarthe, France
Le Mans
20:00Jaguar E-Type: The Complete Story
Origins, development and legacy of the Jaguar E-Type. Called the most beautiful car ever made, by Enzo Ferrari.
Sports Cars
17:16Inside the Ferrari 250 GTO: Colombo V12 Explained
A technical breakdown of the Ferrari 250 GTO powertrain, chassis and design decisions.
Racing
13:18Ferrari 330 P4: The Complete Story
Origins, development and legacy of the Ferrari 330 P4. Maranello's answer to Ford, and the sound of Daytona.
Racing
17:04Inside the Porsche 911 (901): Flat-Six Explained
A technical breakdown of the Porsche 911 (901) powertrain, chassis and design decisions.
Sports Cars
18:45Inside the Ford GT40: V8 Explained
A technical breakdown of the Ford GT40 powertrain, chassis and design decisions.
Racing
19:23Design and Engineering of the 1960s
How the 1960s reshaped machines, motorsport and design.
Decades
17:51Racing in the 1960s
How the 1960s reshaped machines, motorsport and design.
Decades
27:03Inside the Porsche 917: Flat-12 Explained
A technical breakdown of the Porsche 917 powertrain, chassis and design decisions.
Racing
10:14Ford Mustang: The Complete Story
Origins, development and legacy of the Ford Mustang. Created the pony car class and sold a million in two years.
Muscle Cars
8:09Shelby Cobra 289/427: The Complete Story
Origins, development and legacy of the Shelby Cobra 289/427. British roadster, American V8, immediate legend.
Sports Cars
30:35Inside the Lamborghini Miura: Transverse V12 Explained
A technical breakdown of the Lamborghini Miura powertrain, chassis and design decisions.
Supercars
28:581966 24 Hours of Le Mans — Archive Footage
Ford's 1-2-3 finish and the staged photo finish controversy. Circuit de la Sarthe, France
Le Mans
16:46Ferrari 250 GTO — Sound, Onboard and At Speed
Unfiltered onboard footage and engine note from the Ferrari 250 GTO.
Racing
16:38Ford GT40 — Sound, Onboard and At Speed
Unfiltered onboard footage and engine note from the Ford GT40.
Racing
27:241967 24 Hours of Le Mans: The Story Behind the Race
Gurney and Foyt win in the all-American Mk IV. Circuit de la Sarthe, France
Le Mans
14:55Porsche 911 (901) — Sound, Onboard and At Speed
Unfiltered onboard footage and engine note from the Porsche 911 (901).
Sports Cars
13:16Porsche 917 — Sound, Onboard and At Speed
Unfiltered onboard footage and engine note from the Porsche 917.
Racing
20:57Ferrari 250 GTO Driven: What It's Actually Like
A driving assessment of the Ferrari 250 GTO in context of its era and rivals.
Racing
27:37Inside the Jaguar E-Type: Inline-6 Explained
A technical breakdown of the Jaguar E-Type powertrain, chassis and design decisions.
Sports Cars
27:34Porsche 911 (901) Driven: What It's Actually Like
A driving assessment of the Porsche 911 (901) in context of its era and rivals.
Sports Cars
21:01Lamborghini Miura — Sound, Onboard and At Speed
Unfiltered onboard footage and engine note from the Lamborghini Miura.
Supercars
8:581969 24 Hours of Le Mans: The Story Behind the Race
Ickx wins by 120 metres after 24 hours of racing. Circuit de la Sarthe, France
Le Mans
14:42Inside the Ferrari 330 P4: V12 Explained
A technical breakdown of the Ferrari 330 P4 powertrain, chassis and design decisions.
Racing
7:34Ford GT40 Driven: What It's Actually Like
A driving assessment of the Ford GT40 in context of its era and rivals.
Racing
35:441967 24 Hours of Le Mans — Full Highlights
Gurney and Foyt win in the all-American Mk IV. Circuit de la Sarthe, France
Le Mans
13:28Dodge Charger R/T: The Complete Story
Origins, development and legacy of the Dodge Charger R/T. The archetype of American menace.
Muscle Cars
22:58Inside the Shelby Cobra 289/427: Ford V8 Explained
A technical breakdown of the Shelby Cobra 289/427 powertrain, chassis and design decisions.
Sports Cars
21:411967 Italian Grand Prix: The Story Behind the Race
Jim Clark unlaps himself and nearly wins on fumes. Monza, Italy
Formula 1
15:22Porsche 917 Driven: What It's Actually Like
A driving assessment of the Porsche 917 in context of its era and rivals.
Racing