1977 FORD 1-2 TRIBUTE FOR PRODRIVE

Frosty’s Tribute to the 1977 Ford 1-2 victory for Bathurst – Photo: Supplied

This is the look that Mark Winterbottom and Dean Canto will carry onto the track at Bathurst today, in preparation for Sunday’s Bathurst 1000.

In tribute to Alan Moffat and the Famous 1977 Ford 1-2 victory, Prodrive Racing Australia has a special look on the Bottle-O Falcon, one of the fancied entries for the race. Winterbottom and Canto will also wear replica 1977 design race suits, among a host of tribute items.

The 1977 victory is famous for Bond electing to not pass the ailing Falcon of team owner Moffat in the closing laps, when the lead driver Moffat was nursing his car home due to a lack of rear brakes.

“Allan Moffat was one of my heroes growing up, and still is,” said Winterbottom, “so I feel very honoured to be racing in the livery he made so famous 40 years ago.

“It will be great to have Allan and Colin trackside to watch the race this year and a big thanks to The Bottle-O team for making all of this happen. Dean and I would like nothing more than to take the famous livery to another win on the 40th anniversary.”

The tribute livery in Bathurst pitlane – Photo: Supplied

Moffat, who was due to help launch the livery today, will also be inducted as an inaugural member of Supercars’ Legends Lane – a permanent tribute to past Bathurst greats.

“I have very fond memories of the 1977 race, it has become a big part of my life and still is even 40 years on. To see Mark and Dean carry those colours this year at Bathurst will be a great sight. I wish them and all the team the best of luck for the weekend.”

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