1961 Armstrong 500

Note : Officially, only class results were recognised, however, as the Mercedes-Benz driven by Bob Jane and Harry Firth was the only car to complete the full 500 mile distance, it is generally considered to be the "winner" of the race.

References

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*Australia's Greatest Motor Race, 1960 - 1989, The First 30 Years
*The Australian Racing History of Ford, © 1989
*The First 15 Years (Hardie-Ferodo 1000, A Pictorial History 1960-1975)
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*The Age, Monday, November 20, 1961, Page 17
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External links

* [http://www.camsmanual.com.au/pdf/records/1403_Australian_Titles_Q408.pdf CAMS Manual reference to Australian titles]
* [http://www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au/bathurst_1961.htm race results]
* [http://www.autopics.com.au/cache/list-511public__0-0.html?cache=no Autopics Phillip Island images]