1955 Ferrari 375 Plus: Jim Kimberly

Sebring 1955: "Gentleman' Jim Kimberly arrived at Sebring in 1955 with this gorgeous Ferrari 375 Plus. As a gentleman's driver, he brought a professional attitude to the sport. Check out his car hauler in the paddock...everything matched, including his driver's suit! Being one of the heirs to the Kimberly-Clark company, he spared no expense. He was also President of the SCCA for a while too. Unfortunately for Jim, the rear axle went out after 18 laps leaving him stranded on the course. He caught a ride back to the pits with Alec Ulmann.

Notice the rudimentary wooden pit structure with the 1 light bulb dangling below the green sign. Permanent pits built of concrete block would be put in place before the 1958 race.

In the garage parked next to a Maserati.

Mechanic making sure the Ferrari is ready for the race. Kimberly in driver’s seat.

Broke down on course after 18 laps. Catching a ride back to the pits with Alec Ulmann.

Kimberly's hauler parked next to Briggs Cunningham's trailer.