Alan Jones 1987 Toyota 87c Launch -

Jones was "snapped up" by Toyota following the demise of the Beatrice F1 team, finding the lucrative offer to race in Japan attractive due to the lack of jet lag and favorable travel from Australia.

The launch of the in 1987 marked a significant step in Toyota's increased commitment to international sports car racing, headlined by the high-profile signing of former Formula 1 World Champion Alan Jones . The Machine: Toyota 87C ALAN JONES 1987 TOYOTA 87C LAUNCH

: The 1987 24 Hours of Le Mans was a failure for the team. The car shared by Jones, Lees, and Eje Elgh retired after only 19 laps when Jones coasted to a halt out of fuel, just a kilometre short of the pits due to a team miscalculation. Alan Jones' Perspective Jones was "snapped up" by Toyota following the

At the end of the 1987 season, the 87C was phased out as Toyota developed the all-new V8-powered for the following year. The car shared by Jones, Lees, and Eje