This weekend we have heard a great deal about the 50th anniversary of Ford’s famous 1-2-3 win at Le Mans in 1966. The story is a dramatic one, but stripped down to its barest essentials: Ford ( right) tried to buy Ferrari; failed; made spectacularly unsuccessful attacks on the 1964 and 1965 races; launched an overwhelming campaign in 1966
Ford vs. Ferrari: Entry and Failure - 1964. The origins of the Ford GT40 and the victory at Le Mans in 1966. A sparsely worded newswire release was issued on May 22, 1963 noting, “Ford Motor Company and Ferrari wish to indicate, with reference to recent reports of their negotiations toward a possible collaboration that such negotiations have
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Because that same No 2 Ford GT40 that was the winning 1966 LeMans car is getting ready for the centennial anniversary of the famous sporting event: in 2023, Le Mans turns 100, and the all-Kiwi

Four a couple months now, we've been following the restoration of the Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] GT40 Mk II, chassis P1046, that won the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans. The car was purchased in 2014 by
Their goal? Recreate the success of the original GT40, exactly 50 years after the historic 1966 LeMans 1-2-3 victory. Unfortunately, Ford’s arch nemesis Ferrari wedged itself into a 2nd place finish amidst much controversy. The 1966 victory was not without controversy unto itself. After two troubling years of failing Collotti gearboxes
In the USA, Ford handed responsibility for the GT40 project to Shelby American with a clear instruction to turn the car into a winner, something that had eluded it since it was launched. Shelby decided the way to win Le Mans was to make use of a big-block V8 that could run for hours at low revs and less stress. Ford GT40s lead the way at 1966 Le Mans start. Motorsport Images. At 3.30 a.m. Muller brought the Swiss Ferrari into the pit with its gearbox broken and the remaining works Ferrari was delayed by a broken brake pipe. As dawn broke the list of runners had diminished to twenty seven and Fords filled the first six places, followed by the works TECHNICAL DATA 1966 Ford GT40 MK1 Roadcar. Sold/number built 1966-’1969/31 (all road cars) Construction steel monocoque with glassfibre bodywork. Engine all-iron, pushrod 289cu in (4728cc) V8, four Weber carburettors. Max power 390bhp @ 7000rpm.
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From their Masterpiece Collection comes the stunning 1:12, diecast, 1966 LeMans Winning Ford GT40. The new release will mirror the original from what our sources say. The relaunch celebrates the 50th anniversary of the LeMans story, with only 750 pieces going into production. The Ford GT40 is due this December. A perfect Christmas gift for that
The Ford GT40 came into existence because of one man’s grudge. In short, Henry Ford II wanted to see a Ford car competing in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, which was and remains a famous sports car

In 1966, however, the work finally paid off. The 427-powered GT40 Mark II sent the Italians packing at Le Mans, and Ford teams took up the entire podium—with Bruce McLaren and Chris Amon on top.

Slot-it SICA20D Ford GT40 MkII - No.1 - LeMans 1966 Winner - Ken Miles, Denny Hulme - Slot-it SICA20D One of the most popular and successful vehicles in the heritage of Le Mans 24 Hours racing is the legendary Ford GT40 MKII. The car demonstrated excellent stability at high speeds, thanks to innovative aerodynamic balance in combination with the frame, which was semi-monocoque steel, and a
The Ford GT, also known as the GT40, first won Le Mans in 1966.The mid-engine V8 supercar went on to win the world's most prestigious race three more times, putting Ferrari down while dominating
A red Ford GT40 Mark IV raced to victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans 45 years ago, piloted by A.J. Foyt and Dan Gurney for Shelby American.The year 1967 marked the second of four consecutive years
photo: le mans (sarthe, france), circuit des 24 heures, 24 hours of le mans, sunday 19 june 1966, finish. First victory and a 1-2-3 for Ford, with the GT40 Mk II driven by Chris Amon-Bruce McLaren (winners, #2), Ken Miles-Dennis Hulme (second, #1) and Ronnie Bucknum-Dick Hutcherson (third, #5). Apr 27, 2015. In spite of almost 50 years passing since the 1-2-3 win at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1966, the Ford GT40 remains one of the most legendary race cars. Ever. After six years of
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Here it is, your first look at the 1966 Le Mans winning Ford GT40. Over the next year and a half, RK Motors Charlotte will be documenting the entire and exte Record. Denny Hulme and Mario Andretti (both Ford GT40 Mk4), 3m23.6, 147.908 mph, Sports Cars, 1967. First Race. 1911 Unofficial French Grand Prix. This car, a Superformance GT40 Mark II, is a “continuation car,” a street-legal re-creation of the winning 1966 Le Mans car. In fact, this particular GT40 Mk II was used in the new film Ford v .