Ken Miles and Denny Hulme finished second at the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans in the #1 Ford GT40 Mark II. Ford swept the podium that year with a 1-2-3 finish. Second place was bittersweet for Miles, who'd won endurance races at Daytona and Sebring earlier in the year. A win at Le Mans would've meant a "triple crown."
And this is the car that earned Ford that first win back in 1966. Bruce McLaren and Chris Amon drove this black-and-silver GT40, chassis P/1046, to first place at Le Mans 50 years ago.
Tracking down the 1966 GT40 Mk II on the eve of "Ford v Ferrari". The Ford GT40 Mk II No. 2 at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1966. We all know the story of Ford shocking the world and beating Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1966. Well, even if you don’t, you’re about to learn courtesy of the new film Ford v Ferrari, starring Christian
The new Group 4 class was also an attractive proposition as, with the proven 4.7-litre GT40 platform, Ford felt they could easily reach the 50 car production requirement for 1966. Until 1966 though, these early 4.7-litre GT40 Mk1 production cars would still have to race in the Prototype category. Limited-run model pays tribute to iconic racer; mimics the look of 1966's winning car. The Ford GT ’66 Heritage Edition has been created to pay tribute to the success of the 1966 Ford Le Mans
The Ford GT40 got a historic (and controversial) win over Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, while also snatching Sebring 12-hour race a few months prior. But it all started at the 1966 Daytona 24-Hour Continental wherein Ford caught its first 24-hour endurance win – led by Ken Miles and Lloyd Ruby.
The 1969 24 Hours of Le Mans was a motor race staged at the Circuit de la Sarthe, Le Mans, France on 14 and 15 June 1969. It was the 37th Grand Prix of Endurance and was the eighth round of the 1969 International Championship for Makes. The race was open to Group 6 Prototype Sports Cars, Group 4 Sports Cars and Group 3 Grand Touring Cars .
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