The Ford That Beat Ferrari A Racing History of the Gt40 |
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| Author:
| Allen, John
Jones, Gordon J. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-84425-113-1 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 2005 |
| Publisher: | Haynes Publishing Group P.L.C.
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $130.00 |
Book Description:
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When Ford's attempt to buy Ferrari fell through, the US car giant embarked on a program to beat the famous Italian marque at the world's most prestigious race, the Le Mans 24 Hours. It was quite a battle. Ford's challenger was the GT40, which placed 1-2-3 at Le Mans in 1966 and won the next three consecutive years. This classic book about the GT40 - fastest sports racing car of its day - has been redesigned, expanded and updated to meet pent-up demand that has pushed the value of...
More DescriptionWhen Ford's attempt to buy Ferrari fell through, the US car giant embarked on a program to beat the famous Italian marque at the world's most prestigious race, the Le Mans 24 Hours. It was quite a battle. Ford's challenger was the GT40, which placed 1-2-3 at Le Mans in 1966 and won the next three consecutive years. This classic book about the GT40 - fastest sports racing car of its day - has been redesigned, expanded and updated to meet pent-up demand that has pushed the value of the original 1985 edition higher and higher.