The Ford That Beat Ferrari A Racing History of the GT40
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Author
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John Allen
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Binding
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Hardcover
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Date of Publication
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August 31, 2005
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Dimensions
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9w x 11h
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Dimensions
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10.6" L x 8.3" W x 2.5" H
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Illustrations
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New or used books
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This is a NEW BOOK
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Pages
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480
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Weight
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4 lbs.
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Retail Price: |
$130.00 |
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Price: |
$110.00 |
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Henry Ford was angry. He had just been spurned by the enigmatic Enzo Ferrari who had finally told him in no uncertain terms, “Non! I won’t sell Ferrari Automobili.” Henry wanted to get even and to hit hard, fast and where it would hurt the most: at Le Mans 24-hours, the most prestigious race in the world. But first he needed a car. The Shelby Cobras had earlier conquered in the GT class, but overall victory was not theirs. Instead Mr. Ford chose a British prototype, the Lola GT, from which he developed the quintessential ‘60s sportscar as his battle weapon: the Ford GT-40. (40 for forty inches high!). It was a technical, aesthetic, and racing tour-de-force…placing 1-2-3 at Le Mans in 1966, with further victories in the next three consecutive years. This new edition is a re-designed and updated history of the classic 1985 edition that commands hundreds of dollars from collectors. On the cover is the most extraordinary GT40 of all: the 1075, which won six international endurance races and covered 11,963 racing miles, on its way to victory in the 1969 Sebring 12 Hours, driven by Jackie Ickx and Jackie Oliver. Throughout are photos and stories that make this book a must for any serious racing enthusiast or Ford aficionado.
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