1969 Ford GT40: Henry Ford II's Le Mans-Crushing Legend
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Dan Kowalski
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After Enzo Ferrari walked away from buyout negotiations with Ford in 1963, Henry Ford II famously told his team: 'Go to Le Mans and beat his ass.' The resulting machine was the Ford GT40—named after its ultra-low 40-inch overall roof height.
Developed alongside Carroll Shelby and Ken Miles, the GT40 claimed four consecutive overall victories at the 24 Hours of Le Mans from 1966 through 1969, breaking Ferrari's dominance once and for all.
1969 Ford GT40 Mk I in Gulf Racing Blue and Orange Livery📷 Picture courtesy of Ford Heritage
