Ford GT - Then and Now

Ford GT - Then and Now
Author: Adrian Streather
Publisher: David and Charles
Total Pages: 825
Release: 2015-10-16
Genre:
ISBN: 1845848896

Starting in 1956 when Ford officially entered motor racing, this book takes the reader on a journey of how and why things happened the way they did. Who were the personalities behind the all the different Ford GT development programs, old and new.

Ford GT

Ford GT
Author: Preston Lerner
Publisher: Motorbooks International
Total Pages: 227
Release: 2015-11-09
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 0760347875

"Ford GT40 tells the history of Ford's historic racing program of the mid-twentieth century that challenged "real" racers and established a racing dynasty for the American manufacturer"--

Lola GT

Lola GT
Author: John Starkey
Publisher: Veloce Publishing
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2022-05-03
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9781787117839

Telling the history of Lola Cars Ltd and the story of its groundbreaking Lola Mk VI GT of 1963, used by the Ford Motor Car Company as an inspiration to design the all-conquering Ford GT40.

Go Like Hell

Go Like Hell
Author: Albert J. Baime
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 321
Release: 2009
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0618822194

By the early 1960s, the Ford Motor Company, built to bring automobile transportation to the masses, was falling behind. Young Henry Ford II, who had taken the reins of his grandfather's company with little business experience to speak of, knew he had to do something to shake things up. Baby boomers were taking to the road in droves, looking for speed not safety, style not comfort. Meanwhile, Enzo Ferrari, whose cars epitomized style, lorded it over the European racing scene. He crafted beautiful sports cars, "science fiction on wheels," but was also called "the Assassin" because so many drivers perished while racing them.Go Like Helltells the remarkable story of how Henry Ford II, with the help of a young visionary named Lee Iacocca and a former racing champion turned engineer, Carroll Shelby, concocted a scheme to reinvent the Ford company. They would enter the high-stakes world of European car racing, where an adventurous few threw safety and sanity to the wind. They would design, build, and race a car that could beat Ferrari at his own game at the most prestigious and brutal race in the world, something no American car had ever done.Go Like Helltransports readers to a risk-filled, glorious time in this brilliant portrait of a rivalry between two industrialists, the cars they built, and the "pilots" who would drive them to victory, or doom.

Shelby GT40

Shelby GT40
Author: Dave Friedman
Publisher:
Total Pages: 172
Release:
Genre: Automobile racing
ISBN: 9781610591782

Official Shelby American team photographer, Dave Friedman, presents rare color photos that chronicle the entire unknown story of the development, production, and racing of Carroll Shelby's famous Ford GT40. From Shelby's California shop and early test sessions to the victory stand at Le Mans, it's all here in historical photographs and the words of race legends such as Carroll Shelby, Dan Gurney, Bruce McLa ren, A.J. Foyt, Bob Bondurant, Mario Andretti, Chris Amon, Carroll Smith and more. You did a hell of a job with this book, Carroll Shelby. I loved it, - Carroll Smith.

Ford GT40 Mk II

Ford GT40 Mk II
Author: Mark Cole
Publisher: Porter Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018-04-17
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 9781907085642

This book tells the story of Ford GT40 Mark II, chassis no. P/1016, one of the trio of cars that crossed the finishing line together at Le Mans in 1966 to score Ford’s first victory in the 24 Hour race. The Mark II was a development of the original Ford GT with a monstrous 7 litre V8 engine. 1016 made its racing debut at Daytona in January 1966 and was entered at Le Mans by Holman & Moody with a distinctive gold and pink color scheme. Driven by Ronnie Bucknum and Dick Hutcherson, it finished in third place behind the similar cars of Bruce McLaren and Chris Amon and Ken Miles and Denny Hulme.

The last Shelby Cobra

The last Shelby Cobra
Author: Chris Theodore
Publisher: David and Charles
Total Pages: 405
Release: 2021-09-15
Genre:
ISBN: 1787117898

Now in Paperback! Revealing the inside story of Carroll Shelby's last quarter century: the legend, the man, and the vehicles he helped develop with the author: Ford GT, Shelby GT500, Shelby Cobra Concept, Shelby GR1, Super Snake, secret projects, and the return of 'Daisy,' the last Shelby Cobra.

The Complete Book of Ford Mustang

The Complete Book of Ford Mustang
Author: Mike Mueller
Publisher: Complete Book Series
Total Pages: 327
Release: 2022-01-25
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 0760372888

The Complete Book of Ford Mustang, 4th Edition details the development, technical specifications, and history of America’s original pony car, now updated to cover cars through the 2021 model year.

GT40 Photo Archive

GT40 Photo Archive
Author: Brian Winer
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1997
Genre: Ford GT40 automobile
ISBN: 9781882256648

Fascinating photo archives for vintage car and truck enthusiasts

GT40

GT40
Author: John S. Allen
Publisher: Osprey Publishing Company
Total Pages: 128
Release: 1995
Genre: Ford GT40 automobile
ISBN: 9781855325241

GT40: The Legend Lives On John S. AllenAllen has photographed the birthday celebrations at Silverstone and Road America, recorded a fascinating comparative track test of road and race versions, and the restoration of the rare Mk 4 chassis.Cutaway drawings and images of surviving GT4s from around the world. Sftbd., 8 1/4x 9, 128 pgs., 1 b&w ill., 137 color.