Did Ken Miles really throw a wrench at Carroll Shelby?
Did Ken Miles really throw a wrench at Carroll Shelby?
As for Shelby’s relationship with Miles, Shelby could be a sentimentalist about his friend and colleague, but as difficult as Miles really could be, their friendship does not seem to have included a fight in which Miles threw a wrench at Shelby, leading to Shelby having that wrench framed.
Who owns the original Ford GT40?
Rob Kauffman
Did Ford really ask Ken Miles to slow down?
According to “8 Meters,” Ford executives did eventually learn that a dead heat would not be allowed and there could be only one winner, but that was after they gave the order for Miles to slow down. Once the mistake was realized, there was no way to communicate to Miles to speed up.
How many GT40 are left?
The stunning rarity of GT/105 is compounded by the fact that, of the five prototype cars built, it’s the only GT40 left in public hands. The first two prototype chassis, GT/101 and 102, were scrapped in the 1960’s. 103 and 104 now rest in the Shelby museum.
How much is an original GT40 worth?
As mentioned earlier, an original $20,000 Ford GT40 is now worth millions. And, even with its lofty half-million-dollar asking price, new 2018 Ford GTs have sold at auction for more than 1 million dollars. Though doing so requires side-stepping a 2-year resale restriction from Ford Motor Company.
What engine did the original GT40 have?
The Mk. I was the original Ford GT40. Early prototypes were powered by 4.2 L (255 cu in) alloy V8 engines and production models were powered by 289 cu in (4.7 L) engines as used in the Ford Mustang.
How much is a 1965 Ford GT40 worth?
One such car, a 1965 Ford GT originally purchased for private use and not racing, will hit the auction block at RM Auctions’ upcoming Phoenix, Arizona event. As Inside Line explains, the pre-auction estimate calls for a selling price as high as $3 million.
What was the top speed of the GT40?
Specification
| Model | GT40P (Mk I) road car | GT40 Mk II race car |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1161 kg | 1216 kg |
| Top speed | 164 mph (c) | 213 mph (’66 Le Mans) |
| 0-60 mph | 5.3 sec* | 4.2 sec** |
| 0-100 mph | 11.8 sec* | 8.2 sec** |
Does Ford still make GT40?
Ford Performance is also updating GT’s iconic heritage livery with a new design that includes a black pinstripe to divide the distinct blue and orange colors, recalling the 1968-69 Le Mans-winning GT40. Deliveries of the upgraded 2020 Ford GT are ongoing, with production wrapping up in 2022.