The Legacy Of The Ford Gt

Author : Etienne Psaila
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.96/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Legacy of the Ford GT written by Etienne Psaila and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-12-21 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 'The Legacy of the Ford GT, ' we embark on an exhilarating journey through the storied past and dynamic present of one of the most iconic cars in automotive history. From its birth as the groundbreaking GT40 to its modern incarnation as a technological marvel, this book captures the essence of the Ford GT's enduring allure. Each chapter meticulously chronicles an era of the Ford GT, from its legendary battles at Le Mans to its transformation into a symbol of cutting-edge design and performance. With a rich tapestry of detailed narratives and stunning visuals, the book brings to life the car's monumental achievements in motorsports, its influential role in popular culture, and its continuous evolution at the vanguard of automotive innovation. 'The Legacy of the Ford GT' is more than a tribute to a car; it's a celebration of a legacy that spans decades. It's an essential volume for enthusiasts, historians, and anyone fascinated by the fusion of heritage, innovation, and speed. Discover the journey of a car that has not just made history but continues to shape the future of the automotive world.

Author : SAE International
Publisher : SAE International
ISBN 13 : 0768014212
Total Pages : 250 pages
Book Rating : 4.11/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Ford GT written by SAE International and published by SAE International. This book was released on 2004-03-08 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the 1960's very little science and engineering had been applied to the art of motor racing. As a result, there was no general agreement about the best technical approach to generating speed on a road racing track. Each car maker viewed the problem through the lenses of their own history and capabilities. The cars on the starting grid demonstrated how varied these histories were. When Ford first assaulted Le Mans in 1964, the company followed a similarly casual approach by initially purchasing a race car design from the English firm Lola. This car's numerous shortcomings soon led Ford to apply its considerable engineering and developmental resources to the project, and the result was the one-two-three finish in 1966. First place finishes followed in 1967, 1968 and 1969. It is the fabulous victories by Ford in the 1960's that inspired the new 2005 Ford GT. Based on a concept car the new production car embodies the characteristic proportions and styling elements of the original GT. Under its skin, however, it has little in common with the original other than its mid-engine layout. The 2005 Ford GT must function as a street car, with a climate control system, moderate interior noise levels, a reasonable ride, and the ability to operate in extremes of hot and cold. The seven original SAE papers from the 1960's contained in this book provide a wonderful insight into the development of the original Ford GT, during what many consider to be the technically most interesting period of sports car racing. The 11 SAE papers about the new GT included in this volume explain how Ford engineers managed to meet numerous modern-day requirements while staying true to the sprit of the original.

Author : Larry Edsall
Publisher : Motorbooks
ISBN 13 : 0760319936
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.32/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Ford GT written by Larry Edsall and published by Motorbooks. This book was released on 2004 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 35 years after winning at Le Mans, Ford have decided to put the limited edition GT into production. This book explores both the development and design of the GT, as well as the race history of the car that inspired it - the original GT40.

Author : Preston Lerner
Publisher : Motorbooks
ISBN 13 : 1627887938
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.39/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Ford GT written by Preston Lerner and published by Motorbooks. This book was released on 2015-09-10 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get the whole story on the car built to beat the world--Ford's GT. Henry Ford II, "the Deuce," wanted a race car capable of winning top-flight sports car events in Europe. Specifically, he wanted to win Le Mans. Ford learned that Enzo Ferrari would consider selling his company and negotiations quickly ensued. But after Ford spent considerable time and money reviewing Ferrari's operations and negotiating with Enzo, Ferrari abruptly backed out of the talks. The Deuce took Ferrari's actions as a personal insult. Word was sent down from on high: beat Ferrari. Ford settled on UK-based Eric Broadley's Lola GT, a cutting-edge car that featured a mid-engine chassis and small-block Ford V-8 power. The Lola GT would morph into the Ford GT. Carroll Shelby helped shape it into the "Mark II" GT40. The result was one of the most legendary wins in racing history: Ford's 1-2-3 sweep of Le Mans in 1966. Ford GT celebrates the 50th anniversary of Ford's iconic victory, providing the detailed back story leading to that historic win, as well as the follow-up win in 1967. The GT40's last two competitive seasons in 1968 and 1969 are also covered, for a complete view of this remarkable era in racing. Author Preston Lerner details the ups and downs of Ford's GT program, accompanied by Shelby American photographer Dave Friedman's historic images. Come re-live one of the most exciting stories in all of racing history!

Author : Trevor Legate
Publisher : Veloce Publishing Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1903706114
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.14/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Ford GT40 written by Trevor Legate and published by Veloce Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2002-01 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A definitive history of Ford's Ferrari-beating GT40 sports racing car.

Author : Mark Cole
Publisher : Porter Press
ISBN 13 : 9781907085642
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.45/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Ford GT40 Mk II written by Mark Cole and published by Porter Press. This book was released on 2018-04-17 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : Adrian Streather
Publisher : Veloce Publishing Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1845840542
Total Pages : 239 pages
Book Rating : 4.49/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Ford GT written by Adrian Streather and published by Veloce Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2006 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : John Allen
Publisher : Evro Publishing Limited
ISBN 13 : 9781910505472
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.71/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Ford that Beat Ferrari written by John Allen and published by Evro Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2019-12-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After Ford unsuccessfully attempted to buy Ferrari, in 1963, the American car giant instead embarked on its own racing programme in a bid to beat the famous Italian marque at the world’s most prestigious race, the Le Mans 24 Hours, as told in the forthcoming Hollywood movie Ford v. Ferrari. This updated edition of The Ford that Beat Ferrari tells the story of how that mission was eventually accomplished. Development of the GT40: how the prototype Ford GT emerged in 1964 from the previous year’s Lola GT programme. The works teams and the GT40: the car’s racing exploits in its earlier years, first with Ford Advanced Vehicles (1964), then Shelby American (1965) and Alan Mann Racing (1966). The big ones: this section of the book covers the GT40’s evolution into the 7-litre monsters that brought enormous success, including the first two Le Mans victories with the Mark II (1966) and Mark IV (1967), before becoming outlawed by new restrictions on engine size. The Gulf years: against all expectations, the venerable GT40, now back to 5-litre power, raced on with John Wyer’s crack JW Automotive Engineering outfit in the iconic blue and orange colours of Gulf, successes including two further Le Mans wins (1968 and 1969). The production line racer: the stories of the 68 privateers, big and small, who raced GT40s. Chassis and drivers: a data section giving resumés of type designations, chassis histories and all drivers who raced GT40s. The magic lives on: the book’s concluding sections show surviving cars at differing stages in their later life and bring the story up to date with developments since the 2005 edition.

Author : Ronnie Spain
Publisher : Motorbooks International
ISBN 13 : 9780760317402
Total Pages : 326 pages
Book Rating : 4.02/5 ( download)

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Download or read book GT 40 written by Ronnie Spain and published by Motorbooks International. This book was released on 2003-07 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the 1960s the Ford Motor Company decided to enter the arena of sports car racing and challenge the European manufacturers, specifically Ferrari, for supremacy. The result was the GT40, and by the mid-1960s the car was posting victories at the most prestigious sports car endurance racing events around the world. In this comprehensive history of Ford's GT40, Ronnie Spain describes the development of the marque and features chassis records and photos of each and every car built.Comprehensive race records provide a year-by-year account, from the GT40's first ventures in 1964 through 1970.Original 1986 hardcover edition ISBN 1-85532-268-4

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Publisher : Brooklands Books Limited
ISBN 13 : 9781855207431
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.35/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Ford GT40 & GT Ultimate Portfolio 1964-2006 written by and published by Brooklands Books Limited. This book was released on 2007-05-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Henry Ford, having been rejected by Ferrari, vowed to beat him on the race tracks of the world. It was the spark that ignited what was probably the most exciting era in Ford's history which began in 1964. When released in Dearborn the GT40 was probably the prettiest racing car ever designed up to that time. It looked sensational and was undoubtedly very fast, but its aerodynamic performance left much to be desired, as did its reliability. It failed to finish in such events as the Nurburgring 1000 kms, Le Mans 24-hour and the Nassau Tourist Trophy, but Ford regarded these outings as part of the learning curve. In 1966 came the much modified Mark 2 version and with this car success started to come Ford's way. Henry Ford's dream was realized when the three surviving GT40s finished 1-2-3 at Le Mans. Although the GT40 continued to be raced after the 1967 season, it was with private teams rather than from Ford itself, where it became a legend in its own lifetime.