I've watched this documentary at least 4 times now. And it never gets old. It's such an amazing accomplishment for Ford. And to do it on the 50th anniversary is just momentous.
1) Ford is the only American car company to race in world Rally and Win. 2) Ford is the only American car company to race in F1 and win. 3) Ford is the last American car company of the original big 3. GM is mostly Chinese owned now, and Chrysler is now owned by Stalantis, witch is a merger of FIAT/Chrysler and the PSA group. And Ford has the #1 selling vehicle in the US in the F150. Ford really deserved this win, and I'm so glad they pulled it off. Its because of international wins like this, that I'm a big Ford fan. Thanks.
Did Ford forget to mention that in 1966 they had about 8-11 Ford Gts in the field. This takes nothing away from their succees even if they did stack the field.
I don't care what anyone thinks about Ford but this is exactly why they are still one of the best car makers in the world They took on a tough job in developing the Ford GT to go racing at one of the toughest 24hour races and won in its first year of racing at Lemans with a new car Now that takes sheer determination to achieve that Expectations were definitely high especially as 2016 was the 50th anniversary of the original GT40 coming in 1,2and 3rd places outright OK it was a class and not outright win but a win is a win especially at Lemans
You cannot over-state this phenomenal achievement of Ford. The classic Ford GT 40 already nailed Ferrari 50 years ago and turned into one of the most iconic sportscars, but the new Ford GT is even better - and nailed Ferrari again, winning Le Mans again. While in Australian V8 racing I am normally a die-hard Holden man I wholeheartedly and sincerely congratulate the Ford Motor Company for this monumental win. Well done guys - even your toughest enemies must be proud of you, and winning Le Mans is such an achievement (and good ole Enzo is probably rotating in his casket... ;-)
The Ford GT40…. ONE, of Ford’s most ICONIC Superformance vehicles in America…. With a 427 Cubic Inch 4.0 Liter V8 engine with a KarKraft T44 Four Speed Gearbox…. Ken Miles battling the Ferrari P3 330 with a Five speed gearbox and a V12…. The GT, overpowering the Ferrari and making it break down…. In 2016, Ford repeated the same thing…. But with a Twin Turbo EcoTech V6 with a Six Speed Semi Automatic Gearbox….
I enjoyed this documentary and it is probably the fourth or fifth time that I watched it I have a 1966 Ford GT Superformance reproduction, then I purchased a 2005 Ford Gt, and finally a 2021 Ford GT, so this film is special to me It would be impossible to me which will be my preferred of the three
Probably my 10th time watching this!! What a story!! What a race!! To see the passion of the Ford family!! Is exactly why, I bleed ford blue!! Great job Ford !!