THE REAL KEN MILES FORD GT40

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  • čas přidán 4. 02. 2022
  • Today, we're with Steve Volk at the Shelby American Museum talking about the Le Mans Winning Ken Miles ‪@ford‬ GT40! In September 1965, two new Mk. I chassis, P/1015 and its sister car, P/1016, were flown from FAV in Slough, England, to Shelby American to be built up there as team cars for the 1966 Daytona race. The cars arrived in basic form and Shelby’s men added the 485-hp 427 engines and T44 4-speed transmissions especially designed and assembled by Kar Kraft; they also installed the interior and exterior trim, front body work (constantly being modified to reduce front lift), and Halibrand race wheels. Adding a pair of brake cooling inlet ducts atop the rear deck, no doubt they also incorporated other tweaks derived from 1965 experience, including the transmission and head gasket failures at Le Mans, where their best result had come from Daytona Coupe CSX2299, in eighth.
    P/1015 would help put all that straight. Although it competed only four times and at just two tracks, the car scored a pair of extraordinarily significant results for Ford in 1966, winning at Daytona (Ken Miles/Lloyd Ruby) and finishing a legendary and contentious second at Le Mans (Ken Miles/Denis Hulme).
    Five Mk. IIs were entered for Daytona that year, including P/1015 by ‪@ShelbyAmericanInc‬ for Ken Miles and Lloyd Ruby, who had won the previous year in P/103. Painted white with blue stripes and a flat black nose panel, P/1015 seemed the team’s best hope, as it was blessed with number 98. Miles qualified it on the pole, at 1:57.8, ahead of Jo Bonnier in a Chaparral 2D. When that Texas competitor and the fastest Ferraris succumbed during the first 24-hour edition of this race, Miles and Ruby repeated their 1965 win with little drama. Two other 427-powered GT40s came second (Dan Gurney/Jerry Grant/Tom Payne) and third (Walt Hansgen/Mark Donohue). Notably, P/1015 scored the first win for a 427-powered GT40.
    Back in California, the car was fitted with a dry-sump 427 engine and tested by Ken Miles at Riverside for possible use at Sebring, but he and Ruby were assigned to the X-1 roadster version instead, and P/1015 was not entered. It also sat out the Le Mans trials in April but was rebuilt-with stronger suspension mounts, better cockpit insulation, and improved fuel pump cooling to cure a tendency to vapor lock-for possible use by Ford’s British entrant, Alan Mann Racing. A final shakedown test of P/1015 took place at Riverside in late May before its flight to Europe.
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  • @VintageCarHistory
    @VintageCarHistory Před 2 lety +393

    Love this channel and what y'all do! And to see THE lemans winner... Legendary!

    • @PetersenMuseum
      @PetersenMuseum  Před 2 lety +18

      Thank you! We were so excited to see this car in the flesh!

    • @THROTTLEPOWER
      @THROTTLEPOWER Před 2 lety +4

      I agree!!

    • @calebjaymes9710
      @calebjaymes9710 Před 2 lety +2

      Yep hes da mannn

    • @davida.737
      @davida.737 Před 2 lety +4

      Something I forgot to say...the sound these cars made were just beautiful! The movie never came close to how amazing these cars actually sounded at full song!

    • @ericdahl6727
      @ericdahl6727 Před 2 lety +3

      @@davida.737 Full song ! Beautiful -

  • @scott_0492
    @scott_0492 Před 2 lety +1198

    amazing!!! I think we all consider Ken the winner of the race...

    • @dukecraig2402
      @dukecraig2402 Před 2 lety +34

      No, Miles flat out did not win the race, he did not cross the finish line first like what's portrayed in the movie, that was nothing but Hollywood drama.
      Google a picture of the finish of the 1966 Le Mans race and you can see McLaren clearly crossed the finish line first.

    • @Rob-vv5yn
      @Rob-vv5yn Před 2 lety +22

      That’s just Bollywood fiction he came second and he only drove half the race do you even know who was his co driver???.

    • @vice4134
      @vice4134 Před 2 lety +62

      @@dukecraig2402 WRONG! WRONG! WRONG!!! Now, go away!

    • @boniakthemangy9220
      @boniakthemangy9220 Před 2 lety +99

      ​@@Rob-vv5yn ????? He was first at Le Mans. Then then Ford Management offered him to slow down for finishing same moment with other Fords. If he didnt slow. He will be First Triple Crown of Motorsport (But in official record). Already he is the First Triple Crown of Motorsport. Real winner of LeMans'66

    • @Ruefus
      @Ruefus Před 2 lety +74

      @@dukecraig2402 He was ordered to slow down. No one disputes this. The Mclaren/Amon car was allowed to *unlap* itself.
      Ken Miles had run away and hidden from everyone and should have won that race. He didn't, and that's racing.

  • @warmachineblitz4977
    @warmachineblitz4977 Před rokem +399

    Ken Miles 🔥 what a legend. We all know who won that race!

    • @DennisMerwood-xk8wp
      @DennisMerwood-xk8wp Před rokem +5

      You don't become a legend screwing up one race my man.
      Google his co-driver Denny Hulme - who really is a legend.

    • @beagle7622
      @beagle7622 Před rokem +1

      @@DennisMerwood-xk8wp He certainly was. . I used to see him during the Tasman Series in Australia as a teenager. Denny was an absolute top level driver . What amazes me here is that McLaren over the later years of the 60’s was one of the most successful drivers in the US . He & his cars absolutely dominated the Can Am series for years until Porsche & Pence arrived with an unbeatable car. Miles certainly was a good driver but nothing that rated him as a legend until that film came out. Miles did drive at Le Mans in 1965 with Bruce McLaren retiring with Engine problems . He wasn’t dancing with his wife. Dan Gurney set the lap record the film says that Miles set late in the morning. There was no chanting his name it was just another lap. Shelby entered 3 cars, the 1 , 2 & 3 cars, so both cars in the finish were Shelby cars .

    • @danno9815
      @danno9815 Před 2 měsíci

      Yup we do, McLaren and Amon. All KM had to do was stay in front of McLaren at the flag but he didn't. He should've known by then that he couldn't be scared of Ford management, as to them, anyone was expendable, Miles, McLaren, Amon, Hulme, anyone.

  • @davida.737
    @davida.737 Před 2 lety +271

    I met Ken Miles when I was just a kid, at Sebring. My dad had been going since 1956, and my first time was in 1959, I was only 5 at the time. Ken was sitting in his Cobra, and I still have the picture I took in '63 with my Kodak Brownie. We were also at the Daytona 24 hours race the year he won. This year was my 63rd 12 Hours of Sebring. The 917's will always be my favorite's!

    • @DennisMerwood-xk8wp
      @DennisMerwood-xk8wp Před rokem +2

      @@PudgyPuggy Ken Miles never built any cars. He was a Ford employee who got to drive Cobras in club races at first, and then got a chance at LeMans.
      His co-driver Denny Hulme was a legitimate racing car driver. Ken merely an amateur by comparison.
      Ken was not qualified to hold Bruce McLarens lunch box.

    • @hotchihuahua1546
      @hotchihuahua1546 Před rokem +2

      @@DennisMerwood-xk8wpExplain to me why we hear of Ken Miles and not so much of Denny Hulme ?

    • @hotchihuahua1546
      @hotchihuahua1546 Před rokem

      Great story and a wonderful memory for you to carry throughout your life .

    • @DennisMerwood-xk8wp
      @DennisMerwood-xk8wp Před rokem +1

      @@hotchihuahua1546 Because of that dumb Hollywood movie. To real auto racing fans Denny was a legend and a F1 WDC, while Ken only drove a couple of races for Ford.

    • @davida.737
      @davida.737 Před rokem +1

      @@hotchihuahua1546 I saw Dennis Hulme at Sebring the year he was driving a Sunoco Camaro, (ya had to see it, they really played it up!) and I believe he returned to drive the Sunoco 512 Ferrari. I'm pretty sure he was very successful in Can Am. Hulme was a great driver, always friendly to the fans. That's how I remember him.

  • @virtualscouser
    @virtualscouser Před 2 lety +231

    "The bloody door won't close!!!" Is it weird of me to get goosebumps seeing the actual damage to the flange and door? Fantastic video!

    • @stevebell4853
      @stevebell4853 Před 2 měsíci +3

      I dont think its weird of you at all. I had that same moment to myself just now. Beautiful.

  • @kevinbarrett9615
    @kevinbarrett9615 Před 2 lety +292

    Absolutely adore this car, and Ken Miles R.I.P., number one always.!

    • @zeemoney36zee88
      @zeemoney36zee88 Před 6 měsíci +1

      Wouldn’t you just love for them to fill it with gas and start it up and give it a drive it would be beautiful

  • @Chris-ey6rn
    @Chris-ey6rn Před 2 lety +303

    Ken Miles got cheated . He is and will always be a triple crown winner. What a beautiful car ❤️

  • @scaryperryx1050
    @scaryperryx1050 Před 2 lety +71

    Carroll Shelby and Ken Miles, R.I.P. two of THE BEST IN Racing back in the mid to late 60's...

    • @_North
      @_North Před 2 měsíci

      I'd argue of all time, who knows what they could've made together and achieved

  • @rowensunderlall269
    @rowensunderlall269 Před 2 měsíci +5

    If everyone know what happened, give recognition to ken miles as the winner.

  • @nigelhughes7317
    @nigelhughes7317 Před rokem +11

    This car is iconic to me. As a child my brothers and I (plus a neighbor) had Aurora HO scale slot car tracks in the basement. There were a number of different cars to choose from but this one was always the first pick.

  • @scottpella7419
    @scottpella7419 Před 2 lety +96

    I really love the the Hammer/ crescent wrench marks are still on the roof door surround! You KNOW the crew was bashing the crap out of that door to get it shut. Thanks for the explanations and brief tour of this iconic car.

    • @carljmacdonald
      @carljmacdonald Před 2 lety +1

      Keep in mind this car also raced in 67 as a MkIIB. There is not a lot that is still original to its 1966 configuration.

    • @10zoll
      @10zoll Před 2 lety +2

      So the car is painted and the wrench marks are still on the roof door surround?
      Well that explains everything - some american people are not the brightest candle on the table.

    • @carljmacdonald
      @carljmacdonald Před 2 lety

      @@10zoll The car was rebuilt in the 70s after it was wrecked at lemans in the 1967 race. that is not original paint, In fact, after the 66 race, this car was re-painted and badged as a Mercury for promotional purposes. Very little of the car is original to its 1966 configuration.

    • @10zoll
      @10zoll Před 2 lety +1

      @@carljmacdonald thanx but i can listen to words that are mentioned in a Video.
      The Guy that isnt capable of this is Scott Pella

    • @shelbyavant5081
      @shelbyavant5081 Před 2 lety +4

      I think what the two experts here don't understand is that the car is restored to it's "as raced" state.

  • @tyjomello
    @tyjomello Před 2 lety +28

    Big chevy guy. Big corvette guy. But you can't touch this legend. Legendary car from the golden days of auto racing.

  • @CharleyBig5puds
    @CharleyBig5puds Před 2 lety +22

    I raced the MK1 with the Ken Miles livery on GT Sport today. Just finished my race and then got the notification for this. Brilliant, what an amazing car.

  • @flyhouseoftruth470
    @flyhouseoftruth470 Před 2 lety +60

    Seen the movie a few times, have it on DVD. That 7,000RPM speech gets me every time. That's where you need it.

    • @289cobra9
      @289cobra9 Před 2 lety +1

      Saw it opening day. Bought it on Blu Ray the second day it was on sale.
      Great Movie.

    • @31terikennedy
      @31terikennedy Před 2 lety +2

      @@289cobra9 The only thing that the movie gets right is (something) beat Ferrari. The movie is terrible.

    • @289cobra9
      @289cobra9 Před 2 lety +2

      @@31terikennedy
      To each out own.

    • @31terikennedy
      @31terikennedy Před 2 lety

      @@289cobra9 Two out of the three writers were Brits. Check out the Carrol Shelby interview.

    • @289cobra9
      @289cobra9 Před 2 lety +2

      @@31terikennedy
      I read the book "Go like hell" and learned of this story starting in 1977.

  • @djdefaut6869
    @djdefaut6869 Před 3 měsíci +5

    Ken Miles was the true winner of that race . So much for team orders.

  • @Senna-xi1gr
    @Senna-xi1gr Před 2 lety +69

    Ken Miles was the best but kept away from any limelight. My he rest in peace. 👍🏆🇬🇧

    • @DennisMerwood-xk8wp
      @DennisMerwood-xk8wp Před rokem +1

      He was stubborn man. Not easily to get along with. And not a Team player. And a mediocre at best race car driver.

    • @01suku77
      @01suku77 Před rokem +3

      @@DennisMerwood-xk8wp always the keyboard warrior

    • @Loulovesspeed
      @Loulovesspeed Před rokem +3

      @@DennisMerwood-xk8wp - I'm quite sure Carroll Shelby would argue that statement big time with you, in every respect!

    • @Loulovesspeed
      @Loulovesspeed Před rokem +3

      @@DennisMerwood-xk8wp - It's quite clear you are referring to a different person with the same name! Did you personally know Ken Miles well? Virtually all your negative comments on the man are refuted by the vast majority of those who actually knew Ken and worked extensively with him. Oh silly me, you're just a Troll because calling him a "mediocre" race driver is as ridiculous as calling Shelby a mediocre race driver. Back into your hole in the ground.

    • @StockTurboN20
      @StockTurboN20 Před rokem +4

      @@DennisMerwood-xk8wp mediocre drivers don’t put down perfect laps at Le Mans I’d like to see you try

  • @morris2450
    @morris2450 Před 2 lety +15

    One of my favourite cars of all time. Loved the film didn't realise until seeing it that Ken was asked to slow for Bruce and Denny another 2 great drivers from my home country.

  • @bbrown9763
    @bbrown9763 Před 2 lety +13

    Imagine if that garage caught fire. I hope you have THE BEST fire suppression system on the planet in that building- it's absolutely packed with priceless treasures.

  • @mariapires7170
    @mariapires7170 Před 2 lety +7

    What a lesson about a icon of a car and driver! Thank you Mr Steve Volk, I´m 68 years old and I´ve been in 68, 69 and 70 in Le Mans and I had the privilege to see these amasing cars alive. Again, thank you Sir.

  • @Nx553
    @Nx553 Před rokem +15

    That's probably one of the most famous cars on the planet. Amazing machine, performed pretty far ahead of it's time

  • @audreythomas589
    @audreythomas589 Před 2 lety +62

    Ken Miles was definitely the winner in my eyes! FORD FOREVER💙

    • @martycech5844
      @martycech5844 Před rokem +1

      Amen

    • @jaredleicht1656
      @jaredleicht1656 Před 9 měsíci

      Ken Miles was definitely the winner.
      Ford treated Ken Miles like shit and they treated America like shit when they took their factories out of the country and began to push a woke ideology on the citizens of the United States.

    • @matthuitt1004
      @matthuitt1004 Před měsícem

      427 Ford FE Muscle 💪💪👍

  • @cronobactersakazakii5133
    @cronobactersakazakii5133 Před měsícem +1

    I remember the 66 Le Mans race with the GT40. The next iconic cars I remember at Le Mans were the Porsche 917 in 70. The GT40 and the 917 remain my 2 favorites. Masterworks. Pieces of art.

  • @nine8three310
    @nine8three310 Před 2 lety +17

    Denny Hulme comes from my hometown in New Zealand. As a 9 year old back in 1992, I still watching remember his passing unfold as I watched the Bathurst 1000 live on tv. Such a tragedy but will always remember his contributions to World Motorsport and all those who surrounded him.

    • @IM-yv1er
      @IM-yv1er Před rokem +2

      Ken Miles came from my home town. SUTTON COLDFIELD in ENGLAND.
      A forgotten hero!

    • @Loulovesspeed
      @Loulovesspeed Před rokem +1

      @@IM-yv1er - What I find amazing is that he certainly seems to be forgotten...in his country of birth! He is much more applauded here in the U.S. Seems like the UK got an attitude towards him when he left merry old England to become an American citizen! 😟

    • @IM-yv1er
      @IM-yv1er Před rokem +2

      @Loulovesspeed probably so! He worked at Wolseley before WW2 where my Dad worked at that time.
      There is still a Tea company in the UK which is owned by Derek Miles a close family member.
      RIP Ken Miles

  • @thatdirtymichiganmusician1038

    I’m absolutely blown away. Just got finished watching Ford v Ferrari and wanted to see where I could see his car and I had a heart attack when I learned you were just down the road from me. I’ll see you soon!!

  • @neverleftthe80s29
    @neverleftthe80s29 Před 2 lety +65

    Ken Miles & Denny Hulme were without doubt the winners of Le Mans in 66, absolutely no argument about it.

    • @petefinnegan3873
      @petefinnegan3873 Před 11 měsíci +1

      ahh no

    • @robertwoodroffe123
      @robertwoodroffe123 Před 11 měsíci

      czcams.com/video/LSnMj9BGLS8/video.html

    • @bbb462cid
      @bbb462cid Před 5 měsíci +1

      @@petefinnegan3873 certainly they _could_ have won with no effort and indeed _should_ have but the concession was made, the cars all crossed at the same time, and Miles' car did not travel the whole distance with the time required to win. Miles probably didn't realize that would be the outcome, but there you go. That's just cold hard dry fact. However, Denny Hulme is one we should not forget, in addition to this Le Mans contest he was also good enough to become F1 World Driving Champion in '67 as well as being the major contributor to his boss, Jack Brabham, winning the Constructor's championship that same season. The Bear was a giant among F1 drivers in an era that claimed the lives of an awful lot of great drivers.

    • @petefinnegan3873
      @petefinnegan3873 Před 5 měsíci

      are you blind@@bbb462cid

    • @petefinnegan3873
      @petefinnegan3873 Před 4 měsíci

      fact check bruce won...look at the photo@@bbb462cid

  • @farewell_to_normalcy9352
    @farewell_to_normalcy9352 Před 2 lety +2

    Been to this museum many many times. And it’s always a real treat. Much love from the303!

  • @blackdog850
    @blackdog850 Před 2 lety +5

    Excellent presentation! Thanks for sharing! I discovered the Shelby American Museum years ago, a true little Happy Place on earth. Unbelievable history packed in that place! One of these days, I'll get to the Petersen's as well!

  • @kellymackie3982
    @kellymackie3982 Před rokem

    Thank you so much for the amazing video, I'm a huge fan of these cars and just can't get enough!!! More please

  • @Globbs
    @Globbs Před 2 lety +6

    It's actually interesting how much the garage reminds me of the Miller's museum at their old racetrack. I recognized this car right away obviously.

  • @bobbarron6969
    @bobbarron6969 Před 27 dny

    I've been to museums in a number of countries and this one, for a motorhead like myself, is one of the best. Seeing a GT40 up close was a thrill.

  • @mlastname2802
    @mlastname2802 Před rokem +1

    Love is story. Saw this car in person outside of Salt Lake City years ago. Miller Motorsports Park had a great collection of MKII GT40’s. I worked for Dick Hutcherson’s nephew for 10 years and always enjoyed stories about the early days of NASCAR. Hutch and Bucknum drove the third place car. To think about what an accomplishment it would be just to finish that race, let alone place first, second, and third! Legendary!

  • @cavnz
    @cavnz Před 2 lety +3

    Brilliant video - thanks for bringing us this content. Would be amazing to see this car in the flesh.

  • @thetadashow3275
    @thetadashow3275 Před 2 lety +2

    I was doing a track day on a motorcycle (‘00 GSX-R750 street), when this car was getting big fast in the mirrors down the back straight. The race crew were doing some shakedown laps before going to a race. Super great folks and a treasured moment of mine was to sit and look out at the view Ken has at LeMans. The sound of that 427 is something to behold too.

  • @johnbehneman1546
    @johnbehneman1546 Před 2 lety +6

    THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! THANK YOU FOR THE HISTORY LESSON!!!! I LEARNED SO MUCH!!!! THANKS FOR SHARING!!!

  • @jamismirs8353
    @jamismirs8353 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Lots of history for this piece of art.

  • @Naniss1965
    @Naniss1965 Před rokem +1

    Those Mk2 GT40s were just absolutely Gorgeous and Timeless! I just adore race cars from the late 60s & early 70s😍

  • @michaelcobb5171
    @michaelcobb5171 Před 4 měsíci

    Thank you for the showcase. I’m currently making a scale model of this vehicle. It’s incredibly helpful to see so I can match as many details as possible to make it as historically accurate as I can.

  • @es7614
    @es7614 Před 9 měsíci

    Legendary American automotive history, love it, thanks for sharing. (Petersen top of my bucket list)

  • @cashmoney7660
    @cashmoney7660 Před 2 lety +7

    If you are a Shelby fan Shelby American museum in Boulder is a fantastic place to visit! The gold GT 40 to the right of Ken Miles car is the third place car from the 1966 LeMans race and to the left is the first cobra CSX2000. They also have CSX 2299 one of only six cobra Daytona coupes built.Along with many other fabulous Shelbys, GT 40s and cobras.

    • @JohnPMiller
      @JohnPMiller Před 2 lety +3

      I live nearby, and I agree. There always seems to be one of the owners around to answer questions. It's only open on Saturdays, so you'll have to schedule it into your road trip. Only $5 admission for adults. An amazing place.

  • @Anonymous..VQ3.5Lg35
    @Anonymous..VQ3.5Lg35 Před rokem +1

    Glad to see it’s still in almost original race condition from 1966! That is an absolute gem to have!

  • @wyattoneable
    @wyattoneable Před 2 lety +5

    Great history, thank you. Especially about the door.

  • @DeickFranfan
    @DeickFranfan Před 2 lety +7

    I look forward to seeing this great episode with this brand new original GT-40 that Ken Miles was able to drive, amazing to see this gem in an intact and good condition 👏👏👏👏👍👍👍⏳🏁🏁🏅🥇💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎🤗🤗

  • @kevindavidson6715
    @kevindavidson6715 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Would love just to hear that thing fire up for just a minute and make that the ringtone for my phone 😂

  • @abitoutofsorts
    @abitoutofsorts Před 2 lety +3

    That car is so so so cool!!! What an AMAZING collection!!!

  • @sly2392
    @sly2392 Před rokem +1

    great history. THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO.

  • @jimworthington449
    @jimworthington449 Před 2 lety +1

    Saw this car at the Boulder Museum. Along with a Daytona and numerous Cobras. Such a pleasure to visit.

  • @geraldstiling3735
    @geraldstiling3735 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Soo grateful to the conservators for NOT fixing the battle damage on the car roof. Part of the legend🇬🇧🇺🇸🚗🎥

  • @phw340
    @phw340 Před 2 lety +20

    Thanks for explaining about the door! To me, Ken Miles won that race. 👍

  • @metalted6128
    @metalted6128 Před 10 měsíci

    What a car!!!
    So awesome it’s actually been used!!! And raced!!!
    Great video!!!

  • @MM-cr7dq
    @MM-cr7dq Před 2 lety +2

    Priceless racing history, awesome. To get viewers in , maybe open with - this is THE actual racing car the movie was about!

  • @chip9177
    @chip9177 Před rokem +2

    Something special about that era of racing.

  • @rnjesus9950
    @rnjesus9950 Před 8 měsíci

    Just watched the movie. Lots of passion! Hate to hear he went early, but happy it was doing what he loved.

  • @daniera7635
    @daniera7635 Před 4 měsíci

    Thank you Steve for your great insight. Truly iconic race car and driver in Ken Miles. He's definitely worthy of The Triple Crown 1966.

  • @ronyeahright9536
    @ronyeahright9536 Před rokem +1

    Amazing to see this incredible machine, dripping in automotive and racing history. We know you won the race, Ken!

  • @thewatcher5271
    @thewatcher5271 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Great Video! So Much History In The Machine Created By Carroll Shelby! I May Never Get To See One But Am Thankful To Be Able To Learn About Its Past. Thank You.

    • @SilentMovements305
      @SilentMovements305 Před měsícem

      You can go to their museum in Colorado I think it's still 5$ to get in

  • @gavin5861
    @gavin5861 Před 3 měsíci

    It's very nice to hear it's still getting raced.

  • @spittinvenom9843
    @spittinvenom9843 Před rokem +1

    Both drivers and car, legendary

  • @7775Kevin
    @7775Kevin Před rokem

    Great video. Fascinating history

  • @ervingoertzen7233
    @ervingoertzen7233 Před 2 lety +4

    Absolutely, crazy wishes of Henry2 for all cars crossing same time, Ken hands down was the actual winner

  • @UnrelatedNonsense
    @UnrelatedNonsense Před rokem +22

    Such an amazing piece of history. This might be an unpopular opinion, but I’m saddened to see the car has been cleaned up and detailed like it’s new. It would be amazing to see this thing with all of the original grime and debris from the race.

    • @gamechip06
      @gamechip06 Před rokem +5

      Idk different parts would age differently because of that grime, I think to store it it must be cleaned

    • @UnrelatedNonsense
      @UnrelatedNonsense Před rokem +2

      @@gamechip06 I recently learned that the car is still used for vintage racing series. So I guess it gets a pass 😂

    • @skrattaoppar9753
      @skrattaoppar9753 Před 8 měsíci +4

      True, but if Miles sees that the car is not being maintained well he'll beat you up for it

    • @chrisputnam8795
      @chrisputnam8795 Před 8 měsíci +1

      Shelby museum does have an amazing cobra that is untouched from its last race. Amazing. The tires also have the original air still in it from 1965. It was found in a shipping crate where it sat for many years hidden and forgotten.

    • @UnrelatedNonsense
      @UnrelatedNonsense Před 8 měsíci +1

      @@chrisputnam8795 I love seeing old race cars with the original grease, tire marks and scuffs. Really shows how grueling and intense endurance racing is

  • @DAREDEVILBKLYN
    @DAREDEVILBKLYN Před 2 lety +4

    Great museum ace of a driver one of histories best a true champion 🏆

  • @ToreHansen
    @ToreHansen Před 2 lety

    Epic video, var and movie. Great presentation!

  • @JeremyGrubbs66
    @JeremyGrubbs66 Před 4 měsíci +1

    GT40 is beast machine!!

  • @rb67mustang
    @rb67mustang Před rokem

    Yes, Ken, WON, and yes, it's a beautiful car. This car was at one of the SAAC events painted black with the silver stripe and it was partially apart and on display. I don't remember which SAAC it was, but it was great to see it in person.

  • @denniswhite9721
    @denniswhite9721 Před 2 lety +4

    Hmm... always wondered about that pale blue livery and interesting about the Mustang color. Great vid as usual, thanks!

  • @user-ui7ni1ne4b
    @user-ui7ni1ne4b Před 3 měsíci +1

    America's Greatest Racing Story of all time !

  • @classiccarfinder
    @classiccarfinder Před 2 měsíci +1

    If theres a case for posthumously awarding a victory in motorsport this is it

  • @ernesto_longhi
    @ernesto_longhi Před 2 lety +1

    I'm in love with this car. And by the GT40 Mk IV too.

    • @Loulovesspeed
      @Loulovesspeed Před rokem +1

      @Ernesto Longhi - Technically speaking, the MK1, 2 and 3 were GT40s. The MKIV was simply the MKIV, not a GT 40.

  • @mulletmax
    @mulletmax Před 2 lety +4

    I love this museum and go regularly. It's still only $5 for admission. It's a must go for any enthusiast if you are in the area.

    • @lowbaritonewwj
      @lowbaritonewwj Před 2 lety

      I went a few times about 8 years ago when I was working on a wind farm for a few months in nearby Limon, Colorado.
      When I tell folks about it, I tell them to plan well as it is only open one day a week.

  • @francisdrelling4060
    @francisdrelling4060 Před 11 měsíci

    Great video. I really liked the history on the door problem.

  • @abbeyhall4624
    @abbeyhall4624 Před rokem

    Very very nice video, thank you for this!

  • @GeorgeSundancermusic
    @GeorgeSundancermusic Před rokem +1

    I'm building a 1/12 scale model of this Ken Miles car. What a treat to have the actual car in your museum !

  • @riisecombat8187
    @riisecombat8187 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Historians all over would debate this for generations, but we all will agree KEN won

  • @ExMachina70
    @ExMachina70 Před rokem +3

    Never knowing the story of Ken Miles, the fact that he died in the movie shocked me. I went straight to the web thinking it was all theatrics only to discover that the scene was no embellishment.

  • @franciscos.3671
    @franciscos.3671 Před 2 lety +5

    Wow, Ken Miles was the racing driver, so this is the car!

  • @georgekerr8804
    @georgekerr8804 Před 2 lety +2

    Fantastic car. I hope to visit soon.

  • @dimaltabuni4002
    @dimaltabuni4002 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Ken miles the goat 😢. Rest in piece Sir 🙏

  • @antonelladeluca8536
    @antonelladeluca8536 Před 10 měsíci

    This is one of my favorite cars ❤

  • @kelliebrooks9094
    @kelliebrooks9094 Před rokem +1

    Thanks its really cool how rare an how trick these Gt 40s really were....as a mopar collector challengers cudas only....i never knew half the story of this whole race an exploits...of ford an ferrari turn out there really was a lot that happened

  • @69gmc250
    @69gmc250 Před rokem +2

    Ken didn’t even need a hospital to be born. All he needed was that win

  • @bluesmoke218
    @bluesmoke218 Před 2 lety +2

    Great episode!

  • @RichGT350r
    @RichGT350r Před 2 lety +3

    What a Fabulous Piece of Automotive History! 👍😎

    • @hagestad
      @hagestad Před 2 lety

      True that. Funny enough its often omitted that Ford got their asses handed to them first time they tried to go against much smaller company that is Ferrari in Le Mans. Its also omitted this car had nothing to do with Ford apart from drivetrain it was Lola MK6.

    • @Loulovesspeed
      @Loulovesspeed Před rokem

      @@hagestad @hagestad - True to your first comment. Completely untrue regarding the second! The finished MK1 GT40, as well as subsequent GT40s, had zero Lola parts in them. The Lola MK6 was merely a study object for Ford to get ideas on what set up, styling and other aspects of an endurance car they needed to understand and incorporate into their GT40. I repeat, there was absolutely nothing of Lola origin in Ford's final GT40s.

  • @lukewhiting3025
    @lukewhiting3025 Před 5 měsíci +1

    American Shelby but tuned and perfected by a British man
    Gotta love the Anglo-American alliance! Le’mans 66 or Ford v Ferrari is an amazing film

  • @charlesblithfield6182

    Love the embossed Dymo labels for switches on the plain metal dash panel. Dymo was big back then.

  • @MrDavidMoore
    @MrDavidMoore Před 2 lety

    Awesome peice of automotive history.

  • @ptrichie71
    @ptrichie71 Před rokem

    Lovely to find out the door not shutting actually happened n wasn't something randomly added to the film to try n sauce it up!

  • @rickintexas1584
    @rickintexas1584 Před 2 lety +2

    What a wonderful machine.

  • @joehuaelwood9753
    @joehuaelwood9753 Před 2 lety +5

    Denny Hume after finishing 2nd in 67 went on to win the formula one world championship in 68 absolute legend here in new Zealand rip

    • @dingerb1509
      @dingerb1509 Před 2 lety

      Denny won the F1 championship in 67, Graham Hill in 68.

  • @harryvlavianos464
    @harryvlavianos464 Před 7 měsíci

    Great clip, interesting story about the door!

  • @caribman10
    @caribman10 Před 2 lety +1

    Love to see a real "deep dive" on the X-1, especially the automatic transmission version...

  • @JAMMER08LV
    @JAMMER08LV Před 2 lety

    What a cool piece of history I would love to have a car like that I love the Ford GT

  • @micodyerski1621
    @micodyerski1621 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Thank you Ken Miles. Ford fans luv ya. We all know he won. Fix it FIA

  • @robviousobviously5757
    @robviousobviously5757 Před 2 lety +1

    I actually got to get really close to this car at a racing school at Miller... goosebumps

  • @bryanhinds8522
    @bryanhinds8522 Před rokem

    I knew Steel Thurkelson he would tell me all about Ken Miles, i was young enough not to know who we was talking about then, but as an adult knowing who he and Steel were surprised me so much.

  • @ducati916SPS
    @ducati916SPS Před rokem

    Priceless...

  • @aswanth1768
    @aswanth1768 Před rokem +1

    Ken miles and ken block will live in my heart forever 😔

  • @ronlynch7744
    @ronlynch7744 Před 2 lety +4

    Ford Racing History, too cool. 😎👍🇨🇦

  • @USMC_BABE38
    @USMC_BABE38 Před 11 měsíci

    thanks for sharing this i'm an huge ford gtx40 fan!

  • @carlosrosa9234
    @carlosrosa9234 Před 6 měsíci

    Wow what a masterpiece ❤

  • @deronborghi5929
    @deronborghi5929 Před rokem

    The 2nd GT 40 outside of racing .. stayed in a nice garage, in Harleysville, Pennsylvania. The owner ( Bill ) ran it once in while but it stayed inside most of it's life .. not alone though. There was one of the Ferrari's, an Andretti car and a couple 1 offs. Bill passed a few years ago ( in his 90s). The insurance payments were too much for his son. So they went on tour .. then to auction. Also, Bill owned a couple teams in that race circuit.