The best GT40 assembled in New Zealand and the controversial ‘66 La Mans.
The race car, the owner and the legendary 24 hour race
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40 Inches of Perfection – Superformance MKII GT40 P2258
Ric Hartnett had a dream of owning a GT40; somewhere along the way that evolved into having the best GT40 assembled in New Zealand!
Ric Hartnett, an Aucklander who happens to have a thing for mid-engined sports cars and a passion for Fords, decided it was time to complete a lifelong dream of building a GT40 of his own.
Words: Todd Wylie Photos: Glen McNamara
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Le Mans ’66: what really happened?
The 34th 24 Hours of Le Mans was a race unlike any other. We have all the facts and figures from the Automobile Club de l’Ouest archives but, like the legend itself, the interpretations are endless.
Not only did Ford brake speed records to end Ferrari’s winning streak, but the eventful race and its dramatic finish sparked a debate that still smoulders today. Why? Because to celebrate its maiden Le Mans win in style, Ford hatched a plan to have its cars cross the finish line together in triumph.
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The True Story Behind the Movie Ford v Ferrari
Ford v Ferrari (titled Le Mans '66 in some European countries) is a 2019 American biographical sports drama film starring Matt Damon and Christian Bale. It tells the story of the competition in the mid-1960s, as American manufacturing titan Ford took on Italy’s Ferrari, the reigning champion of Le Mans.
