Ford GT40 Mark II, circa 1966
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Ford's first GT40, introduced in 1964, was powered by a 289-cubic-inch V-8 engine. After disappointing results, Ford switched to a modified version of its NASCAR-proven 427 V-8 and dubbed the new car GT40 Mark II. Ford started winning races, and no victory was sweeter than at Le Mans in 1966 when the company broke Ferrari's six-year winning streak.
Ford's first GT40, introduced in 1964, was powered by a 289-cubic-inch V-8 engine. After disappointing results, Ford switched to a modified version of its NASCAR-proven 427 V-8 and dubbed the new car GT40 Mark II. Ford started winning races, and no victory was sweeter than at Le Mans in 1966 when the company broke Ferrari's six-year winning streak.
Artifact
Photographic print
Date Made
circa 1966
Subject Date
circa 1966
Creators
Unknown
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2009.158.4321
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Chromogenic processes
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 8 in
Width: 10 in
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