Ford at Le Mans in 1967

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Ford Motor Company returned to Le Mans for a rematch with Ferrari in 1967. While Ford bested the Italians with the GT40 Mark II in 1966, this time it fielded an all-new car. Dan Gurney and A.J. Foyt piloted a Ford Mark IV around the Circuit de la Sarthe for 24 brutal hours. The two drivers, like the crew members and Ford executives there with them, hoped all the while that neither they nor their machine would break under the strain.

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Bruce McLaren, Henry Ford II and Chris Amon at the 24 Hours of Le Mans Race, June 1966

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Ford Motor Company launched its effort to beat Ferrari at Le Mans in 1964. After two disappointing years when Fords failed even to finish the race, 1966 brought a thrilling 1-2-3 sweep for the American automaker. Henry Ford II toasted the decisive victory on the podium with winning drivers Bruce McLaren and Chris Amon, both from New Zealand.