Superb Ford GT-40

Jack'll do · March 23, 2009

That is one awesome ride Tom. Never have seen one of those.

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black mamba · March 23, 2009

Hi Jack,

The GT-40 series of Fords were produced in the mid 60's with the sole intent to dethrone Ferrari as the premier road racing car....particularly at the famous Le Mans circuit in France. Henry Ford II had tried to buy Ferrari in the early 60s, only to have Enzo Ferrari rebuff his efforts. As much for spite as anything else, Ford embarked on this mission to kick Ferrari's butt in world-class sports car racing. After resolving some early teething problems, the GT-40 cars were wildly successful in achieving their intended goal. I think it's one of the most beautiful cars ever produced.

Tom

Azzaro · March 23, 2009

Nice Set of pictures Tom....... A.J Foyt and Dan Gurney drove one to a win at La Mans in the 60s...... azzaro

Panther · March 24, 2009

Howdy Tom,

Once again a really neat series of images, I am still so impressed with the sharpness of detail and image quality, very nicely done.

I was thinking AJ had driven one also, great memory Azzaro!!!

You don't really ever see any of the newer ones, probably in nice collection somewhere.

Great shooting again!!!

mercphoto · March 24, 2009

Its the only car that looks good in that shade of blue.

That was a great road racing car with a great story and history behind it.

black mamba · March 24, 2009

Hi Azzaro,

Yes indeed, Foyt and Gurney did win one at Le mans. One year....I forget which one....these cars finished 1,2,and 3 at Le Mans.

Tom

black mamba · March 24, 2009

Hey Craig,

Thanks for the comment.

Being the car nut that I am, I was reading something the other day about the new version of the Ford GT that was surprising: a huge number of them have been wrecked, due to owners exceeding their driving skills ( or just acting stupid ) with a car of such performance capabilities. Repair bills often surpassing $100,000 have led to many of the cars being totaled and scrapped for parts.

Tom

black mamba · March 24, 2009

Hi Bill,

No doubt about it, the GT-40 was one of the really significant race cars in the history of the sport. It's success was testimony as to what could be accomplished if you got the right people together and gave them an unlimited budget.

Tom

Azzaro · March 24, 2009

black mamba wrote:

Hi Azzaro,

Yes indeed, Foyt and Gurney did win one at Le mans. One year....I forget which one....these cars finished 1,2,and 3 at Le Mans.

Tom

Foyt won the Indy 500 in the same year......This isn't good Tom ... I'm 69 and I can remember what Foyt did in the 60s and don't know what I did yesterday.

aj986s · March 24, 2009

Great pictures! GT-40's were simply incredible. Unfortunately, the modern version is more race-based than street-based, without the "helpers" like traction control, etc. Bozo's with $$$ get in over their heads, and end up trashing these rolling pieces of art. :cry Same thing with some other supercars; Porsche Carrera GT, Ferrari Enzo, etc. Its such a shame that so many end up destroyed.......

Curious where these pics were taken. I see the Group 44 sign, so makes me think this might be an event on the East Coast somewhere?? I used to enjoy watching Bob Tulius and Paul Newman go at it!

black mamba · March 24, 2009

Hey Azzaro,

. I hear you brother. I'm 67 and in the same boat as you.

Tom

black mamba · March 24, 2009

Hi Tony,

These shots were taken at the Amelia Island Concours, held every year in March. Amelia Island is just north of Jacksonville, FL. The show has been recognized as having reached the stature of the Pebble Beach show in Monterey. The array of cars to be seen every year is simply mind-boggling.

I'll be posting some shots of the Group 44 Jaguars that Tulius and his bunch raced to great success.

Tom

Chile Chef · March 25, 2009

Now those are Smoken!

Superb Ford GT-40

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