Ford
v Ferrari The Movie After being unsuccessful at buying the Ferrari factory Henry Ford II decided to build his own car to beat Ferrari for the overall victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Winning the GT class in 1964 and beating the Ferrari 250 GTO in the Ford Cobra Coupe it will take them until 1966 and a very large budget before he was able to realize his dream by winning the prototype class finishing 1st, 2nd and 3rd that year with his racing partner Carroll Shelby. Ford and Shelby would continue to take this honor for the next 3 years at which time Henry Ford II, having accomplished his goal, pulled out of racing. It's probably best for Ferrari that Ford didn't buy his company as the marque might have vanished after his accomplishment. We will never know. If you haven't seen it yet the Ford v Ferrari movie is in theaters now. Enjoy the movie and the related items we have at the gallery. Click an image below for more info or here to view the full Ford collection or here for the complete Ferrari collection. |
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![]() Ferrari 275 GTB bronze sculpture by Vincenzo Tabacco (1988) - Cast in bronze, this sleek and streamlined sculpture takes a futuristic approach to undoubtedly one of the most sensuous automobiles ever produced. Finished in a dark burgundy patina, this handsome sculpture by Italian artist Vincenzo Tabacco is a stand alone statement piece. Measures 16” x 6.4” on a gray slate base measuring 23.5” x 11.5” x 5.5”. Signed on the bottom, ed. of 8. $8,800 |
1. 1964 - 24 Hours of Le
Mans autographed photograph of the Ford Cobra Daytona Coupe. Showing
the Ford winning the GT class, autographed by the drivers and team
owner, Dan Gurney, Bob Bondurant, and Carroll Shelby, photo taken
by J.M Boivin. 13.5” x 10.5”, with mat & frame 21”
x 17”. |
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