Ford
v Ferrari The Movie
THE STORY OF FORD AT LE MANS IN THE
MID 1960's
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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24 hours of Le Mans, 1966 original poster by Andre Delourmel - Showing
the 1st lap of the 1965 race with the Ferrari and the Cobra battling
it out. The race was won by the Ford GT 40 Mk II of Chris Amon and
Bruce McLaren, 22” x 15.5”. $795
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Louis Vuitton 2002 Bagatelle Concours d'Elégance large original
advertising poster by Razzia - "Tribute to USA", featuring
the Ford GT, for it's introduction in Europe, hand-signed by the artist,
linen backed, size 63" x 47". $565
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Dan and A.J. bronze sculpture by Emmanuel Zurini, France, 2004 - features
a streamlined interpretation of the Ford MKIV that took the drivers
Gurney and Foyt to victory at Le Mans in 1967, with alternating shades
of copper patina, mounted on white marble base, signed, dated and
numbered ed. of 8, 20.75" x 7.75" x 4.75”. $10,200
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1964 - 24 Hours of Le Mans ACO poster autographed by Carroll Shelby,
Dan Gurney and Bob Bondurant - Showing an impressive collection of
race cars starting the 1963 event, ACO official reproduction, autographed
by Carroll Shelby, Dan Gurney and Bob Bondurant the GT class winners
with there Ford Cobra Coupe. Also includes an autographed photo and
a photo of Gurney signing the poster, framed and matted, overall size
32" x 22". $675
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1967 - 24 Hours of Le Mans 1967 original official event poster by
Andre Delourmel, France - The overall winner of this event was Dan
Gurney and A. J. Foyt in the Ford MK IV. Featured in the image are
two of the Maranello Concessionaires team cars the #29 Ferrari 275
GTB/C of P. Courage and R. Pike and the #36 Ferrari Dino 206S of M.
Salmon and D. Hobbs plus two Ferrari Ecurie Francochamps cars, the
#57 P. Noblet and C. Dubois 275GTB and the #28 G. Gosselin and E.
de Keyn 250LM, prior to the start of the 1966 race. French lang.,
15” x 23”. $750
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Ferrari 250 LM NART, giclée on paper by Alain Lévesque
- Showing the 1965 - 24 hours of Le Mans winner, signed & numbered
edition of 200, 24" x 23". $250
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Ford GT40 painting by Jack Lane - 12 Hours of Sebring 1969 painting
by Jack Lane, pastel on board, showing the winning Ford GT 40 of Jacky
Ickx and Jackie Oliver being chased by the Porche 908 of Vic Elford
and Richard Attwood, framed and matted size, 34” x 27.75”.
$1,100
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“Boulevard Carroll Shelby” French enamel on metal street
sign, autographed by Carroll Shelby - Produced in France by a French
fan and friend of Carroll in 2002 for Shelby’s 80th birthday.
A handful of them were produced and a few were autographed by C. Shelby,
such as this one. 15.75? x 10?. $395
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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
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1964 - 24 Hrs of Le Mans autographed photo & Shelby Cobra Daytona
model - lot of 2 - $995
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”.
2. Ford Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe diecast model by Exoto, 1997, USA,
1/18th scale, replica of the #5 car in Viking Blue, chassis #2299,
as driven at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1964 to a 1st place win in
the GT class by Dan Gurney and Bob Bondurant, features forward hinged
hood revealing a well detailed small-block Ford V8 with Weber carbs,
proper wiring, exhaust, suspension, opening doors show off a well-appointed
interior complete with fire extinguisher, rear back lid lifts to show
spare tire, 9” long.
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1968 - 24 Hours of Le Mans official event poster - photograph by Andre
Delourmel, France, shows start of the 1967 race featuring red Ferrari
330 P4 Spyder with Chaparral, Lola, Ford GT40 and Mark IV in background,
with ACO logo. The race was won by the Ford GT40 of Pedro Rodriguez
and Lucien Bianchi. Linen backed, 15.75" x 23.25". $650
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1967 - 24 Hours of Le Mans autographed 4 photo montage of the progression
of the start of the race - Showing the front of the pack with Fords,
Chaparrals and Ferraris. Autographed by Dan Gurney (the winner), Carroll
Shelby (team manager), and Phil Hill who drove the Chaparral. 61.5”
x 16” with frame. $750
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