Short Description
Discover the untold story of how Ford won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1966 and 1967—from the Lola to the GT40 and the Mark IV—as well as the technical details and corporate factors that shaped their development. The story is told through a manuscript discovered in 2026, written by Graham Scott, a late racing engineer who worked in North American F1, Atlantic, and Can-Am series during the 1970s and 1980s.
Description
- The book it shows an insider's perspective on the racing car manufacturing ecosystem of the era, tracing the development of the GT40 leading up to its Le Mans victories in 1966 and 1967.
- It is illustrated with technical drawings, photographs, and race charts, and includes a glossary defining the terminology associated with the technological advancements of that historic period in competitive racing.
- It also includes an unpublished photographic archive from the author that captures the very essence of competitive motor racing in North America during the 1970s and 1980s. This includes images of the legendary Penske F1 team and the iconic Mark Donohue, as well as historic moments featuring the Villeneuve brothers and F1 champions James Hunt and Emerson Fittipaldi in their prime.
This is a historic archive that every motorsport enthusiast and connoisseur should have in their library. We have prepared three editions for them: standard, premium, and collector's.
- The latter two include premium memorabilia, and the Collector’s edition comes with a certificate of ownership—limited to just 100 copies around the world.
Printed in the UK via Bookvault. Available in standard and premium bespoke editions for historical collectors.