{"product_id":"ford-gt-isbn-9780760347874","title":"Ford GT","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGet the whole story behind the rivalry that inspired the 2019 movie \u003ci\u003eFord v Ferrari\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003ci\u003eFord GT\u003c\/i\u003e celebrates Ford's iconic victories, providing the detailed back story leading to its historic 1966 win, as well as Ford's follow-up win in 1967 and the GT’s continued domination through 1969.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Author Preston Lerner details the \u003cb\u003eups and downs of Ford's GT program\u003c\/b\u003e, accompanied by Shelby American photographer Dave Friedman's \u003cb\u003ehistoric images\u003c\/b\u003e. The GT40's last two competitive seasons in 1968 and 1969 are also covered, as well as Ford's triumphant return to Le Mans in 2016 for a complete review of this remarkable era in racing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHenry Ford II, \"the Deuce,\" wanted a race car capable of winning top-flight sports car events\u003c\/b\u003e in Europe. Specifically, he wanted to win Le Mans. Ford learned that Enzo Ferrari would consider selling his company and negotiations quickly ensued. But after Ford spent considerable time and money reviewing Ferrari's operations and negotiating with Enzo, Ferrari abruptly backed out of the talks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The Deuce took Ferrari's actions as a personal insult. \u003cb\u003eWord was sent down from on high: beat Ferrari.\u003c\/b\u003e Ford settled on UK-based Eric Broadley's Lola GT, a cutting-edge car that featured a mid-engine chassis and small-block Ford V-8 power. The Lola GT would morph into the Ford GT. Carroll Shelby helped shape it into the \"Mark II\" GT40. The result was \u003cb\u003eone of the most legendary wins in racing history\u003c\/b\u003e: Ford's 1-2-3 sweep of Le Mans in 1966. In fact, GTs went on to win Le Mans each year through 1969.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Relive one of the most exciting stories in all of racing history!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Motorbooks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44892459598053,"sku":"NP9780760347874","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/O_a5febd10-fce4-492e-86e3-b7e74d8db1f2.jpg?v=1773102203","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/ford-gt-isbn-9780760347874","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}