He didn't win because he intentionally slowed down,didn't he? Otherwise he would have won? The first American cars to win,& dominate the foreign tracks!
Yeah. When i was watching that movie. I was so pissed for Ken seeing McLaren enjoying the victory he didn't made. Nevertheless. It happened already. Sometimes being a Legend means that you are able to prove that you're better than everybody else . Without those flashy trophies or stupid titles. Being the best is the greatest trophy itself.
@@TourismMalaysia678 if you ever even google him, you'll find out that he's from New Zealand. But judging from your username, and your grammar, you probably can't.
That would have said a lot about McLaren...too bad it did not happen. I do note that GT40 #2 (1046) is a highly celebrated car and frequently copied while #1 (1015) not so much...maybe Superformance might be cranking out a few now.
They fought tooth and nail for him to be able to drive in the race so he was afraid if he didn’t do what they asked he wouldn’t be able to drive for ford anymore
Themiya Meemaduma well I mean that made ken more respectable, slowing down to accept that dumbass Henry’s request. He followed them because he knew without Ford and Carol Shelby, he would’ve been stuck on his own and that he was treated like a really valuable employee.
Old Man on a Suzuki Dirtbike - Try learning the REAL history of the program and you'll realize that The ACO governing body for Le Mans are the ones to blame for the finish line fiasco, not Ford!
@sermerlin1 - And you are the literal epitome of a total Moron. You're not even capable of pulling off a good Troll act! What glorious 3rd world hole do you live in, loser?
For which country? It was built in Slough in England, and based on a British Lola design, and was driven by an Englishman and a Kiwi. BUT It did have an American engine, and Shelby's team were obviously from the states. In my view the GT40 is a a collaborative British and American effort, at least up until '66. After that they kind of went their own ways (John Wyer running the Mirage M1 and MkI GT40's while the US team ran the MkIV)
TheRealJuralumin - Well.....here we go again in trying to claim which country is responsible for the FORD GT. Let's start with the actual idea of building the car. That clearly was Henry Ford's and Lee Iacocca's. Obviously, there would have never been a Ford GT without those 2 men. Since Ford Motor Co. had zero experience in prototype endurance racing, it made sense to team up with some Brits who did, in hopes of completing a successful machine, as quickly as feasible. The Lola MK VI was used as an inspiration and work quickly began at the Lola Cars "garage." Eric Broadley couldn't handle the corporate ways of Ford and went back to Lola, while John Wyer stayed involved, and the operations were moved to a larger, more complete facility at Ford Advanced Vehicles in Slough. After 2 years, many Ford dollars spent and nothing to show for it but failure, Henry Ford removed Wyer from the project, putting Shelby American, Inc. in charge. Shelby American and their very talented crew made numerous changes and modifications to the car which finally made it a winner. So yes, it was a collaborative effort, but the fact remains that it was Ford's idea, and the inclusion of the Shelby American crew as well as that of Holman-Moody, that ultimately made it work! The end.
Don’t forget that this was also Denny Hulme’s car. He came 2nd at Le Mans in ‘66 as well. And won the ‘67 F1 World Championship. Respect to a very tough racer.
My parents went to the museum and brought home a little die-cast replica car for me as a gift. I squealed while watching the movie when I realized it was Ken Miles' hero car. I now have it displayed proudly on my desk ^_^
Adam has been the most prominent figure trying to get the story made into a movie for many years. He made a couple documentaries about the 24 hour war and carrol Shelby before the movie that are available on Netflix now
m5503 Datpete . Just got back from the Movie , when the race started we Laughed and said Taurus . Our Winter car is a 2005 Taurus that has Door Problems when it is really cold . When I warmed it up for our Storm this week I entered thru the passenger Door to not piss off the Driver Door . Its old and the Door is thin and every thing freezes up inside , Latch ,Lock and Window . I had a G.I web Belt and ammo sling strapped from my leg to the Passenger Door to keep it closed . But the Car Handles Great in the Snow and when it Thaws out it is Good to Drive .
so the reason why the door jammed in the real race was that ken's helmet slammed against the door frame and bent it. It was replicated in the movie by bending the door track because it wasn't a real car but a camera green screen vehicle
The movie was filmed beautifully and made you feel like you were actually in the car racing with Ken Miles. Perfectly cast too! Loved every single moment of it, tears and all! It should win the Oscar for best film, best cinematography and a tribute.should be made, on stage, for Ken Miles and his contribution to get Ford to the finish line! Without him who knows where Ford would be now. Christian Bale and Matt Damon were superb and didn't even get nominated. They breathed life into a sad but true story that should be recognized as one of the greatest life stories ever told. Ken Miles is the true Triple Crown winner in my heart and always will be. This movie brings him the respect he deserves up front to the checkered flag where it belongs! Ken Miles Triple Crown Winner! Best damn driver of all time! 👑👑👑⏱🏎🏁🏁🏁🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸❤❤❤🍾🥂💐💐💐💛🐝💛
It is a beautiful thing that that GT40 still exists. It’s like a rolling Mount Rushmore. I’d pass out if I got to touch it. God bless Ken Miles. Thank God he’s finally getting the recognition he deserved.
I'm really happy to see Ken Miles get more widespread recognition with the release of the Ford v Ferrari film. It's a story that deserves to be told. Unfortunately, a lot of the nuance is being lost in the simplified version of the story. The team orders to slow down and organize a team photo came hours before the end of the race. It wasn't as simple as Miles slowing down for the others right at the end. The performance and strategy of all cars was affected by the move. It is impossible to know which car (#1 or #2) would have come out on top without a true all out race to the finish. You'll notice that in interviews with McLaren and Amon, that they don't feel like frauds or trophy thieves. They were just as much in contention and the true pace and race were interrupted long before the final lap.
@@taijikimura247 Please enlighten me. What time were the orders given to each car? When did each car respond to the orders. How far apart were the cars? What was the expected pit strategy for both cars? After filling in this info for me, please explain how you are so certain.
WM-Peugueot piloted by Roger Dorchy broke 405kph (project 400) before the chicanes were installed. It was a marketing stunt for their new 405 passenger car. Car was never intended to last the race. -U10
Damn thats fast! And to think with no assists of any kinds. Incredible incredible. Then those lights doing that at night. Covering more road than your eyes could pick up.
@@christianmotley262 - The whole purpose of some wild colors is to make it much easier to visually tell one from another, especially in the darker hours of the race. The colors chosen had nothing at all to do with exciting style!
Yep, and it was the Le Mans people who are responsible for that, someone from Ford consulted the Le Mans officials about it and they told Ford that if Miles crossed first he'd be declared the winner, but right after the finish they reneged and declared him 2nd, I'm not a Ford fan sticking up for them but the truths the truth, the Le Mans people are the bad guys in that deal.
Ford ripped off Ken Brock as well. Brock made the Daytona Cobra and won the GT class, then got fired. 50 years later, it's a stupid truck and SUV company.
@@k.t.1641 I comment something to that effect on every kimmel video I see. He's bowed to the fems, but was everything they hate just a few years ago. Adam is Adam, always will be.
If you want to see an authentic movie about long distance racing, watch the Steve McQueen version of "LeMans". The racing scenes in Ford v Ferrari are nearly all pure CGI phony.
Correction to 1:56 claim, The fastest-ever top speed recorded on the Mulsanne straight was 405km/h (251mph)by Roger Dorchy in a WM Peugeot P88, that was in 1988 when the chicanes weren't introduced yet.
Easy there bud. If it not for the Deuce there would have been no Ford GT program at Le Mans. He wanted to shove pasta up the old guinnea’s a$$. And that he did.
Point is what was mentioned by Miles during meeting with Shelby-bureaucracy stands in the way of innovation in companies like Ford. Miles would have been much more appreciated in a company like Ferrari. I wouldn’t be surprised if Ford stops to exist in the future , whereas Ferrari keeps prospering because of their innovative and winning company culture
Shohruh Jurakulov - really? Ford produces more vehicles in a day than Ferrari in its history (most likely). Cars that people can actually use for everyday life. There’s hollywood and theres reality.
@@edcar8713 Mazda? Not even close, the engine sound was great but in charisma, in design, all GT40 and 917´s all pack and last but not the least in number of victories, poor great Mazda.
I'm a simple guy. I saw the movie, and I totally admire the guys. In real life, it must have been amazing! I like both Christian Bale, and Matt Damon for amazing acting. I love the scene from the movie when Ken Miles throws a wrench at his car, and Shelby asks for the wrench to be framed. What honour, what respect! Also, when Matt finally gives back the wrench to his son, I couldn't stop myself from crying. Amazing guys, amazing movie!
To everyone in this comments section, please realise that "Ford v's Ferrari" is a Hollywood movie, not a factual documentary. The purpose of the movie is to entertain, not educate, and is riddled with inaccuracies. To understand the truth, watch a documentary or read a book about the Le Mans 24 Hour.
OK, smartass, do you want a medal for knowing Shelby? Virtually all commenters felt both Damon and Bale did an excellent job, so you are clearly in the minority here.
Stanley - There has never been a directive that all movies must be historically accurate, that's why there are movies, and there are documentaries. Want the facts? Read GoLike Hell, by A.J. Baime - great account of the Ferrari/Ford grudge.
The pre-chicane speed record was set in 1988 by Roger Dorchy driving for the Welter Racing team. The car in question was the WM-Peugeot P88, also known as the "Project 400" which used a 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6 that produced 910 horsepower.
okleydokley It really didn’t, it’s not a documentary but it wasn’t some sloppy Michael Bay film like you exaggerate it to be. It’s just a great story, told by great actors and cut into a span of just 2 hours.
Miles, I completely agree with you. it was a phenomenal film for entertainment not a documentary. As a die hard chevy guy i could appreciate it and loved it. If you watch some of Carol Shelby's interviews the movie is more accurate than most people realize. Ford Executives hated him and Ken.
clam digger That’s why I said it’s not a documentary and it was never meant to be. That’s like condescending a shooter game for not being a good racing game. That’s not how that works. It’s not a History Channel exclusive, it was two big star Hollywood actors, telling a story in a timely manner. They did it quite well too, if you’re a REAL fan of the actual story, you’ll like just about everything regarding the topic, not just the black and white text book films.
It’s great what this film has done, for years only petrol-heads and motorsports enthusiasts knew of the obsession Ford had with toppling Ferrari and the price paid in lives and dollars. This was not just about the common vehicle manufacturers triumph over a legendary sports car racing specialist, but ironically about the same industrial giants ignorance and manipulation of the tireless effort of a handful of talented engineers and drivers who made that inaugural US victory possible. Ken Miles especially, was killed in 1967 testing a prototype of the car that eventually became the All American Le Mans victor that year, complete with 1st champagne celebration. The Legacy of Fords triumphs in motorsport would look very different without contribution from Ken Miles as well as Caroll Shelby.
I was lucky enough to meet Ken Miles' co- driver of the same Car at Lemans - Lloyd Ruby. It was at Laguna Seca, during Historic Car Week in Monterey. When Ford was the featured "marque", in the early 2000's. I told Him, how He was a "childhood hero". A Texan, but a humble Gentleman. As He seemed embarrassed by my "hero worship". I'll always prize His autograph.
Yourak Hunt the reason for RHD, was at Le Mans the ‘pits’ were on the right as cars entered & it saved a few seconds each time for driver change over...
I love stories like this. It's refreshing to be able to come together with people on something that, unequivocally, makes us all feel good, instead of arguing about politics and people's different beliefs all the time. Hopefully, it serves as a reminder to all of us that we're more alike than we are different.
Brian Sakal your talking about 20 years later in a car that probably was much lighter and an engine that was almost certainly turbocharged. all records will be broken with technology advances but 238 in 1966 in those ancient cars and ancient equipment was quite an accomplishment.
@@mikeburks9641 Oh God yes, especially when you consider the advancements in tires, brakes, shocks, etc in those 20 years, what's really amazing is how much further they've come till now since the late 80's. Tires, brakes, heck even oil is so much better then 30 years ago you almost have to measure it in light years.
Ken Miles, what a crazy individual. What a brilliant mechanics and driver. He should have sped up at from the last corner onto the front straight and taken the win. He deserved it. Sure wish I could have met him. RIP, KM. The speed record for the Mulsanne was set in 1988 by Roger Dorchy in a WM P88 at 253mph. It ran for only about four hours and was done. That record still stands because the chicanes were installed the next year.
i came across a gt40 smashed up sitting in a carport,knew it was real as made in metal.Was told by drummer acdc phil rudd that it is worth more than what i would make all my working life,just about gave up work and went fishing which i did in the end
Big…. big balls these men had back in those days of racing. It's common to hear 170 plus speeds in modern racing, still takes balls. But not like the "ole timers"
Actually the story I have heard is that Ken was a true professional and when he was told to slow down to do a three way tie for first that Ford had worked out with the officials he did as he was told and it wasn't until after the race that Le Mans marshals decided the winner would be the GT40 that started the furthest back on the grid having traveled the longest distance and thus would be deemed the winner that they would not let a three way tie enter the record books. Regardless, yes Ken won that race and got robbed but here we are talking about it 44 years later so maybe it ended up working out for Ken after all.
Sorry, I have to disagree with the comment that this is the most famous, historic Ford GT40 in existence. That has got to be the Gulf GT 40 chassis #1075. In fact, I would say that #1075 is arguably the most valuable car on the planet . Show me another car with the following racing pedigree. #1075 won Le Mans twice, 1968 and 1969, it also won the Sebring 12 Hour race in 1969, the BOAC 6 hour race in 1968, Spa 1000km in race in 1968 and the Watkins Glen 6 hour race in 1968. 3rd at the Nurburgring 1000 km in 1969 and pole position at the Daytona 24 h race in 1968 This is to the Americans ( No slur intended guys so don't rip me a new one) an irrelevance because it was a bunch of Poms that achieved these results with this remarkable car along with Gulf sponsorship after Carroll Shelby pronounced the GT 40 as obsolete in 1967. This car resides in Arizona now and is very carefully cherished by it's current owner. It is unrestored and in the same specification it was after the 1969 Le Mans 24 h race victory
@@julianneale6128 Elaborate. Which Aussies are you referring to? My information is that JWA was John Wyer, John Willment and John Horsman. All English.
2:48 "The stick shift is on the right for the Americans!' - utter rubbish. The transaxles of the period were all like this. The first GT40's had a Colotti transaxle straight from a F1 car of the era and then swiftly onto the ZF transaxles - they all had right-hand gear change!
That museum is in Boulder CO and it’s only like $5 to get in! Totally worth it. They are only open on Saturday. I’ve never seen an original GT40 or a real Shelby cobra, they’ve got 7 or 8 and many original prototypes.
Am I the only one who would just melt if he reached in and fired it up 😁 love that car but it almost seems sac religious to see it sitting in a museum, even if it’s worth 25 or 30 million it’s a dragon that needs to breathe fire!!! Great car! Great movie 🍿
Actually in my opinion it should be lent/leased to the Smithsonian Museum as an integral part of our U.S. History. The leadership of Ford Motor Company, Lotus, Ken Miles and Carrol Shelby took on the most successful racing team in Italy and beat them at the most famous racetrack in the world. Ordinary men did an extraordinary achievement in the 1960's.
when the teacher asked us “what is your dream car?” i answered Ken Miles’s 1966 Le Mans Ford GT40, and the class was looking at me like “what the fuck?” my class is really uncultured
Your story definitely has to be true. I mean I the whole world should know what a Ken Miles 1966 LeMans Ford GT40 is correct!? I believed every word you wrote.
0.43: "Triple Crown" of racing is Monaco Grand Prix, Indy 500 and Le Mans 24 Hours although there MAY be a view re sports car races, the acknowledged and often referred to Triple Crown is this. 2.01: Group C cars were regular running around the 250mph mark or slightly over so no, the Ford GT speed does not "stand today" as the fastest - bloody impressive for its era though! 2.49: Shift wasn't on the right side "because of the Americans" - all single seat/open wheel race cars have it there, almost all sports cars do - simply standard practice in the racing industry.
Yeah, accurately called the Triple Crown of Endurance - different to the Triple Crown of racing. There are a few "triple crowns" for different racing disciplines, so it CAN be a little crowded!
Doesn't matter what some offical pulled after the race at Le Mans, Miles won the triple crown that year, we all know it. Especially when you consider that the officials told Ford right before the end of the race that if Miles crossed first he'd be the winner, right after the finish they reneged on that and said he was second, so it's the Le Mans officials who are the bad guys out of that deal.
And Miles was ahead because McLaren/Amon slowed down on team orders and Miles/Hulme didn't. And Gurney led all but one lap of Sebring and Miles only won because Gurney broke down on the last lap.
I was at Bob Grossman’s Foreign Car Sales in West Nyack, NY back in 1970. There was a raced GT40 among other cars sitting forlornly in the side lot...for sale...$12,000.
I don't know Adam Carolla first a Datsun man. I have 2 S30's .Now looking deep into the GT40. First car I ever worked on in the early 70's and ex racing gt40. Two guys from NY blew the race motor ,on the way to Cape Cod. I spent four days after school asking millions of questions and sticking my arms in places these two guys couldn't to hold a nut / screw , wrench, bracket..to help them finish a motor swap to continue thier trip. I've owned lots of Sports Cars almost every year since. Cause of those two guys and a GT40!
@@dukecraig2402 you don't know ,what your talking about. Back in the 70's the DMV was nothing like it is today. Many people drove race cars on the street. The GT40 in question was a race GT40 that blew it's race motor driving to the Cape . I lived it I know. You....don't be jealous ..
@@MindDezign I was also around back in the 70's so don't even try your nonsense with me, 70's or not you couldn't put a plate on something that didn't have a title, and back in the 70's the police were even worse at pulling over a vehicle with just an illegal exhaust, you wouldn't have been able to make it 10 miles in a GT40 without a cop taking off after a car they knew couldn't be registered for the road. You're telling stories.
Absolutely I would want ken miles GT 40 over any other gt40! It should be the most sought after GT 40 there is! I want is color scheme and exact drive train .
I think a good way to honor Ken miles would be to finally recognize him as the Triple Crown winner
Rightfully so! He was robbed of that honor.
But he didn't win...
I was just going to say that, it would only be fitting as he won that race.
he didnt win..
He didn't win because he intentionally slowed down,didn't he? Otherwise he would have won? The first American cars to win,& dominate the foreign tracks!
Christian Bale nailed the role
I bet you're a fan🤔
@@he-man6059 yes, he nailed it.
He-Man who isn’t ?
@@JimmySmash1998 Not a big fan of actor's. Just find it funny is all. Have a good day
Michael Keaton would’ve been better
I cried at the end of Ford Vs Ferrari
I know the rest of you did too
The victory lap at willow bout did too
Man tears
Hans Gruber - Yes, I did too!
This was a rare perfect movie. The acting, plot, effects, sound, visuals.....all perfect.
I did throughout alot of the movie.
McClaren should have manned up and handed Ken the trophy.
He's a Amedika..all amedikas are dicks
Yeah. When i was watching that movie. I was so pissed for Ken seeing McLaren enjoying the victory he didn't made. Nevertheless. It happened already. Sometimes being a Legend means that you are able to prove that you're better than everybody else . Without those flashy trophies or stupid titles. Being the best is the greatest trophy itself.
@@TourismMalaysia678 if you ever even google him, you'll find out that he's from New Zealand.
But judging from your username, and your grammar, you probably can't.
That would have said a lot about McLaren...too bad it did not happen. I do note that GT40 #2 (1046) is a highly celebrated car and frequently copied while #1 (1015) not so much...maybe Superformance might be cranking out a few now.
@@kami_narisama hate ford
In my eyes he is the Triple crown winner
I just said that to myself.
in any racing fan mind he won 66 le man, no question
No question RIP KEN
Agreed, we know the true story and we know Ken Miles was the real Triple Crown hero.
I’m sure that means a lot to him.
Even if you’re not a “car guy” the story is one of the greatest and most compelling that many today have never heard of.
I started to like race cars after the movie and I'm not even a guy
Moral of the story is don't listen to the man in the suit :D
@@Aphelia. How many guys thought of proposing to her?
It's w/out question, the greatest Motor Racing story ever; Greatest racing movie ever: GRAND PRIX...still!
@Mister Nobody - Unless, of course, you get a paycheck from him!
He shouldn't have slowed down. R.I.P Ken Miles.
But he did anyway
he did it to keep a lot of people happy, says more about ken miles than it says about the rest of them
Showed he had major class.
They fought tooth and nail for him to be able to drive in the race so he was afraid if he didn’t do what they asked he wouldn’t be able to drive for ford anymore
Themiya Meemaduma well I mean that made ken more respectable, slowing down to accept that dumbass Henry’s request. He followed them because he knew without Ford and Carol Shelby, he would’ve been stuck on his own and that he was treated like a really valuable employee.
Still can’t believe they did Ken Miles dirty like that
Ford screwed everyone!
It was a great PR move and as the deuce would say: "My name's on the building..."
Old Man on a Suzuki Dirtbike - Try learning the REAL history of the program and you'll realize that The ACO governing body for Le Mans are the ones to blame for the finish line fiasco, not Ford!
They didnt. The movie exaggerated. There was also no corporate antagonist character.
He was a lap down, so why
That car is a National Treasure.
I mean the car is literally the epitomy of how shitty USA is and how corporate money hungry lards they are. :D
@Ninjas Be Like That's not a GT40 that's just a 2006 GT
@sermerlin1 - And you are the literal epitome of a total Moron. You're not even capable of pulling off a good Troll act! What glorious 3rd world hole do you live in, loser?
For which country? It was built in Slough in England, and based on a British Lola design, and was driven by an Englishman and a Kiwi. BUT It did have an American engine, and Shelby's team were obviously from the states. In my view the GT40 is a a collaborative British and American effort, at least up until '66. After that they kind of went their own ways (John Wyer running the Mirage M1 and MkI GT40's while the US team ran the MkIV)
TheRealJuralumin - Well.....here we go again in trying to claim which country is responsible for the FORD GT. Let's start with the actual idea of building the car. That clearly was Henry Ford's and Lee Iacocca's. Obviously, there would have never been a Ford GT without those 2 men. Since Ford Motor Co. had zero experience in prototype endurance racing, it made sense to team up with some Brits who did, in hopes of completing a successful machine, as quickly as feasible. The Lola MK VI was used as an inspiration and work quickly began at the Lola Cars "garage." Eric Broadley couldn't handle the corporate ways of Ford and went back to Lola, while John Wyer stayed involved, and the operations were moved to a larger, more complete facility at Ford Advanced Vehicles in Slough. After 2 years, many Ford dollars spent and nothing to show for it but failure, Henry Ford removed Wyer from the project, putting Shelby American, Inc. in charge. Shelby American and their very talented crew made numerous changes and modifications to the car which finally made it a winner. So yes, it was a collaborative effort, but the fact remains that it was Ford's idea, and the inclusion of the Shelby American crew as well as that of Holman-Moody, that ultimately made it work! The end.
Don’t forget that this was also Denny Hulme’s car. He came 2nd at Le Mans in ‘66 as well. And won the ‘67 F1 World Championship. Respect to a very tough racer.
See my avatar Ian.
@Ian Nicholls - You are absolutely right, Denny "The Bear" Hulme was an outstanding race driver and a great person too!
My parents went to the museum and brought home a little die-cast replica car for me as a gift. I squealed while watching the movie when I realized it was Ken Miles' hero car. I now have it displayed proudly on my desk ^_^
I'm actually just a couple hours away from that museum. Once this whole lockdown blows over you bet your ass I'm going to it.
Chain that die cast replica to your desk....
I just built the ford gt40 mkii with lego
...and you're 65ish..?
I actually have the 3 gt40 models from the 1-2-3 line up
I love that Adam actually knew what he was looking at.
Adam has been the most prominent figure trying to get the story made into a movie for many years. He made a couple documentaries about the 24 hour war and carrol Shelby before the movie that are available on Netflix now
Ken miles a legend..
🏆🥇🏁
Even if he was ripped off from that victory he still made a name for himself.
Door still jammed?
m5503 Datpete . Just got back from the Movie , when the race started we Laughed and said Taurus . Our Winter car is a 2005 Taurus that has Door Problems when it is really cold . When I warmed it up for our Storm this week I entered thru the passenger Door to not piss off the Driver Door . Its old and the Door is thin and every thing freezes up inside , Latch ,Lock and Window . I had a G.I web Belt and ammo sling strapped from my leg to the Passenger Door to keep it closed . But the Car Handles Great in the Snow and when it Thaws out it is Good to Drive .
so the reason why the door jammed in the real race was that ken's helmet slammed against the door frame and bent it. It was replicated in the movie by bending the door track because it wasn't a real car but a camera green screen vehicle
The movie was filmed beautifully and made you feel like you were actually in the car racing with Ken Miles. Perfectly cast too! Loved every single moment of it, tears and all! It should win the Oscar for best film, best cinematography and a tribute.should be made, on stage, for Ken Miles and his contribution to get Ford to the finish line! Without him who knows where Ford would be now. Christian Bale and Matt Damon were superb and didn't even get nominated. They breathed life into a sad but true story that should be recognized as one of the greatest life stories ever told. Ken Miles is the true Triple Crown winner in my heart and always will be. This movie brings him the respect he deserves up front to the checkered flag where it belongs! Ken Miles Triple Crown Winner! Best damn driver of all time! 👑👑👑⏱🏎🏁🏁🏁🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸❤❤❤🍾🥂💐💐💐💛🐝💛
Much better done CG than RUSH, which exposed Opie as not being the Director everyone thought he was!!!
It is a beautiful thing that that GT40 still exists. It’s like a rolling Mount Rushmore. I’d pass out if I got to touch it. God bless Ken Miles. Thank God he’s finally getting the recognition he deserved.
It amazes me how modern the GT40 still looks to this day. From the outside it doesn’t really look like a 60s car at all more like a mid 2010s supercar
Looks like a mk6 Lola
KierenBOI MUFC touche!
@@kierenboimufc5940 Ya, right, and the Opel GT looks like a Corvette!
@@kierenboimufc5940 Not really. Only kinda-sorta.
@@lynnwright3993 based on the lola mk6
Just visited the Shelby Automotive Museum in Vegas. What an incredible collection of automotive history. I was in total awe.
Who came here after watching Ford V Ferrari? ...... Ken Miles (wherever you are) you are the real winner!
He died
Did you turn off the movie after Le Mans or something? Lol
Tf do mean by 'wherever you are' ? He's dead¡
Me!...great movie,even for a chevy guy! Mad respect for Shelby and Miles after this . Their Gt40 was the fastest Ford! Amazing that it held together!
@@rjmzz430 Actually, it was the Fords turn to win in '66, while the Ferraris all fell apart! Lol
He will always be considered the winner at Le Mans in my book !
I'm really happy to see Ken Miles get more widespread recognition with the release of the Ford v Ferrari film. It's a story that deserves to be told. Unfortunately, a lot of the nuance is being lost in the simplified version of the story.
The team orders to slow down and organize a team photo came hours before the end of the race. It wasn't as simple as Miles slowing down for the others right at the end. The performance and strategy of all cars was affected by the move. It is impossible to know which car (#1 or #2) would have come out on top without a true all out race to the finish. You'll notice that in interviews with McLaren and Amon, that they don't feel like frauds or trophy thieves. They were just as much in contention and the true pace and race were interrupted long before the final lap.
Firebert79TA shut up. Ken Miles would have won easy
@@taijikimura247 Please enlighten me. What time were the orders given to each car? When did each car respond to the orders. How far apart were the cars? What was the expected pit strategy for both cars?
After filling in this info for me, please explain how you are so certain.
Firebert79TA ,,, cause Carroll Shelby said it in an interview that Ken won the race
@@rydens85 LMAO. I bet you'd never even heard of Carroll Shelby before you saw that movie
Ken Miles was almost a lap in front of maclaren, so he would have won easily, had he not been told to slow down !
Most famous GT40 is Chassis 1075, it won Le Mans twice. Porsche 917 ran over 240 mph on the Mulsanne .
Agree, see my comment above.
WM-Peugueot piloted by Roger Dorchy broke 405kph (project 400) before the chicanes were installed. It was a marketing stunt for their new 405 passenger car. Car was never intended to last the race. -U10
Damn thats fast! And to think with no assists of any kinds. Incredible incredible. Then those lights doing that at night. Covering more road than your eyes could pick up.
bluestingray67 so what
Here's one of the least famous GT - 40s: UA-cam video: Jim's Hand Built Ford GT40 - Born This Way Modifiers Ep. 1
One of the Sexiest racing machines out there!😍❤🔥🔥
I've got a C-7 and I'm thinking very seriously about selling it to buy a Ford GT-40.
GT-40 is legit my dream car
Ugly colors though
@@christianmotley262 its not ugly
(From india)
@@christianmotley262 - The whole purpose of some wild colors is to make it much easier to visually tell one from another, especially in the darker hours of the race. The colors chosen had nothing at all to do with exciting style!
Ken Miles was ripped off.... .simple as that... .
Yep, and it was the Le Mans people who are responsible for that, someone from Ford consulted the Le Mans officials about it and they told Ford that if Miles crossed first he'd be declared the winner, but right after the finish they reneged and declared him 2nd, I'm not a Ford fan sticking up for them but the truths the truth, the Le Mans people are the bad guys in that deal.
@@dukecraig2402 Well at least it isn't a Chevy lol
Ford ripped off Ken Brock as well. Brock made the Daytona Cobra and won the GT class, then got fired. 50 years later, it's a stupid truck and SUV company.
@@truantray At least it isn't General Motors.
@@truantray Never heard of Ken Brock. Pete Brock on the other hand...
Adam corolla is a million times cooler than jimmy Kimmel..
Gauge167
God knows that’s true! In spades.
Very true.
Gauge167 incorrect. FIVE million times better!!! 😀
Jimmy, the pc king who acts like he didn’t have a show called “the man show” and chug beers and end with women jumping on trampolines.......
@@k.t.1641 I comment something to that effect on every kimmel video I see. He's bowed to the fems, but was everything they hate just a few years ago. Adam is Adam, always will be.
who else was here after watching ford vs ferrari ?
Me
Me!
If you want to see an authentic movie about long distance racing, watch the Steve McQueen version of "LeMans". The racing scenes in Ford v Ferrari are nearly all pure CGI phony.
Yes
@@lewgoogle5530 you mean like 15?
Correction to 1:56 claim, The fastest-ever top speed recorded on the Mulsanne straight was 405km/h (251mph)by Roger Dorchy in a WM Peugeot P88, that was in 1988 when the chicanes weren't introduced yet.
Ford company didn’t deserve someone like Ken Miles, at least Henry Ford II
Easy there bud. If it not for the Deuce there would have been no Ford GT program at Le Mans. He wanted to shove pasta up the old guinnea’s a$$. And that he did.
Shohruh Jurakulov what a load of crap. Without Ford you wouldn't even know who he was. Don't believe what Hollywood tells you either
Point is what was mentioned by Miles during meeting with Shelby-bureaucracy stands in the way of innovation in companies like Ford. Miles would have been much more appreciated in a company like Ferrari. I wouldn’t be surprised if Ford stops to exist in the future , whereas Ferrari keeps prospering because of their innovative and winning company culture
A driver appreciated by Ferrari? That would be a first - read some true history on Ferrari before saying such nonsense.
Shohruh Jurakulov - really? Ford produces more vehicles in a day than Ferrari in its history (most likely). Cars that people can actually use for everyday life. There’s hollywood and theres reality.
The GT-40 and the 917 the two most famous Le'Mans racecars of all time.
Mazda 787b
@@edcar8713 Mazda? Not even close, the engine sound was great but in charisma, in design, all GT40 and 917´s all pack and last but not the least in number of victories, poor great Mazda.
This museum is actually just down the road from me. I have been there multiple times and I always enjoy taking an extra long pause at this very car
so who drove half of the le mans 1966 race with ken miles ? oh yeah thats right Denny Hulme NZ F1 champ 1967 CanAm champion in 1968 1970
I'm a simple guy. I saw the movie, and I totally admire the guys. In real life, it must have been amazing! I like both Christian Bale, and Matt Damon for amazing acting. I love the scene from the movie when Ken Miles throws a wrench at his car, and Shelby asks for the wrench to be framed. What honour, what respect! Also, when Matt finally gives back the wrench to his son, I couldn't stop myself from crying. Amazing guys, amazing movie!
Just finished the book Go Like Hell and wow it really sheds light on everybody and everything that happened during, before and after the photo finish
I don't even care in my eyes he has the triple crown. 👑👑👑
Loved the movie , cried like a baby at the end scene with shelby and ken's son
The door still wouldn't close... Big fan after watching FvF ❤️
A Great story, a great car and Ken Miles a great racer. A good movie too as it pays homage to him.
To everyone in this comments section, please realise that "Ford v's Ferrari" is a Hollywood movie, not a factual documentary. The purpose of the movie is to entertain, not educate, and is riddled with inaccuracies. To understand the truth, watch a documentary or read a book about the Le Mans 24 Hour.
Nice work Adam!...Maybe you should bring one of those GT-40s out with you to Laguna Seca sometime! 😉👌
Just watched the movie. I absolutely loved it! Christian Bale is an amazingly diverse actor. I love cars too so the movie was 10/10 for me.
He's a mouthy douchebag. Not to mention Matt was out of his element. I knew Carroll Shelby personally.
OK, smartass, do you want a medal for knowing Shelby? Virtually all commenters felt both Damon and Bale did an excellent job, so you are clearly in the minority here.
That was such a privilege to attend that museum.
I’m not sure why someone would give that a thumbs down.
@@MECH_BOSS2000
It's not a matter if they were born rich, it's that they stay rich. Get that stupid mentality out of your head.
Probably Ferrari fans
I do and I did because they are not giving an accurate account of what actually happened. They are giving it an American/Hollywood spin of the facts.
Stanley - There has never been a directive that all movies must be historically accurate, that's why there are movies, and there are documentaries. Want the facts? Read GoLike Hell, by A.J. Baime - great account of the Ferrari/Ford grudge.
It is the Ferrari Fashionistas...ignore then and their skin tight red pants!
The pre-chicane speed record was set in 1988 by Roger Dorchy driving for the Welter Racing team. The car in question was the WM-Peugeot P88, also known as the "Project 400" which used a 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6 that produced 910 horsepower.
It's like going to a museum of archeology and looking at some biblical artifact from the Tabernacle. Go see Ford v Ferrari. You won't be disappointed.
Read AJ Baime's Go Like Hell. Ford v Ferrari had to much hollywood BS.
okleydokley It really didn’t, it’s not a documentary but it wasn’t some sloppy Michael Bay film like you exaggerate it to be. It’s just a great story, told by great actors and cut into a span of just 2 hours.
Miles, I completely agree with you. it was a phenomenal film for entertainment not a documentary. As a die hard chevy guy i could appreciate it and loved it. If you watch some of Carol Shelby's interviews the movie is more accurate than most people realize. Ford Executives hated him and Ken.
clam digger That’s why I said it’s not a documentary and it was never meant to be. That’s like condescending a shooter game for not being a good racing game. That’s not how that works. It’s not a History Channel exclusive, it was two big star Hollywood actors, telling a story in a timely manner. They did it quite well too, if you’re a REAL fan of the actual story, you’ll like just about everything regarding the topic, not just the black and white text book films.
@@truantray Get over yourself.
Still a beauty!😊❤
Adam is the real deal. Love to see him going over these cars that are the real deal too.
I have been to this museum. It is in Boulder, CO.
Matt Damon & Christian Bale did a great job with the move.
Adam you're awesome Brother.. the best Ken miles sit in they could've found
Great video, absolutely love those GT 40's
My wife and I haven’t been to the theater since. Great movie about great people.
It’s great what this film has done, for years only petrol-heads and motorsports enthusiasts knew of the obsession Ford had with toppling Ferrari and the price paid in lives and dollars. This was not just about the common vehicle manufacturers triumph over a legendary sports car racing specialist, but ironically about the same industrial giants ignorance and manipulation of the tireless effort of a handful of talented engineers and drivers who made that inaugural US victory possible. Ken Miles especially, was killed in 1967 testing a prototype of the car that eventually became the All American Le Mans victor that year, complete with 1st champagne celebration. The Legacy of Fords triumphs in motorsport would look very different without contribution from Ken Miles as well as Caroll Shelby.
I was lucky enough to meet Ken Miles' co- driver of the same Car at Lemans - Lloyd Ruby. It was at Laguna Seca, during Historic Car Week in Monterey. When Ford was the featured "marque", in the early 2000's. I told Him, how He was a "childhood hero". A Texan, but a humble Gentleman. As He seemed embarrassed by my "hero worship". I'll always prize His autograph.
Notice how they speller Lights on the dash with the label maker. Lites.
They saved weight by leaving off the "gh".
Al the stering weel is on the rong syde to
@@pheasantpluckersson2138
It's on the correct side.😂
The Mk1 Mk2 Mk3 were ALL built in the uk.
@@pheasantpluckersson2138
It depends on which way the track is traversed. Nascar goes counter-clockwise so the driver is on the left.
Yourak Hunt the reason for RHD, was at Le Mans the ‘pits’ were on the right as cars entered & it saved a few seconds each time for driver change over...
I love stories like this. It's refreshing to be able to come together with people on something that, unequivocally, makes us all feel good, instead of arguing about politics and people's different beliefs all the time. Hopefully, it serves as a reminder to all of us that we're more alike than we are different.
In the 1988 race Roger Dorchy was clocked at 252 mph on the Mulsanne straight.
Brian Sakal your talking about 20 years later in a car that probably was much lighter and an engine that was almost certainly turbocharged. all records will be broken with technology advances but 238 in 1966 in those ancient cars and ancient equipment was quite an accomplishment.
@@mikeburks9641
Oh God yes, especially when you consider the advancements in tires, brakes, shocks, etc in those 20 years, what's really amazing is how much further they've come till now since the late 80's. Tires, brakes, heck even oil is so much better then 30 years ago you almost have to measure it in light years.
@@mikeburks9641 I was referring to the gentleman in the video stating that he thought Mark IV speed record still stood.
Brian Sakal yes I understand that, I just simply meant that the car ran good and performed well for a car in 1966.
@@mikeburks9641 I would love to have one!
Im so lucky to say i have done tech on that car and sat in it . you do feel a bit of history when sitting in it, a thing of beauty!
But we all want a friend like Shelby !! ❤️
Please and a original Cobra 289! What a magnificient racingcar until today!
Ken Miles, what a crazy individual. What a brilliant mechanics and driver. He should have sped up at from the last corner onto the front straight and taken the win. He deserved it. Sure wish I could have met him. RIP, KM.
The speed record for the Mulsanne was set in 1988 by Roger Dorchy in a WM P88 at 253mph. It ran for only about four hours and was done. That record still stands because the chicanes were installed the next year.
I learned Christian Bale is British in this video lol
Yeah me too, I was like wtf is he doing a bit or something? lol
I never would have guess he was British from watching the modern Batman movies.
Lol same. He's got a killer american accent. Pun intended.
And a douche.
From Wales.
@@Davido50 He's a liberal tool. I'm Welsh and German.
i came across a gt40 smashed up sitting in a carport,knew it was real as made in metal.Was told by drummer acdc phil rudd that it is worth more than what i would make all my working life,just about gave up work and went fishing which i did in the end
Big…. big balls these men had back in those days of racing. It's common to hear 170 plus speeds in modern racing, still takes balls. But not like the "ole timers"
They were topping out at OVER 200mph some 50+ years ago !!
And Ford hit 218 mph when Ferrari hadn't seen anything over 185 mph! That's when Ferrari realized the gig was up!
@@arkhsm Yes the GT40´s and later the 917 Porsche´s near 400 km/h in early´s70 on Hunnudieres straight without chicanes, completly madness!
Casting Christian bale as Ken miles was genius
Anyone know where this museum is located. Love to see those cars. Cheers for any help. Thank you.
You don't have Google? Las Vegas.
okleydokley thank you no I don’t
There is one in Colorado. The video may be that museum.
Boulder,CO
Mike Marlin Gunbarrel Colorado Just North Of Boulder off of Diagonal Hwy...
I think it is only open to the Public on Saturdays....
I’ve been to that collection! Its mind blowing hahaha, if you’re in Boulder you have to stop by, seeing all those cars and the history they have
Loved the movie! the ending gets me in the feels for 2 reasons.
Which are?
@@mauricioibarra701 2 movie spoilers.
Great job Adam!
So in the picture. Number 2 did get first?
@almarjyou - In real life, #2 got first place!
Sounds like Adam knows his stuff. Ken Miles & the #1 GT40...Both #1 in my book! RIP Ken, one helluva driver!❤🏁🏆💔
Actually the story I have heard is that Ken was a true professional and when he was told to slow down to do a three way tie for first that Ford had worked out with the officials he did as he was told and it wasn't until after the race that Le Mans marshals decided the winner would be the GT40 that started the furthest back on the grid having traveled the longest distance and thus would be deemed the winner that they would not let a three way tie enter the record books. Regardless, yes Ken won that race and got robbed but here we are talking about it 44 years later so maybe it ended up working out for Ken after all.
I think it had to do with Ferrari being pissed off to. HAHA! Politics I'm sure played a roll in that to!
This museum is just outside Boulder, Colorado, for anyone wondering. It's incredible, and you need to visit it if you can!
Sorry, I have to disagree with the comment that this is the most famous, historic Ford GT40 in existence. That has got to be the Gulf GT 40 chassis #1075. In fact, I would say that #1075 is arguably the most valuable car on the planet . Show me another car with the following racing pedigree.
#1075 won Le Mans twice, 1968 and 1969, it also won the Sebring 12 Hour race in 1969, the BOAC 6 hour race in 1968, Spa 1000km in race in 1968 and the Watkins Glen 6 hour race in 1968. 3rd at the Nurburgring 1000 km in 1969 and pole position at the Daytona 24 h race in 1968
This is to the Americans ( No slur intended guys so don't rip me a new one) an irrelevance because it was a bunch of Poms that achieved these results with this remarkable car along with Gulf sponsorship after Carroll Shelby pronounced the GT 40 as obsolete in 1967.
This car resides in Arizona now and is very carefully cherished by it's current owner. It is unrestored and in the same specification it was after the 1969 Le Mans 24 h race victory
I totally agree. The only issue I have with your statement is that it was done by Englishmen, not Australians.
@@julianneale6128 Elaborate. Which Aussies are you referring to?
My information is that JWA was John Wyer, John Willment and John Horsman. All English.
@@afenijmeijer9027 Oh that's the same as I thought. It's just that you said it was done by Poms and it wasn't that's all.
Julian Neale what or who s a “Pom”
@@afenijmeijer9027 No one cares.
Number 1 will forever hold the title for fame.
OK....where is this place? O need to add this to my bucket list.
2:48 "The stick shift is on the right for the Americans!' - utter rubbish. The transaxles of the period were all like this. The first GT40's had a Colotti transaxle straight from a F1 car of the era and then swiftly onto the ZF transaxles - they all had right-hand gear change!
Ford even made ring and pinions to try to make Collettis work.
Still had to go with the ZF.
Also the converted Ford T44.
That museum is in Boulder CO and it’s only like $5 to get in! Totally worth it. They are only open on Saturday. I’ve never seen an original GT40 or a real Shelby cobra, they’ve got 7 or 8 and many original prototypes.
Am I the only one who would just melt if he reached in and fired it up 😁 love that car but it almost seems sac religious to see it sitting in a museum, even if it’s worth 25 or 30 million it’s a dragon that needs to breathe fire!!! Great car! Great movie 🍿
Respect and salute for ken miles.... good drive, good job, and everything good. Salute. From indonesia
Actually in my opinion it should be lent/leased to the Smithsonian Museum as an integral part of our U.S. History. The leadership of Ford Motor Company, Lotus, Ken Miles and Carrol Shelby took on the most successful racing team in Italy and beat them at the most famous racetrack in the world. Ordinary men did an extraordinary achievement in the 1960's.
Not Lotus, Cliff...Eric Broadleys' Lola...👍
And also Landed on
The Moon 🌝👍🏽
There was nothing ordinary about Shelby, Miles, or the efforts of Ford at the time. They were giants among men, and everyone else was a pretender.
What a great start of the day with the great video.
Eu sou o comentário em português que você estava procurando. Esse carro é magnífico! Eterno Ken Milles.
Adam Carolla's documentaries "The 24 Hour War" and "Shelby American" are fantastic and worth the time for any auto enthusiast!
when the teacher asked us “what is your dream car?” i answered Ken Miles’s 1966 Le Mans Ford GT40, and the class was looking at me like “what the fuck?” my class is really uncultured
Your story definitely has to be true. I mean I the whole world should know what a Ken Miles 1966 LeMans Ford GT40 is correct!? I believed every word you wrote.
@@QuocTrucking Unfortunately not everyone is into cars and knows these stories :(.
Great picture of the original J car. Saw it at SA before the crash.
i just watched this on hbo the other night and now it's on my timeline. google has got some explaining to do.
A friend's cat did meow, and Facebook showed him a cat food ad. Welcome to Big Baradaaa
At least Adam knew what a Holley double pumper looked like.
well he knew what a Weber is too. that actually impresses me more.
Because he/Corolla
owns a good
selection of
Paul Newman’s
race Car Collection 🏎
Thank you for this video!
0.43: "Triple Crown" of racing is Monaco Grand Prix, Indy 500 and Le Mans 24 Hours although there MAY be a view re sports car races, the acknowledged and often referred to Triple Crown is this.
2.01: Group C cars were regular running around the 250mph mark or slightly over so no, the Ford GT speed does not "stand today" as the fastest - bloody impressive for its era though!
2.49: Shift wasn't on the right side "because of the Americans" - all single seat/open wheel race cars have it there, almost all sports cars do - simply standard practice in the racing industry.
Ad 1 - Monaco, Indy and Le Mans is Triple Crown of Motorsport, but Daytona, Sebring and Le Mans is Triple Crown of Endurance Races.
They meant the triple crown for races the GT40 could run in. It could not run at Indy or Monaco.
Yeah, accurately called the Triple Crown of Endurance - different to the Triple Crown of racing. There are a few "triple crowns" for different racing disciplines, so it CAN be a little crowded!
Doesn't matter what some offical pulled after the race at Le Mans, Miles won the triple crown that year, we all know it.
Especially when you consider that the officials told Ford right before the end of the race that if Miles crossed first he'd be the winner, right after the finish they reneged on that and said he was second, so it's the Le Mans officials who are the bad guys out of that deal.
And Miles was ahead because McLaren/Amon slowed down on team orders and Miles/Hulme didn't. And Gurney led all but one lap of Sebring and Miles only won because Gurney broke down on the last lap.
That car is priceless. There is no amount of money. I couldn't imagine seeing it in person.
Chassis #1075 is the most famous GT40.
Agree, see my comment above.
@@afenijmeijer9027 History and enthusiasts differ.
I was at Bob Grossman’s Foreign Car Sales in West Nyack, NY back in 1970. There was a raced GT40 among other cars sitting forlornly in the side lot...for sale...$12,000.
Cara esse ken miles foi um cara sensacional, um piloto esplêndido magnífico....
Is that still considered the triple crown in America. In F1 they say the triple crown is Monaco, Indianapolis, Le man.
The American Triple Crown is a fake. As you point out.
I don't know Adam Carolla first a Datsun man.
I have 2 S30's .Now looking deep into the GT40.
First car I ever worked on in the early 70's and ex racing gt40. Two guys from NY blew the race motor ,on the way to Cape Cod. I spent four days after school asking millions of questions and sticking my arms in places these two guys couldn't to hold a nut / screw , wrench, bracket..to help them finish a motor swap to continue thier trip.
I've owned lots of Sports Cars almost every year since. Cause of those two guys and a GT40!
BS, the original GT40's were never street legal and never titled, it would have been impossible to put a liscense plate on one.
@@dukecraig2402 you don't know ,what your talking about. Back in the 70's the DMV was nothing like it is today. Many people drove race cars on the street. The GT40 in question was a race GT40 that blew it's race motor driving to the Cape .
I lived it I know. You....don't be jealous ..
@@MindDezign
I was also around back in the 70's so don't even try your nonsense with me, 70's or not you couldn't put a plate on something that didn't have a title, and back in the 70's the police were even worse at pulling over a vehicle with just an illegal exhaust, you wouldn't have been able to make it 10 miles in a GT40 without a cop taking off after a car they knew couldn't be registered for the road.
You're telling stories.
Great film, I watched the movie with Ralph Moody's nephew. (Firefighter I worked with) He really pointed out a lot of things you wouldn't notice.
"25 to 35 million dollar" 😵
I’d bet $45 million
It shouldn’t have a price. It makes it less valuable actually that possibly the driver that can’t be ranked because he made history drove it.
Is very expensive but is one of the best car in history
Great video
Anyone who's familiar with this story KNOWS that Ken Miles won Le Mans that day!
@FOAD RIGHTNOW - Spiritually yes, statistically, no.
I've been at my job for over 9 years and just found out a few weeks ago this museum is less than a mile away.
Absolutely I would want ken miles GT 40 over any other gt40!
It should be the most sought after GT 40 there is!
I want is color scheme and exact drive train .
Here's one of the least famous GT - 40s: UA-cam video: Jim's Hand Built Ford GT40 - Born This Way Modifiers Ep. 1
Not true as Ken Miles never drove it
Disregard that last comment as wrong posting response
Good - you take Mile's car and that will leave me with my favorite, the '67 MKIV of Gurney and Foyt!