Ford Versus Ferrari - by John Starkey (Paperback)

About the Book

The story of a monumental battle as Ford and Ferrari vied for racing supremacy at Le Mans in 1966.
The development of Ford's GT40, Carroll Shelby's and Ken Miles' involvement and the role of Ferrari's driver, John Surtees.
The gripping story of the legendary fight between two giants of the automotive world.

Book Synopsis

What happened when America's richest car company, producing many thousands of cars per year, went head to head with Ferrari of Italy in the mid '60s?

This is the story of an immovable force coming up against the stubbornness of an unmovable object - that is, Ford against Ferrari. Enzo Ferrari, whose company produced less than four hundred cars per year in 1963, wasn't going to bow to Ford after he had turned down its offer to buy his company. The only place left to duke it out was on the racetracks of the world ... and one in particular: Le Mans '66.

About the Author

John Starkey is a self-confessed racing fanatic, has owned many different sports cars, and has competed in hill-climbs, rallies and vintage sports car races since the 1960s. Originally from Birmingham in the UK, John's early career included managing the comedian Jasper Carrott and curating the famous Donington racing car collection. He now lives in Florida, where he runs a racing car business, and works as a consultant, researcher and author. He has written more than 20 motor racing history books published by Veloce.