How Accurate is Ford v Ferrari? The True Story of Ken Miles
WEBNov 12, 2019 · The Ford v Ferrari movie depicts automotive designer Carroll Shelby (Matt Damon) and British driver Ken Miles (Christian Bale) as mavericks who fight corporate interference, namely from Ford's racing director, Leo Beebe (Josh Lucas).
Ken Miles - Wikipedia
WEBKen Miles was married to Mollie and had a son, Peter Miles (born September 28, 1950). He was also a close friend of Carroll Shelby. Peter was almost 16 when he witnessed his father's death [26] in the prototype J-car crash in 1966.
10 Surprising Facts About Carroll Shelby (And 5 About Ken Miles)
WEBApr 23, 2020 · The fatal crash that killed the 47-year-old Ken Miles took place at Riverside International Raceway in California on August 17, 1966. In the midst of testing Ford’s successor to the GT40, Miles hit 200 mph and the J-car flipped and crashed.
Before their Le Mans glory days, Ken Miles and Carroll Shelby
WEBDec 4, 2019 · In the spring of 1963, two Englishmen met in a small back room at Shelby American. One was Ian Garrad, a rising star in the Rootes Group organization, recently appointed the manager of West Coast sales. The other was Ken Miles, one of the best-known racing drivers in southern California (played by …
The REAL Story of the Twisted “Ford v. Ferrari” Finish ... - Autoweek
WEBJun 6, 2023 · Ken Miles, left, talks with Carroll Shelby during the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1966. Miles, in the eyes of many, had a win stolen from him that year. The winning assault of the Ford camp was...
Carroll Shelby - Wikipedia
WEBBest known as a designer for his involvement with the AC Cobra and Mustang for Ford Motor Company, he also developed the Ford GT40 with racing legend Ken Miles, the car that won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1966, 1967, 1968, and 1969. As of 2024, it remains the only American-built car to win at Le Mans.
The True Story Behind Ford v Ferrari | TIME
WEBNov 15, 2019 · To stand a chance in the 24-hour circuit, the American corporation brought on two racing legends, Carroll Shelby (Matt Damon) and Ken Miles (Christian Bale) to help them take the European...
Carroll Shelby International Honors Ken Miles with “Carroll Shelby ...
WEBLOS ANGELES – October 12, 2021 ,– Carroll Shelby International (CSBI:PK) honored Ken Miles with the prestigious “Carroll Shelby Spirit” award at the Team Shelby Bash on September 25, 2021, in Las Vegas. Ken Miles’ son, …
When Carroll Shelby And Ford Gave Up On The Car Ken Miles ... - Jalopnik
WEBNov 16, 2019 · Miles eventually had no choice but to turn his focus to the lone remaining top-level racing project at Shelby American, leading to Ford’s factory-backed wins in 1966 and 1967, the latter of ...
Le Mans 66 – Carroll Shelby talks Ken Miles | 24h-lemans.com
WEBDec 11, 2019 · This installment contains memories shared by Carroll Shelby in a Ken Miles biography written in 2004 by Art Evans and edited by Photo Data Research.