Every Major Race-Winning Ford GT40 Will Be at Pebble Beach This Year
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Wouldn't it be something if a winner from this year's Le Mans would join the ensemble?
That would call for a mini Rally 11 at Pebble.
I would definitely ship out for that - unless, of course, there are California gas riots. ( Perhaps by that time, Hillary, Bernie and the Donald will be fostering rioting all over. What a situation this country is in! )
That would call for a mini Rally 11 at Pebble.
I would definitely ship out for that - unless, of course, there are California gas riots. ( Perhaps by that time, Hillary, Bernie and the Donald will be fostering rioting all over. What a situation this country is in! )
Awsum GT
GT Owner '18
I will be there for sure... Right in my back yard... FordGTForum Member Dinner anyone?
Victorious Ford GT40s Head to the
Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance this August
Every Major Race-Winning Car is Expected to Be in Attendance
Many of the racing greats who drove these cars to victory will also be on hand; Chris Amon, Dan Gurney, Jacky Ickx, David Hobbs, Brian Redman, and Sir Jackie Stewart are all hoping to attend
Contact: Kandace Hawkinson
(831) 622-1700; khawkinson@pebblebeachconcours.net
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (June 1, 2016) — The formal invitations have been sent out and received—and the owners of every Ford GT40 that won a major international race have agreed to send their cars to one scenic swath of green this summer—the 18th fairway of Pebble Beach Golf Links.
Fifty years back, in 1966, GT40 Mk IIs finished 1-2-3 at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, snapping a six-year winning streak by Ferrari and recording the first win by an American constructor. Ford’s Ferrari beaters went on to win again at Le Mans in 1967, ’68 and ’69, and they also recorded a host of victories at other venues—at Daytona, Watkins Glen and Sebring; at Rheims and Montlhéry; at Silverstone and Snetterton; at Spa; at Monza; at Kyalami; at the Nürburgring and Zeltweg.
All of the GT40s that won these races are headed to the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance on August 21.
“We’re honored—and thrilled—to be able to unite all of these historic champions,” said Concours Chairman Sandra Button. “This is an unprecedented gathering—one that has excited every member of our Selection Committee and one that promises to make history in its own right.”
Many of the racing greats who drove these cars to victory will also be on hand; Chris Amon, Dan Gurney, Jacky Ickx, David Hobbs, Brian Redman, and Sir Jackie Stewart are all hoping to attend.
“Fifty years have scarcely dimmed the momentous achievement of the designers, mechanics and drivers who swept the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans for Ford,” stated Edsel B. Ford II, board member of Ford Motor Company. “I attended that race with my father, and the thrill of that day remains vivid in my mind. This is but one among the many victories from that golden era that will be celebrated by the historic gathering of cars and drivers that the Pebble Beach Concours is bringing together this August. I am looking forward to the event with great anticipation!”
For more information on the 2016 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, or to purchase tickets, go to www.pebblebeachconcours.net.
Victorious Ford GT40s Head to the
Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance this August
Every Major Race-Winning Car is Expected to Be in Attendance
Many of the racing greats who drove these cars to victory will also be on hand; Chris Amon, Dan Gurney, Jacky Ickx, David Hobbs, Brian Redman, and Sir Jackie Stewart are all hoping to attend
Contact: Kandace Hawkinson
(831) 622-1700; khawkinson@pebblebeachconcours.net
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (June 1, 2016) — The formal invitations have been sent out and received—and the owners of every Ford GT40 that won a major international race have agreed to send their cars to one scenic swath of green this summer—the 18th fairway of Pebble Beach Golf Links.
Fifty years back, in 1966, GT40 Mk IIs finished 1-2-3 at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, snapping a six-year winning streak by Ferrari and recording the first win by an American constructor. Ford’s Ferrari beaters went on to win again at Le Mans in 1967, ’68 and ’69, and they also recorded a host of victories at other venues—at Daytona, Watkins Glen and Sebring; at Rheims and Montlhéry; at Silverstone and Snetterton; at Spa; at Monza; at Kyalami; at the Nürburgring and Zeltweg.
All of the GT40s that won these races are headed to the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance on August 21.
“We’re honored—and thrilled—to be able to unite all of these historic champions,” said Concours Chairman Sandra Button. “This is an unprecedented gathering—one that has excited every member of our Selection Committee and one that promises to make history in its own right.”
Many of the racing greats who drove these cars to victory will also be on hand; Chris Amon, Dan Gurney, Jacky Ickx, David Hobbs, Brian Redman, and Sir Jackie Stewart are all hoping to attend.
“Fifty years have scarcely dimmed the momentous achievement of the designers, mechanics and drivers who swept the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans for Ford,” stated Edsel B. Ford II, board member of Ford Motor Company. “I attended that race with my father, and the thrill of that day remains vivid in my mind. This is but one among the many victories from that golden era that will be celebrated by the historic gathering of cars and drivers that the Pebble Beach Concours is bringing together this August. I am looking forward to the event with great anticipation!”
For more information on the 2016 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, or to purchase tickets, go to www.pebblebeachconcours.net.
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Awsum GT
GT Owner '18
It would also be cool if we could do a victory lap at Laguna Seca with our GT's behind the race winning GT40's of the past
Awsum GT
GT Owner '18
This is one of the busiest weeks in Pebble Beach/Carmel/Monterey... If you plan on going get a room now!
john gourley
GT Owner
- Apr 27, 2006
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It would be difficult to get a room at this time in the area. You may be 30 miles away which isn't that bad. I am staying at our same hotel with other GT owners like Triheart & Canibl. I will be at Italiano Concorso to see ByeEnzo & his Miura. The Miura is one of the featured models this year.
Ed
The Intercontinental Hotel on Cannery Row had a last minute cancellation last year on their smallest room so the person had to pay for the room. Then they turned around & charged $1500 night for the new guest! Auto Week in Monterey is crazy. It'll be an Uber 10X surcharge week for sure!
Ed
The Intercontinental Hotel on Cannery Row had a last minute cancellation last year on their smallest room so the person had to pay for the room. Then they turned around & charged $1500 night for the new guest! Auto Week in Monterey is crazy. It'll be an Uber 10X surcharge week for sure!
Awsum GT
GT Owner '18
I have sent an inquiry to the Raceway regarding the involvement of these historic GT40's with the activities of the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion. I have inquired if they will be presented at the track, and if they will perform parade-type laps at the track, and, if so, if they would be interested in another Ford GT Mini Corral with the possibility of joining the GT40s in parade laps.
I'll keep you informed with the results of this inquiry....
PS - Regardless, I will be at the Reunion crewing for my friend, Eddie, on his two Porsche 911s.
I'll keep you informed with the results of this inquiry....
PS - Regardless, I will be at the Reunion crewing for my friend, Eddie, on his two Porsche 911s.
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Awsum GT
GT Owner '18
That would be Awsum!
Maybe Ford will help us promote the idea? Raj??? This would be great publicity for the 50th anniversary of Le Mans GT victories...
Maybe Ford will help us promote the idea? Raj??? This would be great publicity for the 50th anniversary of Le Mans GT victories...
ByeEnzo
GT
I'll be in Monterey with the Miura. The 50th Anniversary of the Miura is being featured both at The Quail and Concorso Italiano. My car has been accepted to both. Now with the GT40's at Pebble, it's going to be a very busy 3 days!