Administrators Eric Posted June 3, 2019 Administrators Share Posted June 3, 2019 I can’t wait! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Eric Posted June 4, 2019 Author Administrators Share Posted June 4, 2019 Wow, no reactions? This is the story of the genesis of the Ford GT-40 and its reign of terror over European racetracks. Even if the plot and the acting sucks, there will be a shitload of cool cars and loud exhaust. Who is going to say no to that? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tous Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 No Porsches. But, the late 1960s - 1970s was my favorite GT period. I won'r see the movie. I don't want some Hollywood snowball to ruin my memory of Carroll Shelby. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Eric Posted June 4, 2019 Author Administrators Share Posted June 4, 2019 23 minutes ago, tous said: No Porsches. But, the late 1960s - 1970s was my favorite GT period. I won'r see the movie. I don't want some Hollywood snowball to ruin my memory of Carroll Shelby. Yeah, having a d-bag like Matt Damon playing Shelby tempers my enthusiasm a bit, but cool cars and loud exhaust! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
railfancwb Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 Wow, no reactions? This is the story of the genesis of the Ford GT-40 and its reign of terror over European racetracks. Even if the plot and the acting sucks, there will be a shitload of cool cars and loud exhaust. Who is going to say no to that?How close is that Ford engine to the one which chased the Offy out of the Brickyard?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Eric Posted June 4, 2019 Author Administrators Share Posted June 4, 2019 Just now, railfancwb said: How close is that Ford engine to the one which chased the Offy out of the Brickyard? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I don’t know. I was never interested much in Indy/CART until the Penske/Mercedes dynasty, in the 1990s. I love a good ass-kicking. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazy R Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 1 hour ago, railfancwb said: How close is that Ford engine to the one which chased the Offy out of the Brickyard? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk The Ford Indy engines were 289 based with Frankenstein overhead cam 4 valve heads. The GT40s (Mark II) that were winning were good ol' Carrol Shelby philosophy: Cubic Inches--they ran 427 side oiler wedge head engines. Well designed for NASCAR, they had 4 bolt mains (cross bolted) and held together well at sustained high RPM. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M&P15T Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 I can't wait. One of the most interesting stories in automotive racing history. I just hope they don't mess it up making a movie out of it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwalchmai Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 8 hours ago, tous said: No Porsches. But, the late 1960s - 1970s was my favorite GT period. I won'r see the movie. I don't want some Hollywood snowball to ruin my memory of Carroll Shelby. One thing that improves my appreciation of movies is my ability to maintain a healthy suspension of disbelief regarding the actors. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holyjohnson Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 great story i don't know how i missed this! Thanks! maybe thats why they call him Big Giant Head....... 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jame Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 I watched an episode of “Grand Tour” (same as “Top Gear” with a different name) about how obsessed Ford became about beating Ferrari at their own game. It cost them millions, and took years of losses until the wins finally came. Ford’s determination dealt one helluva blow to them, and if I remember right, it really riled board members and shareholders. This story should be fascinating, and I look forward to seeing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M&P15T Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 Discussions of this movie have generated an interest in all things Shelby for my. I've become quite obsessed with the various versions of new Cobra 427s. They've got to be the most amazing driving experience out there right now; Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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