Brass is Best Posted June 3, 2019 Share Posted June 3, 2019 Looks like a good movie: This video has some great sound: 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
md murray Posted June 3, 2019 Share Posted June 3, 2019 look pretty cool! - scene where Shelby makes Henry II cry is hilarious! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted June 3, 2019 Share Posted June 3, 2019 The GT40 win at Le Mans and Jim Clark winning INDY with the Lotus Ford, is the end/beginning of two eras of motorsport, I'm in the old era. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hans1 Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 I am looking forward to see it, worked at Ford when the Duce and was there, interesting times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Licespray Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 Is the storyline based on something real? I’m unfamiliar with the history of Shelby but I’ve heard of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 55 minutes ago, Licespray said: Is the storyline based on something real? I’m unfamiliar with the history of Shelby but I’ve heard of him. REALLY? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 a) Deuce, Duce was an Italian b) Lice: what country are you from ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1957Birdman Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 That is one movie I will definitely be going to see. Looks like a winner!!! Lew Bachman, 1957 T-Bird Colonial White Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brass is Best Posted June 4, 2019 Author Share Posted June 4, 2019 1 hour ago, Licespray said: Is the storyline based on something real? I’m unfamiliar with the history of Shelby but I’ve heard of him. Here you go: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Licespray Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 Australia, and it’s all before my time (born 1991). Never paid much heed to racing etc. but I am trying to learn as much as I can about..well..as much as I can Thanks Brass is Best. I shall watch those as soon as I can. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poci1957 Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 1 hour ago, Licespray said: .....it’s all before my time (born 1991). Never paid much heed to racing etc. but I am trying to learn as much as I can about..well..as much as I can Just a brief recap for Licespray on a very interesting real life story. Circa 1962 Henry Ford II announced that Ford would make an effort to be involved in racing in most major series in America and from 1962-70 they had a major presence. Legend has it that in 1963 Henry II approached Enzo Ferrari to buy his company and they reached a deal but Enzo bailed out. An embarrassed Henry vowed to develop a sports car to beat Ferrari at LeMans and by 1966 they did, famously developing the GT40 and finishing 1-2-3 in triumph then winning again in 1967-69. Like most car movies I am sure this one has some “dramatic license” and I wonder about Henry II weeping in fright after a ride with Carroll Shelby but it is all a good story regardless, Todd C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maok Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 36 minutes ago, poci1957 said: Just a brief recap for Licespray on a very interesting real life story. Circa 1962 Henry Ford II announced that Ford would make an effort to be involved in racing in most major series in America and from 1962-70 they had a major presence. Legend has it that in 1963 Henry II approached Enzo Ferrari to buy his company and they reached a deal but Enzo bailed out. An embarrassed Henry vowed to develop a sports car to beat Ferrari at LeMans and by 1966 they did, famously developing the GT40 and finishing 1-2-3 in triumph then winning again in 1967-69. Like most car movies I am sure this one has some “dramatic license” and I wonder about Henry II weeping in fright after a ride with Carroll Shelby but it is all a good story regardless, Todd C You are leaving out the number times he tried and failed before he succeeded . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 And am now reading the book and if based on this am not sure I want to see the movie. I learned a long time ago the the media always screws something up and if you find one major item then how many didn't I find. Am referring to the reference to Eric Broadley on page 87 and the Lola "test mules" on page 88. Revisionism at its worst. Have know something for a very long time that Ford did not design the GT40 from scratch. For one thing it is clear the interior was designed for European race divers ((most under 5'7") and not Americans. Why, well because they started with an existing design (and on I had in my college dorm) the 1962 Lola GT Mk6 which was designed before Ford didn't buy Ferrari but was designed to be a GT car, 40" high, carrying a small block Ford behind the driver, and to meet the FIA rules for LeMans. They were a bit more than "test mules". If they got this rong who knows how else history was rewritten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1935Packard Posted December 9, 2019 Share Posted December 9, 2019 Curious if anyone has seen the movie, now that it's out. It's getting some very good reviews. https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/ford_v_ferrari Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike6024 Posted December 9, 2019 Share Posted December 9, 2019 I'll go see it tomorrow on discount Tuesday, only $6 admission, compared to the usual $11.50. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted December 9, 2019 Share Posted December 9, 2019 (edited) 12 minutes ago, 1935Packard said: Curious if anyone has seen the movie, now that it's out. It's getting some very good reviews. https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/ford_v_ferrari Lots of reviews, everyone keeps asking me if I have seen the movie. Got to know Shelby a little bit over the years, and know most of the story, I just keep thinking it will be a disappointment. He was an interesting, hard core individual............ Edited December 9, 2019 by edinmass (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hans1 Posted December 9, 2019 Share Posted December 9, 2019 I worked at Ford when the "2" was there I took Grand Sons on Thursday before Thanksgiving, the wife on Tuesday after Thanksgiving and saw it again last Thursday With the "Z" guys. I did enjoy the movie I think there are some things done to enliven the story but Miles was the real Hero. He made the car. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarNucopia Posted December 9, 2019 Share Posted December 9, 2019 I saw it Saturday night. There were too many Hollywood embellishments for me to give it a thumbs up. I have an issue with any movie that is “based on a true story” in that they almost always rewrite details to make it more entertaining. I certainly see why audiences give it good reviews. But as a car/racing history buff, there were too many cringeworthy moments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercer09 Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 thought it was a good movie. saw it last Tuesday with my son. to most on here, think they would enjoy it. as to my wife, think she might find it boring. Its a car guys movie. Damon did a good job of Shelby and yes, Ken Miles was the star of the show. to the average movie goer- the movie is alright. not an academy award winner- but fun just the same! also mentioning there is a movie now out on Delorean and the gov cornering him. might want to take a look into that as well- looks like it has a decent rating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 I can wait for the free TV viewing of anything DeLorean. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercer09 Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 we can all wait Bob- your point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 Saw it, liked it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC38dls Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 Saw it and liked it. You may want to watch a movie called “The 24 hour war”. It’s on Netflix for free. Documentary about Ford/Ferrari. It gives a much more accurate picture of the story. The current movie is worth seeing. Have fun Dave S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 6 hours ago, mercer09 said: we can all wait Bob- your point? ZERO interest in the vehicle and builder. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick8086 Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 Plan to see the movie over Christmas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike6024 Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 I really enjoyed it, and was surprised by the ending. I have the September 1966 Car and Driver magazine. It has a good write-up on that Le Mans; 10 pages if you count the pictures and everything. It also has Ken Miles as test driver for the Sunbeam Alpine, Fiat 1500, Triumph TR4, MGB and Alfa Duetto. Funny he would be doing something so mundane after that Le Mans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercer09 Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 Bob, was just being rhetorical. I got it. some of us are interested though. My son had a Delorean and I find the whole story fascinating, though Im no fan of baldwin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 Have to understand that back then most drivers were amateurs/hobbyists and drivers on pro teams were considered employees/disposable. Were more drivers looking for a ride than rides. In 1970 I was able to race a B/P Corvette reasonably competitively on a combination of the GI Bill and a coop student salary. True a blown engine took about three months to replace/rebuild and was making some money buying 15x8 Corvette wheels in Detroit for $60 a set (4) and selling for $120 around Indianapolis (free shipping did not exist then). Remember paying $80 for a set of ZL-1 fender flares with GM part numbers. Rochester FIs with distributer and manifold were $50-$60 or trade for a Holley. The world was different then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Dobbin Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 This morning I saw Chasing Classic Cars on Tv with a auction whwere they sol the "original" although restored #2 GT40 that Ken Miles qon the LeMans Race in. think the selling price was over 3 milllion. I should have paid closer attention after seeing the movie. I do know that the restored car was not the same color as the movie car, qith no explanation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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