US television host Jay Leno has got himself a Ford GT. It’s one of only 1000 Ford will build, each one costing upwards of US$500,000. One of the reasons Leno likes it is because it retains the Ford badge, unlike Toyota who named its high-end models Lexus, or Honda who came up with Acura. Here, Leno introduces viewers to the latest car to join Jay Leno’s Garage … … [Read more...] about Ford GT parks up in Jay Leno’s Garage …
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Ford GT takes shape as carmaker counts down to 50th anniversary of Le Mans win
This is the new Ford GT, the supercar Ford is building to celebrate the 50th anniversary next year of its clean sweep in the 1966 Le Mans 24-hour race, where its famous GT40s filled the first three places. The pre-production model was pictured at Ford HQ in Detroit. It appears to be similar to the concept unveiled at the Detroit motor show in January, although Ford has … [Read more...] about Ford GT takes shape as carmaker counts down to 50th anniversary of Le Mans win
New Ford GT honours 50th anniversary of Kiwis’ win at Le Mans
The new Ford GT unveiled at the Detroit motor show is set to enter production next year to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Ford’s famous 1-2-3 finish at the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans, a race that starred New Zealand’s ‘Three Musketeers’ – Bruce McLaren, Chris Amon and Denny Hulme. The new Ford supercar (above) takes its cue from the GT40 race car that filled the first … [Read more...] about New Ford GT honours 50th anniversary of Kiwis’ win at Le Mans