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This is the most expensive Ford GT40 ever sold – despite its calamitous history
A Ford GT40 MkII which managed 12 laps at the famous 1966 Le Mans 24 Hours has become been auctioned for a record amount
The changing face of Le Mans: 1923-2016
Le Mans News
- Last updated: September 19th 2019
Only 30 or so years ago, the Le Mans pits were cramped beyond belief, quite grubby… and light years from the spacious working hubs they have since become. But by the standards of previous generations, the 1980s were a paragon of sophistication. Here’s how the landscape has changed over time.
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