What happened when America's richest car company, producing many thousands of cars per year, went head to head with Ferrari of Italy in the mid `60s? This is the story of an immovable force coming up against the stubbornness of an unmovable object - that is, Ford against Ferrari. Enzo Ferrari, whose company produced less than four hundred cars per year in 1963, wasn't going to bow to Ford after he had turned down its offer to buy his company. The only place left to duke it out was on the racetracks of the world ... and one in particular: Le Mans.

About the Author
John Starkey is a self-confessed racing fanatic, has owned many different sports cars, and has competed in hill-climbs, rallies and vintage sports car races since the 1960s. Originally from the UK, John now lives in Florida, where he runs a race-car business, and works as a consultant, researcher and author. He has written a number of racing history books.

Reviews
The book harmony great photos both colour and black and white, which illustrate the text very well. - Auto Tradition. Ford Versus Ferrari is an authoritative telling of an incredible story ... certainly worth a read. - Jim Donnelly On Wheels. Well illustrated with some compelling period photography ... an entertaining book. - Update. This fascinating book gives the full story of the fight between two giants of the automotive racing history. - Motor Cycling Club (MCC). A fascinating book that gives the full story of the memorable fight between two giants of automotive racing history ... recommended. - TKC. Impressively informative, exceptionally well written, and profusely illustrated. - Midwest Book Review.



Book Information
ISBN 9781787115729
Author John Starkey
Format Paperback
Page Count 128
Imprint Veloce
Publisher David & Charles