Ford v Ferrari (Ferrari)

1966 Ford v Ferrari (Ferrari) 1966 Ferrari Norwood 330 P4

1966 Ferrari Norwood 330 P4

The 1960s era was the pinnacle of motorsport, with Ferrari rushing to develop 12-cylinder prototypes under the high pressure of its rivals and mainly that of Caroll Shelby (American automotive designer & racing driver), who was the warhead for Ford sports-racing program. Later on, the Ferrari 330 P4 was born as a result of this tough competition! This though rivalry started in the 1960s, when Ferrari was the well-known name at Le Mans, with their mid-engined P-series of sports cars, and their stunning 330 that won titles for them. The 330 P was the first Ferrari to rival against a Ford GT40, and when Ferrari and Ford first fought at Le Mans in 1964, the 330 P passed checkered flag while no Fords finished. In the ‘60s, names such as Porsche, Alfa Romeo and Ferrari were dominating the racetrack. Henry Ford II was quite ambitious, and wanted to show the world what he’s capable in the motorsport field, but couldn’t do it without finding a shortcut that will boost his presence. The solution for him was to acquire the Italian sports-car maker because of their fame and success at Le Mans, willing to pay millions to Ferrari’s CEO for his company.