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      • At one point, Shelby places a bet with Henry Ford II so that Miles can be allowed to race. And in the most ridiculous of moments, Shelbey locks Beebe in an office so that he can take Henry Ford II on a wild test drive that leaves the boss crying. Apparently, Beebe was objecting to it. This never happened.

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  3. www.historyvshollywood.com › reelfaces › ford-v-ferrariHow Accurate is Ford v Ferrari? The True Story of Ken Miles ...

    Nov 12, 2019 · Did Carroll Shelby take Henry Ford II for a heart-pounding ride? No. The Ford v Ferrari true story reveals that it was actually Ken Miles (Christian Bale's character) who took Ford for a wild ride. There's no record of Ford crying, which is fiction. Shelby also never locked Leo Beebe in an office while Ford was being taken for a ride. -IndieWire

  4. slate.com › culture › 2019Ford v. Ferrari historical accuracy: Fact vs. fiction in the ...

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    Grandson of the founding Ford of Ford Motor, Henry Ford II (Tracy Letts), who really was nicknamed “Hank the Deuce,” is portrayed as both an imposing captain of industry and a neurotic beneficiary of his family’s largesse in Ford v. Ferrari. One factual aspect of the dynamic as portrayed in the film is that Ford II and his subordinate executives—in...

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    Fact: There really was a company in Italy named Ferrari that made excellent and fast sports cars in a bespoke fashion that contrasted dramatically with Ford’s assembly-line system. And in April 1963, Ford really did attempt to purchase the financially ailing Ferrari over the course of several secret meetings, including a tour for Ford reps through ...

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    Ken Miles, the human being, does not differ much from Ken Miles, the effervescent and Brummie-accented character played by Christian Bale in Ford v. Ferrari. Miles really did go from driving lumbering tanks for the British Army in World War II to setting records in some of the fastest sports cars produced over the ensuing two decades. He really did...

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    Matt Damon got a perm to better resemble the legendary Texas-born racer and quite effortlessly fit Iacocca’s recollection of the man as a “good lookin’ son of a bitch.” But the historic Shelby was a little more proactive than the one in the movie. In Ford v. Ferrari,Iacocca shows up to Shelby’s automotive workshop with a life-changing offer and a b...

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    One of the most surprising things about Ford v Ferrari’s treatment of Le Mans (and other races like Sebring) is how accurate the carnage is. No less than seven cars failed to finish as a result of major accidents, many due to the rain that came in as the 24-hour race hit nightfall. Ferrari racer No. 20 did have an accident that led to a pileup with...

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  5. www.biography.com › movies-tv › ford-v-ferrari-trueThe True Story Behind 'Ford v Ferrari' - Biography

    Dec 14, 2020 · Henry Ford II was the torchbearer for the new world, enlisting the expertise of automotive designer Carroll Shelby and a new version of a car that would become a classic of international motor...

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  7. www.33rdsquare.com › did-shelby-really-bet-his-companyDid Shelby Really Bet His Company? - 33rd Square

    Nov 7, 2023 · No, the idea that Carroll Shelby bet his entire company on Ken Miles racing at Le Mans is fictional. While the film Ford v Ferrari dramatically portrays Shelby putting his business on the line, the real story behind Shelby and Miles‘ partnership with Ford is more complex.

  8. screenrant.com › ford-v-ferrari-real-fakeFord V Ferrari: 5 Real Historical Connections (& 5 Made ...

    Jan 24, 2020 · At one point, Shelby places a bet with Henry Ford II so that Miles can be allowed to race. And in the most ridiculous of moments, Shelbey locks Beebe in an office so that he can take Henry Ford II on a wild test drive that leaves the boss crying. Apparently, Beebe was objecting to it. This never happened.

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  9. www.thewrap.com › ford-v-ferrari-fact-check-did-le'Ford v Ferrari' Fact Check: Did Le Mans '66 Really End That ...

    And I’m not going to go against Henry Ford,” Shelby said. Mangold’s film however suggests that Ford executive Leo Beebe (Josh Lucas) was the real villain and conspired to stage the photo finish,...

  10. www.distractify.com › p › ford-v-ferrari-true-storyThe True Story Behind the Bitter Rivalry in 'Ford v Ferrari'

    Nov 14, 2019 · In 1966, Henry tried again, but this time with former racer and automotive designer Carroll Shelby creating his cars. The GT40 prototype was created with a design meant to improve Ford's old transmissions and thus improve reliability on the course. Eight of the new Ford cars were entered into the Le Mans race, one of which was driven by Ken Miles.