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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Ken_MilesKen Miles - Wikipedia

    Kenneth Henry Jarvis Miles (1 November 1918 – 17 August 1966) was an English sports car racing engineer and driver best known for his motorsport career in the U.S. and with American teams on the international scene.

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  3. screenrant.com › ford-ferrari-movie-ken-milesHow Ken Miles Really Died (& Why Ford v Ferrari Changes It)

    Aug 23, 2024 · As the film sadly depicts, just a few months after Ford defeated Ferrari in the 1966 Le Mans, Ken Miles was killed while testing out a new Ford vehicle (the J-car) at California's Riverside International Raceway. Miles' Ford test car suddenly flipped, crashed, and caught fire.

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  4. allthatsinteresting.com › ken-milesKen Miles And The True Story Behind 'Ford V Ferrari'

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    • Ken Miles’ Early Life And Racing Career. Born November 1, 1918, in Sutton Coldfield, England, not much is known about Kenneth Henry Miles’s early life. From what is known, he got his start racing motorcycles and continued doing so during his time in the British Army.
    • Developing The Shelby Cobra And Ford Mustang GT40. Even during his most active years as a racer, Ken Miles had money issues. He opened a tuning shop at the height of his dominance on the road that he eventually shuttered in 1963.
    • 24 Hours Of Le Mans: The True Story Behind Ford v. Ferrari. At Le Mans 1966, Ferrari entered the race with a five-year winning streak. As a result, the car brand only entered two cars in anticipation of another win.
    • Ken Miles, The Unsung Hero Of Le Mans 1966, Gets A Dig In At Ford. Not only did he develop the GT40, he also won the Daytona and Sebring 24-hour races driving a Ford in 1966.

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  6. www.distractify.com › p › how-did-ken-miles-die-inHow Did Ken Miles Die in Real Life? The Driver ... - Distractify

    Nov 2, 2020 · Ken Miles was a British driver who died in a crash in 1966 while testing the Ford J-car. Learn how his death was portrayed in the film Ford v. Ferrari, and what happened to his son Peter.

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  7. www.autoweek.com › racing › more-racingThe REAL Story of the Twisted “Ford v. Ferrari” Finish at Le ...

    Jun 6, 2023 · Ken Miles, left, talks with Carroll Shelby during the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1966. Miles, in the eyes of many, had a win stolen from him that year. The winning assault of the...

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

    Nov 12, 2019 · The Ford v Ferrari movie depicts automotive designer Carroll Shelby (Matt Damon) and British driver Ken Miles (Christian Bale) as mavericks who fight corporate interference, namely from Ford's racing director, Leo Beebe (Josh Lucas).

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  10. www.slashgear.com › 1544294What Happened To Ken Miles' Ford GT40 From The 24 Hours Of Le ...

    Mar 20, 2024 · Learn about Ken Miles, the engineer and driver who beat Ferrari in the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans with the Ford GT40. Find out where the car is now and how it is preserved and raced.

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