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

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   Nov 12, 2019 · 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.

2. screenrant.com › ford-v-ferrari-was-leo-beebeFord V. Ferrari: Who Was Leo Beebe? (& Was He Really That Bad?)

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   Feb 3, 2024 · Leo Beebe, portrayed as the main antagonist in Ford v Ferrari, was actually a respected executive at Ford known for his marketing and motivational skills. The decision to have a photo finish at the expense of Ken Miles' win is attributed to Beebe in the movie, although the real decision maker is unknown. According to Beebe's friends, the film's ...

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   Who is Leo Beebe in Ford v Ferrari?

   • Leo Beebe, portrayed as the main antagonist in Ford v Ferrari, was actually a respected executive at Ford known for his marketing and motivational skills. The decision to have a photo finish at the expense of Ken Miles' win is attributed to Beebe in the movie, although the real decision maker is unknown.

   Ford V. Ferrari: Who Was Leo Beebe? (& Was He Really That Bad?)

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   Did Carroll Shelby bet Henry Ford?

   • No. Carroll Shelby never bet Henry Ford II his entire business so that Ken Miles could drive at Le Mans. Ford's right hand Leo Beebe (portrayed by Josh Lucas) did object to risks that Ken Miles took on the track, but the tension between Shelby and Beebe in the movie is significantly dramatized.

   How Accurate is Ford v Ferrari? The True Story of Ken Miles & Ford

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   Who is Leo Beebe?

   • "I thought it was really well-written. … There was this really human basis for the story." Leo Beebe, played by Josh Lucas, was Ford's director of special vehicles/PR specialist, and is most remembered for making a controversial decision during the 1966 Le Mans race.

   The True Story of 'Ford v Ferrari': How Accurate Are the Characters?

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   Who is Carroll Shelby in 'Ford v Ferrari'?

   • Two months later, Miles dies in a tragic accident on the Riverside International Raceway when his brakes fail while testing the Ford J-Car. While he is portrayed by actor Matt Damon in ‘Ford v Ferrari’ the real Carroll Shelby was born on 11 January 1923 in Leesburg, Texas.

   The True Story Behind Ford vs Ferrari, Explained

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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.hollywoodreporter.com › lists › true-story-fordThe True Story of 'Ford v Ferrari': How Accurate Are the ...

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   • Carroll Hall Shelby, portrayed by Matt Damon. Hailed as one of the masterminds behind Ford Motor Co. 's success, Carroll Hall Shelby took a career path that was anything but straightforward.
   • Ken Miles, portrayed by Christian Bale. Ken Miles is a big name in the world of cars. From a young age, the driver realized he had a passion for cars and sidestepped a traditional education for an apprenticeship at Wesley Motors.
   • Henry Ford II, portrayed by Tracy Letts. After his father's death in 1941, Henry Ford II became vice president of Ford Motor Co. and was fast-tracked to run the business by 1943.
   • Leo Beebe, portrayed by Josh Lucas. Leo Beebe, played by Josh Lucas, was Ford's director of special vehicles/PR specialist, and is most remembered for making a controversial decision during the 1966 Le Mans race.

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

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   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...

7. thecinemaholic.com › the-true-story-behind-ford-vWho Are Carroll Shelby, Ken Miles | Is Ford vs Ferrari Based ...

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   Jul 8, 2022 · Now brimming with confidence, the duo set their eyes on the ultimate prize – the 1966 Le Mans. After a somewhat shaky start involving a faulty car door, Miles rallies brilliantly to take the lead, setting all sorts of lap records and even beating Ferrari driver Lorenzo Bandini in a duel on the Mulsanne Straight.

8. journal.classiccars.com › 2019/11/21 › its-not-allIt’s not all thumbs up for the new ‘Ford v Ferrari’movie

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   Nov 21, 2019 · The legendary Lee Iacocca was an important figure at Ford, but he was not part of the mission to Italy to negotiate with Enzo Ferrari. And was Leo Beebe really such a diabolical villain? But what was most glaring, at least for me, came right at the end as the three GT40s crossed the finish line at Le Mans, pretty much three abreast.