24 Hours of Le Mans: the 1965 winning Ferrari 250 LM sold for €35 millions
$36,344,960, nearly €35,000,000, is the amount for which the Ferrari 250 LM, known as the "private" Ferrari that secured Ferrari's victory at Le Mans in 1965, was sold last Wednesday in Paris. This fantastic Ferrari 250 LM by Scaglietti was sold at an auction organized by RM Sotheby’s at the Louvre in Paris. Before…
24 Hours of Le Mans: Ford in Hypercar starting 2027
Ford Motor Company (FMC) and its Ford Performance department announce their return to the top Hypercar category of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the main event of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC). In 2027, the American automaker will return to Sarthe, participating in all the rounds of the FIA WEC, with an LMDh.…
24 Hours of Le Mans: the 1965 victorious Ferrari 250 LM is for sale
In 1966, Ford achieved a historic triple victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, triumphing over Ferrari. During the six previous editions of the world's most prestigious car race, Ferrari had dominated the competition, clinching victory each time. The Ferrari 250 LM (Le Mans), victorious in Sarthe in 1965 thanks to…
24 Hours of Le Mans: A Look Back at the Legendary 1966 Edition
The 1966 edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans is famous for the fierce battle between Ford and Ferrari, marking the first victory for the American manufacturer. This race, worthy of a Hollywood script (as seen in the movie "Le Mans '66" with Matt Damon and Christian Bale), was also notable for other firsts and unique…