Our Behind-the-Scenes Photos Capture the Real 'Ford v Ferrari' as it Happened

See the real people that were portrayed by actors Matt Damon and Christian Bale in Ford v Ferrari in these behind-the-scenes photos.

Dan Carney, Senior Editor

November 15, 2019

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1966 Le Mans

Seeing an exciting historical film always leaves viewers wondering about the real people who were depicted. Fotunately, Ford Motor Co. and Shelby American captured some photos during their 1966 bid to upset Ferrari at Le Mans and we're able to see Carroll Shelby and Ken Miles as they sought to win the world's biggest sports car race.

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Dan Carney

Dan Carney

Senior Editor, Design News

Dan’s coverage of the auto industry over three decades has taken him to the racetracks, automotive engineering centers, vehicle simulators, wind tunnels, and crash-test labs of the world.

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