1. Ford GT40 vs. Ferrari: The Le Mans Grudge
When Ford’s attempt to purchase Ferrari fell apart at the last minute, Henry Ford II’s wounded pride turned into a mission: beat Ferrari at their own game—Le Mans.
Fueled by spite, Ford engineers created the GT40, a car designed explicitly to dethrone the Italians.
The result? Ford’s GT40 famously ended Ferrari’s winning streak, taking a historic 1-2-3 finish at the 1966 Le Mans.
This legendary rivalry redefined endurance racing and proved that vengeance can be a powerful engine for innovation.
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