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Originally Posted by BigRedChief
Yeah some of the history was off. Miles wasn't there the first year but did race in LeMans the next year but didn't finish due to a gearbox issue. Old man Ferrari wasn't at the race. Ford engineers built the GT40. Shelby modified it when it got to America. No evidence that Ford didnt want Miles. The putting in the new brakes during the race was real. So they studied the rule book but didnt know the consequences of the tie would rob Miles of the tie for the win?
And the photos and video of the time, it doesnt even look like the Ford's even crossed the finish line at the same time.
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Yea, I figured slot of stuff was pure Hollywood. I’m guessing most stuff about the Leo Beebe character was made up. Hollywood always needs a good antagonist.
Still a great movie though.