Ford GT40, The autobiography of 1075

Ford GT40 – The autobiography of 1075

By Ray Hutton

This sumptuous book tells the story of one of the world’s most important racing cars. This Ford GT40, known as chassis number ‘1075’, won the Le Mans 24 Hours. But not just once but twice, in 1968 and 1969. The second victory came after the closest fight ever seen at the finish of this great endurance race. Four other championship wins add to this GT40’s distinction as the very best of its breed. This Ford GT40 was driven by ‘greats’ such as Jacky Ickx, Pedro Rodríguez and Brian Redman. Therefore the car’s entire competition life is covered in fascinating detail. In addition the biographies of its drivers are included in this book. Most importantly all information is supported by a fine collection of period photographs.

About the author

Ray Hutton’s first race as a working motorsport journalist, the 1968 BOAC 500 at Brands Hatch, was also the first win for ‘1075’. Through his reporting in subsequent years he came to know all of the car’s drivers, as well as team manager John Wyer. A long-time editor of Autocar, Ray Hutton has enjoyed a distinguished career in motoring and motorsport journalism. He is honorary president of the International Car of the Year Jury. Furthermore Ray Hutton is vice-president of the Guild of Motoring Writers, and an associate member of the British Racing Drivers’ Club. His work has twice won the Guild of Motoring Writers’ Montagu Trophy and the Bentley International Trophy.