What happened to Ford Executive Beebe?
What happened to Ford Executive Beebe?
He died June 30, 2001, in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, at the age of 83. Beebe had a varied career, including positions as a businessman, philanthropist, educator, and executive.
Did Ford screw Ken Miles?
Yes. Video and photos exist of the three Ford race cars finishing together at the 24 Hours of Le Mans race. It’s true that Ken Miles had been minutes ahead of the other cars, but due to self-serving instructions from Ford, combined with a technicality, Miles was given second place instead of first.
Why did Leo Beebe leave Ford?
Leo Beebe, portrayed by Josh Lucas This essentially forced Ken Miles to lose the race he had been determined to win. Years later, Beebe stated in an interview that his decision at Le Mans was partly because he was worried over safety and financial concerns.
Did Shelby really take Ford for a ride?
5. Carroll Shelby never took Henry Ford II for a joyride in a GT40. As much as we wish this was true, it just never happened.
How much did Ken Miles Ford GT sell for?
One of the cars to watch for at Mecum’s Original Spring Classic auction in Indianapolis this past weekend was the famous 1965 Ford Shelby GT350 Competition raced by Ken Miles in 1965. Would it beat the mark set by the 1968 Mustang GT from Bullitt?
Why did Ford not let Ken Miles win?
According to “8 Meters,” Ford executives did eventually learn that a dead heat would not be allowed and there could be only one winner, but that was after they gave the order for Miles to slow down. Once the mistake was realized, there was no way to communicate to Miles to speed up.
