In the GT40 Anthology by John Allen and Graham Endeacott, don’t expect a traditional narrative history of the Ford GT40.
The Ford GT40 Anthology is a distinctive collection of articles that shed light on the legendary GT40. This compilation, filled with both vintage and contemporary photographs, is not a chronological history but rather a treasure trove of insights into the GT40’s design, development, and its enthralling racing history, along with some newly-revealed secrets.
The book unravels various aspects of the GT40, including a deep dive into Appendix J and its influence on the Mirage and MkIV GT40 models, a comprehensive examination of GT40P/1075 at Le Mans, and the untold stories behind the 2005 naming dispute. It also uncovers an undocumented engine swap that allowed a GT40 to compete and finish in the Le Mans 24-hour race. The anthology reveals for the first time how Ford integrated the Indy 4-cam engine into a GT40 variant and provides an insightful look into the operations and financials of GT40-builder JWAE.
This collection, a collaboration between two knowledgeable and experienced authors, includes both refreshed versions of articles once published in magazines and entirely new stories, none of which are available in any other publication. Ideal for GT40 enthusiasts, this book is perfect for keeping on the bedside or coffee table, ready to be enjoyed at leisure.
