FORD GT – Then, and Now, By Adrian Streather

This new book by Adrian Streather contains new information and a different view of the Ford GT legend. Driver’s have been interviewed and never before seen historical and new photographic records have been included.

Some of the old myths and legends have been revisited. The Ford GT replica industry gets its overdue day in the limelight. The stories of various original Ford GT survivors have been included and the book includes a driver's Roll of Honour.


 
Adrian Streather was born on Christmas day 1958 in Basingstoke England, but is an Australian citizen. Adrian, a less than successful racing driver of Ford Escorts many years ago has friends who actually drove the original Ford GT in competition. Listening to their stories created the desire to write something Ford GT, however it was after driving the new Ford GT on a European road trip which inspired this particular book. This is Adrian’s fourth book, but his first Ford GT book.

Le Mans 1966: Ford beats Ferrari ...

2006 is the 40th anniverary of the Ford GT40's first win at Le Mans

Ford has built a modern version of the GT40 to celebrate vanquishing Ferrari in 1966

Read the story of the original GT40s and their amazing racing record, plus the full story of Ford's new supercar version of the original

Complete racing history

Fascinating driver anecdotes and stories included

Driving the new Ford GT and GTX1 on a Pan European road trip

How the Ford GT replica industry kept the Ford GT legend alive

Packed with photos from past and present.


SPECIFICATION
Hardback. 240 pages. 491 pictures. 250 mm tall x 250 mm (9-7/8in tall x 9-7/8in).
Published July 2006 UK/August 2006 USA
ISBN 1-84584-054-2 (ISBN 13: 978-1-84584-054-9)
UPC 636847-04054-3
£40.00 UK/$74.95 USA