ady been written. It's such a great story (big personalities, business grudges, crazy Italians, maniacal Americans and of course lots of horsepower).I was privileged to see one of the original Ford G40s at the terrific Blackhawk museum . It was even more beatiful in person than it had been in my mind. As a boy, I was spellbound by the car's feminine lines and absolutley perfect-for-the-times color scheme (Gulf & Western orange and blue). Later I came to appreciate the power and toughness of the car, which really exceeded its beauty. This car is a grossly under-recongnized icon of the mid-sixties.
There is a pretty inticing review of the book in the WSJ. I'm surprised there was not a bit more reverence for the car itself in the review, but maybe that's in the book. Also, the review notes Carroll Shelby's involvement in the project. I guess I was unaware that he had much to do with it; not surprising that he did - I just didn't know about it.
I'll know more when I read it, but it would seem too that it would be worth exploring the Ford G40 an early example of a "world car" (American horsepower, British chasis, Italian styling, and New Zealand drivers)
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