1966 Ford GT-40 MK 2 Blue #1 1/18 Diecast Model Car by Shelby Collectibles

The superb highly detailed Shelby Collectibles 1/18 scale diecast Shelby American Team Ford GT MkII, #1, that came second in the Le Mans 24 Hour race of 1966, driven by Ken Miles & Denny Hulme. Towards the end of the race,this car looked to be the certain winner of Le Mans'66, being 4 laps ahead of the eventual winner. However, in an effort to engineer a photo-finish for first place, on the instruction of Ford's racing Director Leo Beebe, driver Ken Miles gave away his lead & came in just behind the number 2 car, driven by McLaren & Amon This car is featured in the movie "Ford v Ferrari" starring Matt Damon & Christian Bale. The model (SC411) measures just over 9" (230mm) in length, & features opening doors, front & rear compartments & working steering.