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Patrick Reusse

Patrick Reusse: Ford joined life in fast lane in 1960s

MINNEAPOLIS _ The legend of the Ford racing machines tied to Carroll Shelby is featured in the current movie "Ford vs. Ferrari," and also in a documentary, "24 Hour War," from 2016. These films cover Ford's effort to overtake Ferrari in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, starting in 1964 and concluding with four straight Ford victories from 1966 through 1969. The Shelby Ford also started a rivalry with General Motors' Corvette in Sports Car Club of America racing in the United States.

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