As summer draws to a close, the golden hour offers the perfect light to celebrate one of the most legendary American race cars ever built: the Ford GT40. Born from Henry Ford II’s determination to beat Ferrari after a failed acquisition in 1963, the GT40 emerged through partnerships with British constructors like Lola and, later, with Carroll Shelby’s expertise. The result was a mid-engined V8 designed to take on Europe’s finest. Bathed in the warm glow of sunset, the GT40’s story shines even br