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Marsh Models MM344B98 Ford MKII Shelby American #98 'Miles - Ruby' Winner 24hrs of Daytona 1966

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Marsh Models MM344B98 Ford MKII Shelby American #98 'Ken Miles - Lloyd Ruby' Winner 24hrs of Daytona 1966, 1/43rd scale, limited production handbuilt resin model car.

SPECIAL ORDER ITEM: Most handbuilt models we sell are special order items. They take 10 to 12 weeks minimum for delivery.

Here are some more details about the Ford GT40 Mark II #98 and its victory at the 1966 24 Hours of Daytona:

The Car

  • Chassis #P/1016 was the specific GT40 Mark II that wore #98
  • It was powered by a 7.0L V8 making around 485 horsepower
  • The lightweight chassis and sleek bodywork gave it a top speed over 200 mph
  • It featured innovative aerodynamics like an adjustable rear spoiler

The Race

  • Miles and Ruby completed 651 laps, covering over 2,500 miles around the 3.8 mile Daytona road course
  • They beat the 2nd place GT40 of Dan Gurney/Jerry Grant by 2 laps
  • Miles set the overall race lap record with a 1:51.9
  • It marked Ford's first 24 Hour win at Daytona with the GT40 program

The Drivers

  • Ken Miles was an English-born driver and a key development driver/engineer for Shelby
  • Lloyd Ruby was an American driver and Miles' co-driver in longer races
  • Other GT40s were driven by top names like Dan Gurney, Chris Amon, Ronnie Bucknum

Legacy

  • The 1966 Daytona win foreshadowed Ford's legendary 1-2-3 sweep at Le Mans a few months later
  • The #98 car still exists today as a prized part of Ford's heritage collection
  • It represents a high point of the Shelby/Ford collaboration in the 1960s
 

 

Manufacturer:
Marsh Models
Item Number:
MM344B98
Marque:
Ford
Scale:
1/43rd
Packaged Shipping Weight:
2 lbs

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