Note: the thumbnail image above of Doug’s Superformance Cobra is hotlinked to his Showcase page… so you can see for yourself his beauty for yourself! And so he needs some help and hires the man he knows can both engineer the hell out of the car and drive the thing: Ken Miles, a brilliant WWII vet with a Brummie accent, who is unbelievable on the track and in the garage, but maybe not a people person. The death of Ken Miles has created a unique sort of void in the lives of an uncommonly large number of people. 2012 Gsxr 600 For Sale, Ron Mazzaro. Ark Ragnarok Rare Mushroom Locations, The first quick-lift jack I ever saw was used on his Flying Shingle during the OVER-1500-cc main event at Palm Springs.

At the peak of his strength in the Cal Club, he fought the local SCCA region right down to the ground. [23][24][25], Miles is portrayed by Christian Bale in the 2019 film Ford v Ferrari (released under the title Le Mans '66 in some parts of Europe). Very sincerely, Mollie Miles, November 1966.

We were still saying to each other, “Miles sure looks funny in a Porsche, doesn’t he?” when Ken got off the road, hit a ditch, and flipped spectacularly. He was the Cal Club and when he ran it, he ran it from a driver’s point of view and for the driver’s benefit. That’ll get you started down the fast track to market your Cobra effectively—and beginning while the Cobra marketplace is running strong. Gone to a new stable and a very lucky new owner out in Kansas City, Missouri. Hillbank Motor Sports in Irvine provided the lion’s share of the rolling stock [289 and 289FIA Cobras, 427 Cobras, Daytona Coupes and GT40s] for the flick. 17 May, 2020: Dear CobraCountry: You can mark my Guardsman Blue E.R.A.

•J-CAR' FLIPS Miles Killed At Riverside. In the movie, it seemed odd and almost unbelievable.

The plan is rebuffed when the big boss Enzo Ferrari finds out that he’ll lose control of his precious racing team.

He stayed in the family business, and he worked at the Troutman and Barnes car shop for 14 years before taking a job at Precision Performance in 1986. There was hardly a race in the West with any pretensions of importance in which Ken didn’t drive a Porsche. It will be stabled next to a stunning, handbuilt 1960s, That’s a testament to your photo tips and your great advice. Note: the thumbnail image above of Robert’s E.R.A. Note: the thumbnail image above of Jon’s Cobra is hotlinked to his Showcase page… so you can see his Viper Blue Factory Five serpent in all its glory! I still love that car, but I had to sell it to help purchase a vacation home at Lake Tahoe. When Ford v. Ferrari premiered, Peter spoke with Le Mans about assisting the cast with insight into his father. 1 June 2020: (Dear CobraCountry): You can mark my Viper Blue Cobra SOLD! [14] The death of 47-year-old Miles, following that of 46-year-old Hansgen, led Ford to favour younger drivers in subsequent race entries. While driving it at 200 miles per hour the Riverside International Raceway in California, Ken flipped the car over.

It’s going to a new stable in Chattanooga, Tennessee. he enjoyed the instruments themselves, Talking about the elaborate instrumentation used in developing the Ford GTs, his eyes would shine. Note: the thumbnail image above of Dick’s Cobra is hotlinked to his Showcase page… so you can see his Audi Blue Unique Motorcars serpent in all its glory! [26] Miles' wife Mollie and his son Peter are portrayed by Caitriona Balfe and Noah Jupe, respectively. Note: the thumbnail image above of Lonnie’a Cobra is hotlinked to his Showcase page… so you can see their Backdraft Racing reptile in all its Indigo Blue splendour!

Ken Miles prepares to wheel the No. Cobra is hotlinked to its Showcase page… so you can see this Midnight Blue E.R.A. He was stationed in a tank unit that took part in the Normandy landings in 1944.[1][2]. Many thanks to your site and to your Cobra marketing expertise!

Lots of fast action, a dose of real history and a spectacular and very convincing performance by Christian Bale as the testy-but-talented Ken Miles.

Pillow Thoughts 2 Pdf, [movie review (Click Here)], 9 September 2020: You can mark my E.R.A. Later, he moved to the British brand, Ford V8 Fr… He quickly made a name for himself, so much so that he was approached by legendary car designer Carroll Shelby of Shelby American to work with him on Ford’s prototype Ferrari killer, the Ford GT40.Together, Shelby’s technical know how and talent for designing superb high performance machines and Miles’ unassailable instincts as a race car driver proved to be a winning combination, with the duo winning the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans, only having to settle for second place because of Ford Senior Vice President Leo Beebe’s insistence that Miles slow down at the end of the race so that they could stage a 3 car photo finish across the finish line for the press.Ken Miles tragically lost his life a mere two months later on the Riverside International Raceway after the prototype Ford GT40 ‘Ford v Ferrari’ is directed by American director James Mangold of ‘Logan’ and ‘The Wolverine’ fame and written by Jez Butterworth, John Henry Butterworth, and Jason Keller.

Crow With White Feathers Meaning, Many thanks! 12 December, 2019: Dear Cobra Country: You can mark our Royal Blue Superformance Cobra SOLD! Jerry Goddard, Redondo Beach, California. The rear portion of the J-car was updated after Ken's accident so it wouldn't easily lift at high speeds. On Wednesday August 17, 1966 Ken’s life was cut short in a freak accident at Riverside International Raceway. Gone to a new digs back east in Michigan. After the war ended, he started his racing career. Thank you for your expertise in marketing Shelby Cobras to serious buyers all over the globe! Ken Miles was a motorcycle racer at the beginning of hiscareer. Note: the thumbnail image above of this Backdraft Cobra is hotlinked to its Showcase page… so you can see this Indigo Blue beauty the way it looks “in person”! Note: the thumbnail image above of Darek’s West Coast Cobra is hotlinked to his Showcase page… so you can see for yourself his extraordinary motophoto prowess!