The origins of the Ford GT40 and the victory at Le Mans in 1966.

Did Ken Miles win Le Mans 1966?

Miles won the 24 Hours of Daytona and the 12 Hours of Sebring in 1966, and placed second at Le Mans. Miles died in a crash while testing Ford's J-Car later that year. British-born Ken Miles was a gifted race car engineer and driver. Through his work for Carroll Shelby, Miles got involved in Ford's GT racing program.

How many times did Ford win Le Mans?

In addition to four consecutive overall Le Mans victories, Ford also won the following four FIA international titles (at what was then unofficially known as the World Sportscar Championship) with the GT40: 1966 International Manufacturers Championship – Over 2000cc.