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Jeopardy ????? #2.
- Subject: Jeopardy ????? #2.
- From: Ron Katona <ron3b@xxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 29 Jan 1999 17:18:48 -0800
Kevin wrote:
> Round two- On the Ford GT40 what how was the "40" designation arrived at
> (dangling participle and all)?
Ah... too easy, you'll probably get a lot of responses, but it was the
overall height of the car in inches for lack of a better name.
What's more interesting is why Ford built the GT40. For BMW content,
it's related to what BMW is facing now - merger rumors. Supposedly, Ford
wanted desperately to buy Ferarri and had a handshake deal worked out.
Enzo then backed out of the sale which reportedly pissed the Ford top
brass off enough that they vowed to show him up at the track. They
did... for a season or so. The original had a 289, but when the 427 went
it - it was all over but the shouting.
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Ron Katona
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