Ford conquered the world of motorsports and emerged victorious in just about everything it touched, and now you can immerse yourself in the story as Revs Institute presents the Pony Pedigree exhibit that includes a 1967 Ford GT40 Mark III on loan from the Petersen Automotive Museum.
The Naples, Florida-based Revs Institute is “a haven for scholars, preservationists, and passionate connoisseurs of automotive history.” Though the home of the Miles Collier Collections (an assortment of over 100 “significant” automobiles built between 1896-1995), Revs Institute is also a non-profit organization “dedicated to deepening the understanding and appreciation of automotive history.”
Pony Pedigree is not exactly what you’d expect from the name – it’s not a retrospective of the Ford Mustang. Rather, it is a deep dive into the ingenuity and ambition that led Ford to victory at Le Mans. The exhibit traces this evolution from the Mustang I concept to the classic design of the groundbreaking GT40 in several of its incarnations. With a GT40 Mark I and Mark II-B already a part of the Miles Collier Collections, we now have the Petersen to thank for its generosity in sending a Mark III to assist in the narrative. For fans of Ford’s Total Performance campaign, if not America’s quest to beat the Europeans on their home turf, this is a treat not to be missed.
“Hosting three generations of the GT40, including the rare 1967 Mark III, in one exhibition is a way to give our visitors both a truly special experience and a deeper understanding of Ford’s road to victory at Le Mans,” says Lauren Goodman, Supervising Producer of Media and Exhibitions at Revs Institute. “The GT40 represents a remarkable chapter in automotive excellence and historical significance. Enthusiasts and newcomers are encouraged to explore this unique display and uncover the rich narratives behind these legendary vehicles.”
The purchase of a general admission ticket includes entry to this exhibit, which will run through July 2024.
