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- Card Signed by Henry Ford II, "You Better Win," 24 Heures du Mans, June 18-19, 1966 - When Ford Motor Company's 1963 bid to buy Ferrari failed, Henry Ford II decided to beat Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. After two disappointing years in which Ford cars didn't even finish the race, Mr. Ford gave these "motivational" cards to his senior managers in 1966. They worked! Ford took first, second and third places in that year's race.
- 18 June 1966 - 19 June 1966
- Collections - Artifact
Card Signed by Henry Ford II, "You Better Win," 24 Heures du Mans, June 18-19, 1966
When Ford Motor Company's 1963 bid to buy Ferrari failed, Henry Ford II decided to beat Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. After two disappointing years in which Ford cars didn't even finish the race, Mr. Ford gave these "motivational" cards to his senior managers in 1966. They worked! Ford took first, second and third places in that year's race.