In advance of the blockbuster film starring Matt Damon and Christian Bale, the museum is giving fans an opportunity to learn about five cars that are essential to the “Ford v Ferrari” story—including two cars owned by Petersen Founding Chairman Bruce Meyer that will appear in the film.
LOS ANGELES (November 4, 2019) — In anticipation of the “Ford v Ferrari” film, the Petersen Automotive Museum is giving fans an opportunity to see and learn about five vehicles on display throughout the museum—including a 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB SEFAC, a 1957 Ferrari 625/250 Testa Rossa and the first production Shelby Cobra from the “Winning Numbers” exhibit—that are pivotal to the true story behind the movie.
Opening in theaters November 15, 2019, “Ford v Ferrari” tells the story of Ford’s victory over Enzo Ferrari’s race cars at the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans in France. The five vehicles currently on display at the Petersen that help tell this story include the 1952 Ferrari 212/225 Barchetta, which was ordered by the Ford Motor Company in the name of Henry Ford II and is believed to have inspired a number of 1955 Thunderbird design features; the 1967 Ford GT40 Mark III, which is the road car version of the race car in the movie; the 1962 Shelby Cobra, which is the first production Shelby Cobra; as well as the 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB SEFAC and 1957 Ferrari 625/250 Testa Rossa which both appeared in the film itself.
The Ferrari 250 GT SWB, Ferrari 625/250 Testa Rossa and Shelby Cobra are currently on display in the “Winning Numbers” exhibit, a selection of the first, the fastest and the most famous road and race cars from the private collection of Petersen Founding Chairman Bruce Meyer. The 1952 Ferrari 212/225 Barchetta is on display in The Vault presented by Hagerty and the 1967 Ford GT40 Mark III is on display on the museum’s third floor.
“The story of Ford’s triumph over Ferrari at the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans will be told for generations,” said Petersen Executive Director Terry L. Karges. “We’re excited to see the film, but we’re most excited to offer fans of the movie an opportunity to see the cars that will be in the film and learn about other vehicles that are pivotal to the ‘Ford v Ferrari’ back story.”
“Winning Numbers” runs through January 19, 2020. To learn more about the exhibit, please visit www.Petersen.org/never-lift. For more information about the Petersen Automotive Museum, visit www.Petersen.org.
About Petersen Automotive Museum
The Petersen Automotive Museum Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) charity. The museum is located at 6060 Wilshire Blvd. (at Fairfax) in Los Angeles, 90036. Admission prices are $16 for general admission adults, $14 for seniors and $11 for children ages 4 to 17. Active military with ID, personal care attendants and children under age 4 are admitted free. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. For general information, call 323-930-CARS or visit www.Petersen.org.
