Skip to content The Mechanical Genius Behind the Legend: Ken Miles and the Shelby American Glory Years
The iconic photograph featuring the legendary Ken Miles alongside co-driver John Whitmore (which serves as the cover for Dave Friedman’s famous book, “Ken Miles: The Shelby American Years”) takes us straight back to the 1960s—the most thrilling, dangerous, and transformative era in motorsport history.
While many remember the famous Ford vs. Ferrari war at Le Mans, true racing purists know that the American victory would have been absolutely impossible without the grit, sweat, and mechanical genius of Ken Miles.
1. The Mind and Muscle of Shelby American
