The 1958 MacMinn Le Mans Coupe – The Real 'America's Sportscar' That Never Happened

The legend of Ford and its GT40 triumph at the 24 Hours of Le Mans is the culminating point in the history of America’s best overseas motorsport efforts. But the lesser-known truth is that Carroll Shelby didn’t spearhead the first American win on the famed French circuit because that took place a year and a half before the Texan racer would be born. And that event ultimately triggered the creation of one of the most stunning American sportscars of the 50s (and... (continue reading...)