Ford GT40 and the New Ford GT (Signed - Al Axelrod, Brian Winer, Wallace A. Wyss)

Ford GT40 and the New Ford GT is the ultimate development history and photo collection detailing Ford’s legendary 1960s racing heritage alongside the evolution of modern supercars. Signed by authors Al Axelrod, Brian Winer, and Wallace A. Wyss, this collector's hardcover book offers a deep dive into the design, engineering, and track dominance of the original Ford GT40.

Beyond the vintage racing era, this comprehensive guide covers the high-performance engineering behind the release of the 2005 and 2006 Ford GT models. Packed with rare archival photos and detailed technical history, this book is an essential piece of automotive literature for Ford USA enthusiasts, sports car collectors, and racing history buffs.

Authors:

Wallace Wyss was a legendary automotive journalist, historian, and author. He was considered one of the premier authorities on Shelby, Ford GT40s, and Ferraris, having penned dozens of definitive books on the subject over several decades.

Brian Winer is the co-author and photo archivist for the book. 

Al Axelrod is the third co-author of this specific history. Unlike his co-author Wallace Wyss—who was a widely known public figure in the car world—Al Axelrod was a more behind-the-scenes force.

Axelrod was not a generalist automotive journalist who wrote about every new sedan that hit the market. He was a marque specialist. His work almost exclusively centered around the golden era of American-powered endurance racing:

The Ford GT40 program * Carroll Shelby’s racing dominance (The Cobra and Shelby Mustangs)

The Ford vs. Ferrari wars of the 1960s

Because his work was so hyper-focused, his name is deeply respected among authentic Shelby and Ford GT owners, even if he isn't a household name to the general public.