- The three Ford GT Mk IIs that secured the legendary 1-2-3 finish at Le Mans in 1966 will appear together for the first time in 10 years.
- Fans can see these iconic cars in action at both the Festival of Speed and Goodwood Revival.
- Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard takes place Thursday 9 – Sunday 12 July.
- Goodwood Revival takes place Friday 18 – Sunday 20 September.
- Early bird tickets available at goodwood.com
Goodwood’s motorsport events have delivered countless unforgettable moments, and 2026 promises to be no exception. This year, the Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard and Goodwood Revival will host an extraordinary reunion: the cars that were part of the iconic 1-2-3 finish at the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans.
For the first time in a decade, the three Ford GT Mk IIs driven by Bruce McLaren and Chris Amon, Ken Miles and Denny Hulme, and Ronnie Bucknum and Dick Hutcherson will not only appear together, but also run.
These legendary cars - chassis P/1046, P/1015, and P/1016 - will take to the Goodwood Hill during the Festival of Speed as the event celebrates some of motorsport’s greatest showdowns with the theme ‘The Rivals – Epic Racing Duels’. Entirely apt, as 2026 marks the 60th anniversary of the intense battle between the combined forces of Ford Motor Company and Carroll Shelby’s Shelby American, and Ferrari.
In September, the trio will reunite once more at Goodwood Revival, where they will run on the historic Motor Circuit, offering fans a rare chance to witness these icons in action.
The Duke of Richmond CBE DL commented: “I am absolutely delighted that the historic 1-2-3 Ford GT Mk IIs will be reunited at Goodwood this year. The legendary result of the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans is immortalised in motorsport history, and it will be incredibly special to see these three cars run together once again. We are hugely grateful to the Shelby family, Miller Family Automobile Foundation and Rob Kaufman, RK Motors for making this possible.”
“An intense personal rivalry between three influential figures in the auto industry sparked a fierce competition during the golden era of sports car racing,” said Aaron Shelby, Board Member of Carroll Shelby International and grandson of the automotive icon. “The epic struggle of Ford and Shelby against Ferrari played out at tracks around the globe, culminating at Le Mans in 1966. That incredible race, which continues to resonate with motorsports fans worldwide, shaped Shelby American’s destiny for the next 60 years.”
In addition to attendance by the Shelby family, Shelby American plans to have an important presence at the Festival of Speed and Team Shelby, the international club, will bring a group from across the globe to the event. Aaron Shelby will present the “Carroll Shelby Spirit Award” to The Duke of Richmond on behalf of Caroll Shelby International for his contributions to the auto industry. Previous Carroll Shelby Spirit Award recipients include Ken Miles, Peter Brock, Edsel B. Ford II, Dan Gurney, Bruce Meyer, Don Prudhomme, Bob Bondurant, Allen Grant, Parnelli Jones and Craig Jackson.
Further details of the 2026 Festival of Speed and Goodwood Revival will be announced in the coming months.
Book now to save on tickets during the early bird windows
Customers can save on Festival of Speed and Goodwood Revival tickets during our early bird windows. Tickets are available to book at goodwood.com.
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Notes to Editors:
Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard will take place Thursday 9 - Sunday 12 July.
Goodwood Revival will take place Friday 18 – Sunday 20 September.
Tickets
Tickets can be purchased at goodwood.com or by calling the Ticket Office on +44 (0)1243 755055.
Hospitality
As well as tickets, Goodwood’s unrivalled hospitality packages are available to book for the 2026 Festival of Speed and Goodwood Revival. Whether customers are looking for a great day out with friends, entertaining clients or celebrating something special, Goodwood’s hospitality provides the ultimate setting to enjoy the event. Email hospitality@goodwood.com or call +44 (0)1243 755054.
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Contact
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About the Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard
First staged in 1993, the Goodwood Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard is the world’s largest automotive garden party; set against the spectacular backdrop of Goodwood House in West Sussex, UK. Over 600 cars and motorcycles spanning the phenomenal history of motoring and motorsport take part along with legendary figures from the automotive world. Highlights include Future Lab presented by Randox, Forest Rally Stage presented by Subaru, Supercar Paddock, Supercar Run, F1 Pit Lane, Drivers’ Club, GAS Arena and Cartier Style et Luxe Concours d’Elegance.
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About Mastercard
Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we’re building a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.
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About Goodwood Revival
Goodwood Revival is the world’s greatest historic motor race meeting, and the only sporting event of its kind to be staged entirely in a period theme. More than just an unrivalled weekend of historic racing, it is an immersive celebration of vintage lifestyle, championing exceptional craftsmanship and the enduringly fabulous stories told by second-hand treasures. ‘Revive & Thrive’ is the thoroughly modern message woven through the Revival landscape; a clever stitch with which the old is made new again, it runs through every carefully restored classic car, each beautifully preserved piece of clothing as it is passed from one generation to the next.
It is, proudly, the world’s biggest and most glamorous second-hand event.
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About Shelby American, Inc.
Founded by legend Carroll Shelby, Shelby American, a wholly owned subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International Inc. (CSBI:PK), manufactures and markets performance vehicles and related products. The company builds authentic continuation Cobras, including the 427 S/C, 289 FIA, 289 street car, Daytona Coupe and Shelby Series 2 component vehicles; it offers the Shelby GT, 1000, Super Snake, SE and GT350 post-title packages for the 2005 and newer Ford Mustang. Shelby American also offers the Shelby Raptor, Shelby F-150 Super Snake and Shelby F-150 trucks, as well as the Shelby F-250 Super Baja. Heritage cars include the continuation 1965 Shelby GT350 competition model, 1967 Ford Shelby Super Snake and 1968 Ford Shelby GT500KR. For more information, visit https://shelby.com/home
