This view of the prototype of FordÕs new GT demonstrates the striking resemblance to the GT40, but belies significant differences in size and interior room. Could this be the spiritual descendant of the long-lost GT44 street car project? Photo: Pete Lyons
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Carroll Smith & the GT40

Pete Lyons

We aren’t ti­meless, but our artifacts can be, and the achievements they represent should live forever. That’s at least some comfort as I mourn the loss of a friend while simultaneously celebrating the rebirth of a car he did much to make immortal.

My friend was Carroll Smith, author, engineer and racer – and early contributor to this magazine – who was abruptly taken from us on May 16th by cancer.

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