After scoring the GT40's first win at Daytona, in 1965, Shelby American was beaten back to 2nd place at Sebring by Chaparral's lighter roadster. Shown here is Ford's second car in the 12-hour, which was driven by Phil Hill and Richie Ginther, but did not finish. Photo: Ozzie Lyons
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Carroll Smith & the GT40

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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Steve Natale has been playing with cars ever since he was old enough to first hold a matchbox car in his hand. A lifelong enthusiast of anything old with an engine in it or wheels on it, Steve has been active in the hobby for over 35 years. Currently he owns a successful marketing company with his wife Mary, is an automotive photographer, blogger and writer for several automotive magazines and regular contributor to various automotive websites. Steve has attended vintage car events and visited car museums and collections around the world.
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