What does Peter Miles do for a living?

What does Peter Miles do for a living?

From what limited information is available online, it appears that Peter joined his father in the car business, and oversaw the development and production of ten Ken Miles Limited Edition 427 Cobra replicas. He is also the executive administrator of a vintage car collection valued at over $80 million.

How old was Ken Miles when died?

47 ans (1918–1966) Ken Miles/Âge au moment du décès

What caused Ken Miles crash?

On Aug, Ken Miles died when the Ford J-car he had been testing for almost an entire day at California's Riverside International Raceway flipped, crashed, and caught on fire, then broke into pieces and ejected Miles, who was killed instantly. ... "The car just disintegrated.

Did Ken Miles son become a race car driver?

Ken had previously won two of the year's most prestigious races: the 24 Hours of Daytona and the 12 Hours of Sebring. Miles had been in the lead for nearly the whole race and was sure of winning. Fast forward to today, his son, Peter Miles recently had the chance to drive the new 2021 Ford GT Heritage Edition.

Was Leo Beebe fired from Ford?

The 1966 race at Le Mans was 54 years ago, and Leo retired from Ford in 1972, 48 years ago. Even the youngest of Beebe's coworkers at Ford would have to be at least in their late seventies or older. ... Leo often said he grew up in the shadow of Ford's iconic River Rouge plant.

Was Peter miles a race car driver?

Peter Miles is not exactly a second-generation driver, although his father, Ken, was one of America's leading sports car drivers in the 1960s, but he is a second-generation racing personality. ... Miles was 47. Peter was almost 15.

Did Ken Miles door really not close at Le Mans?

Among those nerve-wracking technical glitches, Miles did actually have trouble closing the door of his Ford GT40 Mk II, reportedly because he had bent the door by slamming it on his own (helmeted) head, but this did not stop him from setting multiple new lap records.

Did Ken Miles door not close?

Among those nerve-wracking technical glitches, Miles did actually have trouble closing the door of his Ford GT40 Mk II, reportedly because he had bent the door by slamming it on his own (helmeted) head, but this did not stop him from setting multiple new lap records.

Did Ken Miles get robbed?

In any event, McLaren's car passed Miles, robbing him of a potentially historic triple crown (he'd already won prestigious races at Daytona and Sebring). ... The unpredictable Miles was not Beebe's favorite driver.

Did Ferrari tip his hat to Ken Miles?

Enzo Ferrari didn't attend the race But this is a glaring historical mistake, as Enzo Ferrari didn't attend Le Mans '66, meaning he wouldn't have been present to give a gracious tip of the hat to Ken Miles come race end.