In 1964, the Rootes Group entered the new Sunbeam Tiger in the Le Mans 24 Hours. With Shelby supplied Ford V-8 power and aerodynamic bodywork by Lister, Rootes found itself at the top table of GT sports car racing. As Ford and Shelby both raced to bring their own new V-8 powered cars to this first showdown with Ferrari, could the Tiger possibly compete at this level?
This is the story of how Rootes and Shelby conspired to shatter the Tiger’s 24 hour dream and how it came back fighting to become a great Anglo-American sports car. Currently in production, with UK, USA and European filming completed, scheduled release is Summer 2024 on the Tiger’s 60th anniversary.
He was the world’s fastest racing driver. He founded the first Italian automotive dynasty. He invented the world’s most advanced car – twice. He changed the course of motoring.
He was Vincenzo Lancia.
Our documentary, for the first time, tells his remarkable story with the full support of the Lancia family and the Lancia community. In final post production, with filming completed in Italy, UK, Northern Europe and Australia, release is scheduled for Winter 2023.