American car designer Carroll Shelby and driver Ken Miles battle corporate interference and the laws of physics to build a revolutionary race car for Ford in order to defeat Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1966.
Santa Clarita City Hall, 23920, Valencia Boulevard, The Bungalows, Valencia, Santa Clarita, Los Angeles County, California, 91355, United States of America
Scene: (Circuit de la Sarthe - pits and grandstands)
City of Glendale Municipal Services Building, 633, North Glendale Avenue, Glendale, Los Angeles County, California, 91206, United States of America
Scene: (Outside of Carroll Shelby's doctor's office)
16960, Merrill Avenue, Downtown Fontana, Fontana, San Bernardino County, California, 92335, United States of America
Lavender Road, Dodge County, Georgia, United States of America
JO Pass Trail, Tulare County, California, United States of America
D 51, Sarzay, La Châtre, Indre, Centre-Val de Loire, France métropolitaine, 36230, France
Scene: (The Le Mans race)
Decatur County, Kansas, United States of America
California
The true story of Ford’s bid to beat Ferrari at Le Mans races between California and Georgia – where the historic streets of Savannah doubled for the French circuit, and the real racetracks of California stood in for the roar of the 1966 Le Mans.
Where was Ford v Ferrari filmed?
Ford v Ferrari was filmed in Georgia (Savannah as Le Mans) and across California – Los Angeles and its racetracks.
Every Ford v Ferrari location, explained
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Le Mans – Savannah, Georgia
The Circuit de la Sarthe at Le Mans was recreated on the historic streets of Savannah in Georgia.
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The racetracks – California
Racing scenes used real California tracks like Willow Springs, with pits and grandstands built in Santa Clarita.
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Los Angeles – the home front
Ken Miles’ home and garage used Los Angeles, around Highland Park.
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Georgia’s tracks
Further racing scenes used Road Atlanta and towns across Georgia.
Planning a visit
Savannah, Georgia – whose historic streets became Le Mans – and the racetracks and neighbourhoods of Los Angeles are all real, accessible pieces of the film.
Ford v Ferrari Fun Facts
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Savannah plays Le Mans The French Circuit de la Sarthe was recreated on the historic streets of Savannah, Georgia.
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Real racetracks California tracks like Willow Springs stood in for the racing action.
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Based on a true story It dramatises Ford’s real quest to beat Ferrari at the 1966 Le Mans.
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A star pairing Matt Damon and Christian Bale play Carroll Shelby and Ken Miles.
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Oscar-winning sound The film won Academy Awards for its editing and sound.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was Ford v Ferrari filmed?
In Georgia (Savannah as Le Mans) and across California – Los Angeles and its racetracks.
What city played Le Mans?
Savannah, Georgia, whose historic streets doubled for the Circuit de la Sarthe.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – Savannah and the Los Angeles area are all accessible.
Is it based on a true story?
Yes – Ford’s real bid to beat Ferrari at the 1966 Le Mans.
