14 replies to this topic

[mab01uk]

 

Top Gear Interview: Christian Bale and Matt Damon on Le Mans '66:-

https://www.topgear....amon-le-mans-66

 

(Apparently for Mini 'anoraks' there is a timeline error to spot in the opening few minutes of the film which features an Innocenti Mini with Mk3 doors).

Edited by mab01uk, 16 November 2019 - 10:40 AM.

[the.stroker]

This film is brilliant, I went to see this as part of the sky VIP screening last week.

[Ethel]

'66 was also the year of the Mini Marcos was it not?

[JXC Mini GT]

Great film, I watched it with my wife who also enjoyed it, and yes I did spot the Mini error.

[mab01uk]

'66 was also the year of the Mini Marcos was it not?

 

 

Ford vs Ferrari vs Marcos

"Is there any place in the movie for a tiny little 1289cc Mini Marcos that found its way into the real race back in '66? I haven't seen it yet, but I don't think so. But you and I know that this little racer, run by a miniature team of enthusiasts became the darling of the crowds, was nicknamed 'La Puce Bleu' and came home at an incredible 15th overall in between these monsters of power, speed and fortune."

http://maximummini.b...e-near-you.html

 

Le Mans Mini Marcos: preparing for paint

http://maximummini.b... Marcos project

Edited by mab01uk, 16 November 2019 - 04:04 PM.

[MatthewsDad]

My family came grudgingly to see the film with me, but really enjoyed it. The racing sequences were superb.

[Spider]

I haven't seen it yet, but really looking forward to it.

[DomCr250]

Looking forward to seeing it.  

 

Had a MOT tester years ago who worked at the factory in Slough, had some great stories about the cars.

[Cooperman]

I aim to see the film and have heard it is very good. I do have the book on which it is based - 'Drive Like Hell'. It is a great read.

[ads7]

Fantastic. Would watch again

[johnR]

Great film and my wife also enjoyed it. Made me regret getting rid of my SR cobra - but if I hadn't I wouldn't now have the mini!

[mattmiglia]

Saw it today, brilliant film I thought. The sounds of the engines in the cinema was mega

[marksmini]

Cinema it is, was going to wait, but i bet it sounds mega!

[Spider]

I haven't seen it yet, but really looking forward to it.

 

GREAT Movie !!

 

I found it a great story (though, I'd love to read to book to get all of that) and it was wonderfully put together in this Movie. There could always be 'more' but then, you'd need 1/2 a life time to see it. None the less, it's well captured.

[G'Racy]

Great story but which is the better film ‘Le Mans 66’ or ‘Rush’ ?