Ken Miles drove the Essex Wire Ford GT40 Mk1N at the 1965 Times Grand Prix at Riverside, part of the inaugural Can-Am series. Held on October 31st, the race featured top names like John Surtees and Jim Hall. Miles ran strongly early on, but mechanical issues—likely transmission failure—forced him to retire. The GT40 Mk1N, a modified sprint-spec version of the endurance car, showed promise but lacked reliability. Surtees won in a Lola T70, with Hall’s Chaparral 2 close behind.

This Original painting captures Miles in motion—car number 92, white with blue and yellow Essex Wire livery—evoking the raw speed and drama of early Can-Am racing. Though not victorious, the race marked a key chapter in the GT40’s evolution and Miles’ legacy.