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Henry Ford II, the Deuce, wanted a race car capable of winning top-flight sports car events in Europe.
Specifically, he wanted to win Le Mans.
Ford learned that Enzo Ferrari would consider selling his company and negotiations quickly ensued.
But after Ford spent considerable time and money reviewing Ferrari's operations and negotiating.