SIXTY years ago car manufacturer Ford had a spot on Slough Trading Estate, where it made thousands of its iconic cars.

On Sunday, April 21, Trading Estate owner, SEGRO, teamed up with the GT40 Enthusiasts Club and Slough Museum to host a celebration of the 60th anniversary of one of the iconic racing cars which was first manufactured in 1964.

The event brought together 30 of the classic GT40 cars with their owners and motor racing enthusiasts from all over the country to celebrate the anniversary and re-live the history of the cars.

Born out of Henry Ford III’s determination to challenge Ferrari’s dominance of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the blue riband event in the world of endurance sports car racing, the company developed the GT40 high-performance sports car at Slough Trading Estate.

It became the manufacturing hub for the car which went on to dominate Le Mans in the late 1960s by winning four consecutive races.

Jo Jackson, Director, Western Corridor at SEGRO, said: “The GT40 is a treasured part Slough’s history and it’s great to see people coming together to celebrate the anniversary and their memories of the Trading Estate’s diverse heritage and achievements.

"It’s something we and the local community can be incredibly proud of, and demonstrates why we are determined that the Slough Trading Estate remains a place from where businesses can invest, innovate and thrive in the future.”