Ken Miles’ son, Peter Miles, continued to work in the automotive industry and remained involved in vintage racing. He has kept his father’s legacy alive by participating in events and sharing memories of his father’s achievements.
Peter Miles was born on September 28, 1950, to Ken Miles and his wife, Mollie Miles. Growing up in a motorsport-oriented family, Peter developed a deep passion for cars and racing, influenced by his father’s successful career as a race car driver and engineer. Ken Miles, most famously known for his work with Carroll Shelby and his involvement with the Ford GT40 racing program, tragically died in a testing accident in 1966 while testing a Ford J-car at the Riverside International Raceway.
After the loss of his father, Peter Miles continued to pursue a career in the automotive field. He worked for a period at Precision Performance Inc., which specialized in fabricating high-quality parts for vintage racing cars. His technical knowledge and hands-on experience have made him a respected figure in the vintage racing community.
Peter has also been involved in the remembrance of his father’s legacy. He was a technical consultant for the 2019 film “Ford v Ferrari,” which depicted the story of the Ford GT40’s victory at Le Mans in 1966 and featured his father as a central character. Through his work and public appearances, Peter Miles has helped to keep the memory of Ken Miles’ contributions to motorsport alive for new generations of racing fans.