Horse shoes

[CAR]

Can anyone tell me the history the or origin of the two horse shoes on the rear quarters of the Gurney GT-40?
Thanks
Charles

 

[Rick Muck- Mark IV]

http://www.gt40s.com/forum/all-gt40/17134-history-lucky-horseshoes.html

http://www.racingicons.com/gt/1049.htm

 

[CAR]

http://www.gt40s.com/forum/all-gt40/17134-history-lucky-horseshoes.html

Ford GT40 Restoration - Chassis 1049

Thank you.
Charles