Ken Miles was one of the most successful and influential car-racing drivers and engineers in the golden age of sports car racing. Born and raised in England, he served in the British army from 1939-1945 and later moved to the USA.
In 2001, Miles got inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America, 35 years after his passing. His motorsport career in the USA and with American teams on the international scene is still talked about.
Ken will always be remembered for being a renaissance man with spectacular driving skills, organizational genius, and brilliant mechanical abilities.
Many might know about Ken from the 2019 movie ‘Ford v Ferrari. Christian Bale portrayed his role, whereas actress Caitriona Balfe and Noah Jupe portrayed his wife Mollie and son Peter, respectively.
What Happened to Ken Miles Wife?
Ken Miles’s wife, Mollie Miles, faced immense tragedy when her husband passed away. She continued living in California with her son and family after the incident.
Mollie was a writer and driver and also wrote for Road and Track. In November 1966, Through Road & Track, she expressed thanks to hundreds of people from all over the world for sending messages and flowers.
Miles’ wife stated that nothing could replace what she lost, but the love and kindness showered upon her were unbelievable. She did try to acknowledge all the messages, but inevitably there were a couple of addresses she did not have.
According to Pajiba, Mollie stated that life in California had been great but was sometimes controversial and sometimes turbulent. She added that California is home after people kept asking her if she would continue living here after her husband left the world.
Many fans even wondered did Carroll Shelby take care of Ken Miles family as Carroll was a close friend to Ken.
What Happened to Ken Miles Son Peter Miles?
Peter witnessed one of the most tragic incidents when he was just about 15. His father, Ken Miles, passed in front of his eyes in the prototype J-car crash in 1966.
In an interview with Le Mans in 2019, Peter that he had not been to Le Mans since 1965. He last went there with his dad Ken, and it was an extraordinary experience even though Ken was forced to retire with mechanical problems.
Ken was a great father to Peter; he always tried to include his son in many activities and even took him to testing sessions. The father-son duo played with remote-controlled cars. Ken was very active working around the house and the garden.
Peter did not see much of his father as he always worked, mostly after joining forces with Shelby.
Peter Miles Wife And Family
Peter Miles got married to his wife Patti Montgomery, who is from Somerset. They have a daughter named Jaime Miles, who was born in Placerville.
She married her fiance Jeff Moore on January 26, 2014, during the Grammy Awards and Queen Latifa officiated the ceremony. Macklemore and Madonna provided the music for the surprise ceremony, and the couple went to the after-party for the reception.
Jeff is a producer/production assistant/board operator at 760 KFMB, San Diego News, and Talk Radio.
Where Is Ken Miles Son Peter Now?
Peter is currently 72 years old, as he was born on September 28, 1950.
He is the executive administrator of a vintage car collection. It belongs to William E. Connor II, and it is valued at over $80 million and includes a Ferrari 250 GTO, which is thought to be respected by Ferrari historian Marcel Massini as the best example of all 36 built.
In the 2019 movie Ford v. Ferrari, Christian Bale plays the charter of Ken Miles. Peter helped Bale with the preparation for the movie as he gave the actor information about Ken from press clippings and magazine articles. Peter even showed him personal photos and audio recordings.
He even met Caitriona Balfe, who played the character of his mother in the movie, and gave her pictures and information about her.
Peter Miles Net Worth
Miles’ net worth is in the millions, given his career in the automobile industry. Peter began working for Ken’s friend Troutman at the Troutman and Barned custom car shop in Culver City, California. He stayed at the workshop for about four years.
Miles joined Precision Performance Inc. (PPI) in 1986. He started with the position as a fabricator and then moved to become a mechanic and finally got promoted to crew chief. When Ivan Stewart won the 1991 Nissan 400 in Nevada, Peter worked as the crew chief.
He loves motorsport with a bit penchant and even loves vintage races. Ken’s son Miles’ favorite disciple is F1 and even NASCAR, even though the latter has less exciting oval circuits.