Ford Gt40 Le Mans Original

The original ford gt40 remains one of the most sought after cars and in 2012 a 1968 model was sold at a whopping 11 million.
Ford gt40 le mans original. Early prototypes were powered by 4 2 l 255 cu in alloy v8 engines and production models were powered by 289 cu in 4 7 l engines as used in the ford mustang. This was the first overall win at le mans for the ford gt40 as well as the first overall win for an american constructor. It was also the seventh round of the 1966 world sportscar championship season. It raced at le mans and now you can own it.
Ii chassis p 1046 entered the 24 hours of le mans and was piloted by kiwis bruce mclaren and chris amon. This 1965 ford gt40 is one of just five ever built and one of just two still in existence today. If you have about 10 million lying around that is. Together the team won the race for the.
But before le mans came the daytona. We are all waiting to see whether the new machine will reach the same heights as its legendary. Entered by shelby american the ford gt40 mk. The mk i was the original ford gt40.
Five prototype models were built with roadster bodywork including the ford x 1. The 1966 24 hours of le mans was the 34th grand prix of endurance and took place on 18 and 19 june 1966. Not long ago in gardena california a rare occurrence took place when members of shelby american and the original venice crew brought together the ford gt40 that may or may not have won the 24. The ford gt40 created somewhat of a fairytale come true for an american automaker.
Propelled by the real life drama behind ford s historic 1 2 3 sweep at the 1966 24 hours of le mans the movie brings the adrenaline and danger of racing in the 1960s to life carefully weaving.