How much is a 1966 Ford GT40 worth?

How much is a 1966 Ford GT40 worth?

For $12 million.

How much is a Ford GT40 worth today?

The car featured a 7.0L Ford V8 at its heart. It was no surprise, really, that when one of these priceless gems was put up for auction in mid-2019, it fetched an eye-watering $7.6mn.

Did Ken Miles win Le Mans 1966?

Miles won the 24 Hours of Daytona and the 12 Hours of Sebring in 1966, and placed second at Le Mans. Miles died in a crash while testing Ford's J-Car later that year. British-born Ken Miles was a gifted race car engineer and driver. Through his work for Carroll Shelby, Miles got involved in Ford's GT racing program.

How many Ford GT40 are left?

Of the five initial GT40 prototypes, only three remain today, and the other two are currently in the Shelby Heritage Center in Las Vegas. Race cars like this don't come around very often.

Why is the Ford GT40 so expensive?

Originally Answered: Why are Ford GT's so expensive? They're low volume exotic cars which are more expensive to manufacture since they're not mass produced in the same way as common cars and they're targeted at people who aren't price sensitive, but want an amazing car.

How much horsepower did the 1966 GT40 have?

Eight-cylinder 90° vee pushrod engine, four twin-choke Weber carburetors, wet sump lubrication, 4736 cc (289 cubic inches), 3 rpm.

What is the history of the Ford GT40?

• The Ford GT40 history starts after Ford failed to acquire Ferrari, when angered Henry Ford II stated that he 'wanted to win Le Mans in 1966'. In order to achieve this goal Ford Advanced Vehicles has be formed with the task of creating a cutting-edge GT car - a highly aerodynamic mid-engine coupe built around the 1963 Indianapolis 4.2 liter engine.

What are the dimensions of a 1966 Ford GT40?

• The 1966 Ford GT40 measures 70.00 inches in width, The 1966 Ford GT40 measures 163.00 inches in length, and has a wheelbase of 95.00 inches.

What kind of engine does a 1968 GT40 have?

• 1968 Ford GT40 Mk I The Mk.I was the original Ford GT40. 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. Five prototype models were built with roadster bodywork, including the Ford X-1.

How many times did the Ford GT40 win Le Mans?

• The GT40 won the 24 Hours of Le Mans four consecutive times, from 19 (1966 being the Mk II, 1967 the Mk IV, and 1968–1969 the oldest chassis design, the Mk I), including a 1-2-3 finish in 1966.