1965 | Ford GT40

The Ford GT40 was the answer from Henry Ford to the motorsport domination of Ferrari. Developed from the Lola Mk6 and using the 289 ci Ford V8 engine, the car was ready for its first race in May 1964. These early attempts were not very succesful due to reliability problems, and Carroll Shelby was hired to reorganise the racing department. In February 1965, the first win was a fact and from that moment the GT40 became the racecar to beat in any important championship. Ford won the Le Mans 24 hours in 1966, 1967, 1968 and 1969 with the GT40, which is quite impressive as a result.

Today, the GT40 is still a forerunner in the historic racing scene, and the car we are now offering for sale is a potential winner in its class (1962-1965). Beautifully constructed with incredible attention to detail, and following the most interesting specification. The car has a steel welded monocoque with steel welded roof. Front, rear and doors in fiberglass, identical to the original GT40 cars which drove on Le Mans 1965. The brakes are period correct Girling items. Hubs, pedalbox, steering rack, gearshift and fuel caps are all cast magnesium, again as per 1965 Le Mans specification. The 289 ci. engine was build by Knight Motorsport. Fitted with Weber 48IDA carburetors, and providing 452 bhp at 6400 rpm (dynoed). Of course, the rubber fuel tanks are FIA approved, and are fitted inside the monocoque in combination with a dual pump system. All buttons and warning lights are also to 1965 original specification. This GT40 has a recent FIA HTP for GTP1 valid until 31.12.2033. The GT40 was driven in a couple of races and only did 540 km since the build was completed. The engine is completely overhauled during the summer and this car is absolutely ready to race. Most of the parts are supplied by GT40 gurus Gelscoe Motorsport and Kennet Persson, the Scandinavian GT40 authority. Together with the car, a spare set of brand new magnesium wheels fitted with Dunlop Racing tyres is included.

As you have probably understood from the specification, this is a turn-key ready racecar in immaculate condition. In the right hands, this GT40 is a potential winner in the Master Series, and it is eligible for many events like Spa 6 hours, Peter Auto, Goodwood or Supersixties racing. So if you are still looking for the right car to participate in next seasons historic events, then this gorgeous GT40 is probably the one for you. Competitively priced, incredibly fast and probably one of the best GT40's on the market.