1966 Ford GT40
GT40 Mk II · Mark II variant raced at Le Mans 1966. 1-2-3 finish at Le Ma... · The car that beat Ferrari at Le Mans — America's greatest racing achievement
Collectible
Production & Overview
Total Production
31
Original MSRP
$18,500
Assembly Plants
Slough, England (Ford Advanced Vehicles)
Wheelbase
95 inches
Body Styles
Mid-Engine Coupe
Curb Weight
2,150 lbs
Available Engines
427 Side Oiler 427ci (7.0L) — V8
Race-spec Ford 427 side-oiler big block. Massive power in featherweight chassis.
485 hp
Buyer Checklist
⚠ Clone warning: Incorrect or unknown provenance dramatically reduces value. Always verify with cowl tag, engine stamp, and registry before purchase.
Verify chassis number against GT40 Registry
FIA homologation papers must accompany genuine race cars
Complete Le Mans or race history documentation is essential
Engage specialist appraiser before any purchase
Inspect monocoque chassis for cracks or repairs
Verify 427 side-oiler engine and ZF transaxle
Gulf livery cars command significant premium — verify authenticity
Inspect magnesium wheels for cracks
Review complete ownership and race history chain
Budget $50,000+ for specialist pre-purchase inspection
Known Problem Areas
Replica and continuation cars misrepresented as originals
Incomplete or disputed race history
Engine and transaxle rebuilds over decades of racing
Monocoque stress cracks from racing
Magnesium component deterioration
What Drives Value
↑ Increases Value
Le Mans race history — especially 1966 winning cars
Complete uninterrupted ownership chain
Gulf livery authentic examples
All original mechanical components
FIA and Le Mans documentation
↓ Decreases Value
Disputed or incomplete provenance
Replica misrepresented as original
Missing FIA documentation
Major structural repairs
Restoration Overview
Difficulty
Extremely High — requires specialist knowledge
Parts Availability
Very Poor for originals — continuation parts available
Driver Quality Cost
$4,000,000 – $8,000,000
Show Quality Cost
$8,000,000 – $15,000,000
Key Suppliers
GT40 specialists · Paul Hawkins Racing · Specialist restorers only
Pop Culture & Legacy
Ford v Ferrari (2019 film) — Matt Damon and Christian Bale — dramatic retelling of the Le Mans victory
1-2-3 finish at 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans is considered the greatest American motorsport achievement
Broke Ferrari's six-year Le Mans dominance in dramatic fashion
Other Ford GT40 Years