1964-1969 Ford (USA) GT40
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The Low Down
The origins of the Ford GT40 are famously entangled with Henry Ford II’s unsuccessful efforts to buy Ferrari in 1963, as a short cut to promoting its Total Performance programme. He vowed to build a Ferrari-beater an...
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Simon Says
“A dominant force in 1960s long-distance racing, and multiple Le Mans winner. Can be driven on the road, unlike most rivals. Cars with less-than-straight histories abound. Period ad showed a red one and asked, 'Would you let your daughter marry a Ford owner?'"
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| Years built: | 1964-1969 |
| Make: | Ford (USA) |
| Model: | GT40 |
| Coachbuilder: | Abbey Panels |
| Body: | Coupe, Open |
| Engine Size: | 4727cc OHV V8 |
| Bhp: | 385 |
| 0-60 secs: | 4.6 secs |
| Top Speed Mph: | 170 mph |
| Category: | Sports-Racing |
| Event Eligibility: | Goodwood Revival | Le Mans Classic | Pebble Beach Concours | Tour Auto | Villa d'Este |
Did You Know?
John Wyer was the first to use carbonfibre and composite materials for racing when the Gulf team made sets of lightweight Mirage bodywork After Le Mans 1966, Ford boss Don Frey said: “I ...
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