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The Ford GT40 was a high-performance sports car and winner of the 24 Hours of Le Mans four times in a row, from 1966 to 1969. It was built to win long-distance sports car races against Ferrari, winner at LeMans six times in a row from 1960 to 1965.
GT40 chassis number 1065 has a well-documented history with a continuous chain of ownership. When Christie's inspected the car in 1998 it still only showed 2,540 miles. GT40 s/n 1065 has been re-liveried twice over the years but is now back to its original color of Azure blue with the complementary original black upholstery. Built to nearly the same specifications as the racing version, this example is nonetheless fitted with a fully trimmed interior, which is original and in superb condition. The car has its original engine (number SGT 27) and ZF gearbox.
Ford built 31 examples of the GT40 MKI for road use, and this example is one of seven such cars that were consigned to the Car Merchandising Department-Ford Division as part of an Mk I dealer promotion program. It was given 'Road Car Specifications' which meant it came equipped with a Weber-carbureted 289 Hi-Po engine.
It left Ford's Dearborn headquarters on December 23rd of 1966 and was eventually assigned to Ford's Philadelphia Sales District for dealer promotion. It was invoiced to Al Grillo Ford of Lynn, Massachusetts on November 28th of 1967. Charles Hill of Dallas, Texas, then acquired the GT40 and kept it for approximately two years. In 1969, Mr. Hill sold this GT40 to Andy Harmon of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, who then changed the color scheme from the factory blue to a turquoise blue with white pinstripes and non-standard Ford GT side stripes. Mr. Harmon also added MK III-style side windows and slightly flared the rear wheel lips.
In 1970, Nick Shrigley-Feigl of Great Britain acquired the car. He had it repainted purple with white stripes. A full restoration occurred from 1982 to 1984 and at the time of completion, the odometer displayed 2,035 miles. Mr. Shrigley-Feigl sold the GT40 to William Loughran of Preston, England in 1984. Mr. Loughran painted it red with black trim.
The car was later sold to Richard Allen and then, in 1989, to Alan Baker who kept it for 11 years. In 1989, the car displayed only 2,540 miles. In 2000, it returned to the United States and into a private collection in the Northwest. Graham Revell purchased the car in 2002 and in 2004 it returned to the United Kingdom when it entered the collection of Frank Sytner.
In 2009, it was given a substantial restoration that included a rebuild of the engine, transmission, brakes, and suspension, and a repaint in its original color. Over $100,000 was spent on the work. The current caretaker acquired the car in 2010.
The car is currently finished in its original color of Azure Blue without racing stripes. It has Halibrand wheels and its odometer currently shows just 3,200 miles.
GT40 chassis number 1065 has a well-documented history with a continuous chain of ownership. When Christie's inspected the car in 1998 it still only showed 2,540 miles. GT40 s/n 1065 has been re-liveried twice over the years but is now back to its original color of Azure blue with the complementary original black upholstery. Built to nearly the same specifications as the racing version, this example is nonetheless fitted with a fully trimmed interior, which is original and in superb condition. The car has its original engine (number SGT 27) and ZF gearbox.
Ford built 31 examples of the GT40 MKI for road use, and this example is one of seven such cars that were consigned to the Car Merchandising Department-Ford Division as part of an Mk I dealer promotion program. It was given 'Road Car Specifications' which meant it came equipped with a Weber-carbureted 289 Hi-Po engine.
It left Ford's Dearborn headquarters on December 23rd of 1966 and was eventually assigned to Ford's Philadelphia Sales District for dealer promotion. It was invoiced to Al Grillo Ford of Lynn, Massachusetts on November 28th of 1967. Charles Hill of Dallas, Texas, then acquired the GT40 and kept it for approximately two years. In 1969, Mr. Hill sold this GT40 to Andy Harmon of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, who then changed the color scheme from the factory blue to a turquoise blue with white pinstripes and non-standard Ford GT side stripes. Mr. Harmon also added MK III-style side windows and slightly flared the rear wheel lips.
In 1970, Nick Shrigley-Feigl of Great Britain acquired the car. He had it repainted purple with white stripes. A full restoration occurred from 1982 to 1984 and at the time of completion, the odometer displayed 2,035 miles. Mr. Shrigley-Feigl sold the GT40 to William Loughran of Preston, England in 1984. Mr. Loughran painted it red with black trim.
The car was later sold to Richard Allen and then, in 1989, to Alan Baker who kept it for 11 years. In 1989, the car displayed only 2,540 miles. In 2000, it returned to the United States and into a private collection in the Northwest. Graham Revell purchased the car in 2002 and in 2004 it returned to the United Kingdom when it entered the collection of Frank Sytner.
In 2009, it was given a substantial restoration that included a rebuild of the engine, transmission, brakes, and suspension, and a repaint in its original color. Over $100,000 was spent on the work. The current caretaker acquired the car in 2010.
The car is currently finished in its original color of Azure Blue without racing stripes. It has Halibrand wheels and its odometer currently shows just 3,200 miles.
2016 Gooding & Company : The Amelia Island Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $3,200,000-USD $3,600,000
Sale Price :
USD $3,300,000
2010 Gooding and Company - Pebble Beach Auctions
Sale Price :
USD $1,650,000
2008 Sports & Classics of Monterey by RM Auctions
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $1,500,000-USD $2,000,000
Sale Price :
USD $1,465,000
2007 RM Auctions - Automobiles of London
Pre-Auction Estimates :
£800,000-£1,000,000
Sale Price :
USD $1,997,565 (£ 968,000.00)
1966 Ford GT40 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Ford GT40
(Data based on Model Year 1966 sales)
1966 Ford GT40 MkI Road Car Sold for USD$6,930,000 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1966 Shelby GT40 MkII 50th Anniversary Chassis#: CSGT40P2068 Sold for USD$115,500 2018 Mecum : Monterey | |
1966 Ford GT40 MkI Chassis#: P/1028 Sold for USD$4,400,000 2016 Mecum : Monterey | |
1966 Ford GT40 'P/1057' Chassis#: P/1057 Sold for USD$2,900,000 2016 RM Sotheby's : Monterey | |
1966 Ford GT40 Mk I Chassis#: GT40 P/1065 Sold for USD$3,300,000 2016 Gooding & Company : The Amelia Island Auction | |
1966 Ford GT40 Chassis#: GT40P/1033 Sold for USD$2,205,000 2012 Bonhams - Quail Lodge Sale | |
1966 FORD GT-40 Chassis#: GTD4020390 Sold for USD$45,500 2011 Russo & Steele - Scottsdale, Arizona | |
1966 FORD GT40 2 DOOR COUPE Sold for USD$78,100 2010 Barrett-Jackson Auction - Las Vegas | |
1966 Ford GT40 Mk I Sold for USD$1,650,000 2010 Gooding and Company - Pebble Beach Auctions | |
1966 Ford GT40 MK1 Chassis#: 1065 Sold for USD$1,465,000 2008 Sports & Classics of Monterey by RM Auctions | |
1966 Ford GT40 Chassis#: 1065 Sold for USD$1,997,565 2007 RM Auctions - Automobiles of London | |
1966 FORD GT40 Sold for USD$99,000 2004 Barrett-Jackson - Scottsdale 2004 | |
1966 FORD GT40 'CAV 'COUPE Sold for USD$121,000 2003 Barrett-Jackson - Scottsdale 2003 | |
1966 FORD GT40 MK I COUPE Chassis#: GT40P 1027 Sold for USD$412,500 2002 Barrett-Jackson - Scottsdale 2002 |
Ford GT40s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1966 Ford GT40's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1966 Ford GT40 Alan Mann Lightweight | AM GT-1 | 2021 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach Concours Auction | $7,000,000 | $9,000,000 | |
1966 Ford GT40 Coupé | P/1042 | 2019 Bonhams : The Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale | $850,000 | $1,250,000 | |
1966 Ford GT40 Mk I | GT40 P/1057 | 2018 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | $3,500,000 | $4,000,000 | |
1966 FORD GT40 / MARK I | 2016 Leake Dallas Market Hall | $150,000 | |||
1966 Ford GT40 P/1061 | P/1061 | 2016 RM Sotheby's : Monterey | $3,750,000 | $4,250,000 | |
1966 FORD GT40 | 2011 Silver Auction Ft McDowell, Arizona | $95,000 | |||
1966 Ford GT40 MK I Coupe | 2009 Mecum Original Spring Classic Auction 22nd Year | $2,200,000 | |||
1966 Ford GT40 MK IIB | 2009 The Scottsdale Auction : Gooding & Company | $250,000 | $300,000 | ||
1966 Ford GT40 Coupe | 2009 Boca Raton, FL Kruse | $70,000 | |||
1966 Ford GT40 MK1 | 2008 Gooding & Company |
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