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Chassis Num: 1086

The legendary production racing coupe, Ford GT40, achieved total dominance of the sports car racing scene, and four consecutive LeMans victories in the 60s. It remains the object of desire for countless enthusiasts today. This rare GT40 has the distinction of being bestowed with the last serial number in the sequence of the GT40 production run. Delivered new to John Willment (Surrey, England), who with business partner John Wyer, formed J.W. Automotive (GT40 Racing Division), through Ford in the mid to late 60s. Mr. Willment kept the last production run chassis for himself and had it finished to the specifications of the Gulf GT40 #1075, the most historical GT40 of all time, the two-time LeMans winner. Finished in Racing Gulf Livery Blue, with Marigold (Orange) trim.

Remarkable, this GT40 has never been restored, and is considered one of the lowest mileage GT40s today. Awards over the years have included winning 1st place in the most popular car vote at SAC-10 (1985), and being invited to the 25th GT40 reunion at Watkins Glen (1989). It has also appeared on the cover of Shelby American, as well as being featured in numerous books and publications. With the GT40's racing heritage, being blindingly fast, and with its limited production run, GT40/1086 and all other GT40s are regarded as being highly collectable.

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