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In 1963, Henry Ford II wanted to improve the image of Ford among the younger generation and decided the company should formulate a plan to win the two most grueling races in the world: the Indianapolis 500 and the 24 Hours of LeMans. Ford was also very keen to beat Ferrari, which was dominating sports car racing at the time. The two historic race cars that came from that decision were the Ford-engined Lotus 38 and the Ford GT40.
GT40 #1040 is one of only six 1966 GT40 MK1s factory built for long-distance racing. #1040 has more LeMans appearances than any other MK1.
The car was shipped to Scuderia Filipinetti on February 28th of 1966, immediately after being tested at Goodwood on February 23, 1966. It was displayed at the 1966 Geneva Auto Show and then became Filipinetti's team car. It raced at the 1966 Eaux Mortes, 1966 LeMans Trials, 1966 Monza, 1966 LeMans Trials and the 1967 Monza.
At LeMans in June 1966, it was running in 5th position, behind the winning trio of GT40s, before crashing in the 16th hour. After it was repaired at Ford Advanced Vehicles, its last race was again at Monza in 1967, where it sadly caught fire, ending its racing career.
This car was purchased by the current owner in 2008 and restoration was finished in 2010. It was restored to its 1966 Le Mans configuration.
GT40 #1040 is one of only six 1966 GT40 MK1s factory built for long-distance racing. #1040 has more LeMans appearances than any other MK1.
The car was shipped to Scuderia Filipinetti on February 28th of 1966, immediately after being tested at Goodwood on February 23, 1966. It was displayed at the 1966 Geneva Auto Show and then became Filipinetti's team car. It raced at the 1966 Eaux Mortes, 1966 LeMans Trials, 1966 Monza, 1966 LeMans Trials and the 1967 Monza.
At LeMans in June 1966, it was running in 5th position, behind the winning trio of GT40s, before crashing in the 16th hour. After it was repaired at Ford Advanced Vehicles, its last race was again at Monza in 1967, where it sadly caught fire, ending its racing career.
This car was purchased by the current owner in 2008 and restoration was finished in 2010. It was restored to its 1966 Le Mans configuration.
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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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