A 1966 Ford GT40 MK1 Rare Street-Legal just went on sale – Robb Report

Without a doubt, there is no American racing car with more history than the Ford GT40. After all, without it there would be no Ford v. Ferrari I count to tell. Now, an ultra-rare example of the car is available – and the happy new owner can even take it home.

One of only 30 legal 1966 GT40 MKIs for the streets built by the Blue Oval has just been put up for sale by UK exotic car dealer Tom Hartley Jnr. The exclusivity of the car is more than enough to make it worthy of note, but to increase its attractiveness is the fact that it still has factory specifications, making it one of the most accurate examples of the legendary vehicles still in existence.

The GT40, which was powered by an American engine but built in the UK, was designed with one goal in mind: to beat Ferrari, the flagship of endurance racing. The MKI was the first version of the vehicle and, although it was not able to overcome the riders of the Prancing Horse in 1964 and 1965, it outlined the plan for the triumph of its successor, the MKII. This would happen in 1966, when the vehicle’s second iteration claimed 1-2-3 ends in Daytona, and Sebring, as portrayed in 2019 Ford v. Ferrari, Le Mans.

This particular example, chassis no. P / 1057, it was not built for the track, but that does not mean that the car is less capable. The mid-speed machine is powered by a 4.7-liter V-8 engine coupled to a manual transmission that is capable of producing up to 306 hp and 329 ft lbs of torque. Not bad for a 55-year-old car.

But what really puts this GT40 MKI at the top is its condition. Fresh from a recent cosmetic makeover, the car is still finished with its original Warwick Green (it is the only one delivered in that tone). It comes complete with all of its factory parts – including its engine, cams, valves and corresponding fuel and oil lines – unlike so many other examples that have been converted to driving on the track. The car comes with documentation stating this, as well as its original suitcases and spare wheels.

If the idea of ​​taking an original GT40 for a ride around the city excites you – and how could it not? – contact Tom Hartley for more details. There is no price listed for the car, but we expect it to be expensive.