Ford also built a prototype mid-engine Mustang in 1966. Ford's success at Le Mans and rivalry with Ferrari turned the GT40 into a legend, inspiring two generations of Ford GT tribute road cars.

Few race cars command such respect as the Ford GT40. It was hard-won, with the vehicle becoming the first American-made car to win the famous 24 Hours of Le Mans, and then not just once, but four ...

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Each Amalgam Collection Ford GT40 is made up of thousands of parts, and require over 400 hours of labor to construct. That's likely why it carries a $13,059 price tag.

These GT40 prototypes were powered by Ford's aluminum 4.2-liter engine paired with a Colotti gearbox, producing 350 hp, with Girling disc brakes on all four corners providing the stopping power.

March 12, 2021 An Ultra-Rare Street-Legal 1966 Ford GT40 MK1 Just Went up for Sale A version of one of history's most famous race cars that can be driven around town.