In 1966, it sells the Ford GT40 MK II, at Le Mans and Seburing, selling for eight numbers.
One of the most legendary endurance cars in all ages that have just been sold in RM Sotheby’s An auction occurred during Modamami to get the jaw of $ 13.2 million. The Ford GT40 MK II 1966, Chassis P/1032, features an incredible race, including second place in 12 hours of Sebring and running in 24 hours of Le Mans as the Holman-Moody entrance. After its racing career, the car played a decisive role as a test of the development of the endurance race in Ford, and the preparation for the future Le Mans dominance. After its time on the track, the GT40 was shown in European car showrooms before a long -term house was found at the Indianapolis Fast Museum, where it remained for more than five decades.
It was restored in 2011 to the formation of the original Le Mans, and this is GT40 a pivotal chapter in the historic Ford Battle against Ferrari in the 1960s. The GT40 won a famous sweeping program 1-2-3 in Le Mans in 1966, which enhances Ford’s reputation as a champion in the endurance race. This car, which is driven by Mark Donuhu and Paul Hawkins in Lowan, stands out as only eight examples at all. Its standard sale proves the constant estimate of the race -winning examples and the famous race heritage in Ford. Thanks to the scarcity and date of the race and detailed restoration, it is not surprising that the GT40 brought a large price at the auction.
For gathering enthusiasts and motorsport lovers, the news about this huge sale is a reminder of why GT40 remains one of the most built racing cars ever built. Her legacy, associated with Ford’s fighting with Ferrari in Loman, shows generations of racing lovers. With this GT40 now in new hands, it will be exciting to know where it appears after that – whether in a special group, or in the prestigious Concours events, or even a return to the path of the historical race. View all RM Sotheby stocks for sale on the Dupont record by clicking on the link below.
Source: Kegun Morkin/Darin Schnable/RM Sotheby’s