The world doesn’t have a scarcity of vintage GT cars, and they are not “uncommon” in the used car market. However, it has been quite some time since we’ve witnessed a significant and expensive Ford GT like the recently sold 1965 version.
Officially known as the Ford GT Competition Prototype Roadster, this vehicle was manufactured by Ford Advanced Vehicles in 1965 and is one of the 5 convertibles brought by the American brand to the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans race. The 1960s marked their most illustrious era when they triumphed over Ferrari’s supremacy in the race, securing the top spot for three consecutive years.
Presently, this is one of only two cars that have been preserved, and it’s the only one that has actually competed in the globally recognized endurance race. Bearing the number GT/109, Maurice Trintignant drove the car but withdrew after 11 stages due to gearbox issues.
In comparison to other GT versions, the Roadster has several distinctive features such as side air vents for the engine, a higher placed rear wing, a centrally positioned electric fuel pump, and a large-sized cooling water tank. The car utilizes the Cobra engine along with a 5-speed ZF gearbox. Following its participation in Le Mans, the GT was taken back to Shelby American for inspection and repairs before being returned to the Kar Kraft racing division.
Once it had completed the task of assisting Kar Kraft in building a new automatic transmission, the sports car was returned to Ford. It was then acquired by Dean Jeffries, a well-known stuntman and car customizer. Following Jeffries’ passing in 2013, the GT changed hands to Dana Mecum, the founder of Mecum Auctions, who invested funds to restore the car to its original configuration as it was at Le Mans.
To become the proud owner of this unique convertible car from Ford’s racing history, the expected auction winner will have to spend between 7.5 and 10 million USD.
Reference: CarBuzz
Can you guess which Porsche supercar is hidden under this cover? Prices range from $2.5 million to $3.5 million.
The sight of Trung Nguyen’s rescue vehicle carrying a covered luxury car with the Porsche logo on it, travelling from Ho Chi Minh City to Dak Lak, has captured the attention of many people. They are curious about what kind of car it is. Some speculate that it could be a Porsche sports car, while others believe it may be a supercar priced anywhere from $2.5 million to $3.5 million.
The world’s rarest and most extravagant Ford GT convertible up for sale at a record-breaking price
There is currently a unique Ford GT Roadster that has competed in Le Mans available for sale.
Guess the hidden Porsche supercar under this $2.5-$3.5 million cover!
The spectacle of Trung Nguyen’s rescue vehicle transporting a concealed high-end car bearing the emblem of Porsche, making its way from Ho Chi Minh City to Dak Lak, has piqued the interest of numerous individuals. They are intrigued about the make and model of this vehicle. Some conjecture that it might be a Porsche sports car, whereas others speculate that it could be an ultra-luxurious supercar valued anywhere between $2.5 million and $3.5 million.
