Back in the 1960s, when it saw the light of day, the Ford GT40 MK II was powered by a 427-cubic-inch (7.0-liter) V8 engine. It pumped out 485 horsepower (492 metric horsepower) and 475 pound-feet (644 ...

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 ...

A rare 1966 Ford GT40, P/1034, sold for an impressive $7 million. It is one of only 31 MkI Road Cars produced, the first delivered to a private customer, the first to set wheel on British soil, and ...

The 1967 Ford GT40, particularly the J cars, embodies a rich tapestry of automotive history, innovation, and a great story.

The original Ford GT40 became a '60s symbol of speed, determination and the American way. Its seven MKIII offspring—all nursed on the same Le Mans winning super soldier serum—were born with race-bred ...

This isn’t just a Ford, it’s a Le Mans legend. A 1967 GT40 road car, one of only 31 built, could command up to $8 million at auction in Miami.

Built to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans at any cost, the GT40 has defined Ford’s racing history and supercar DNA ever since. Over time, the origin story of the Ford GT40 has become the stuff of legend ...

In the automotive racing arena, Ford's game-changing GT40 is about as iconic as a single car can be. The vehicle's development and on-track feats have, of course, been well-documented over the years ...

Peter earned a Bachelor of Archeology and Creative Writing from the University of Alabama and has since joined his love of driving and riding with storytelling. His voice is full of southern ...

Four owners over the years included one ex-Ferrari works driver who drove the MkI GT40 race car at the 1965 24 Hours of Le Mans. Over the nearly 58 years of its life, these owners combined to put ...