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How much is a 1966 Ford GT40 worth?

For $12 million.

Did Jeremy Clarkson get a Ford GT?

Clarkson took delivery of the car in May 2005, and from the onset it was clear that life with his new Ford GT was going to involve a couple of compromises. On his first run to London, Clarkson discovered that the GT’s ability to turn heads was second-to-none.

Who owns the 1966 Le Mans winning GT40?

Rob Kauffman
But now, it’s owned (and occasionally driven) by 56-year-old Rob Kauffman of Charlotte, N.C.

How many original GT40 are left?

Of the five initial GT40 prototypes, only three remain today, and the other two are currently in the Shelby Heritage Center in Las Vegas. Race cars like this don’t come around very often.

How much horsepower did the 1966 GT40 have?

Eight-cylinder 90° vee pushrod engine, four twin-choke Weber carburetors, wet sump lubrication, 4736 cc (289 cubic inches), 390 hp at 7000 rpm.

What happened to Hammonds Ford Focus?

He was diagnosed with a tibial plateau fracture in his left knee and a plate and 10 screws were surgically inserted. A Massive Hunt became known as The Madagascar Special over the course of 2020, with fans waiting for over a year to see it hit screens.

Who was the point man for the Ford GT40?

Empty-handed on his return to Detroit, Ford’s point man, Don Frey, was told by Henry Ford II to ‘go to Le Mans, and beat his ass.’ Or so the legend goes. The result was the GT40, a car that most definitely is a legend.

Is the Ford GT a tribute to the GT40?

The Ford GT is an American mid-engine two-seater supercar built to pay tribute to the Ford GT40 that beat Ferrari at LeMans in 1966-69. The first-generation car was built during Ford’s 100th Birthday as a tribute act to the Original GT40, with only 25 being imported to the UK.

When did the Ford GT first appear on Top Gear?

The GT made it’s first appearance in Series 3, Episode 1 when Jeremy headed over to Detroit to test a pre-production model. He praised, the cars beauty, handling, comfort and value, stating he loved it even more than he thought he was going too. Over the remainder of Series 3, Jeremy announced his intention to purchase a GT.

What kind of engine does a Ford GT40 have?

The first-generation car was built during Ford’s 100th Birthday as a tribute act to the Original GT40, with only 25 being imported to the UK. It consisted of a 5.4L 552BHP Supercharged V8 that topped out at 205mph and 0-60 in 3.7 seconds. Like the original GT40 it had a manual gearbox and was styled to look almost like a replica to the GT40.