$13,205,000, equivalent to over €12,700,000, is the staggering amount spent by the buyer of a magnificent Ford GT40 that competed in the legendary 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans. This incredible auction took place in Miami, organized by RM Sotheby’s, where the GT40 Mk II No.4 (driven by Mark Donohue and Paul Hawkins) was one of the three cars entered by the Holman-Moody team in the 1966 Le Mans. The estimated price, set between $8 and $11 million, was surpassed.
This type of car drives potential classic car buyers and motorsport enthusiasts crazy. Remember, alongside the 2024 Rétromobile show, RM Sotheby’s sold the 1965 Le Mans Ferrari 250 LM for €35 million. This privately owned Ferrari was the last to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans before Ford’s 1966 triple victory. That same year, Ford achieved a historic triple in the Sarthe, defeating the “Prancing Horse”. Relive the sale of the GT40 Mk II No.4 from the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans in the video below by clicking “Play.”
SOLD: $13,205,000 USD!
Kicking off Moda Miami in style, the 1966 Ford GT40 Mk II was among the first auction cars of the weekend, helping to support future initiatives and renovations at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum. https://t.co/vVg8XxodYT pic.twitter.com/zN4Rv3y1f2
— RM Sotheby’s (@rmsothebys) February 28, 2025
It is worth noting that the Ford GT40 Mk II featured in this article did not, unfortunately, cross the finish line of the world’s greatest race. This very same GT40 Mk II, one of eight assembled at the time, represents a sort of “automotive grail”, as it is in perfect condition. This “four-wheeled gem” was sold yesterday for $13,205,000.
Let’s delve into the history of this Ford GT40. In 1968, this Ford GT40 Mk II was donated to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum before being restored in 2011 to its 1966 Le Mans configuration. Today, this GT40 Mk II (chassis P/1032) has a new owner.
For more information and to discover all the details about this Ford GT40 Mk II, click on the image below to visit the RM Sotheby’s website.
Let’s conclude beautifully with the video published by RM Sotheby’s showcasing the Ford GT40 Mk II (chassis P/1032) and the Ferrari 250 LM recently sold in Paris. The 2025 24 Hours of Le Mans is set for the weekend of June 14-15.
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Photos: RM Sotheby’s
