A 1969 Ford GT40 Lightweight racing car was sold at the Mecum Auctions Monterey event for $7,865,000, making it one of the most valuable cars ever from an American brand.

Currently, P/1074 is fitted with an original, period correct GT40 Ford 289 cubic inch V-8 with Gurney-Weslake cylinder heads, four Weber twin-choke carburetors, and a 351 oil pump with an Aviaid ...

This historic 1966 Ford GT40 MkII made its racing debut at the 12 Hours of Sebring. It also raced at the 24 Hours of Le Mans of the same year but had to retire after 12 laps.

The Ford GT40 was immortalized in pop culture thanks to several film appearances, and today this iconic Ford car can go for millions in the right environment.

When the Ford GT began its second revival, Ford aimed to produce a true super car worthy of the racing heritage that the original GT40 holds tight under its Gurney bubble.