Opportunity can often be heard knocking, but it’s not always clear which door it’s at. That may have easily been the case with the Ford Motor Company in 1963. That was the year it sought to gain ...

This 1965 Ford GT40 MkI will cross the block through Mecum Auctions on January 16. Mecum Auctions The New York Times of May 16, 1963, ran a short blurb titled “Ford Negotiating for Ferrari Deal” on ...

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 ...

A 1966 example of the Ford GT40 MkII is heading to auction in January—and it’s not just any example of the already ultra-rare car, but the “most original” one. Eleven MkII GT40s were built, and just ...

Anytime an authentic Ford GT40 goes up for auction, it’s big news. But with it being six decades since the legendary prototype bulleted down the Mulsanne, it stands to reason that every example we see ...

One of only three Ford GT40 MkII Lightweights, considered the most original example, is heading to Mecum’s 2026 Kissimmee auction. The Ford GT40 is undeniably a legend not only because of its ...

Trumpeter swans are now reproducing at a rate no one predicted when 150 fragile eggs were transported to Minnesota from Alaska, beginning in 1987. Carrol Henderson was the Department of Natural ...

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 ...

As the sun sets on another summer, John Hersh is wrapping up his 10th year of rooftop serenades. By Elisabeth Egan Reporting from Beach Haven, N.J. The instant the sun sinks into Barnegat Bay, the ...

Driving the Superformance GT40 offers a rare chance to experience an official continuation model of the Le Mans legend. This demo car features a 7.0-litre V8 from Prestige Motorsport with 500 hp and ...

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 ...