Holman Moody: GT40 Mark II won third at Le Mans in 1966, and can still manufacture a Holman GT from 1966 blueprints. GT40 Spyder, United States: Built by E.R.A. Replica Automobiles in …

Nov 15, 2019 · Why was the Ford performance so much better this year than in the two years past? Why did Ford campaign the big Mark II, rather than the lighter GT40 with the 289 engine …

Jun 17, 2016 · In January 1966, Shelby American’s California shop took delivery of a bare chassis identified as P/1046—the 47th GT40 from Ford Advanced Vehicles’ 87-car production run. The …

1966 Ford GT40 Mark II After an increasingly successful two year program, Ford and their partner Shelby American continued to campaign the GT40 in prototype endurance racing. The 1965 …

Own a Ford GT MK II and own a piece of history: Upgraded engine making MK II the most powerful Ford GT. Beautifully unregulated and perfectly balanced, yet 300 pounds lighter. Only …

Jan 21, 2025 · The GT40 Mk II’s success lay in Ford’s strategic decisions to prioritize power and durability. Rather than opting for a lighter, high-revving 289 engine, Ford went with a 7.0-liter …

These new cars called Mark II’s were ready for the 1966 Le Mans in which fight were entered by three different private teams. The particularly brutal 1966 race (only 15 of the 55 starters …

Jan 15, 2025 · After some years, in 2004, Ford revived the iconic GT nameplate with a new model inspired by the original GT40. It featured a supercharged 5.4-liter V8 engine that delivered 550 …

Dec 6, 2024 · Following Le Mans in 1965, Ford Advanced Vehicles (FAV) shipped unfinished GT40s to Shelby American, which team members from Holman-Moody, Alan Mann, and …

Nov 25, 2024 · The Mark II GT40 packed a mighty punch with its 7.0-liter V8 engine. This massive powerplant, derived from Ford's NASCAR program, produced over 485 horsepower. The big …