1967 Ford GT40 Mk IV Continuation by Kar Kraft Arizona 2015 RM Sotheby's
It was the ultimate development of the GT40 platform, and it took the fight straight to Ferrari, dominating a field that included the Ferrari 330 PF and the Chaparral 2F, as well as its predecessors, the GT40 Mk I and Mk IIB. As history would reveal, the Mk IV would only be campaigned in two races, at the 1967 12 Hours of Sebring, where Mario.
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The Mark IV was crafted for endurance racing. With a 7-liter 500-horsepower Ford V-8 and a chassis of honeycombed aluminum, the Mark IV reached incredible speeds over 200 miles per hour in '67. The fourth iteration of Ford's GT40 race cars, the Mark IV was extensively tested in wind tunnels and refined to create near-perfect aerodynamics.
1967 Ford GT40 Mk IV Continuation by Kar Kraft Arizona 2015 RM Sotheby's
1967 Ford GT40 Mark IV In 1966, Ford achieved top honors in the field of international endurance racing. Despite growing costs, Ford decided to continue development of the GT40 for the 1967 season. This campaign was already the largest and most expensive American assault on the predominantly European series. While the 427-powered Mark II cars proved a remarkable success in 1966, their hefty.
SuperRare 1967 Ford GT40 MKIII On Display At Petersen Museum
The video outlines an incredible story of obstacles, ingenuity, and resolve, as the Ford GT40 team spared no effort in developing the Mk IV from the J-car prototype that killed driver Ken Miles in a tragic high-speed crash in 1966. Miles, you may recall, was one of the drivers of the No. 1 Ford GT40 Mk II at Le Mans earlier in the year - the.
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Chassis Number: J-7. Horsepower: 550 hp. Displacement: 8-cylinder, 427 ci (7 L) Wheelbase: 95″. After Le Mans in 1966, Ford realized that the Mk II was reaching the end of its competitive life. It was heavy, and its aerodynamics were compromised. The decision was made to return to Le Mans with an all-new car incorporating the latest.
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Historic 1967 Ford GT40 MKIV That Raced Le Mans Gets Driven
Photos: Mathieu Heurtault. The final Ford GT40 Mk IV chassis to have been built will be auctioned at Gooding & Co's Amelia Island auction, on March 9. The Mk IV, designed in-house and build in Detroit at Kar Kraft, was a departure from the GT40s that cemented the car's place in history. Those GT40s, known best for their fabled feuds with.
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Sold. $2,400,000. Aug 13, 2021. Bonhams Auction. 54% Relevance. . SEE 16 MORE COMPS . About Comps data. Vehicle history and comps for 1967 Ford GT40 MK IV VIN: J-10 - including sale prices, photos, and more.
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By using a similar design for the chassis, many of the Mk II mechanicals could be carried over to the new car. These included the suspension parts, brakes and the big block, seven litre V8 engine. New was the Kar Kraft constructed 2-speed automatic gearbox, replacing the more common four speed manual box. Assembled by Ford in Dearborn, the GT40.
1967 Ford GT40 MK Iv VIN J10
1967 Ford GT40 Mk IV, chassis J-12. Photos by Mathieu Heurtault, copyright and courtesy of Gooding & Company. Originally dubbed the J-Car, in reference to the FIA's Appendix J regulations under which it competed, Ford's GT40 Mk IV was built to be an all-American assault on the 1967 24 Hours of Le Mans, further rubbing salt in Ferrari's endurance-racing wounds.
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The example driven by Dan Gurney and A.J. Foyt for Shelby American won the 1967 Le Mans 24 Hours, giving the GT40 model back-to-back victories and cementing its status as a formidable endurance champion. Ford ultimately produced 12 Mk IV chassis, the first four of which were built with early J-Car bodywork. Two of these cars were subsequently.
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1967 Ford GT40 Mk IV, which was developed from the J-car. This particular car, J-4, won the 1967 12 Hours of Sebring. In an effort to develop a car with better aerodynamics (potentially resulting in superior control and speed compared to competitors), the decision was made to re-conceptualize and redesign everything about the vehicle other than.
This 1967 Ford GT40 Mk. IV was a CanAm prototype, now it’s for sale That Life Cars
Few American car sagas are compelling as that of Ford's GT40. The no-holds-barred heavyweight match between Dearborn's finest and Enzo Ferrari is pure storybook glory, with an Oscar-nominated film to prove it.And while the MK II cars steal the most looks, in their wake came the MK IV chassis that wrote a whole chapter of its own.
1967 Ford GT40 Mk IV Continuation by Kar Kraft Arizona 2015 RM Sotheby's
The 1967 24 Hours of Le Mans was the 35th Grand Prix of Endurance,. The new Ford GT40 Mark IV was an updated version of the Ford J-Car, which was shelved following the fatal accident of Ken Miles in August 1966 (The Mk III being a small-production road-car). The Mark IV had an all new chassis designed and built in the United States.
1967 Ford GT40 Mk IV Continuation by Kar Kraft Arizona 2015 RM Sotheby's
1 of 12 GT40 Mk IV models produced. Chassis no. J-10. Driven in Can-Am competition by Peter Revson, Jack Brabham, George Follmer, David Hobbs and Vic Elford. Meticulous 4-year restoration completed in 2017. Three owner car. 1967 Le Mans specifications. 427 CI OHV V-8 engine. Twin Holley 4-barrel carburetors. T-44 4-speed manual transmission.
1967 Ford GT40 Mk IV Continuation by Kar Kraft
This 1967 Ford GT40 Mk IV - chassis no. J-9, which touts an unusual history compared to its brethren - will be offered at Bonhams' upcoming Quail Lodge sale in Carmel, California, during Monterey Car Week. All images courtesy of Bonhams.