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The $12 million GT40 confusion — and what it might signal for the collector car market

For much of the weekend, one story seemed to dominate conversations around Mecum Kissimmee 2026: Carroll Shelby’s personal GT40 had sold for nearly $12 million. Messages, tips, and “confirmations” ...
autoevolution

This Ultra-Rare, Never-Raced Ford GT40 Lightweight Is the Most Original MkII in Existence

Every once in a while, a unicorn like this resurfaces after years in hiding to remind us that one day, cars were raw and their performance was unfiltered by all sorts of assistance systems. This car ...
TopSpeed

This GT40 Is Barely A Replica

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 ...
Autoblog

Ford’s “Most Original” GT40 MkII Is Headed to Auction for the First Time in Decades

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 ...
The Drive

The ‘Most Original’ Ford GT40 Still Around Is Going to Auction

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 ...