This 1965 Prototype Roadster is "One of the Most Significant Ford GT40s in Existence"
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This 1965 Prototype Roadster is "One of the Most Significant Ford GT40s in Existence"



Ford’s desire to compete with Ferrari as equals was what sparked the creation of the GT40, a true ground-up racing car. One of the first ever created was this GT40 roadster prototype, which was built in 1965 – a memorable year for the brand. Read more »




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