Ford GT40 Gulf/Mirage Used by Steve McQueen Fetches Record $11 Million in Pebble Beach
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Ford GT40 Gulf/Mirage Used by Steve McQueen Fetches Record $11 Million in Pebble Beach



When contemplating the purchase of an ultra-rare Ford GT40, especially in an auction setting, one must possess a bank account with a large amount of zeros considering most, if not all, have been known to reach the million-dollar mark.

With an impressive history to account for, this particular GT40 is no exception.

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