Seeing P1075 at the track was a great surprise and an over-the-top moment at an already stellar Rally. The Real Deal…..
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I have yet to really get into the details / history of the Le Mans winning GT40s. Are you saying that the P1075 car that was at the Rally is the actual Le Mans winning GT40? ... in 68 and 69? If so, who owns it? And do you have an idea of its current value?
Yes, that was the actual 1968/1969 Le Mans winning GT. Rob Walton (son of Walmart founder Sam Walton) owns it. I’m not sure how to even put a value on it, but it must be north of $40m.
There are some great books on the car, including Ray Hutton’s Autobiography of 1075. It was an amazing feat for this car to achieve consecutive victories at Le Mans, particularly since it was largely obsolete at the time. The FIA restricted engine displacement after the Mk IV GT40 won in 1967 with the 427. Ford was done with a factory racing effort, so John Wyer campaigned the old small block Mk I. Although it was antiquated, it was well sorted and reliable.
Thank you!
The history of the GT40, leadin
You bet! The history of the GT40 is remarkable and resulted in the second and third generation cars we are lucky to drive on the street. We own special pieces of Americana. Just imagine if Henry Ford II was successful in his bid to buy Ferrari…..
Definitely at least one outlaw in those pictures. Probably more, but just one got pulled over during the rally.Your local hosts. Peggy, Charley, & Chip.
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