1966 Ford GT40 Mk I

Vehicle was retained by Ford rather than sold, assigned to the Mk I Promotion and Disposal Program and used by the Southeast Region Sales District for dealer displays, auto shows, and demonstration laps.

Dealership acquired the car at the close of the promotional circuit and had it refinished in red before passing it on.

Toledo, Ohio owner who sustained accident damage to the car during a winter storm, after which he sold it to his mechanic and subsequently sourced a replacement GT40.

Australian owner who held the car for approximately a decade before selling.

Noted Australian racing driver residing in Phoenix, Arizona at the time; commissioned John Horsman to rebuild the car for vintage competition, resulting in a Gulf-inspired specification finished in dark green metallic with a yellow center stripe.

Active vintage racer who oversaw an engine displacement increase, suspension and brake rebuilds, and various maintenance work over more than two decades; car repainted and prepared for sale prior to auction.

Heinl's mechanic who carried out repairs to the accident-damaged car in 1969 and sold it shortly afterwards.

Based in Henley-on-Thames, United Kingdom.

Car was used for demonstration laps at SCCA events across the Southeast US region while on Ford's promotional tour, appearing at venues from Florida to Virginia.

Competed against a large field of GT40s including one driven by Sir Stirling Moss, which was fitted with a larger 7-liter engine; P/1061 finished ahead of all rivals.

New brake and clutch master cylinders were fitted in preparation for this event.

Car decorated with white racing stripes and number 5 roundels for promotional duties; twin rear Mk II brake scoops added at the same time.

Modifications carried out while the car was in Ford's possession for the Southeast Region promotional programme.

Exterior refinished in red after purchase by the dealership and prior to private sale.

Accident damage sustained during a snowstorm was repaired by Ken Kloster.

Car rebuilt to a specification visually and mechanically similar to the 1969 Gulf Racing GT40s, finished in dark green metallic with a yellow centre stripe.

Work overseen by John Horsman, former Gulf-Wyer chief engineer and team manager, on behalf of owner Bib Stilwell; the rebuild was highlighted in the May 1984 issue of Australian Motor Racing.

All fuel lines and the fuel pump replaced.

New brake and clutch master cylinders fitted; both fuel cells replaced.

Work carried out in preparation for the Monterey Historics.

Original 302 cubic inch V-8 bored out to 351 cubic inches, producing an estimated 450 bhp, and dressed to resemble a 289 cubic inch unit externally.

Carried out during Jim Click's ownership; shock absorbers, uprights, and brake calipers were also overhauled concurrently.

All cracks in the fiberglass bodywork repaired and the car fully repainted in its green and yellow livery.

Carried out immediately prior to the auction consignment.