1964 Ford GT-40 Prototype Coming to Mecum Houston Auction

[usmcfred]

http://autoweek.com/article/car-life/1964-ford-gt40-prototype-set-cross-block

 

[steved57]

I may have to attend the auction just to see this car in person

 

[Roadtrip]

Is the giant chrome thing in the grille a driving light? Beautiful car!

 

[dbk]

That was from 2014, sold for $7 million.

 

[NorthwoodGT]

That was from 2014, sold for $7 million.

just when I think I've seen every GT40, something like this pops up. wow what a beauty

 

[steved57]

That was from 2014, sold for $7 million.

Duh - Yeah I see that now !!

 

[THamonGT]

Yes and I was there watching every move.

 

[djs]

That was Lonberger's car. I saw it disassembled in his garage in 2009. He bought it for a song, in parts, but never got to finish it because of MS I believe.

 

[djs]

https://www.mecum.com/lot-detail/HA0414-184930/0/1964-Ford-GT40-Prototype/4-Speed/

 

[Russ Oasis]

That is so nice it takes your breath away.

 

[usmcfred]

That was from 2014, sold for $7 million.

Sorry guys ... I didn't see a date. Nice eye candy anyway.

usmcfred

 

[THamonGT]

Miller Motor Sports purchased it.

 

[Ed Sims]

Miller Motor Sports purchased it.

You mean the Chinese company that bought Miller Motorsports?

Ed