1966 Ford GT40 MK1 Hidden For 30 Years Sold For $6,930,000

It’s back in the spotlight.

One of just 30 street legal versions of the Ford GT40 that were built was sold at the Mecum Auctions Kisssimmee, Fla., event on Friday night for $6,930,000.

The GT40 line of race cars won the 24 Hours of Le Mans four times in a row from 1966 to 1969.

The Metallic Dark Blue 1966 car had been with the same owner for nearly three decades and out of the public eye.

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The car was originally delivered to an owner in Europe and has racked up 13,442 miles over the years.

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A full restoration was performed by Ruf Automobile, but the car hardly needed it. It’s never been in an accident or damaged in any way.

The road versions of the GT40 have fully trimmed interiors and softer suspensions than the race cars.

This one has a 289 cubic-inch V8 and 5-speed manual transmission, with the stick located to the right of its right-side driver’s seat.

The winning bid for the car was $6,300,000, but fees increased the final sale price to $6,930,000.

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That’s near the high end for the model, according to Hagerty, with perfect concours edition cars valued at $7,700,000, prior to this auction.