A rare chance to own a factory-built GT40 with real history.
The 1966 GT40 Mk II sits at the center of American racing lore. It is the car that helped Ford dominate Ferrari at Le Mans and reset expectations for endurance racing. Collectors know this model well, because it changed the direction of motorsport. Even so, each individual chassis tells its own story.
Chassis GT40 P/1012 is part of the original group of eleven Mk II cars prepared for Le Mans and Daytona in 1966. These are the cars from the season highlighted in Ford v Ferrari. They represent Ford’s most focused factory effort and remain some of the most significant competition cars of the era.
P/1012 carries a dramatic past. In 1966, it placed 2nd at the 24 Hours of Daytona, piloted by Dan Gurney and Jerry Grant, and another 2nd place at Spa with Whitmore/Gardner. before serving as a spare car at the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans.
During Daytona testing, Peter Revson took the car airborne, causing major damage and ending its early competition life. Fortunately for Peter, P/1012 was one of the very first GT40’s equipped with a roll cage, saving his life.
The monocoque, suspension, steering, powertrain and other remains were later acquired and rebuilt in the 1970s with care and attention to accuracy.
After the sympathetic restoration, the car was certified by Ronnie Spain, the world’s most respected GT40 historian. His certification confirms the chassis lineage and supports the documentation behind it.
The Mk II design introduced major improvements. It added larger displacement, stronger cooling, and the heavy-duty systems required for 24-hour endurance work. Collectors value the Mk II for those upgrades, as well as its direct link to Ford’s racing program.
P/1012 offers that connection. It brings real history, verified documentation, and a story that stands out even within the small group of 1966 Mk II cars. For collectors who follow GT40 provenance, Spain certification is a meaningful advantage.
It has been in the current owner’s possession for more than 25 years and beautifully maintained by the pros at Mec Auto in Belgium.
Cars from this group rarely come to market. Cars with a certified history come up even less often. If you follow the GT40 world, you already know how uncommon opportunities like this are. The most recent sale of one of the eleven original GT40’s was in March of 2025 at $13,205,000.
You can purchase this one for significantly less. Call or write us for details.
