Ford GT40 Mk IV – Classic Cars for Sale

The latest look back at old classified advertisements features a 1967 Ford GT40 Mk IV offered for sale in the November 1976 issue of Hemmings for $85,000.1967 Ford GT40 Mk IV J-3 offered for sale in the November 1976 issue of Hemmings for $85,000.

The Ford GT40 was built to win long-distance sports car races, ultimately winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans four times in a row, from 1966 to 1969. The car was named the GT (for Grand Tourisme) with the 40 representing its overall height of 40 inches (measured at the windshield) as required by the rules.

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