Ford GT 40 Replica Crash in Germany Kills Passenger

We’re never happy to report an automotive related death, especially one involving a rare classic car. Well, not exactly classic, but definitely rare, because it’s a Ford GT40 replica that crashed on a country road in southern Germany, while heading to the ADAC Bavaria Historic (vintage car event).

Apparently, conditions were wet and after a sharp bend, the 49 year-old driver lost control and planted the car into the base of a tree – the 43 year-old passenger died in the impact, but the driver survived, albeit with serious injuries.

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Listen to Another Badass V8, This Time from the 1960s and the Ford GT40

The V8 is an engine that, in its own way, helped America start its own industrial revolution. These engines were dependable, easy to fix and since there were so many of them around, relatively affordable to produce and purchase. They powered everything from trucks to sedans and sports cars, and even one of the world's first supercars – the Ford GT40, built between 1964 and 1969. Read more »

Hennessey-Tuned Ford GT Takes Texas Mile Record [w/Video]

Last year, Hennessey Performance took their highly-modified Ford GT out on an empty piece of tarmac, at the Texas Mile, and they managed to push the custom twin-turbo supercar all the way up to 257.7 mph or 412.3 km/h. This year, they've tried again, and with several improvements to the car, the speed achieved was higher, as the GT crossed the mile marker at 267.6 mph (428.1 km/h), rivaling the Bugatti Veyron SS for sheer speed. Read more »

Ford GT40 Gulf/Mirage Used by Steve McQueen Fetches Record $11 Million in Pebble Beach

When contemplating the purchase of an ultra-rare Ford GT40, especially in an auction setting, one must possess a bank account with a large amount of zeros considering most, if not all, have been known to reach the million-dollar mark.

With an impressive history to account for, this particular GT40 is no exception.

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