Hemmings Daily: Ford built five GT40 roadsters, but only one raced in the 24 Hours of Le Mans

After disappointing performances in 1964 and 1965, Ford's GT40 coupes dominated the 24 Hours of Le Mans from 1966-'69. The automaker experimented with GT40 roadsters, too, building five prototypes for endurance racing before abandoning the project. Four of these open-top variants raced at various venues worldwide, but only one, chassis GT/109, ever competed at Le Mans. On January 12, 2019, this 1965 Ford GT roadster will cross the block in Florida, very likely the star attraction at Mecum's 2019 Kissimmee sale. [View in Browser | Subscribe]( [Hemmings Daily] Thursday, November 8, 2018 [Ford built five GT40 roadsters, but only one raced in the 24 Hours of Le Mans]( [Ford built five GT40 roadsters, but only one raced in the 24 Hours of Le Mans]( Posted by Kurt Ernst - After disappointing performances in 1964 and 1965, Ford's GT40 coupes dominated the 24 Hours of Le Mans from 1966-'69. 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