Ford had a hard time selling enough GT40s for homologation in the 1960s and had to sell some for less than cost. Today they sell at auction for over $1M. In 2005-2006 a special run of Ford GTs looking much like the GT40 were produced. There were 4,038 produced at an MSRP of around $150,000, but dealer premiums were charged. Today those sell for around $500K. The new Ford GT will have limited production, I think I saw production of street cars around 400 and price starts at $400K.
Yep, like other Fords that were under appreciated in their time. I think Ford had some of the same trouble getting enough units sold for NASCAR rides that just dominated the circuit. Then NASCAR made them gag the side oilers so chevy could keep up.
I always though that the GT-40 (1960s) was the most beautiful car ever made.
There are certain vehicles that just melt my heart, and I wish I could have one... The original GT-40 and 1974 Ducati 750SS come to mind...
Mark