I was delivering a car to Liskeard last week and, when in the customer's house, I spotted a photo on the wall with what looked like a Ford GT40. Below is a blown up section of the photo.
I enquired about the photo and the customer, a farmer, confirmed it was indeed a GT40 he'd owned many years ago when living in France.
The value of a Ford GT40 can vary greatly depending on its history, condition, and originality. As of 2024, original Ford GT40s are fetching between £2.5 million and over £7.5 million at auction. One of the most notable recent sales was a 1969 GT40, which sold for approximately £5.6 million. Models with significant racing history, or those that retain original components, can push higher into this range, while even the least expensive GT40s are still valued in the multi-million-pound range.
The GT40 market hit its lowest point in the mid-1970s. During this period, many collectors and enthusiasts were not as focused on vintage racing cars as they are today and the GT40 was considered more of an obsolete racing car than a valuable classic. Prices at that time were shockingly low compared to today's market - in some cases GT40s could be found for as little as £3,000 to £6,000 (£22,000 - £44,000 at today's prices).
Bet he wished he still owned it.
On the way there I saw this car in a service station.
The number plate is probably worth as much as the car.
Talking of number plates - saw these over the last few weeks.
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