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1966 Ford GT40 MkII Factory Lightweight

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Jan. 16, 2026.

$12,375,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $11,250,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

Photo: Mecum Auctions

The car

Year
1966
Make and model
Ford GT40
Gearbox
Manual
Condition
Excellent (2)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 5 comparable sales, 76% over its top.

Middle half of sales$85,000 to $6,400,000
Median$85,000
Sales behind it5Likely

From 5 sales of the Ford GT40 in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $85,000 and $6,400,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1966 Ford GT40 MkI Road CarMecum, Jan. 18, 2025MecumJan. 18, 2025$6,400,000
1965 Ford GT40 ReplicaMecum, Aug. 14, 2026MecumAug. 14, 2026$85,000
1966 Ford GT40 Mk IIRM Sotheby's, Feb. 28, 2025RM Sotheby'sFeb. 28, 2025$12,000,000
1968 Ford GT40 ReplicaMecum, Jan. 9, 2026MecumJan. 9, 2026$85,000
1965 Ford GT40 Replica CoupeMecum, Dec. 6, 2024MecumDec. 6, 2024$62,000