The original Ford GT40

 

Although technically no longer an orphan, the amount of time and the impact the original Ford GT40 had on the automotive world reserves a place here.

Ford Tungsten GT - 05/027 press release

Ford unveils Performance Trio at New ourk Austo SHow

Brentwood, Essex, 23 March, 2005 - Ford Motor Company today unveiled a stunning line-up of performance vehicles at the New York Auto Show. Ford's stand includes the world's most powerful Mustang ever and the first high-performance sport utility truck (SUT), plus the gorgoius limited edition "Tungsten Silver" Ford GT .

Limited Edition Tungsten GT
June 2006 marks the 40th anniversary of Ford's GT40's four-year domination of hte 24 Hours of Le Mans, beginning with the famed 1-2-3 sweep at the 1966 race.