1966 Ford GT-40 MKII 1:18 Scale
Product Code: jvFaYxO
Description
1966 Ford GT-40 MK II Hardtop #2. 1:18 scale diecast collectible model car. This Ford GT40 Mark II is a 9.25"L x 3.75"W x 3.25"H diecast metal car with openable doors, hood and trunk. PVC tires, detailed engine, interior and chassis. Mounted on a display platform. This 1966 Ford GT-40 MK-II is manufactured by Shelby Collectibles, Inc. Individually packed in a window box. Window Box.
Henry Ford II wanted the Ford Motor Company to race at Le Mans from the early 1960s. Winning races promoted car sales, as the racing circuit was followed by the younger crowd of car enthusiasts.
The GT-40 MK I first raced in May 1964 at Nurburgring and onto Le Mans, but the cars retired early due to mechanical problems. After a series of unfavorable results, Carroll Shelby was asked to join the program. As an accomplished race car driver, the team manager, Shelby knew how to get results. The experience gained from past difficulties enabled the 7.0-liter V-8-powered GT-40 MK II to dominate races in Riverside, Daytona, and Sebring which all lead to the grand finale at the grueling Le Mans 24 hour race in 1966, where the GT-40 swept the podium with a 1-2-3 finish.
