The 1968 FIA prototype rule changes rendered the Mark IV ineligible for international racing. In response ... in a red livery reminiscent of the 1967 Le Mans-winning GT40. The Ford GT40 J-10 ...

GT/109’ Ford Competition Prototype Roadster is one of only two existing convertible GT40s, and raced once at Le Mans.

It was entered in two races in 1967, the 12 Hours of Sebring and 24 Hours of Le Mans, and was victorious in both. Unfortunately, new engine regulations introduced in 1968 meant its racing days ...

The GT40, with a striking red livery that mirrors the 1967 Le Mans-winning GT40 ... made the Mark IV ineligible for international racing. Known as the G7A, chassis J-10 was originally sold ...

The resulting Mk IV, or “J-car,” would prove itself to be another formidable race car. It was entered in two races in 1967, the 12 Hours of Sebring and 24 Hours of Le Mans, and was victorious in both.

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