Determined to defeat the Italian marque after several failed attempts in the years prior, Ford developed the GT40 and, ...

Why? Because an original 1966 Ford GT40 Mk I—one of only 31 road-going examples ever built—will be up for grabs and is likely to fetch bids in the millions. According to the listing ...

meant it was rare to see a Gurney-Weslake head setup outside of an Indy car or Ford GT40. Speaking of which, a GT40 equipped with Gurney-Weslake heads won Le Mans twice (1968 and 1969).

The engine's cylinder heads were a standout feature ... Few cars have captured the hearts of car enthusiasts like the Ford ...