1964 Ford GT40 Prototype (GT104) sells for $7 million at Mecum Houston

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Thought you guys might enjoy this. I had one of the best seats in the house... There isn't any "rulebook" for this section so I suppose it's OK to post, right?
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http://www.motorauthority.com/news/...0-prototype-other-rare-cars-hit-mecum-auction



Here's a few pics to hold the early viewers over. I'm uploading a video to Youtube now. See above video.

(I took many more before when the car was secured)

 

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Wow!!!!

 

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Another hour till the video is posted (then another 10 for HD processing), so until then, start your saliva droppings

 

[LMSCorvetteGT2]

So I just need to make a few million to own my dream car... That shouldn't be too hard.

 

[Azure Flare]

 

[ildd]

So I just need to make a few million to own my dream car... That shouldn't be too hard.

Yea. I brought some monopoly money but I got outbid :/

Stupid youtube says video will take 2 hours... ugghhhh

 

[JohnBM01]

I HAD to come here once I saw the title of this post. I didn't see this car cross the auction block on NBC Sports Network, but I was completely stunned this beauty raked in $7 USD. I'll tell you what... she's worth every penny. That is a gorgeous car. I've always loved the Ford GT40. This one is amazing.

 

[ildd]

I HAD to come here once I saw the title of this post. I didn't see this car cross the auction block on NBC Sports Network, but I was completely stunned this beauty raked in $7 USD. I'll tell you what... she's worth every penny. That is a gorgeous car. I've always loved the Ford GT40. This one is amazing.

It was actually supposed to get even more... When I saw Wayne Carini there, I was almost certain he would buy it for 8-9 million. A phone bidder got it though. (Does Leno have a GT40 yet? )

 

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VIDEO IS LIVE

 

[Slash]

What was the reserve?

 

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What was the reserve?

I think it was 6.75-7 million. It was still on at 6.5, but came off when it flashed 7.25 million then went back down to 7.1 (but officially sold at 7)

 

[GranTurismo916]

It was actually supposed to get even more... When I saw Wayne Carini there, I was almost certain he would buy it for 8-9 million. A phone bidder got it though. (Does Leno have a GT40 yet? )

You saw Wayne Carini? Now I'm even more jelly....

 

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You say Wayne Carini? Now I'm even more jelly....

Yep. Saw him walk by about 2 pm (GT40 was auctioned about 3:30). I was looking at pictures on Mecum's Facebook page and he was sitting in the first row during the auction.

 

[GranTurismo916]

Yep. Saw him walk by about 2 pm (GT40 was auctioned about 3:30). I was looking at pictures on Mecum's Facebook page and he was sitting in the first row during the auction.

That's awesome. Must have been an amazing day for you. :tup:

 

[Panoz]

A beautiful piece of art for a well-deserving price.

 

[Eunos_Cosmo]

Makes you wonder if the classic car investment bubble will ever burst again. It seemed pretty impervious to the 2008 financial disaster.