# Vicious Ford GT40 restomod gets car fanatics swooning

> The GT40 is perhaps Ford’s most recognizable car. It’s the car that put Ford on the racing map, famously anchoring the historic 1-2-3 finish at the 1966 Le Mans to defeat Ferrari of all carmakers.

- **Source:** [Newatlas](https://newatlas.com/automotive/ford-gt40-restomod/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a402a00d2e4a413fa9a333d)
- **Published:** 2026-06-27
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #hp
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