Ford GT development prototypes

Ford’s early GT programme included purpose-built prototypes with coupé and open roadster bodies.

What to check before buying

Check the GT-prefix identifier, construction and testing records, and the sequence of body changes.

GT/108 is the same roadster in two Monterey catalogues.

Documented auction results

If you’re deciding what to offer, start with transactions for cars of similar specification and history. Check the sale date, condition, and whether the price included buyer’s premium.

Selected source records in the original currency. Fees, specification, and condition can differ between sales.
ChassisDate and auctionOutcome and priceEvidence
GT/108Aug 2019RM Sotheby’s · Monterey2019 1965 Ford GT40 Roadster PrototypeSoldUSD 7,650,000 · Published sold priceAuction evidence
GT/108Aug 2014RM Sotheby’s · Monterey2014 1965 Ford GT40 Roadster PrototypeSoldUSD 6,930,000 · Published sold priceAuction evidence
GT/111May 2011RM Sotheby’s · Villa d'Este2011 1965 Ford GT40 Works Prototype RoadsterUnsoldEstimate EUR 2,400,000 to EUR 2,900,000Auction evidence
GT/103Aug 2005RM Sotheby’s · The Monterey Sports and Classic Car Auction2005 1964 Ford GT40 PrototypeSoldUSD 2,502,500 · Published sold priceAuction evidence

Commission a search or pre-purchase review

  • Source a car

    Set the model, specification, budget, and timetable. We run the private search and screen candidates against your brief.

    Private sourcing
  • Assess a car you’ve found

    Review the seller’s records, comparable sales, and questions for an independent marque specialist before deciding what to offer.

    Pre-purchase advice

We agree the written scope, fee, and any specialist costs before work begins.

Documented variants

Details shown here apply to the named factory configuration.
VariantProductionBody styleCoachbuilderWheelbaseFactory specificationDocumented examples
Prototype coupé—————GT/103
Prototype roadster—————GT/108GT/111

Individual chassis histories