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Have you ever spotted a Ford GT40 for sale locally? Consider yourself fortunate, if you have. It doesn't happen often anymore, if it ever did, and most people have to go out of their way to experience this amazing vehicle, which grows rarer with each passing day. It's not as if most of us would be able to afford it, but it's something just to be able to see it, touch it, and smell it up close.

The Ford GT40 is a high-performance racing car that won the 24 Hours of Le Mans from 1966 to 1969. Ford had specifically designed the vehicle to topple Ferrari who had dominated Le Mans from 1960 to 1965. The GT element of the name stands for Grand Touring, and the 40 designation represents the overall height of the car, an important Le Mans restriction.

The four primary GT40 models were the Mark I-IV. The Mark I was the original GT40. There were 12 prototypes of the Mark I, and these included a 4.2L V8 engine under the hood. However, on the production models, Ford used the Mustang's 4.7L engine.

There were an additional five Mark I prototype models, distinguished by their roadster bodywork, built by the Ford GT40 design team. The Ford X-1 is the most notable of these five prototypes. Entered by the McLaren team, and driven by Chris Amon, the Ford X-1 won the Fall-1965 North American Pro Series.

For the Mark II, the follow-up to that original GT40, Ford switched from the Mustang engine to the 7.0L engine that they used in the Ford Galaxie. For two specific Mark II models, which they raced at Daytona in 1967, Ford fitted them with Mercury 7.0L engines. These engines were essentially the same, but the distinction is noteworthy to collectors.

Ford designed the GT40 Mark III for road use, but only manufactured seven models. Ford detuned the 4.7L engine from the Mark I to 335 horsepower, and they softened the suspension system. At the time, consumers interested in a GT40 for road use were already buying modified Mark Is that Wyer Ltd. manufactured. The Mark IIIs looked entirely different, and they were not very popular until years later when their rarity was more important than their aesthetics.

Before the GT40 Mark IV, there was the J-car. There were many hands in the pot at this point, and Ford wanted to bring the GT40 in-house by lessening their involvement with the European automotive firms. In partnership with the Brunswick Aircraft Corporation, Ford built the J-car prototype with the innovative use of honeycomb aluminum panels. The designers reused the 7.0L engines from the earlier design. The name J-car was in reference to the Appendix J regulations that add been added to the rules at the time by FIA (Federation Internationale de l'Automobile).

The Mark IV GT40 built on the J-car chassis, raced in only two events, but won both of them. These races were the 1967 24 Hours of Le Mans and the 1967 12 Hours of Sebring. Unlike the earlier GT40s, the Mark IV was entirely American, having been built by Shelby.

In 1995, Ford unveiled the GT90 concept car at the Detroit Auto Show. It was a then modern take on the classic Ford GT40, but nothing really came of it. Nine years later, Ford began manufacturing the Ford GT, which was a modern homage to the Ford GT40, and they sold it from 2004 to 2006.

Finding a classic Ford GT40 for sale has never been simple, but finding a Ford GT40 for sale has become near impossible as the years pass, already exorbitant prices rise, and rarity grows.

Dan Legal is a member of the web team that runs the website LemonFree.com Used Cars For Sale. LemonFree is a car search engine which currently has over 2 million new and used cars for sale. If your trying to locate a Ford GT40 For Sale; trust LemonFree to help you find your next car today!

Ford, Mercury Adjust $60 More From Stickers

The Ford Motor Co. is set to cut $60 more from its sticker prices on its current auto lineup. This will be done while enhancing standard options on vehicles. Ford and Mercury vehicles’ stickers will be adjusted to attract more customers and at the same time curb incentive spending.

According to Ford, “Being competitive in today's marketplace requires competitive content and competitive pricing. We believe we have an outstanding plan to stabilize and regain sales and market share." The automaker along with General Motors and Chrysler Group, are dependent upon sales incentives like employee pricing promotions, cash rebates, and interest-free loans to further the promotion of the vehicles.

One of the primary reasons behind the adjustment of sticker prices is that when consumers shop on the Internet, they might not be aware of all the sales incentive programs. This could make the American models seem less competitive than they really are.

Ford will also be selling Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX without cash rebates. According to Cisco Codina, group vice president of North American marketing, sales and service, “But it will be low enough to attract retail customers without added cash on the hood.” He added, "Our intent is to have good leases and good pricing. We don't plan to have any visible cash on those vehicles."

The 2007 Ford Edge is powered by all-new 265-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. The vehicle features an intelligent all-wheel-drive system with MacPherson struts in the front and a four-link independent rear suspension to boost handling and drive feel. The interior features a center console that can hold a laptop computer. The vehicle also boasts of its panoramic Vista Roof, a segment-first MP3 audio jack and six-way power-heated adjustable front seats. The Lincoln MKX crossover, on the other hand, is built more like a car than a truck. However, it offers more space for cargoes as well as higher seating position of SUV. The crossover shares its basic structure with its siblings – the Ford Edge and the Lincoln MKZ. It is built at Ford's Oakville Assembly plant in Ontario, Canada.

Through the announcement of the vehicles’ prices was held in abeyance, it is expected that the Ford Edge will carry a base in the mid-$20,000 range while the Lincoln vehicle in the mid-$30,000 range.

In connection with Mercury lineup, the 2007 Milan will carry a base in the mid-$20,000 range and the 2007 Mariner will be priced a bit higher. The Mercury Milan, midsize sedan built on the Ford CD3 platform, is deemed the upscale version of the Ford Fusion. It is equipped with LED taillights, front and rear fascia designs and refined interior. The Mariner, conversely, uses upgraded Mercury car parts to enhance its appearance and performance. The vehicle can be likened to the Ford Escape however it is also equipped with stylistic differences like the monotone cladding, European-style turn signal repeaters, two-tone interior and the exclusive waterfall front grille.

The strategy of Ford to price its lineup closer to expected transaction prices is aimed at reducing heavy incentives that minimize resale values. Nonetheless, cash rebates can't always be avoided. As a fact, the 2006 Ford Fusion sedan was introduced carrying a $1,000 cash incentive. Codina added the automaker expects to sell 120,000 units of the Edge annually. He did not give a volume projection for the MKX.

“The Edge can achieve that level of sales in part by hanging on to consumers leaving SUVs. They often are looking at crossovers, and the Edge can help keep buyers who once drove Ford Explorers in Ford showrooms,” Codina noted. "We have a huge owner base as it relates to mid-sized SUVs, and the migration is from that to this. So that's also encouraging for us."

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