1967 Ford GT40 G7A Mark IV Conversion Up For Auction

March 2, 2025 1:05 am

The Ford GT40 is a true icon in the automotive world, a car that came along and faced long odds in the automaker’s quest to take down Ferrari at Le Mans – and yet, exceeded all expectations. As such, all Ford GT40 models are rare, coveted, and valuable machines in today’s world, though there aren’t exactly a ton of them in existence, as one might imagine. However, those that have the means can certainly go out and purchase a Ford GT40 if they wish, but few are quite as unique as this G7A Mark IV conversion that just surfaced for sale recently.

This 1967 Ford GT40 G7A Mark IV conversion is up for auction at Bring a Trailer as one of 12 J-car chassis constructed by Kar Kraft, as well as one of just two that were adapted for Group 7 competition with spyder bodywork after FIA prototype rule changes precluded Ford’s use of the Mark IV in international racing. This particular car – chassis J-10 – is referred to as the G7A, and was sold as part of a two-car package to a pair of Can-Am racers who utilized it across two season. The GT40 was involved in an accident in 1970, however, sent to England for repairs, and then sat around until it wound up back in the U.S. in 1989.

At that time, the new owner began converting the GT40 to a Mark IV, and it has changed hands a few times in the years since. The current body consists of an aluminum roof structure, plus a fiberglass nose, doors, and tail panel, all of which is covered in a red and white livery replicating the one present on the 1967 Le Mans-winning Mark IV GT40. Rolling on a set of magnesium alloy wheels, this particular example is currently powered by a 427 cubic-inch Ford V8 mated to a Kar Kraft T-44 synchronized four-speed manual transaxle.

Given the uniqueness of this Ford GT40 – along with the fact that it isn’t road legal – it’s difficult to say just how much money it’ll ultimately hammer for. However, we don’t doubt that it will rake in big bucks regardless, as we’ve seen time and time again with models ranging from the road-friendly Mk1 to actual Le Mans veterans.

By Brett Foote

Brett's lost track of all the Fords he's owned over the years and how much he's spent modifying them, but his current money pits include an S550 Mustang and 13th gen F-150.