The 1966 running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans stands as a historic moment for fans of Ford and great racing in general. In a groundbreaking performance, Ford drivers swept the podium positions, including the GT40 Mark II driven by Bruce McLaren and Chris Harmon. Now you can relive this legendary finish – at least visually – with the limited-edition ’66 Heritage theme for the 2017 Ford GT.

“Celebrating the anniversary of Ford’s historic victories at Le Mans has always been a part of the return of the Ford GT,” said Raj Nair, Ford executive vice president, product development, and chief technical officer. “The 2017 Ford GT ’66 Heritage Edition is a stunning tribute to the car that kicked off Ford’s string of Le Mans victories in 1966.”

The Ford GT ’66 Heritage Edition recreates the classic machine with unique interior and exterior color themes and a jaw-dropping exclusive wheel finish. Highlights include:

  • Shadow Black exterior in either gloss or matte finish
  • Silver stripes and exposed carbon fiber package
  • Frozen White #2 hood and door graphics
  • 20-inch one-piece forged aluminum wheels in a gold satin clearcoat with black lug nuts
  • Ebony-leather upholstery with pillowed inserts and plow-through stitching

The leather-wrapped steering wheel and blue webbing on the seat belts pay tribute to the original 1966 race car. The limited-edition model also features head restraints and steering wheel debossed with the Ford GT logo.

The GT ’66 Heritage Editions eye-catching aesthetics are only surpassed by its sheer performance chops. With a meticulously engineered aerodynamic design and the most powerful EcoBoost® production engine ever (producing more than 600 horsepower), the new GT is a fitting addition to the growing Ford Performance lineup.

Every Heritage Edition model will include a unique serialized identification plate highlighting its rarity. You can view the limited-edition model at FordGT.com using the configuration tool. For more details, including ordering information, contact us at Mills Ford Chrysler.

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