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Ford GT40 (Mk1)

1964–1968

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Ford GT40
HOLDStablelow confidence

£5,171,642

Market value · recent verified sales

+4.7%

12-month change

Hold or Wait

Appreciating but pace slowing. Patient buyers may find better entry.

Prices have been flat (+4.7%). No strong directional signal.

Modelled estimate — automatically replaced with verified sold lots as our sources index more results for this car in United Kingdom.

MSRP

Collectibility

10/10

Holy Grail

3-Year Forecast

£6,132,204

+19%

5-Year Forecast

£6,480,616

+25%

Estimates based on 3 verified United Kingdom sales.

Market scores

30

Desirability

Illiquid

10

Liquidity

Good

60

Resale Outlook

Marque analyst note

The Ford GT40 Mk1 sits at a median valuation of £5.17 million in the UK market, with pricing up 4.7 percent over the past year, though the confidence in this signal is notably low due to the absence of recorded sales in the tracking period.

The illiquid nature of this market segment means that pricing discovery relies on sparse transaction data and asking prices rather than a robust flow of completed deals. No active listings are currently tracked, which underscores how rarely these cars change hands and the difficulty buyers and sellers face in establishing firm market terms.

With only 31 examples built, the GT40 Mk1 commands a "Holy Grail" collectibility score that reflects its historical significance as the first generation of Ford's Le Mans–winning prototype. This extreme scarcity and engineering pedigree define desirability, though current demand indicators appear soft relative to the car's standing in the market hierarchy.

The lack of mileage data in recent transactions reflects both the rarity of sales and the likelihood that surviving examples are preserved rather than driven. Condition and provenance dominate valuation discussions for cars at this tier, where chassis history and racing heritage often outweigh mechanical specifications.

Looking ahead, base projections suggest appreciation to £6.13 million over three years and £6.48 million over five years—gains of 18.6 and 25.3 percent respectively. These forecasts assume stable collector demand and no major shifts in the ultra-luxury car market, but the low confidence rating warrants caution; moves in this segment often hinge on individual sales rather than broad trends, making projections more vulnerable to variance than mainstream classic markets.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value£5,171,642
  • Annual appr. rate+4.7%/yr
  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)£41,350
  • Maintenance£4,000
  • Storage£2,400
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual cost£47,750
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months0

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price
  • Avg Mileage at Sale
  • Recent Price Range
  • Total Sales Tracked0

Recent sales

No tracked sales yet for this market.

Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.