A rare opportunity awaits motorsports enthusiasts and collectors alike as a fully street-legal, Superformance GT40 MKI—valued at $250,000—is now the grand prize in an exclusive nationwide sweepstakes.
Crafted by Downforce Motorsports, this exceptional continuation model faithfully pays tribute to the iconic No. 6 GT40 that clinched victory at the 1969 24 Hours of Le Mans, famously driven by Jacky Ickx and Jackie Oliver. The grand-prize GT40 retains period-correct design and engineering, constructed with over 244 laser-cut and pressed components and a monocoque chassis reinforced with electro-galvanized steel.
Finished in the instantly recognizable Gulf Oil blue and orange livery, the car mirrors the original with orange-painted wheels, twin-pin rear clam, aluminum-painted door eyebrows, and Gulf roundels. This GT40 also features a Gurney bubble, a subtle nod to the original’s racing adaptations, and boasts a cabin trimmed with Alcantara-covered seats, silver rivets, a Moto-Lita steering wheel, and Smith gauges.
Under the hood lies a fire-breathing 427 cubic-inch Windsor-based stroker V8, complete with Weber carburetors and silver powder-coated exhaust headers. The engine delivers heart-pounding performance while maintaining the raw, analog feel that defined the golden era of endurance racing.
Complementing its performance pedigree are Bilstein® coil-over shocks, independent suspension, vented Wilwood disc brakes, and the comfort of air conditioning and a heater, making this beast equally capable on the track and the street.
Rooted in Pittsburgh’s racing legacy—home to Gulf Oil, the sponsor behind the GT40’s most famous triumphs—this car represents more than just a prize; it’s a living tribute to one of motorsport’s most celebrated chapters.
Elizabeth Puckett