A precious model belonging to a descendant of Henry Ford has just landed on the Sotheby’s auction page. The two-tone 18-karat-gold 1/25-scale model commemorates one of Ford’s most iconic race cars, along with the American automobile manufacturer’s lustrous history.
The model features opening doors, hood, rear-engine latch, and has functioning wheels that are wrapped in rubber model tires. A historic Easter egg can be found on the license plate, where it reads “Michigan Ford 1.” The model sits at approximately 7.25 x 3.25 x 1.5 inches in size and weighs over 3 pounds.
Bidding starts at $24,000 USD and ends on December 4. Head on over to Sotheby’s to learn more.
Sotheby’s auction house has announced the sale of a legendary 1960 Ford GT40. This particular car is famous for its role in the 1966 Le Mans race, with the gold GT40 finishing third in the 24 hour race as three GT40s occupied all three of the podium positions.
The gold GT40 was driven by American duo Ronnie Bucknum and Dirk Hutcherson, who managed 348 laps of the track for the Holman & Moody racing team. Other features of the car include a 7.0L V-8 engine and a top speed of 200 mph. Considering its important role in racing history, unsurprisingly, the car has an estimated value of between $9 million USD and $12 million USD. The Ford GT40 will go on sale this August at Sotheby’s Pebble Beach auction.
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