Tom Talks: 1966 Ford GT40 Mk1 | Tom Hartley Jnr

In March 1963 the Ford Motor Company decided to delve further
into the world of racing, specifically that of long-distance sports car
racing. The target was the most prestigious race of this series, the
24 Hours of Le Mans. On the 1st April that same year, the very
first Ford GT prototype was presented to the world.
It wasn't until 1966 that the FAV (Ford Advanced Vehicles) factory in Slough had been developing the production Mk1 GT40 under the steer of John Wyer.
This example is one of just 30 road specification Mk1 GT40's to ever come out of the factory and is unique in it's original colour of Warwick Green.
Chassis P/1057 was despatched to the US market on 23rd December, 1966; not before being photographed in an iconic image with 7 other Mk1 road cars also destined for America.
This example has an outstanding history, having been sold by Carroll Shelby himself in 1967 to its first owner to later passing through the hands of some of the worlds most prominent collections.
The Ford GT40 is one of the most iconic cars of all time, both on and off the track. With its unique original colour and full matching number status, chassis P/1057 is arguably one of the finest examples in existence and would make the perfect addition to any collection.
Disclaimer
THIS CAR IS LOUD!!! Watch to the end if you don't like your hearing!

[@greglhoticom]

Hard to beleive something that beautiful and powerful is 55 years old.

[@fastica]

...and 55 years before 1963, the Ford T was introduced.

[@mattharcla]

Why? I'm 54.

[@slashprime47]

The GT40 is the best car ever. No questions asked.

[@bobleenko512]

Cannot imagine a more perfect car! Color spot on too !!

[@jacobsteele7138]

Simply the most beautiful car ever built.

[@chrisnicotra108]

You cant hide the excitement from any petrol head, it's like when you bring your kids to the toy shop. Love it.

[@dphotos007]

He felt like the first time I drove my Ferrari 430. Not the same car but I felt just like he felt. If you are ever stress out in life all you need is a short drive in a car like this to forget about all your worries.

[@gsr4535]

I had a toy car of this '66 Ford GT that I still have fond memories of! LoL. 👍

[@TomHartleyJnrLtd]

This car was actually delivered to us with 2 very special models. A 1:18 with removable wheels and fully functioning features and a very rare 1:12 model of the same period.

[@jeffbrinton3993]

I like the format of this video ...a simple walk around stats and historical review then a drive.

[@TomHartleyJnrLtd]

Thanks Jeff - we're thinking of doing more of this. Really raw, pure driving, what do you think?

[@cryptodwayne5174]

@@TomHartleyJnrLtd I think I need that car

[@danielharry1075]

What a iconic car. The sounds it make is just tremendous. It smells probably just as great.

[@shanedoyle1057]

The colour really jumps out at unique. Looks almost a contemporary version of a retro look if that makes sense.

[@dr.tasosianlisphd5629]

Stunning & timeless lines - definitive automotive beauty

[@literallyshaking8019]

That color is stunning.

[@Johnnycdrums]

It's crazy how good that color looks.

[@ralphthomas7868]

A good look at a legend with no uneccesary fluff or hype

[@ovenorway]

Finally, a video with a start up and a test drive included. That's what we were all waiting for.

[@TomHartleyJnrLtd]

We're thinking of doing more Tom Talks like this - what do you think?

[@lecavaliere]

its magic, thx for sharing the 3xperience 🔥

[@gnesmond]

Had the pleasure of seeing the 1966 Alan mann gt40 gt-1 beautiful car! Owner is a great guy!

[@AR_119]

Holy hell that is the most beautiful car I have ever seen... I've seen gt40s before but not In that color ..

[@TomHartleyJnrLtd]

1 of 1 produced in Warwick Green 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

[@Johnnycdrums]

@@TomHartleyJnrLtd; And I thought "Guardsman Blue" was my favorite color for 1966 Fords.

[@markb36911]

The best smile I have seen in a long while when she fired up Tom. Your face lit up a treat. Bloody fantastic. You made my day with this.

[@paulkopacz5051]

That's the most beautiful car I have ever seen. It's futuristic even today. Hard to believe it's slightly older than me.

[@HotCarl73]

Beautiful car and color. Shoes match too. I'm not British but I think you'd call that Cheeky.

[@guvjimbike]

Absolutely Fantastic

[@512bb]

Wow, you just never see the road GT40s, what a amazing sight for such a iconic car. You truly look happy my friend, congratulations.

[@BlueHopi144]

What a beast ....that V8 noise is phenomenal

[@ValladolidArde]

first time I've seen Tom this happy, congrats to the TH team for this astounding acquisition

[@TomHartleyJnrLtd]

Thanks!

[@hockeyman1054]

That color is incredible beyond belief. Unreal. The GT40 is in my top three of all time.

[@guyh.4121]

One car you never need a radio in.

[@RichardMichaelOwen]

What a mind blowing machine. Tom you have such a discerning taste for vintage cars and this one proves it. Congrats on the purchase, be hard to see this one go.

[@mgbdub2007]

Magnificent video.

[@motorhead69ification]

I heard one of these once in person and the sound was incredible, an absolute beast.

[@bowlock9901]

Absolutely raw and visceral, we were all fantasising with you at the end, thanks Tom. What a treat.

[@davidelliott1396]

Incredible noise thanks for sharing Tom

[@68dart]

Awesome Cars , Thanks Tom

[@malcolmnicholls2893]

Like the green and the shine.

[@ToyKingWonder]

Unreal! Felt like I was inside the cabin. I had to turn my headphones down....but not too much! And yes, I love the green.

[@technique275]

Stunning, sounds amazing. Thanks for the insight. Keep the Videos coming Tom. Atb.

[@steffydog]

Amazing to see, what a beautiful colour, then it started up . . . . . Lordy, she sounds super 🏁 thanks THJ

[@martinboulden3540]

One word - Very Special ! Oh that two ! Brilliant video Tom.

[@VisionWells]

Tom you are just living the dream for the rest us. What an outstanding car that is!

[@johnsmith1474]

If you Google "Ford Advanced Slough" Ford Co. has a fantastic historical essay on the development of this car.

[@simonbarnes9600]

Thank you Tom, I cannot buy these cars but I appreciate the expertise and pure love you have around your cars. Always a great geek out as well - cheers mate.

[@Vinttro]

This is a stunning GT40 Tom, love it and great video. All the best Vint-tro.

[@EverythingAutomotive13]

Thank You for sharing. What an experience, my brother and I understand you have to leave the potential clients something to chew on, that car is a unicorn! We wanted to hear more revs! We were on the edge of the couch drooling!

[@stephenw7298]

What a car !! Love it. Fantastic video Tom, thank you.

[@TomHartleyJnrLtd]

Glad you enjoyed it Stephen!

[@iDayno]

Great to see it being used :)

[@stuartwright9148]

That is unreal Tom!

[@albertoascari3968]

What a great car Tom and of course a wonderful video. Would like to see more. 👍🙂🇬🇧

[@Jsh0w]

The color is very similar to Aston Martin’s F1 color. Absolutely beautiful.

[@alexanderbloor268]

Simply beautiful

[@tutelarius]

Congratulations Tom, this is a brilliant find. Very much enjoying Tom Talks.

[@TomHartleyJnrLtd]

Great to hear!

[@daveshongkongchinachannel]

If I had to choose just one classic car to drive, perhaps this would be the one. Such an icon and so beautifully restored and adore the colour too.

[@D.Lugton]

Yes Tom!!!

[@royd72]

Tom you cannot sell this, it’s the perfect addition to your collection 😍

[@TomHartleyJnrLtd]

It is tempting!

[@JC-jj1xm]

An important road car converted to race spec is chassis P1049. This car was purchased by Grady Davis, an executive at Gulf Oil, in 1966. He actually had his car converted to race spec, and had it entered it into the 1967 Daytona 24 under the J.W.A.E team, formerly F.A.V., where it achieved 6th Overall, and was the highest placed Ford vehicle. It would have placed higher, but due to an error where they had left the windscreen heater switch in during conversion, someone bumped it and between that, and the headlamps and other electrical items on, the vehicle was using more amps than the alternator could produce. They thought the battery or alternator was going bad, which was replaced but still had that issue. With the lost time, they figured they could have finished as well as 4th had this not happened. This car would propel the Gulf Oil company to enter endurance racing. The car did not start out int the famous livery we all know and love today, the Daytona and Sebring car ran a dark blue/orange, but would later adapt the sky blue/orange when the Mirage M1 cars began racing).

[@Stratoszero]

What a fabulous car and sold in a few days! Absolutely the right choice to repaint in correct colour. Gt40 P1008 in Linden green when presented with colour matched wheels is my dream car!

[@JK-hw1bb]

Simply Stunning. 🏁

[@hjvh78ho]

Absolutely stunning colour, probably considered quite bold for the era I would imagine. Excellent presentation as usual, I especially love the hearing about the provenance of each individual car, I feel that's a level of information I wouldn't get elsewhere on youtube and even though I'm not in the market for one I still very much enjoy learning about these cars.

[@TomHartleyJnrLtd]

Thanks Jimmy! There's so much provenance with the cars we deal with that it's a shame for us not to share it with you all and we can't do that without a little teaser as to what it's like behind the wheel! We'll be sure to keep the videos coming!

[@XXX-xn1hh]

love it tom!

[@gazza430]

That’s literally my dream car. Would love just to drive one. Dad was born in 66 so it’s something very close to me

[@realitykicksin8755]

Stunning looking car. One of the timeless designs.

[@TomHartleyJnrLtd]

Couldn't agree more!

[@juliomunoz6468]

Beautiful 🩵 the color is stunning!!!

[@suzyjohnson4667]

Beautiful GT40. The color reminds me of Ford "Gulf Stream Agua". Congratulations on your purchase. A 1960's Ford GT would go well with my 05 and 2019 for the trifecta 😊. Thanks for posting including the fascinating owner history.

[@RogerBaileyOnCars]

this is brilliant, a boy hood dream for me the GT40, glad to have found your channel Tom

[@TomHartleyJnrLtd]

Thanks Roger - glad you're enjoying our content!

[@jgrant5255]

What a wonderful and beastly analog machine.

[@stacyhathaway4017]

I was thrilled to see a new TH video ... this did not let me down..

[@TomHartleyJnrLtd]

Glad to hear it Stacy!

[@rolandleap1]

Love the colors you go with.....everyone always seems to want red. These unique colors such as this and the one on the Daytona you recently published are fabulous.

[@reeceracing123]

Great video! What an awesome colour! I didn’t know each panel had the chassis number tag on it! Very interesting

[@dennisb5319]

Simply stunning.

[@rdencys]

beauty beauty color one of the best Ford GT

[@alanjoiner5195]

Another great video. Looks a challenge to get out of!!

[@TomHartleyJnrLtd]

Then it's a good job you don't want to get out of it once you're in it!

[@melvynwoodman5787]

Love the colour. Nice to see one without all the racy graffiti.

[@garykish8951]

God, what a sound!

[@Z4Man199]

Sounds amazing

[@MrJohnnyc12345]

Cheers Tom!

[@julianadams2206]

Simply awesome.

[@giedryztube]

Video production rivals quality of the car. Well done!

[@geoffmarsh7986]

Fantastic car, beautiful colour - bet you keep it!!!! I would.

[@Mexxx65]

900th Like! Such a uniquely beautiful original Mk1 Ford GT40 road car!!!!

[@dusty7264]

I saw both a racing, and road version of the GT-40 in a private collection in Scottsdale Arizona. They have fantastic cars

[@carza355]

Wow.....the sound.

[@jkxelor1295]

Man you have a great job.

[@wtfrocks8663]

That fuel pump is louder than my V6. Sweet.

[@bield7]

My all-time great car choice (with the Cobra a close second). Just wonderful.

[@TheMrPeteChannel]

A unicorn car. The only GT 40 Mk1 in that color! Nice!

[@cockneygeezer3528]

thanks for that video, those of us that love the history of motor sport, it's great to see you talk about the history of the cars, but I see in your show room you have some classic bikes like the Manx Norton it would be great to see a video on some of the Bikes you own,

[@skywolf1964]

Magnificent!!!!

[@donaldparlettjr3295]

Oh good lord the Mk1 has the prettiest lines and the 289 Hi-Po with the 8 Webbers it sounds incredible. I know the big block is where it's at but as a road car it's more than enough for me.

[@SpankeeBLING]

One word EPIC

[@thyslop1737]

The roar of that motor like music.

[@matthewgloberman3682]

Seeing these in person is rad. They are so low and tiny. A little bit bigger than a Miata and you sit inches off the ground.

[@geriatricmotorcars9516]

Love the passion , beautiful How many right hand drive '

[@ianmangham4570]

I shall consider purchasing it.

[@georgevprochazka5316]

Green IS Gorgeous !!!!!!!!!

[@hynes64]

The colour is ........ gorgeous

[@ruggeromorreale5509]

Marvelous

[@sandyvalentin3072]

Tom... Stunning car absolutely gorgeous if you can buy that car add it to your collection extremely rare .😊

[@FUNZO1975]

love it.

[@danielbelton8278]

Still with a 200 MPH speedometer in 1966

[@autocurioso3142]

What a car!

[@Asaya911]

Great 💯🙏

[@afenijmeijer9027]

Arguably one of the 4 most beautiful cars in history. The other 3 are Ferrari 250 GTO, Mercedes 300 SL Gull Wing and E type Jaguar.

[@GaryL2707]

I would add to your list, although not a road car, the Porsche 917.