This extremely rare 1965 Ford GT race car could fetch 10 million at auction here's why it's a collector's dream

Get the Full StoryA 1965 Ford GT Roadster prototype will cross the auction block this week through Mecum Auctions, and it's expected to rake in 7.5 million on the low end.

The car for sale is incredibly rare, being the only open-top Ford GT to ever race in the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Its ownership history includes Dana Mecum, the founder of Mecum Auctions, and may bring in up to 10 million, according to pre-auction estimates.

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Rare and historically important classics hit the market regularly, but it's not every day that you see a car with a pre-auction estimate in the eight figures. This week, such a unicorn is up for grabs through Mecum Auctions.

A 1965 Ford GT Competition Prototype Roadster will cross the auction block on July 11 during Mecum's Indy 2020 sale, and it's expected to rake in 7.5 million to 10 million.

It's not rocket science to understand why the car up for sale is so darn valuable. Lots of collectors fawn over cars with racing pedigree, and this Ford GT competed at the 1965 24 Hours of Le Mans perhaps the most famous and well-regarded race there is. Rarity is also coveted among car nerds, and this Ford GT is one a handful of prototypes built, and one of only a pair of open-top examples that have stood the test of time.

The bidding currently stands at 600,000, but it's safe to say that's only the beginning. Learn more about the Ford GT up for auction below. This 1965 Ford GT Roadster prototype, which will be sold during Mecum Auctions' Indy 2020 event, is pretty much the cream of the crop for classic-car collectors.

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It has earned a pre-auction estimate of 7.5 million to 10 million, and it's easy to see why.

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The car boasts a racing history that a scant few classic cars share.

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