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1969 Ford GT40 Mk III found roaming the halls in Geneva

The halls of the 2015 Geneva Motor Show are filled with all manner of exotic racing machinery, from the likes Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus to McLaren. But there's one peculiar bit of history tucked away that we thought you'd be equally interested to see: a 1969 Ford GT40 Mk III. One of only seven known to be built, this Mk III coupe was intended as a road-going alternative to earlier racing-bred GT40 models, like the original Mk I and 427-cubic-inch, Le Mans-dominating Mk II. Due to its street-legal intentions, the Ford GT40 Mk III boasted revised bodywork that allowed for some luggage and new headlights, along with a redesigned interior with left-hand-drive and a shifter in the normal, center position. The Mk III wasn't very popular when it was new in the 1960s, in part because it looked different from other GT40 models and because it was pretty expensive, but that just means it's an awfully rare gem today. Take a look at the piece of history in our high-res image gallery above. Related Video: Featured Gallery 1969 Ford GT40 Mk III: Geneva 2015 View 18 Photos Image Credit: Live photos copyright 2015 Drew Phillips / AOL Geneva Motor Show Ford Automotive History Coupe Racing Vehicles Special and Limited Editions Performance Classics 2015 Geneva Motor Show ford gt40 autoblog black

Tanner Foust gets eponymous hotted-up Ford Focus ST from Cobb Tuning

Racer and Top Gear USA host Tanner Foust has partnered up with Cobb Tuning to create a special-edition Ford Focus ST. The limited-edition hatches will come packing a reflashed ECU, special intercooler, tweaked intake and freer-flowing exhaust for up to 20 percent more power than the stock creation. Cobb says that the changes should push the final dyno figure to above 300 horsepower. Buyers can also expect to find special carbon fiber aerodynamic bits on board along with a new grille, graphics and wheels. Cobb hasn't released pricing on this Tanner Foust Edition Ford Focus ST as of yet, but you can bet the whole kit won't be cheap.
Fortunately, the company will sell you bits and pieces from the overall package for your Ford, and word has it engineers are also whipping up a Foust Fiesta ST. Look for Cobb's Focus ST website to go live next month, complete with accurate specs and pricing. Until then, enjoy clicking through the gallery here. You can also check out the full press release below.

Need a last minute gift? Win Mom her dream car this Mother's Day

Autoblog may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Pricing and availability are subject to change. No donation or payment necessary to enter or win this sweepstakes. See official rules on Omaze.  The feeling of getting a new car is wonderful. Seeing your mom get that new car, or even better, her dream car, feels even better, or so we would imagine. And Omaze is here with a chance to experience that feeling. Plus, if you enter any giveaway through May 8 and use code DEARMOM100 you’ll get 100 bonus entries.  YouÂ’re probably asking yourself, what does it take to win? First of all, according to Omaze, "no donation or payment is necessary to enter or win this sweepstakes." $10 will get you 100 entries in this sweepstakes, while $50 will get you 1,000 entries and $100 will get you 2,000 entries. The best part? Each paid entry raises money for a worthy cause. See more about these causes at Omaze. Here are our favorite vehicle giveaways weÂ’ve found online this week. Unless youÂ’re an only child, thereÂ’s no doubt youÂ’ve experienced the competitiveness that MotherÂ’s Day brings. This year you can take it up a notch beating out the bath bombs and brunch that your siblings are bringing to the table with something no one has any chance of topping: the keys to a 2022 McLaren GT. Win a 2022 McLaren GT - Enter at Omaze Here are the specs for the McLaren GT, according to Omaze: Max Seating: 2 Powertrain: Twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 engine Transmission: 7-speed dual-clutch automatic Drivetrain: Rear-wheel drive Exterior Color: Ember Orange Interior Color: Black Horsepower: 612 hp Torque: 465 lb-ft Acceleration: 0-60 mph in 3.1 seconds Top Speed: 203 mph Fuel Consumption: 15/21/17 mpg city/highway/combined Fuel Capacity: 19 gallons Approximate Retail Value: $243,875.00 Cash-Alt: $182,906.25 Special features: Dihedral "butterfly" doors; 20" and 21" MSO wheels; 12.3" instrument screen; 7" portrait infotainment screen; 12-speaker Bowers & Wilkins sound system There are few cars that are more iconic than a Shelby Cobra. ThereÂ’s something about them that captures your attention when you see them out on the road. However, few of the cars you see out on the road are actual Shelbys: theyÂ’re replicas, similar to this Superformance MKIII-R. But not all replicas are created equal. This one is powered by a 7.3-liter Ford Godzilla V8 engine that makes 600 horsepower, more than the original car.