Karkraft

KarKraft (frequently written as ) was Ford’s secret weapon during the 1960s—a dedicated performance shop that functioned as an outside engineering arm to bypass corporate bureaucracy. While it was technically a separate entity, it was funded by Ford to build their most extreme racing and homologation machines.

Today, the name lives on through , led by Mike Teske, which produces authentic continuation Mk IV GT40s for collectors who want the period-correct experience of the original Le Mans winner. KarKraft

Kar-Kraft was subcontracted to hand-modify the front ends, relocating the shock towers and reinforcing the structure to fit the "semi-hemi" engine. KarKraft (frequently written as ) was Ford’s secret

The shop was abruptly closed in late 1970 as Ford shifted its priorities away from racing, but its impact on muscle car culture persists. Today, Boss 429s are among the most valuable Fords in existence, often selling for $300,000 to $600,000+ at auction. Current Continuation Kar-Kraft was subcontracted to hand-modify the front ends,

Unlike mass-produced Fords, Kar-Kraft vehicles were essentially hand-built . This resulted in high labor intensity and superior performance hardware, though some period reviewers noted they were "sledgehammers" rather than "ballerinas"—brutally honest and loud machines.