The over 2 liter Grand Touring (GT) cars have always had a place to compete within the ever changing regulations of international motorsports; the World Sports Car Championship from 1953-1961, the Speedworld Challenge from 1962-1963, the International Championship of Makes from 1964-1971, and the World Championship of Makes from 1972-1981. This included racing in the great endurance races such as the Le Mans 24-Hours, Nürburgring, Spa and Monza 1000km and the Targa Florio. Aston Martin, Ferrari, Jaguar, Porsche and Ford (by backing Carroll Shelby with the Cobra), all designed very lightweight, successful competition cars to compete in the GT category. In the U.S. these cars raced in the SCCA and the USRRC.
Today GT cars qualify to race in many great historic events such as the Tour (de France) Auto because they are dual purpose race and street cars. Due to their technology, great designs, eligibility, and low production numbers GT cars have steadily been increasing in value.
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