[Kim Petersen]

As I winnow down the list of 'things to add' in my conversations with Dennis Olthoff in anticipation of my Mk. I being built and delivered (in mid-June, we hope), a few options have crossed my mind. I'd be interested in what others may think about them.

1. Roll Cage: Dennis says that one may be available as an option, but that it won't be SCCA or FIA approved. Of course, most Mk. I's weren't equipped with roll cages, as were some Mk. II's. So a couple of questions arise: Even if such a roll cage wouldn't make one's car eligible for racing, would the added safety for road use be worthwhile? Particulary given the car's low silouette and high performance. And if it were added, would it steal precious space from the interior that the car can ill afford? Would it impede egress or access? Impact headroom?

2. Fuel Bladders: In much the same with the roll cage, a bladder system may also be an option available for my car. Given the location of fuel under the sills, and the worry of a side-impact rupture, is a bladder system worth installing? It's likely expensive and 'after-market' in that Olthoff will have to install it.

3. Fire Extinguisher System: As an alternative, or perhaps an augmentation, to the fuel bladder system, has anyone installed a racing fire suppression system in their SPF GT40? If so, can you install the cylinder outside of the cockpit? This is something like a $750 option, and likely the cheapest of the three.

Any thoughts?