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Russ Noble · 12-26-07, 02:00 AM

I tend to agree with Don and Gary.

GT40's in their heyday were first and foremost race cars built to comply with the formula of the day. When the rules changed or they became uncompetitive that's the end of the road.

Did 1087 or either of the two sister cars race in any FIA sanctioned series at the time they were built? If not then to my mind they are just 100% accurate replications of a very successful and desirable car from days gone by.

Cheers

12-26-07, 02:00 AM	#5 (permalink)
Russ Noble Russ Noble Lifetime Premier Supporter Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Christchurch,NZ GT40: Building scratc Posts: 1,355 Rep Power: 20	Re: "real" ends where ? I tend to agree with Don and Gary. GT40's in their heyday were first and foremost race cars built to comply with the formula of the day. When the rules changed or they became uncompetitive that's the end of the road. Did 1087 or either of the two sister cars race in any FIA sanctioned series at the time they were built? If not then to my mind they are just 100% accurate replications of a very successful and desirable car from days gone by. Cheers __________________ Russ ° Scratchbuild. Spaceframe Mk1 wide body. Dry sumped, forged, 351W. LSD930. 10's & 14's. Most parts now sourced. Body 80% done. Chassis, rollcage 95% finished. Suspension 70% built. Engine starting to build, and trans in a million pieces. http://www.gt40s.com/forum/gt40-buil...atchbuilt.html