[Steve Peckler]

Originally Posted by Dimi

One thing that has always amazed me is this obsession with so called "REAL"
GT40's.

The original cars were not that well made as they were race cars and their life expectancy was not long.
They were never rust proofed in any way.
I dont think there were any two cars exactly the same as they were always a work in progress to increase speed, performance, handling and any other thing that kept on cropping up.

Creature comforts were not ever a consideration.

IMHO the GT40's we are producing today are far more real in terms of power, handling, reliability, finish, and driveability than the originals.

All this is not to take away from the accomplishments of the originals but I personally prefer what we are doing today with our cars but am also very thankful for the original cars that broke so much new ground in its day.

The amazing thing about the GT40 is that it has remained such an iconic car for so many years and even in this day and age so many people know and recognise the car even though they may not even have been born when the car first appeared.

For most people once they see a GT40 it becomes etched in their minds and they never forget it.
I know for myself the first time I saw one was in 1969 and I never forgot it right up until I built mine.
I dont think I can recall any other car that draws so much interest as a GT40.

I feel very honoured to be allowed to have the opportunity to join the GT40 community and all the wonderful people in this forum.

Dimi

Well said Dimi