A question you will rarely hear about a GT40 !

Hershal Byrd · 09-18-01, 09:16 PM

I was thinking about the famous, "Is it real"?, question that all the replica and real cobra owners get. I really don't think too many people will ask that about a GT40 replica. Maybe some of the guys that already have theirs on the street could tell us what most people ask. I bet it will be more like, Hey!, what kind of car is that"?. [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

Hersh [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img]

09-18-01, 09:22 PM

When we were at Knotts with the blue car at the hotel people asked if it was a new Ford prototype! You should have seen the looks on faces when Robert Logan told them that the design was from the early sixties!

IAN UK · 09-19-01, 09:52 AM

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I was thinking about the famous, "Is it real"?, question that all the replica and real cobra owners get. I really don't think too many people will ask that about a GT40 replica. Maybe some of the guys that already have theirs on the street could tell us what most people ask. I bet it will be more like, Hey!, what kind of car is that"?. [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

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IAN UK · 09-19-01, 09:59 AM

Here in the UK It's a question that we often get asked at shows and exhibitions, to which the usual reply is 'Do I look like a milionaire'. Great forum let's hope other UK members get involved.

Ron Earp · 09-19-01, 06:05 PM

They'll get involved ONLY if you spread the word. Not picking but I've consistently sent this site to the GT40 club in the UK:
http://www.gt40club.clara.net/

And always maintained links to that site. But those folks have never acknowledged that we exist on this side of the pond (US that is). Spread the news around, we can all only benefit from more of us sharing in our GT40 experiences.

The only one I ever get feedback from in the UK is Andrew Sheldon, the fellow who runs Tornado. Thanks for the help Andrew.

Ron

IAN UK · 09-21-01, 01:39 AM

The man you need to e-mail in the UK is John Church - Chariman of the GT40 Enthusiasts Club at - gt40@cjrcracing.fsnet.co.uk We have talked about this at the meetings and most members are unaware that this site exists. I am doing my best to spread the news. Many members who are building their cars would benefit from the information gleened from your site
Ian

Hershal Byrd · 09-21-01, 09:18 AM

Hi Perry,
I am really glad to see someone from the UK on this board. I think there is a keen interest in GT40's over there. You guys have been onto these cars longer than we have so I think we will be able to learn aplenty from the enthusiats there.
I also have a cobra and I do vist the Cobra Club forum at times. I mostly just lurk and learn.
I'm sure the word will get out and soon this board will be very busy.

Hersh [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img]

09-24-01, 11:14 AM

Guys,

Actually, it isn't that common for young folks to know what a Cobra is! Many folks associate the name with mustangs.

Have had to explain things to a great many people. Am usually then asked if the Cobra is an original ... to which I reply that it is a "modern recreation of the 1960's design."

Bet there are fewer folks who recognize the GT40 when it gets to the street.