GTD40 2001 Gulf Blue - Available now in UK

DC · 08-20-06, 03:04 PM

Gulf light blue with twin white stripes. Passed SVA and registered in July 2001, now with period no. plate. Approx. 11,500 miles, 12 months MoT.

Ford V8 302. Eagle I-beam rods, Keith Black hypereutectic pistons. Edelbrock Performer RPM heads, intake and camshaft. 4-choke 600 cfm ‘Square-Bore’ carburettor. Mallory electronic distributor with MSD 6AL ignition and variable timing control. Baffled sump with remote Mocal oil cooler. Crossover exhaust system with 1¾ diameter pipes, ceramic coated with re-packable silencers. Output 360 bhp @ 6,500 rpm, peak torque 340 ft-lbs.

Full sized bell-housing, billet flywheel and high-capacity Mustang clutch. Renault 21 Turbo gearbox, 3.44 differential ratio and 0.76 5th gear, right-hand rod change.

Twin aluminium fuel tanks, original fuel filler caps with hidden locking aero fillers, twin Facet red top fuel pumps with Goodrich type braided fuel lines. Radiator with twin high capacity electric fans and electric water pump.

BRM six-spoke replica wheels (knock-on peg drive), front 9 x 17”, rear 13 x 17”. Pirelli P Zero VR17 tyres: fronts 235 x 45, rears 335 x 35.

Bremsport 4 pot race/rally front calipers, 330mm ventilated rotors. Granada rear calipers with 273mm ventilated discs. Twin brake servos.

Smiths Classic instruments, with mechanical pressure, water temperature and oil temperature gauges. Original-style lightweight seats with 5-point Luke harness. Fresh air vents and effective air-conditioning. Glass rear screen and shaped side windows. Cat 2 immobiliser with remote central locking.

Offered in the UK at £32K (approx $62K, Euro 47K)

For the seriously interested, please e-mail David Champ 'david@gt40.me.uk'

Malcolm · 08-20-06, 05:31 PM

David

Sorry to see your car up for sale, I always thought it one of the best out there.

I LOVE GT40- Paolo · 08-21-06, 11:55 AM

noooooooooo

why are u selling that beauty Dave?

u know I loved that so much in Le mans

(and our refueling near Bugatti Veyron

Paolo

IAN UK · 08-22-06, 02:49 AM

Hey Paolo
I hate to be the bearer of bad news but I have Just sold Mine !!!

John W · 08-22-06, 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by IAN UK

Hey Paolo
I hate to be the bearer of bad news but I have Just sold Mine !!!

What !!!!

Is everyone jumping ship or what ?!?

At this rate you'll have all moved on by the time I've built mine.

IAN UK · 08-22-06, 07:56 AM

John
We never really own these cars "we are just mere custodians of these fine recreations of an icon"
Time to let someone else enjoy.
Now tell me all about your Caterham.
Ian

John W · 08-22-06, 09:58 AM

Caterham

Well, mine is a live axle car with a 1700x-flow, producing around 140bhp.
Doesn't sound like much, but it only weighs 550Kgs.

Polished alloy body with Racing green wings and nose (clamshell wings not cycle wings).

Next time I come to the club I'll tell you all about it

I might even see if I can dig it out and bring it along, but don't hold your breath

Sorry, can't post any pics as I don't have any in digital form. Err, just found one, which was in our drive just after we moved a few years back, and it was raining, so its not looking its best

Alistair Sedwell · 08-22-06, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Well, mine is a live axle car with a 1700x-flow, producing around 140bhp.

Sounds like i'm following in your footsteps - i also have a live axle 1700 X-Flow but looking to build a GT40 as an addition to the garage. Glad to see you've got flared wings as well - so much better looking than cycle wings

Alistair

I LOVE GT40- Paolo · 08-22-06, 03:42 PM

sigh sigh...so what u told me during bbq (hej Paolo..the car is for sale

was true)

eheh u wellknow for me is hard to understand cause we are always talking of my dream car,and being in italy that will be absolutely unique.

just i know when i will have mine (and I will..) I will never sell that,unless I will get an even better one.

Just today a friend of mine returned from Liguria and told me.." I've seen the nicest car of my life..an AC Cobra..".
And he dunno anything about the 40

for me Fran hall RCR catalogue production is the ultimate classify for the nicest cars ever done by human beings(gt40...p4...917..).

..just waiting to have the amount to have one

Paolo

DC · 08-30-06, 03:57 PM

I am both pleased and sad to report that my 40 is now sold so please no more enquiries. I am sorry to part with it but how can you better the Le Mans Classic this year, fantastic – its going on a high!

I know the new owner will cherish it and I am sure you will see it again at Le Mans, hopefully 2008 – when I expect to be there again.

Paulo, it was unbelievable to be filling up when the Veyron pulled in next to us

. You made an incredible journey to get to Le Mans hope to see you next time with your 40!

John W · 08-30-06, 08:05 PM

Dave,

sorry to hear its gone, but things move on eh. So what is next on the shopping list

Alistair, I missed your reply. it seems clicking on 'new posts since last visit' doesn't always list all the posts that have been made...

Yep, cycle wings look more sporty (and are easier to see where your going on auto tests !), but I wanted the classic look

I LOVE GT40- Paolo · 09-02-06, 08:31 PM

Dave,
I remeber u talked me about a Cobra u will like to build.(also there....the same EXACTLY version I love..LOL).

Maybe thats the new incoming project?

Paolo

DC · 09-03-06, 02:46 AM

Paulo, I genuinely don't have a new project in mind - but I'm gonna enjoy researching the options

I do like the look of the 289FIA but I think if I went this route I would end up wanting another 40!! I am not even thinking about a new project until my current GT40 has 'left the building'.

Are you saving to buy a completed GT40 or would you commit to a build, indeed are you allowed to build individual cars in Italy??

I LOVE GT40- Paolo · 09-03-06, 01:23 PM

ciao Dave,
unfortunately in Italy is impossible to obtain road plate for a self build car.
And thats a shame cause I wellknow too many car manifacturer helping me (also many many ex alfa corse guys).
Unfortunately If I will do that....I have anyway to move to UK to obtain a road plate, and that will become expensive (even if we are talking about a new vehicle).
So I am looking at a british or swedish car, already plated..and I HOPE to convert that in an italian road plate.

believe it or not...nobody down here do this before over a 40, just few cobras (ugly piglrim sold at 50k euros...with a shitty 3.5 rover...).

Thats why I love to be here and join the uk clubs.

Paolo

P.s:kmon Dave..I can never immagine u on a diesel estate mercedes...kmooon...Cobra Cobra

Brian Magee · 09-03-06, 02:29 PM

Dave

First Roy, then Chris, then Ian, now YOU. What has happened to the Four Amigos. Soon I will have nobody to play with.

Brian

Graham Inchley · 09-03-06, 04:00 PM

Working on it Brian, I'm working on it!

Tony Hunt · 09-04-06, 05:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian Magee

Dave

First Roy, then Chris, then Ian, now YOU. What has happened to the Four Amigos. Soon I will have nobody to play with.

Brian

The end of the Mafia. Aah!

IAN UK · 09-04-06, 07:05 AM

"Horses Head" in the post to you Tony !!
Regards from the
"4 Amigos" Ex Owners Club.

alan114 · 09-04-06, 10:36 AM

i started it