Gauging interest in possible GTD for sale

[Chris K]

I have come to a point where I might consider letting someone else fufill their dreams as I did mine 5 years ago.

I have thought about this for a while now, resisting all the way, but just dont have as much time to enjoy the car as I once did, mind you I dont have to sell it but wanted to gauge interest, because I feel this car needs to be driven and enjoyed, and my interest seem to be turning to other things as of late.

So here it is for your consideration. If you are truly interested PM me with your phone number and I'll call you as I dont want to do this with extensive emailing.

Please read the entire post before contcting me as I have tried my best to be clear and this is kind of an unusual offer, so read it all and see if its right for you.

GTD in Essex Wire Livery
RHD / RHS
14650 mi on car
1600 mi on engine

Engine:

FMS B50 Short Block
Std. Bore 302
Balanced Assy.
AFR 165 Heads
Trick Flow Stage 1 Cam
Weiand Stealth Intake
Holley 1850, 600 carb
Custom carb heatshield
Mallory Unilite
Accel 8mm wires
FMS Windage Tray
FMS Cobra Valve Covers
FMS Cobra Oval Air Cleaner w/ K&N
Custom 180 Crossover Headers
(1.5" Primaries, 2.5" collectors)
Magnaflow 2.5" to 2.5" in/out Muffler
All exhaust ceramic coated in/out

Engine pulls strong from 2500 to 6000
Estimated 350-60 HP @ 6000, 350 ft. lbs torque @ 4000

Transmission/Clutch:

Renault R25 5-Speed, 3.89 Final
Custom Rod Shifter
Redline MTL Fluid
Centerforce Dual Friction clutch

Brakes:

Willwood 298mm vented rotors
Willwood ally hats
Willwood 4 pot Superlight calipers
Willwood Handbrake calipers
Custom Handbrake Assy.
Custom SS braided lines
Adjustable prop. valve

Suspension:

Steering rack mod for bumpsteer
Caster adjustable fr. upper arms
Camber adjustable rear upper arms
(with mod brackets to control camber curve)
Poly sway bar bushings f/r
Gaz dual adjustable coilover shocks
300# springs, front
350# springs, rear

Susp. Settings:

Fr. Camber - .75d
Caster + 5d
Toe -.125" total

Rear Camber - .35d
Toe -.250" total

Wheels/Tires:

Image GT40 BRM Replica Wheels
F - 15"x7"
R - 15"x9"

BF Goodrich Radial T/A
F - 225/60-15
R - 275/50-15

Interior Features:

Super Snap Off quick release st. wheel hub
Custom machined st. wheel boss w/ GT40 emblem
Mountey 13" replica st. wheel
Rear view camera/ 3.5" monitor
GT40 replica leather seats/dash
200 mph speedo

Exterior Features:

Essex Wire paint scheme
New plexi side/rear windows
Custom deep nostril panel
Custom grilles f/r
Sebring mirrors

Other:

On board halon fire system
A/C
Registered in California under SB100
(1965 engine/body style)

Spares:

Windshield
Radiator (New)
Transmission (UN1-13, 3.44 final)
Taillights
Flywheel
Fuel Pumps (Facet red tops) pr. New
Filter Kings (w/new filters) pr. New
1 pair tie rod ends (thanks, Ege Furguson) New
1) lower ball joint ( NOS, came with car) New

I also have spares of: (through replacement)

Engine (w/ original Allen Root Ally heads, early FMS intake,Cam)
Wheels ( Revolution aka Compomotive, 6x15/ 9x15)
Exhaust Headers (orig. non crossover GTD)
R30 Bell housing
Adapter Plate (UN1 - SB Ford)
Side and rear Plexiglas Windows
Various GTD Stainless (rear, top, exhaust heat shield)
CV adapters for UN-1
Full set of English Ford Granada Brakes
3 to 4 sets of GTD springs (F:10x2.25x200#, R: 12x2.25x210#)
At least 2 sets of Spax shocks (used)

Tools:

4 Ruggles cornerweight scale frames
2 sets of 4 scales, 1 set analog, 1 set digital
Snap-On trammel bar
wheel scribe
Toe plates, pr.
Howe camber/caster guage
Rebco Digital Probe Thermometer
Renault clutch alignment tool

This car has been developed as a road car, works well in
traffic as well as well as spirited driving, runs @ 170d F on
the highway in stop and go @ 200 (I did this for almost an hour one hot day)

Stable @ 125 mph, I never went any faster in it, had plenty left estimated top speed 150-155, accelerates like a freight train when floored, yet very civil in town.

Handles extremely well, corner attitude is stellar, braking as well top notch. This car has almost 15k miles of development, the previous owner did a superb job of assembly and fitting. I've had 5 years to further its manners and we have come a long way to where it is now, actually there is very little else that can be accomplished without spending lots of money, i.e LSD trans w/ modded main shaft 6-8k, reall good tires 2k and so on.

Pricing is for the car, all of the spares as well as the tools to further its development, needed especially if someone has aspirations of any track work.

This is a package and will not be sold seperately, so please dont ask, however I have seperated the prices to better illustrate the price of the car,spares and tools.

Providing delivery will be the sole responsibility of the buyer and will have to be paid in full before any such action can commence, no escrow either.

That being said prospective buyers are welcome to inspect the car and I will assist in any way to expidite delivery, other members on this forum can testify as to the quality of this GT, remember its not a Superformance its a GTD and
priced accordingly

This is a truly unique offer, to get a well developed car, with a great spares package and the tools to develop it any way you want.

Price for the car is $64,500
Price for the spares is $4,500
Price for the Tools is $900

For a Total of $69,900

The price is negotiable of course, but its priced as I feel very well, so please dont waste my time or yours with unrealistic lowball offers, and as well please, just like
other places, (and I dont mean to come across as a hard a** about this) but if you dont have the means again dont waste my time or yours. If I go through with this a $10k deposit will be required to hold the car, the rest of course before delivery can be commenced.

Thanks again, Chris

The car will have current California registration until June 2009

[Chris K]

After thinking a bit about it I'm making a adjustment to the price, as follows:

Car - $59,500
Spares - 6,500
Tools - 900

Total - $66,900

Thanks, Chris

[Chris K]

Rooting through the garage I found some items that will also be included in the sale just to sweeten the deal a bit:

Spare Halon Bottle - As New
Full set of Brand New Gaz Shocks (4)
Pair 275# springs, almost new
Seat tracks
Holley Avenger 670 cfm carb w/ stainless fuel line
The one and only Bud Jones GTD Bible
GTD Biuld Manual
GTD Sill decal set - As new
Simpson Race harness(s) with custom bracket for GTD
2- Vitaloni California Mirrors (Left, orig, painted to car color. Right repro, blk)
2 - GTD A/C Compressors, 1 w/ fan
GTD Muffler, original
Clutch Slave Cylinder - New
Throwout Bearing
Box of Misc. Small parts either spare or extras at time of orig. assy.

All this will be included in the price quoted, frankly I've never seen a car offered that is this sorted (not a 200 mi. car) and that comes with a more complete collection of support as this one, if you plan on keeping a car for a good long time then this is the way to go, the only things I never got around to adding and would have liked to would have been a steering rack and a full set of upper and lower ball joints ( I have one lower), with that you have all the spares you would ever need( I think) and with the current exchange rate with the UK this is has become quite a valuable lot.

[Chris K]

I also found to include a brand new Halotron handheld fire bottle (2.5#)w/ bracket and an indoor cover for this GT40.

Also 4 low profile ramps to roll on/off the turn plates / scales. BTW "toe plates" in the original description should have read "turn plates"

It just keeps getting better and better.

[Chris K]

Thanks to those who have shown interest, I will work on getting some more pictures to you soon, Chris

[Chris K]

Price change:

65K obo with all listed,

Thanks and happy 4th!

[Chris K]

OK I've decided to sell my beloved GT, which can be seen at the Monterey Historics, just email me to arrange to see the car when you are in town (thats the weekend of Aug 15-17) , in the mean time if anyone has a constructive comment about the car, or how I might more effectively market it by all means let me know.

I will entertain offers but I think with the spares included @ 64K USD is a good place to start, comments on the pricing will be welcome as long as they too are constructive.

Thanks, Chris

[Tom]

Hello Chris

how ist your GT 40 registered ? (especially what is the date of 1.registration and as what car type is it registered. I am looking for a car for a swiss friend.

Kind regards

Tom

[Cliff Beer]

Chris, I've seen listings on Cobra Country before - might be a good place to list your (very nice) car. Also, you might give www.race-cars.com a whirl too. Finally, with the current Euro/USD exchange rate there might be a solid market in Europe for the car - you could try a posting in Motorsport.

Most of the well-known/large seasonal auctions are over with summer coming to a close so there may be limited auction-based opportunities. However, with a beautiful car like that you'll likely have strong interest through a range of avenues.

[Malcolm]

If you want to sell a car in Europe then racecarsdirect.com (Race Cars For Sale) is a good site to use.

[Fred/Belgium]

Chris,

Are your Gas Shocks for sale seperately and what are they and how much, if so?
PLs reply directly to my email if interested.

Tx
Rgds
fred

[mike]

car looks awesome....looks like a great deal.
good luck

[906er]

Chris, where are you in California? ~ Randy

[Chris K]

Thanks for the responses, I'll try to give my best to answer all:


Tom:

The car is registered in California as a 2003 or 2004 (I dont remember which) SPCN (Special Construction Vehicle) with a body/engine of a 1965 Ford GT, originally registered in the UK in 1990.

Cliff:

Thanks, I'll check it out

Malcolm:

Thanks as well, I'll have to have a look there.

Fred:

No, you'll have to buy the car, and I'll give you the shocks :-)

evomind:

Thanks for the kind word.

Randy:

I'm north of you in the Monterey Bay area

Its nice to see some response, the car is a great deal for someone who wants to get into a 40 and drive it, I hope it finds a home where it gets more road time than I can give it at the moment, but i did have it out during the historics and was reminded what fun it is to drive

Thanks to all, Chris