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18th December 2017, 08:48 AM
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Paul Ricard
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Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: France
GT40: SPF P/2000
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Gt40 p/2000
HELLO
I am French and excuse my English I use a translator, about a year ago I had to buy the GT40 Superformance of Dave Hood and at the time of finalizing the transaction he decided to no longer sell it, I understand it better now that I have mine,
I quickly found a replacement Superformance, she was for 3 years in a private collection next to the Estoril Formula 1 circuit in Portugal with only 1438 miles, she never drove in Portugal she was still registered in California, the first owner lived a few miles from Laguna Seca, he ordered from Olthoff Racing
- MK I LHD License continuation car is manufactured bySuperformance, license by Safir GT40 and in the Shelby registry.. Powder Blue (gulf Blue) with a Marigold wraparound nose stripe (a-la P/1075) and with Black Alcantera interior. . Professionally assembled by Olthoff Racing of North Carolina VIN# P2000 is the first car produced of a nonconsecutive special order number series that duplicates or mirrors the original MK 1 serial numbers each being an even 1000 digits higher. The second car P2001 is owned by Carroll Shelby.- Mileage: 1434Engine: Roush 342 CU. IN.Transaxle: ZF/RBTWeight: 2400LB- Medium body with, fully vented spare tire cover. BRM 15” wheels with Marigold centers. 342 Cu In. engine based on a 302W block. 4V Holly. GT-40 Road Race oil pan, Roush AFR CNC ported aluminum heads, Edelbrock single plane intake, Hydraulic roller cam, roller rockers, mechanical fuel pump, 4330 forged crankshaft, 4330 H-beam rods, forged pistons.
She is now in France and I am a happy man
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18th December 2017, 11:29 PM
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10 tenths

Join Date: Jun 2003
GT40: New Zealand
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Re: Gt40 p/2000
Welcome. Nice looking car.
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19th December 2017, 02:22 AM
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IanAnderson
Lifetime Premier Supporter

Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Ashford
GT40: Dax 40 Mk1 (Rov
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Re: Gt40 p/2000
Congratulations on your purchase.
The car looks very good and I wish you many miles of happy driving
Ian
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19th December 2017, 05:41 PM
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Paul Ricard
Rookie

Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: France
GT40: SPF P/2000
Posts: 36
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Re: GT40 P/2000
I want to congratulate Olthoff Racing who did the assembly of the engine, it's perfect
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22nd December 2017, 01:40 AM
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russell keach
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Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: newzealand
GT40: Mclaren M8b rep
Posts: 410
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Re: Gt40 p/2000
Paul
That is one hell of a Christmas present! I am sure you will enjoy what looks to be a perfect car.
Regards
Russell
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22nd December 2017, 04:27 PM
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Dave Hood
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Fort Mill, SC
GT40: SPF 2135
Posts: 352
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Re: Gt40 p/2000
Paul:
I'm sorry our deal didn't work out, but the result is that we're both enjoying our cars! I'm glad you found such a nice car, and with Dennis' work behind you I'm sure you'll enjoy your GT40 for many years to come.
Merry Christmas to you and your family,
Dave
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22nd December 2017, 06:32 PM
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Paul Ricard
Rookie

Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: France
GT40: SPF P/2000
Posts: 36
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Re: Gt40 p/2000
Dave it's true that I was disappointed not to have your GT40 but now it's the past, I enjoy with P2000, it's as good a ride as watching
Merry Christmas to you and your family,
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