Recent content by Hawkeye Fan

Hi Mick, I bought a ZFQ out of the UK a couple of years ago and air freighted it to Melbourne via DHL. It cost me 430 pounds (about A$720.00 in today's money) and I had it here in 5 days.

I have been told by someone close to Ronnie that he is waiting until 2016, the 50th anniversary of the GT40s first Le Mans win.

That's Aussie motor sport legend John Goss sitting in the car; winner of the Australian Grand Prix (Matich F5000) and Bathurst (2-Door Falcon).

Yes, 'AM' stands for Alan Mann. Paul bought AMGT-2 after Ford decided against the lightweight MK 1 concept in favour of the 7 litre MK 2 program.

The number 11 GT40 (AMGT-2) is the ex Paul Hawkins car.

Why not red; the photo shows my Superformance GT40 with the wheels red, they certainly get some positive comments.

Steve, I have just got my Superformance GT40 registered and on the road here in Australia (Melbourne) and I dealt through the Australian agent, Cobra Tech. It actualy took me nearly 2 years from the time I placed the order to the time it was finished and ready for registration, but let me tell...

Jac Mac; you are right about Peter Malloy. Back in the day's of F5000, Peter was the engine man. Peter used to prepare Warwick Brown's Lola T332 and engines for others. He was one of the first blokes in Australia to regularly get more than 100HP per litre from a small block Chevy. George; the...

Certainly my love of GT40's stems from the fact that two Aussie icons, Frank Gardner & Paul Hawkins had great success racing them, particularly Paul.

Its ironic that after many months of delays, the Superformance GT40 that I ordered in the legendary Alan Mann Racing coloursf Corsa Red & Gold actually arrived in Melbourne (Australia) the day the Legendary Mr Mann passed away. As a young motorsport fanatic growing up in the 60's, I would save...

Randy Thank you for your best wishes. The paint shop in question is part of the Hi-tech factory in South Africa. If the rest of the factory is as immaculate as the paint shop, then its little wonder that their built quality is so good.

Julian All of the Superformance GT40's that are manufactured for Australia are ADR compliant. They have the side intrusion bars fitted, the strengthened door mountings etc, etc and they all have three point inernia reel seat belts fitted. All you have to do (as I've been reliably informed) to...

Jim, Thank you for you best wishes and yes, I am eagerly awaiting the car's arrival in Australia. I chose the Alan Mann colours because (1) they are a great colour combination that suits the shape of the GT40 and (2) because as you would well know,Alan Mann ran his two lightweight GT40's (AMGT...

Mark Thank you. You have excellent taste in classic sports cars yourself; the P3/4 were two of the best Ferrari models raced. Keith To say that I am really looking forward to getting the car on the road would be a gross understatement. All going well it should arrive in Melbourne mid October...

I don't know whether posting about a turnkey Superformance GT40 qualifies me to start a build log or not, however, here goes. I have recently ordered a Mk 1 (chassis # P2288) through the Australian agent, Colin Turner of Cobra Technology and last week I received 2 photo's of my car sitting in...