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CAV will have a display booth at the Western States Cobra Bash in Reno, May 18-21, by VIP Classics of San Diego the U.S dealer, with the latest models. Joe Leonard of JC Performance will be there. He installs transmissions and engines in CAV's, and he will have my car on display with complete...

GT40\'s in N. California Gt40's are specially invited; April 29 Sports & Racing Car Show at the beautiful Danville Livery Shopping Center. Marques will be Alfa Romeo, Bentley, Aston Martin, Cobras, Daytonas, GT40, Corvette, Ferrai, Lamborghini, Lotus, Maserati, Porsche, and other fine cars...

Hi Roy That is a great looking white GT40. Looking forward to meeting in your booth at Reno. John

Faili Hi Good show, pleased you finally got the car clear. Good show also to Howard. Next section should be all fun - let's make it Reno for WSCB I am taking my GT40. John

Hi Roy; Thanks for the info. Look forward to meeting at WSCB. Keep GT40'ing John

The GT40's on the road vary greatly, mainly due to different manufacturers, factory built or kit, also due to engines with many variations, and "extras". Performance and reliability is not the same from car to car. I have a CAV GT40 with considerable modifications and it stands next to a Ford...

Hi If I get to Phoenix early in 2006 I will certainly call you Regards John

Bob; I have not had a chance yet to do track testing. Joe leonard is the right person for what you are wanting. He is a perfectionist and has changed fuel and cooling system. Tel: 805-437-0908. If he has your car it will become a track reliable car. John

Hi Jean & John; Good to have you so active and hear the interesting news. For your information I suggest you persuade Roy Sales to get one of the only booths still available at the May 18-21 2006 Sparks-Reno Western States Cobra Bash. Weekend for GT40's, Cobras, Daytonas and over 200...

WSCB in Sparks Reno May 18-21 is a great chance for novice to experienced drivers to have fun with safety controls for driver and car. Ferneley Track with instructors for organized full day at very special rate which you could not get anywhere else. See www.WesternSatesCobraBash.com for days...

TRACK DAY Friday, May 19, 2006, is being planned as the Track Day. It is being organized as a professional safety fun track day with driver groups, A, B and C, depending upon track experience, with instruction preceding and cars leaving one at a time with instructors available. Safety first...

Hi Bob; Roy is also using Joe Leonard of J C Performance in Grover Beach to prep his track cars. Joe and I intend to give this car some road time then proceed to the track. The gear ratios have been chosen to suit track application rather than trying for a high top speed. Rear axles, CV's and...

Keith Hard to tell unless they were both together. I would think not much difference, although small block done this method is fairly high revving. John

My GT40 is on the road and like a different car, in fact runs like the Ford GT. All Aluminum Dart 427, AFR heads, SCAT Ultralight crankshaft, aluminum flywheel, SCAT H-beam conn rods, Accel/DFI distributor, producing 550 HP and 547 lbs-ft at 3,000 rpm. Quietened cockpit sealing all joints and...

Engine 550 HP

427 Aluminum

CAV GT40

Thanks for the web site. I had a spelling mistake using "nat" in place of "net" John

The GT40 is on the road after extensive rebuild. Will be at Athens this Saturday, rain willing. Some items are; Dart aluminum engine block with SCAT ultralight crankshaft, SCAT conn rods, H-beam, J&E pistons AFR aluminum heads, aluminum flywheel and fuel injected. Ceramic header coating...

The first WSCB in Reno was a great success with Cobras, Daytona Coupes and GT40's attending. There were over 100 cars. Registration is out for the May 18 -21 WSCB 2006 event, which will be much larger with a full track day, car show , covered parking, VIP speeches and exhibitor booths. I have...