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Hi Randy, No, I'm just a starstruck admirer ! I was lucky enough to spend some time with the owner last weekend who was very generous with his time & modest about his (& his friends) achievement. The van was smuggled onto the Ford site one evening last week in (almost !) total secrecy &...

It is being rebuilt with CV joints as one of the improvements.

The finish line is getting nearer. Still a few more jobs, fuel tanks, wiring, pedal box etc.

One of those days that you thank FoMoCo for insisting on a steel chassis, rather than Eric Broadleys choice of aluminium....

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So sad. RIP

www.chaters.co.uk also have it in stock.

That looks good. I have the book 'Ken Miles' by Art Evans published approx. 25 years ago. Where does the time go ?

Hi Ryan, Yes constant evolution. The first 7 or so production cars had the roof panel with full width air vents for instance.

P for production, as on the chassis number, GT40P/1008 for example. That's all that comes to mind at the moment.

Another example of the name GT40 being used by Ford Motor Company earlier than some would claim.

I was saddened to learn that Bryan passed away about a month ago. He was a highly regarded engineer with many achievements, especially his work with GT40s. Condolences to his family & friends.

1109 has run with these bulges in the past.

That's right, these have both been reproduced in the past but I'm not sure if they are still available.

https://performance.ford.com/enthusiasts/newsroom/2024/1/spirit-of-ford-award.html#:~:text=The%20Spirit%20of%20Ford%20Award%20is%20the%20highest%20honor%20Ford's,on%20or%20off%20the%20racetrack. As per the link above Henry & Tom Mann recently accepted the 'Spirit of Ford Award' from Edsel B...

It could be off of the side of a relay, similer to this sort of thing.

I'll start the ball rolling, currently just over three hours of 2023 left in the UK. A safe, happy & successful 2024 to all forum members ! Steve

I don't think that was possible. The Mk2 is a modified Mk1 to accept the big block motor & matching transmission.

Welcome to the forum & Happy Christmas.

Happy Christmas to all !