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In all probability Porsche would have turbo charged the motors as they did for CanAm... Ford and Chevy big block motors were no match. But Ford had made its point and the emissions regulations and safety requirements demanded all of its engineering focus and financial resources.

Some additional shots of J10

The restoration of J10 as a MKIV draws to a conclusion. Outstanding work.

I trust you are enjoying the car! Keeping the edges of the mag wheels polished was a constant job. So, on my current ERAGT 2077, I had the entire wheel painted. Jim

J10's journey continues... a little paint and "powder". We're getting closer... finally.

Here is a copy of the respective information on J9 & J10 as contained in the recent publication; The Ford J-Car, America's Greatest Sports Prototype by A. Wayne Ferens 2012

J10, the second car acquired from Ford by the Agapou Brothers along with J9, was the chassis that was actually raced in the CanAm series, driven by a number of drivers including Revson, Elford, Cannon amongst others (and without much success). Of all of the J Car chassis in their various...

Back down at Kenny Thompson's recently. Here are some photos on the progress he;s made on the Honker II chassis. First the original and then the recreation. Not the work on the rear "halo". On the original, te top piece is not removable. Kenny has faricated the new piece with an upper...

"I read R&T religiously--in the supermarket. I pick it up, read Peter Egan's column, then put it back and go get milk and bread." WIth Rob Walker, Innes Ireland, Paul Frere and, Phil Hill long gone, Peter Egan "retiring" and Sam Posey rarely heard from, I gave up my 35+ subscription two years...

The original Honker tub was made in England and, according to Kenny, utilizes different guage aluminium than what is/was used here. ...and over in the corner was Ken's "J" car recreation. He fired it up and due to the different (non 180 degree) exhaust, sounded more like a Cobra than a GT40...

Made a trek down to North Carolina to Kenny Thompson's shop. One of the projects that he is working on is a duplicate of the chassis of the Honker II, the Paul Newman sponsored, Mario Andretti driven CanAm car.... one of the prettiest race cars of the era. Jim

"Never drive someone else's car unless it's a rental, a dealer demo, OR sudden/oddball/emergency circumstances absolutely demand it." and, likewise I would add; Never allow anyone else to drive your car unless a sudden/oddball/emergency circumstance absolutely demands it, etc. Jim

Jimmy P: Check your e-mail! Jim

All of the inner ductwork in the nose and in the tail comes standard in an ERAGT. Jim

As to future ERAGTs, the reality is that with respect to the available ERAGTs, "in the pipeline", all are spoken for. Each is virtually custom-hand built for a customer and as a result can literally take years to complete. A new run of chassis would require firm deposits (commitments) from ten...

Beautiful work! ...and welcome (belatedly) to the ERA experience. Jim

Jose: Done deal... Wisc. Vintage races here we come. You drive your car and I'll trailer mine (and, your's too). Jim PS: See ya on "Mafia" Tuesday...

Actually, my friend Jose "drives" his ERAGT via a play station from the comfort of his barcalounger in his air-conditioned living room in PR, large Italian Sausage Grinder close at hand (and bathroom only steps away). I've been dealing with the good folks up at ERA for several decades now and...

Yes that is "VC"...

Little by little we are getting J10 back together. The engine and T44 gearbox have been gone through and rebuilt. Here are a couple of pictures of the drivetrain and exhaust system. Jim