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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 !

“The one thing women don’t want to find in their stockings on Christmas morning is their husband.” – the late, great Joan Rivers.

That's not a picture I like to see, the fatal crash of GT40P/1000. R.I.P Bob McLean

Thanks for sharing. The Abbey Panels / FAV one is fantastic.

Brian's correct, in fact that's the very first car, GT101. One of the 12 prototypes, GT101 to GT112. Considered a total loss at the time by FAV it was replaced by GT103 in the team. That accident was at the April 1964 Le Mans test day. Happily Jo Schlesser was not injured. Perhaps the first...

In line with Tom & Bart's comments, wouldn't an original / old stock 1960's screen have a British Standard Kite mark rather than an E-mark ? It would be Made in England surely. A bit of info. here, https://www.anglia-models.co.uk/tech-glass-trip.htm

Hi Bill, I got that one when it came out. It only cost £300 to £350 at the time, one of my few right moves !