CKRockett here. Just took delivery of a '66 (Ford) KVA GT40 Roadster a week ago last Thursday. As I'm sure with most here... a lifetime dream... since they were first introduced in the '60s. Getting familiar with the car and with this group. I'm hoping this will be a great resource for info. Having said that, I'll kick this off with a question, hoping someone(s) here can clue me in: Exactly what constitutes a "Continuation" GT40? Some versions I hear indicates this KVA qualifies, but other info makes me question that. Don't want to go around saying it's a Continuation vehicle if it's not. So, Hello, and thanks. CKR - Virginia City, Nevada (yes, think 'Bonanza')
'66 KVA GT40 - CKRockett
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Hi. Are you sure its a KVA and not an ERA ? , do you have any pictures ? KVA did not make any roadsters and one of the earliest of replica's originally done in the 1980's with a Citroen or Renault transaxle. The ERA was a completely different thing, expensive but accurate.
I have a Superformance which is claimed to be a continuation car but it isn't really, I think only Gelscoe is that close to make that claim.
I have a Superformance which is claimed to be a continuation car but it isn't really, I think only Gelscoe is that close to make that claim.
Holman Moody could probably claim their car is a continuation.
Bill Kearley
Supporter
Depends if you want to use the real NAME and VIN = Superformance, and give Ford and Shelby some cash. If you build your own, you could, with a lot of time and cash. What ever I do I cant call mine a GT40, it's a home built car that contains parts from CAV. It would be very low for a person to claim they have a real GT40, restored original or otherwise if it wasn't. Build your own as you see fit and enjoy.
Ed McClements
Supporter
Whoa! Wasn't expecting this much this quick. Just BEGINNING to get familiar here in my spare time. Okay, posted pix somewhere in a file attached to profile.
Thanks. Enjoying is the plan. Drive it and enjoy for sure (will be posting question on track time, but am doubtful)... I don't do trailer queens.
Hi Carl, no problems, i think we are all here to enjoy them.
If it is KVA based it should be easy to spot, there are at least 28 styling differences in the fiberglass body that are noticeable if you know what to looking for. Your profile picture looks great.
(i might have the 28 part wrong, but thats what i am aware of)
Ryan
If it is KVA based it should be easy to spot, there are at least 28 styling differences in the fiberglass body that are noticeable if you know what to looking for. Your profile picture looks great.
(i might have the 28 part wrong, but thats what i am aware of)
Ryan
yes definitely a KVA judging from the pictures. The earliest of replicas developed by Ken Vincent Atwell in the 1980's. I think he used to be a Ford UK engineer before developing his own Mk3 and then Mk1 replica.
Don't worry about the continuation thing , if it wasn't made in the 1960's its a replica, just enjoy it.
Don't worry about the continuation thing , if it wasn't made in the 1960's its a replica, just enjoy it.
Hi all
nice car
Personnaly i think it's a KCC chasis using the Ford Sierra based rear suspension arms , with welded on bracket for shock absorber
nice car
Personnaly i think it's a KCC chasis using the Ford Sierra based rear suspension arms , with welded on bracket for shock absorber
