GT40 replica 1968

South African built right hand drive car. Currently located in Ohio USA. Offered for sale @ US $ 79000. Built as a replica original race car, to detail of 1968 time period. Detail follows:
1. Body
a. Build commenced 2000 completed it in early 2008. The body is authentic per a Mark 1 original car, and built as per original cars with full nose and tail being removable using slide on hinges for easy access.
b. Car has a single 68 period and earlier double nostril front access cover.
c. All decals are vinyl so easily removable.
d. All lights are to original spec. with front flashers and driving lights to typical 1968/ 69 Gulf carstyle.
e. Fuel fillers exact original copy Le Mans style feeding two fully baffled tanks.
f. Fully functional wiper.
g. External master power cut off switch.
h. This car is configured as right hand drive.
2. Frame
a. Space frame clad in aluminium, including an integral weld in roll cage.
b. Suspension is classic GT40 design, double wish bone front and reverse lower control arm and trailing links rear with all joints using rod ends for full adjustability.
c. Wheels are copy BRM pin drive with classic spinner fastening.
d. Brakes are Brembo cross drilled vented rotors / with Willwood 4 piston calipers, and in car Willwood front to back balance system.
3. Motor
a. Motor is original 1968 serial number block 302. 100% rebuilt / balanced and blue printed, Edlebrock aluminium heads. This was built for torque across a wide range for drivability and makes aprox. 370 hp.
b. Cooling system is race spec. heavy duty aluminium radiator, with stainless steel piping and silicone hose throughout. Radiator is protected by stainless steel mesh grill and fed by original rear mounted expansion tank.
c. Car is fitted with a ceramic paddle clutch plate and has a spare fibre type as well.
d. Exhaust heders are close copies of original, and come with S/S mufflers and original style straight through option both slip on.
e. There is a fully baffled oil pan and external cooler for the motor and oil catch tank.
f. Fitted with MSD electronic ignition system with integral adjustable rev limiter.
4. Gearbox
a. 5 speed Porsche 944 turbo Getrag 016 with long ratio usable 1<SUP>st</SUP> gear / this has wide gears for strength, fully rebuilt with rear high strength steel bearing housing plate. This has internal oil pump system and external cooler.
b. Diff is a new Quaife ATB (Automatic Torque Bias)
c. Fitted with 110 mm dia. output flanges.
5. Cockpit
a. Fully functional original type copy dash with authentic Smiths gauges and Lucas switches.
b. Fuse boxes are dash mounted for easy access per original car style.
c. Exact copy GT40 steering wheel.
d. Rear window as per original aluminium frame with safety glass.
e. Seats black leather with brass eyelets.
f. Fitted with new RJS 5 point harness on both seats. SFI certified and valid.
g. Dash is fitted with original European Ford Zephyr air vent panel from early sixties.
h. Side sills constructed as per original with ribbed stiffeners.
6. Additional info
a. Car has a full file of receipts for parts and work during build.
b. There is technical detail for major components on file and basic wiring diagram ect.
c. This car has been used only 2 times per year over last 6 years in Porches driver education events or individual private track days.
d. Spare side windows tinted currently fitted with clear.
e. A set of side window hinged vents as per original never fitted.
f. Spare wheel spinners.
g. One spare drive shaft.
h. Spare front uprights.
i. Spare rear hubs.
j. Original 1968 cast iron heads.
k. All welding work done by certified welder with certification of work on file.
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Nice looking car - great stance....

I agree bud, great stance !

Even with my 427 Cobra, I did not want much space above the tires, which was a little difficult using 15" wheels. I have seen several GT40's that are either too high in the back or not big enough tire to fill the wheel well.

Very nice ride ! :thumbsup:
 
As we head into the cold northern winter months I am going to offer the car at $ 74000 to try and open up a spot in my garage.
 
I'm not in the market quite yet unfortunately (I built a Mk1 in nineties and just came back to the scene) but I wanted to say your car looks very nicely done Alan. Best of luck..
 
Is the car primarily set up for the track or street? Is it currently titled for the road? Would you please post pictures of roll cage? Is it air conditioned? Thanks.
 
Jim

Car is finished on interior without any carpeting / sound or weather proofing has full 5 point harnesses on both seats.
This car is not titled for road but has all lighting / wipers etc. just like 1960's sports cars had to have for racing. No aircon on the car.
Please send me a PM if you want cage pictures I do have a number taken during the frame build.

Alan
 
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