XGT-2 - possibly a repost from 2010 An exclusive blast in Graham Hill's reborn Le Mans Ford GT40 | Classic and Sports Car
GT40s at Goodwood Revival 2013
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I'm guessing that as its not being raced in anger it might as well be used on the road. Being tucked away as it was I suspect it was a late entry. Was surprised at hoe crazed the apintwork was on the rear shell which hopefully is a sign that its be getting some good use over the last few years. Did you notice that although it had Good Year in white on the tyres they were actually Dunlops
No it wasnt road legal back in 2010 but I understand it was sold just after its appearence at the Classic Le Mans that year.
Yes its a repost. I got all excited when I saw the emial sent to be by C&SC that it was a new report, but still worth another look at.
Wes
I have seen letters thanking the Holman and Moody team for their efforts in the win at the 1966 Le Mans. Although the number 5 car GT40P/1016 finished 3rd . They as were the Alan Manns team (No 7) being backups to the Shelby team. I think there were some politics and strategy involved.
However, it does not matter whether the drivers were Stewart or Graham Hill the cars had to be reliable, reasonably fast and finish the race!! 'What if' does not make a race winner!
Sundude according to the program GT40P/1020 was supposed to be at the Revival on display not racing. Its a Ford France car with in 1967 a early Gulf type tail. Did anyone see it?
On the Channel fours coverage I did see a Gulf Type tailed MKI in the pit lane. All the other pre 1966 would of had twin lights rear decks. Also one of the Race cars I photo I am sure had 6 spoke wheels.
Regards Allan
However, it does not matter whether the drivers were Stewart or Graham Hill the cars had to be reliable, reasonably fast and finish the race!! 'What if' does not make a race winner!
Sundude according to the program GT40P/1020 was supposed to be at the Revival on display not racing. Its a Ford France car with in 1967 a early Gulf type tail. Did anyone see it?
On the Channel fours coverage I did see a Gulf Type tailed MKI in the pit lane. All the other pre 1966 would of had twin lights rear decks. Also one of the Race cars I photo I am sure had 6 spoke wheels.
Regards Allan
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I don't think I've come across any photos of P/1020 at this year's event, but car #11 (GEL007) resembles it pretty closely, no...?
Apparently J9 also had a few off track excursions, which explains a lot of the time loss. However I would still suggest that the car wasn't being run at the top of its potential.
A.J. Foyt was a professional racing driver (and a very quick one at that) who had previously competed in a handful of sportscar races in America with some great success and had piloted a MkII at Sebring in '66 and '67 and Daytona in '67 and had competed in multiple stock car road races. So yes he was a rookie at Le Mans and a relative rookie in endurance racing but he was by no means an amateur like many at Goodwood.
All I'm saying is that Goodwood isn't a true comparison of cars.
It was very exciting to see my old friend racing P/1027 at Goodwood, a shame that they had a little incident but only bodywork (reproduction!) and pride was hurt. My chum said the conditions were incredibly slippery in qualifying, which the Brack video proves!... The drivers at the front of the race were top calibre drivers.
I looked at P/1027 in great detail last year when it was for sale. I seriously considered a purchase as this car although it wasn't raced in period, was always a proper racer and as such didn't have any period mega shunts! When you look at 1027 it is still ever so correct and original (albeit with the latest suspension setup and engine!).. A car that has both been used and enjoyed over the years in the correct manner and not messed about with. In the end I decided an original road car is probably the way forward for me - but it would have been thrilling to see a quick pilot whizzing round Goodwood in MY car!
I looked at P/1027 in great detail last year when it was for sale. I seriously considered a purchase as this car although it wasn't raced in period, was always a proper racer and as such didn't have any period mega shunts! When you look at 1027 it is still ever so correct and original (albeit with the latest suspension setup and engine!).. A car that has both been used and enjoyed over the years in the correct manner and not messed about with. In the end I decided an original road car is probably the way forward for me - but it would have been thrilling to see a quick pilot whizzing round Goodwood in MY car!
FortyOneSix Goodwood official Video of the 40s at GR 2013!
Great overview, Ronnie Spain gets featured as does Kenny Brack, Adrian Newey and even Claude's engineer!
Worth keeping in your archives :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:
FortyOneSix - Video: GT40 racers take Revival by storm
Great overview, Ronnie Spain gets featured as does Kenny Brack, Adrian Newey and even Claude's engineer!
Worth keeping in your archives :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:
FortyOneSix - Video: GT40 racers take Revival by storm
Ronnie Smith? Ooops! :laugh: (@1m:10s)
Good video apart from the glaring typo... :thumbsup:
You mean you've not met Ronnie Smith:stunned::stunned:
Spain's got nothing on him:furious::furious:
Agreed, but I thought Spain was much better looking anyway...
So the next time I go to Barcelona I am actually flying to a country called Smith!!!!
Regards Allan
Does anyone know of Ronnie Smith's book list relating to the GT40?
Maybe his latest book will be out before Ronnie Spain's :thumbsup::thumbsup:
Maybe his latest book will be out before Ronnie Spain's :thumbsup::thumbsup:
