How many Superlite GT-R kits are out there, and how many are drivable? GTR Owner Directory

[Jon]

I've been talking to several owners over the last few days, and all of us wonder the same thing.... how many GTR kits are in the wild, and how many are drivable? So, I thought I'd try to compile a list of all of the cars we collectively are aware of. I'd love for anyone to contribute any info they have (including a picture if possible.) Max of 10 photos per post so this will be multiple posts.

Here are all of the cars I know of:

Drivable Cars:

1. Name: Jim G. (Allan's GTR #1, My dad's car.)
On the Forum?: No
Build Thread (Not complete) : https://www.gt40s.com/threads/allans-gt-r-first-start.48599/
Location: Carmel, IN
Color: Red, silver stripes

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2. Name: unknown (Allan's GTR #2.)
On the Forum?: No
Location: unknown
Color: Grey

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3. Name: Unknown (Allan's GTR#3)
On the Forum?: No
Location: Unknown
Color: Red with White Stripes

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4. Name: Unknown (Allan's GTR #4) (Larry Kishel's old car, AKA "Fat Larry")
On the Forum?: No
Build Thread: https://www.gt40s.com/threads/fat-larrys-gtr-build.52555/
Location: Unknown
Color: Light Blue

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5: Name: Unknown (Allans GTR #5) (Mark Setters Build, then updated/finished by Allan)
On the Forum?: No
Build Thread: https://www.gt40s.com/threads/marks-gt-r-build.47050/
Location: ?
Color: Grey white Ghost Stripe

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6. Name: Mike Roberts (Allans GTR #6)
On the Forum?: No
Location: Boston, MA
Color: Allan calls it the multi-color car

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7. Name: Jack (H's old car)
On the Forum?: Yes, Lai911
Build Thread: https://www.gt40s.com/threads/h-craft-gt-r.49926/
Location: I'll let him chime in
Color: Blue with grey stripes

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8. Name: Michael Hampson
On the Forum?: Yes
Build Thread: https://www.gt40s.com/threads/michaels-gt-r-build.53210/
Location: I'll let him chime in
Color: Blue with Grey stripes

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9. Name: Kurtiss H
On the Forum?: Yes, Kurtiss
Build Thread: https://www.gt40s.com/threads/kurtiss-gt-r.51116/
Location: CA
Color: Red with white stripes

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10. Name: unknown (Ron McCall's old car)
On the Forum?: No
Build Thread: https://www.gt40s.com/threads/gt-r-14.52539/
Location: unknown
Color: Blue with white stripes

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[Jon]

Drivable Cars Continued:

11. Name: Jim B. (Rufus's old car)
On the Forum?: Yes, Jim B.
Build Thread: https://www.gt40s.com/threads/rufus-gt-r.52492/
Location: Oregon
Color: Blue with grey stripe

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12. Name: Unknown (Dean Lampe’s old car)
On the Forum?: No
Build Thread: https://www.gt40s.com/threads/deans-gt-r-build-thread.47686/
Location: Unknown
Color: Gulf Livery

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13. Name: Unknown (Found on RCNMag.com)
On the Forum?: No
Location: Unknown
Color: Red

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14. Name: Ken Tanner
On the Forum?: Yes, but not since 2024
Build Thread: https://www.gt40s.com/threads/kens-gt-r-build.55353/
Location: Unknown
Color: White with blue stripes

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15. Name: Rick Reeves (Ron McCall build)
On the Forum?: no
More info: https://www.gt40s.com/threads/superlite-gt-r-rick-reeve.53506/
Location: Unknown
Color: Gulf Livery

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16. Name: Jared (H's build)
On the Forum?: no
Build Thread: https://www.gt40s.com/threads/h-craft-gt-r-jareds-build.51389/
Location: Unknown
Color: Blue with Dark Grey Stripe

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17. Name: Dave Miller
On the Forum?: Yes
Location: Colorado
Color: White

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18. Name: Steve Lobel
On the Forum?: lobelsteve
Build Thread: https://www.gt40s.com/threads/steves-gt-r-build-thread.51274/
Location: Unknown
Color: Blue

 

[Joel K]

Number 12 was Larry Kishel’s build, I believe painted by Allan.

Here is his build thread…

L

Thread 'Fat Larry's GTR Build'

Sep 10, 2018

Good evening everyone so as you know I have been waiting for my GTR to be completed by RCR well today she arrived at my door, I would like to give a big thank you to Kristin, Vicki, and yes Fran as well for coming thru. The girls on the front line hear nothing but anal folks like me everyday asking when will the car be done so they defentaly need a big Thank you. I enclosed some pics and yes the Ecoboost motor looks small sitting in the engine bay but by the time I get done with all of the twin turbo piping it will be tight. I will try and keep the forum posted on my progress but I still...

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The Gulf livery I believe is Dean Lampe’s build

D

Thread 'Dean's GT-R build thread'

Jan 1, 2016

It is finally here! The GTR is even better than I thought it would be. It's true, I was going with a carbon fiber body but I change my direction and I am going to build a heritage version instead. It will be a modern rendition of the infamous 1075 Gulf car. I even requested to have my vin number end in 1075! :thumbsup:



The car will be street legal but it will mainly be a track day butt kicker. I want to have a nice, clean, utilitarian interior in keeping with the...

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[Jon]

Kits Being Built:

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1. Name: Jon Gore
On the Forum?: Yes, PilotGore
Location: Carmel, IN

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2. Name: Dan (Jim B's Old Car)
On the Forum?: Yes
Build Thread: (Jim B's build thread: https://www.gt40s.com/threads/jims-rcr-gt-r-build.56528/page-4)
Location: PA

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3. Name: Nick Diasio
On the Forum?: Yes
Build Thread: https://www.gt40s.com/threads/grimoire-e-10-superlite-gt-r-build.57244/
Location: I'll let him chime in

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4. Name: Steve Malson
On the Forum?: Yes
Location: MI

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5. Name: Fran Hall (Only including it in this section because last I heard it didn't have an engine/transmission and hasn't moved in years)
On the Forum?: Yes
Location: MI

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6. Name: Luke S.
On the Forum?: Yes, LukeSpoprtsman (Hasn't been seen since 2019)
Build Thread: https://www.gt40s.com/threads/lukes-gt-r-build.52547/
Location: Unknown

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7. Name: Rob Hurley
On the Forum?: Yes, Hurley
Location: SoCal

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8. Name: Henry
On the Forum?: Yes, Hank
Location: Unknown

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9. Name: Mike Giblin
On the Forum?: Not in years
Build Thread: https://www.gt40s.com/threads/mikes-gt-r-build-thread.49029/
Location: Unknown

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10. Name: Mike Costello
On the Forum?: Not in years
Build Thread: https://www.gt40s.com/threads/costellos-gt-r-sc-coyote-build.49257/
Location: Unknown

 

[Jon]

Number 12 was Larry Kishel’s build, I believe painted by Allan.

Here is his build thread…

L

Thread 'Fat Larry's GTR Build'

Sep 10, 2018

Good evening everyone so as you know I have been waiting for my GTR to be completed by RCR well today she arrived at my door, I would like to give a big thank you to Kristin, Vicki, and yes Fran as well for coming thru. The girls on the front line hear nothing but anal folks like me everyday asking when will the car be done so they defentaly need a big Thank you. I enclosed some pics and yes the Ecoboost motor looks small sitting in the engine bay but by the time I get done with all of the twin turbo piping it will be tight. I will try and keep the forum posted on my progress but I still...

• [email protected]
• Replies: 302
• Forum: GT40 Build Logs

• 

The Gulf livery I believe is Dean Lampe’s build

D

Thread 'Dean's GT-R build thread'

Jan 1, 2016

It is finally here! The GTR is even better than I thought it would be. It's true, I was going with a carbon fiber body but I change my direction and I am going to build a heritage version instead. It will be a modern rendition of the infamous 1075 Gulf car. I even requested to have my vin number end in 1075! :thumbsup:



The car will be street legal but it will mainly be a track day butt kicker. I want to have a nice, clean, utilitarian interior in keeping with the...

• Dlampe
• Replies: 353
• Forum: GT40 Build Logs

Thanks for the info Joel! Updated.

Edit: Upon looking into it further, #12 is a different car. Kishel's build is now listed as #10.

 

[Ron McCall]

I built this one for a customer a few years ago.

Ron

 

[Jon]

I built this one for a customer a few years ago.

Ron

Thanks Ron. I’ll add it to the list.

 

[Ron McCall]

Thanks Ron. I’ll add it to the list.

H also built a car for a guy called Jered in PA.

Ron

 

[Jon]

H also built a car for a guy called Jered in PA.

Ron

Thank you! Added.

 

[Rob Hurley]

Great idea. I'm building one in Southern California. I'll try to get some pictures this weekend.

Rob...

 

[Rob Hurley]

I think #11 & 12 are duplicates of Rufus's old (now Jims car).
And #5, 14 & 16 look to be the same car. Hopefully someone else can confirm?

Also, it looks like Luke S. on this board is building a Carbon Fiber one. Although he has not posted since 2018.

 

[Jon]

Great idea. I'm building one in Southern California. I'll try to get some pictures this weekend.

Rob...

Awesome, I look forward to a photo so I can add it to the list.

I think #11 & 12 are duplicates of Rufus's old (now Jims car).
And #5, 14 & 16 look to be the same car. Hopefully someone else can confirm?

Also, it looks like Luke S. on this board is building a Carbon Fiber one. Although he has not posted since 2018.

Great eye!

#11-#12 are definitely the same, even the emissions sticker in the window is the same.
#5,14,16 - You're correct. The BAT listing pointed back to Ron Susser. Ron Susser had a video pointing back to Allans #3 build video, and they all mention a supercharged Coyote.,

Thanks for bringing those to my attention!

-Jon

 

[Dan]

H also built a car for a guy called Jered in PA.

Ron

I need to find Jered as I’m close to him in pa

 

[Kurtiss H.]

Great idea Jon. You may want to include a link to each build thread (if there is one) to help new builders.
Mine is https://www.gt40s.com/threads/kurtiss-gt-r.51116/

Thanks, Kurtiss

 

[Jon]

Great idea Jon. You may want to include a link to each build thread (if there is one) to help new builders.
Mine is https://www.gt40s.com/threads/kurtiss-gt-r.51116/

Thanks, Kurtiss

Thanks Kurtiss. I read through your build a few times in the run up to starting mine. Really amazing work!

Great suggestion, I'll add it now!

Edit: I was able to find quite a few of the build threads. If anyone finds any additional ones that I can add, please let me know!

-Jon

 

[Kurtiss H.]

Jon, this is a list of past build threads – some were completed and were not.

Larry Kishel’s Build: https://www.gt40s.com/threads/fat-larrys-gtr-build.52555/

Rufus Mathews Jr. Build: https://www.gt40s.com/threads/rufus-gt-r.52492/

Ken Tanner’s Build: https://www.gt40s.com/threads/kens-gt-r-build.55353/

Ron McCall’s Build: https://www.gt40s.com/threads/gt-r-14.52539/

Jared’s Build by H: https://www.gt40s.com/threads/h-craft-gt-r-jareds-build.51389/

Luke S. Build: https://www.gt40s.com/threads/lukes-gt-r-build.52547/

H Craft Custom Build: https://www.gt40s.com/threads/h-craft-gt-r.49926/

Mark Setter’s Build: https://www.gt40s.com/threads/marks-gt-r-build.47050/

Allan’s First Build: https://www.gt40s.com/threads/allans-gt-r-first-start.48599/

Mike Costello’s Build: https://www.gt40s.com/threads/costellos-gt-r-sc-coyote-build.49257/

Mike Giblin’s Build: https://www.gt40s.com/threads/mikes-gt-r-build-thread.49029/

Dean Lampe’s Build: https://www.gt40s.com/threads/deans-gt-r-build-thread.47686/

 

[Kurtiss H.]

Jon, here’s a few more of current or just completed build threads. Hope this helps!

Nick Diasio’s Build: https://www.gt40s.com/threads/grimoire-e-10-superlite-gt-r-build.57244/

Jim Bixby’s Build: https://www.gt40s.com/threads/jims-rcr-gt-r-build.56528/

Joshua B.’s Build: https://www.gt40s.com/threads/hello-from-denver-soon-to-build-a-gt-r.55696/

Rob Hurley’s Build: https://www.gt40s.com/threads/gt-r-build-in-southern-california.55508/

Steven Lobel’s Build: https://www.gt40s.com/threads/steves-gt-r-build-thread.51274/

Michael Hampson’s Build: https://www.gt40s.com/threads/michaels-gt-r-build.53210/

 

[Jon]

Jon, here’s a few more of current or just completed build threads. Hope this helps!

Nick Diasio’s Build: https://www.gt40s.com/threads/grimoire-e-10-superlite-gt-r-build.57244/

Jim Bixby’s Build: https://www.gt40s.com/threads/jims-rcr-gt-r-build.56528/

Joshua B.’s Build: https://www.gt40s.com/threads/hello-from-denver-soon-to-build-a-gt-r.55696/

Rob Hurley’s Build: https://www.gt40s.com/threads/gt-r-build-in-southern-california.55508/

Steven Lobel’s Build: https://www.gt40s.com/threads/steves-gt-r-build-thread.51274/

Michael Hampson’s Build: https://www.gt40s.com/threads/michaels-gt-r-build.53210/

I had many of these added to the individual car listings after your suggestion this morning, but you have a few more that I missed. I've updates the original post. Thanks Kurtiss!

 

[David Miller]

Jon,
I'm Dave Miller. I purchased car #17 on your list from Joshua B. The car will be residing in Colorado and at this time is still white. In a strange coincidence, Josh and I live about half a mile apart, so he will continue to help me with the build, but I thought I'd let you know so you can update your list. I'm in the process of learning to navigate the forum and hope I can get some posts going on the car's progress. Thanks for putting this list together! This is a question we all have!

 

[Jon]

Jon,
I'm Dave Miller. I purchased car #17 on your list from Joshua B. The car will be residing in Colorado and at this time is still white. In a strange coincidence, Josh and I live about half a mile apart, so he will continue to help me with the build, but I thought I'd let you know so you can update your list. I'm in the process of learning to navigate the forum and hope I can get some posts going on the car's progress. Thanks for putting this list together! This is a question we all have!

Hi Dave, thanks for chiming in and congrats on the car. Welcome to the group! I’ll send you a PM shortly.

The list has been updated.