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My next car, GT40 |
Randal |
Jan 31 2009, 11:32 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,446 Joined: 29-May 03 From: Los Altos, CA Member No.: 750 |
We had lunch today at the local Houfbrau in Redwood City.
Right across the street is a new auto dealer that is selling the GT 40's made in South Africa. They had GT 40's, Daytona Cobras as well as normal Cobras in stock. I went over there with my mechanical genius friend Paul, who really does know what he is doing, and we were both very very impressed. They had 5 GT 40's in stock. These cars are being build under license from whoever (Ford I guess) using the original designs, but updated for all new things, like brakes, etc. These SuperPerformance cars are simly beautiful, where ever you look. And at $75,000 for a roller an absoulte steal. All you have to do is put in a motor and transmission and your away. After you see one of these cars, you will never use the word "kit car" again. I got to build one of these with an all aluminum 427 with about 600hp. Probably a good hillclimb car at only 2200#'s. Those aluminum 427's weigh less than 400# and can put out 575hp or more. Big slicks, 2200#, 600HP, mid engine with great brakes and suspension. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) |
andys |
Feb 25 2009, 12:16 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,165 Joined: 21-May 03 From: Valencia, CA Member No.: 721 Region Association: None |
There was an LMK917 replica at the German Autofest in Ventura, CA a couple for years ago. A very well done replica indeed. Had a flat -6 but even so it looked right in the car. A V8 just seems all wrong for that car.
I've seen several very well done GT40 replicas; there's something about its styling that is enduring. Still looks very good by todays standards. Arguably, RCR and Superformance makes some of the nices examples. A guy I raced with for years built a GTD GT40 replica several years ago; 302 SBF, Webers, UN1 5 speed, titanium w/ charcoal strips. Sharp car! Andys |
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