Most replica builders use a tubular frame chassis clad with aluminium, this is very rigid but looks like a home built car. These remarkable cars won many races, including lemans in 1968 and 1969. On march 20th 1969 ford gt40 chassis number p1085 became the last gt40 to be numbered in production sequence by the works during official gt40 production and is detailed on the jwa production car record sheet and being supplied as chassis only. Iv car that placed 4th at the 1967 le mans, chassis number 1015, the 2nd place finisher at the 1966 le mans and chassis number j3, the 1967 le mans trials mk. Forum is not for what gt40 should i get questions need help with the forum. The original gt40 and mk1, designed by lunn, was prepared at the specially established, ford advanced vehicles in the uk. Body was used last summer but decided to use the chassis for a dune buggy body, no room so this must go. The bodychassis unit is supplied with a comprehensive assembly manual, which includes full instructions, drawings, photographs, part nos of adr required parts and certification for. Ready for us, european, or japanese vintage and historic racing. The first car was named the gt for grand touring with the 40 representing its overall height of 40 inches 1. The body chassis unit is supplied with doors, front and rear panels hinged and aligned. Nov 28, 2018 the ford gts relationship with the 24 hours of le mans has waxed and waned through its three generations. Exclusive to gelscoe motorsport these steering wheels can be used for either road, race or rally.
A member of our sales department will be in touch within 24 hours. The active power gt the company currently offers is based on a semimonocoque chassis consisting of a steel tubular space frame and aluminum skin. The heaviest steel main panel on our era gt is only. Trade in for this 1966 ford gt40 mk ii as one of the largest classic car dealerships in the world, we are always looking for new inventory. Active powers suspension takes advantage of modern. The range was powered by a series of americanbuilt ford v8 engines modified for racing. Shelby america dealer building and racing cobras and gt40s for over 25 years.
The hybrid aluminum space frame chassis is based on efficient use of 35 extrusions, seven complex castings, two semisolid formed castings and various stamped aluminum panels. Its basically all of the tubes needed to build a space frame gt40 chassis pre cut and ready to be welded together. Gt40 p1019 gt40 archives ford gt40 chassis history. Panels attached to the front and rear subframes are bonded by a urethane adhesive to augment the torsional rigidity of the chassis. By narrowing the rocker panels slightly, we give you more interior space and comfort. If you are interested in trading your high quality car for one of ours, simply fill out this form. Detailed information on the car and personal ownership information is reflected on the actual production sheets only. Active power ford gt40 replica for sale reincarnation. Gt40 mk3 this stunning car is a recreation of one of the 7 original gt40 mk3 road cars that were built registered correctly on the 01101995 and only 7365 recorded miles classic d registration plate this car started life as one of the first kva chassis that were built, it was then modified and. Gt40p10 the very first roadgoing gt40 built, chassis 10 was retained by ford advanced vehicles as a press demonstrator.
It was announced to the press on april 1st 1964 at a hotel near heathrow airport, london england. And there are several items that have yet to be installed and are not shown in the photos, including a 1966 abbey panels center console with an. The gt40 is built under license from safir spares llc, the holders of the gt40 trademark. The chassis has been modified to allow left or right hand drive in the basic design. A set of preformed, and drilled aluminium panels are included to clad the chassis and give the appearance of the original monocoque along with a glass fibre cockpit tub to seal the interior, with all access panels and dash panel included.
Active power ford gt40 replica for sale reincarnation magazine. I do beleive they have optimised the design compared to previous. Lindley, also owned an impressive stable of other gt40s that included chassis j5, a mk. One of the tubs was shipped back to fords kar krafts dearborn for testing, never to be seen again. Gt40 production sheet for chassis gt40p1118 gt40 mkv. Gt40 mk3 this stunning car is a recreation of one of the 7 original gt40 mk3 road cars that were built registered correctly on the 01101995 and only 7365 recorded miles classic d registration plate this car started life as one of the first kva chassis that were built, it was then modified and strengthened to upgrade it to its current spec powered by a ford 302ci v8 supplied turn key 330bhp. Wondering about the evolution and placement of the wiper motor.
Active power cars has been in the replica game for years now, and all their products have a reputation for great engineering and quality. Trade in for this 1966 ford gt40 as one of the largest classic car dealerships in the world, we are always looking for new inventory. The bodychassis unit is supplied with doors, front and rear panels hinged and aligned. The era gt mk i body is a nearperfect copy of the original ford gt40 mk i or ii race car, with improvements made for improved longevity, silence and weather sealing. The other day i came across the gt forte flat pack chassis kit. Reinforcements are required at the suspension points where there are local high loads. The worlds leading online supplier of gt40 replica cars, parts and accessories. Gt40 p1016 gt40 archives ford gt40 chassis history.
Door panels are one of the aesthetic parts of a car or truck that also have more functional aspects. Active power cars 2597 townline road madison, oh 44057 440 9837190. Ford gt40 chassis number gt 103 gt40 photo archive. This gt40 was delivered to shelby american in november 1965 and prepared for its first race, the 12 hours of sebring in 1966.
As a result, this car featured prominently in period magazines. The era gt mk i and mk ii the ultimate in high performance the original ford gt40 mk i the legewas built in both competition and road versions from 19661969. Chassis panels are lasercut and bent to specific tolerances, as are the bespoke cncmachined aluminium components. Semi stainless monocoque chassis as original, fiberglass coachwork with pressed steel roof, john wyer wide body. Show room, the fine car store, san diego, california built by safir engineering limited in the uk. The subsequent owners did take the car to the track and at one point the original borranis were replaced by stronger castaluminium examples. The chassis is jig built and designed to accept a v8 engine. Unique to cav is a stainless steel monocoque chassis, designed for rigidity and able to accommodate drivers up to 64. With a safir gt40s sparesapproved gt40 continuation chassis, this car is immaculate with a holman moodytype mk iib dash and 427 engine with weberstyle efi tallstack performance engine.
The new ford gt is intended for the road, unlike the original 1960s race cars that ultimately spawned a limited number of production road cars. The original gt40 and our era gt have a semimonocoque chassis. Cav produce the only ford gt40 replica in the world with this type of chassis. Manufactures vintage racing coupes inspired by the ford gt40 on a custom zsr race chassis utilizing corvette components all pro cars po box 402 muncy, pa 17756 570 5464800. This lethal weapon has had the wheels driven off it since it first hit the road. Just with 400500 hp im trying to weigh up any negatives to the gt40 chassis. There are other disadvantages like waterproofing problems rattles etc, with such a body structure. The corvette grand sport is built under license from general motors company. Flat pack gt40 chassis kit page 1 kit cars pistonheads.
The wear on the leather seats is testament to that fact. The ford gts relationship with the 24 hours of le mans has waxed and waned through its three generations. With dan gurney driving, it led for most of that race, but the engine blew on the last corner and, breaking the rules, gurney pushed the car across the finish line. With the rockers 10 high x 9 wide, the net result is an incredibly stiff structure. Meet chassis p1046 the car that won le mans for ford and america. Gt40 production sheet for chassis gt40p1129 gt40 mkv. Fits on any vw bug body is ready to mount to your vw pan and register with your vw bug title. I suspect im rare in bothering to panel this area but there are good reasons, first one is that with bonding and lots of rivets the panels become structural and the sills form a large portion of the stiffness in the chassis. Abbey panels constructed the advanced monocoque chassis and the drive train finally chosen was the 289 ford v8 mated to a coletti transaxle. These caps close the hole in the center of the hub. Aug 29, 2012 on march 20th 1969 ford gt40 chassis number p1085 became the last gt40 to be numbered in production sequence by the works during official gt40 production and is detailed on the jwa production car record sheet and being supplied as chassis only. The mk i, mk ii, and mk iii variants were designed and built in england based upon the british lola mk6. The ford gt40 was a tool borne from henry ford iis desire to shove the trophy from the.
Still, 240 pollution legal kw and kgs would make it as quick and fast as a dodge. The ford gt40 is a highperformance endurance racing car. Built on steel monocoque chassis with fibre glass body panels. Unlike the original gt40, our chassis is designed for an efficient optional air conditioning system. Chassis the original gt40 had a steel monocoque chassis with aluminium roof and composite body panels. This gt40 is dialedin and ready for street or track. The kit car list of 1966, 1967, 1968 and 1969 mk ii, mk iv, and mk i ford gt40 kitcars and bodies available today. This car is fully sorted, reliable and the research and development that has gone into getting this car to where it is today is a mind blowing achievement of the owner builder. Nutserts were used wherever possible during the build, including where the plexiglas windows and headlight covers are attached.
Genuine gt40 production sheet for chassis gt40p1118. The superformance mkiii is built under license from carroll shelby licensing inc. Original style seats made in the original parachute material. This allows the wheels to be fitted and body clearence checked. The car is exceptionally accurate in all respects to a 1966 race model gt40, including vintage gauges, steering wheel, valve covers, and much more. Era replica automobiles era gt, a ford gt replica in kit. Club events, outings, or happenings involving gt40s. The second one is because in the gt40 the fuel tanks sit in the sills. This is the real story of the first ford gt40 to claim le mans for america, and we welcome you to be a part of history with us. Sold date unknown to tom shelton of fort lauderdale, fl, a ferrari dealer at the time. Because many of our cars will be used on the street, our standard fiberglass layup is formulated toward maintaining excellent body shape rather. The original ford gt or gt40 as we call even the early prototype cars now, chassis gt 101 was supplied by abby panels in coventry. In late 1965, two experimental, allalumimum gt40 chassis were manufactured by abbey panels in england. Gt40 production sheet for chassis gt40p1116 gt40 mkv.
This icv ford gt40 is a legally road registered race car make no mistake. There are many items that contribute to the aesthetic appeal and functionality of a truck. The body chassis unit is supplied with a comprehensive assembly manual, which includes full instructions, drawings, photographs, part nos of adr required parts and certification for the chassis, antiintrusion beams etc. All the components that you must install are simply bolted in.
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