Superformance GT40 MkII Opinions

[nautoncall]

If I could and my wife wouldn't kill me..I'd love that car. Even has the Gurney bubble!! Go for it!!


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[BtwoG]

If you are looking for originality, Holman Moody has a handful of original Mk II tubs in their shop. They'll build an exact replica of the LeMans winning car or even an X1. As I recall, he was looking for around $500k for one. I think someone is doing the same with Mk IVs as well.

 

[bonehead]

Tim
You should talk with Jeff and Dick Boulais. They probably have some of the most extensive experience with the SPF GT40 on this forum.

 

[Sinovac]

I'l look for a Kar Kraft continuation Mk IV.

 

[timcantwell]

Done deal. I pulled the trigger on a very specific GT40. It got loaded on a truck in San Francisco today destined for Charlotte, NC to Dennis Olthoff's shop to be completed. A very special car paying tribute to Dan Gurney. It bears Dan's signature and Carol Shelby's as it started life to celebrate Carol's 85th Birthday. It has a 1966 NOS dated correct 427 side oiler. Nearly everything about it is period correct. I personally know Goodyear's former race director who was the tire engineer on the original 1966 car, and good friend of Dan Gurney who endorsed the purchase. I will be in Mt. Ulla, NC to meet with Dennis Olthoff next week and to hopefully great the chassis upon its arrival before the drivetrain is fully installed. I will keep this thread alive with posts as it is finished and delivered.

Here is more about the car:

http://dynamic-auto-west.ebizautos....nce-gt40_mark_ii-gt40p~2047-new-15395397.html

 

[BtwoG]

Excellent. Congrats Tim!!!

 

[Special K]

That's cool! I've been hanging on to a side oiler for a very similar project. I can't wait to see the progress!!

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[djs]

Congrats! Think that ZF will handle all that side oiler torque?

 

[twobjshelbys]

Great catch! Olthoff's cars are trouble free.

 

[nautoncall]

Wow!! Can't wait till you get her running!! Congratulations!! Definitely want to hear about it! It's on my wish list!!


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[Nafod]

Subscribed.. Beautiful car. Congrats.

 

[timcantwell]

Congrats! Think that ZF will handle all that side oiler torque?

Dennis says it will. We shall see.

 

[Triheart7]

Congrats Tim, cool post. Sounds like a lot of fun.

 

[BtwoG]

I'm sure Ron (Pantera1889) can help with any ZF issues if you have them.

Dennis says it will. We shall see.

 

[GKW05GT]

Great find Tim, can't wait to hear your track report when it's finished.