Superformance GT40 MkII Opinions


nautoncall

GT Owner
Mark II Lifetime
Apr 6, 2014
1,093
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

GT Owner
Dec 8, 2013
1,039
Atlanta, GA
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

GT Owner
Mark II Lifetime
Aug 18, 2012
2,814
Houston, TX
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

GT Owner
Mark II Lifetime
Jul 18, 2006
5,832
Largo, Florida
I'l look for a Kar Kraft continuation Mk IV.
 

timcantwell

Le Mans 2010 Sponsor * Moderator
Mark IV Lifetime
Le Mans 2010 Supporter
Jan 22, 2006
2,634
N.E. OH & Naples, FL
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

GT Owner
Dec 8, 2013
1,039
Atlanta, GA
Excellent. Congrats Tim!!!
 

Special K

GT Owner
Mark IV Lifetime
Aug 23, 2016
1,775
Franklinton, LA
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

GT Owner
Mark IV Lifetime
Jun 7, 2007
2,082
Congrats! Think that ZF will handle all that side oiler torque?
 

twobjshelbys

GT Owner
Jul 26, 2010
6,053
Las Vegas, NV
Great catch! Olthoff's cars are trouble free.
 

nautoncall

GT Owner
Mark II Lifetime
Apr 6, 2014
1,093
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

GT Owner
Mark IV Lifetime
Subscribed.. Beautiful car. Congrats.
 

timcantwell

Le Mans 2010 Sponsor * Moderator
Mark IV Lifetime
Le Mans 2010 Supporter
Jan 22, 2006
2,634
N.E. OH & Naples, FL
Congrats! Think that ZF will handle all that side oiler torque?

Dennis says it will. We shall see.
 

Triheart7

GT Owner
Mark IV Lifetime
Apr 3, 2007
2,576
Northern California
Congrats Tim, cool post. Sounds like a lot of fun.
 

BtwoG

GT Owner
Dec 8, 2013
1,039
Atlanta, GA
I'm sure Ron (Pantera1889) can help with any ZF issues if you have them.

Dennis says it will. We shall see.
 

GKW05GT

GT Owner
Mark II Lifetime
May 28, 2011
2,755
Fayetteville, Ga.
Great find Tim, can't wait to hear your track report when it's finished.