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EXOTIC CARS ON THE CIRCLE, SARASOTA, FL. After a one-year COVID interruption, the 2021 Exotic Car Show on St. Armands Circle in Sarasota, is back and will be on Saturday, September 11, 2021, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. As in the past, this will be a fun show, no judging and no trophies. All...

Iconic engineer-designer (and my friend) Roy Lunn, Godfather of the Ford GT40 and the man who headed the teams responsible for the Mustang I, first unibody SUV, '83 Jeep Cherokee XJ and a portfolio of important vehicles, passed away at age 92. One of my fondest memories was when he asked if I...

Since most of Forum members probably do not subscribe to Automotive News, thought I'd share this letter published in today's edition. Acura referenced its new NSX as the first Supercar built in the U.S. in its early press releases. The state of Ohio picked up that line and used it for its...

With another Le Mans & Ford victory behind us, wanted to share this about the man responsible for the cars that won Le Mans in 1966-1969, Roy Lunn. On July 21, he will be inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame, Dearborn, MI. I just came back from the AHOF and taping of interview about Lunn...

On Saturday, December 19, we will have a car-guy lunch for Ford GT owners and a small Show Of Fords at the Lakewood Ranch Country Club, Sarasota, FL. I'm working with Xcentric Gary on this program and we will have Roy Lunn, Godfather of the GT40 and the Mustang 1 Concept with us. Next year Roy...

My new book, FORD TOTAL PERFORMANCE will be out on October 30, on Amazon now for pre-ordering. It's 208 slick pages of Ford race and street car history from 1920s Fours, 1930s-1940s Flatheads, 1950s Y-Blocks, 1960s to 1971 big-blocks and Bosses, Shelbys, Cobras & GT40s, and coverage of Cosworth...

I may be a little late to the party and this is old news, but just got a copy of a great reference book for Ford GT and GT40 enthusiasts, owners, etc. It's THE FORD GT, published in 2004 by the Society Of Automotive Engineers (SAE), on the development and build of the original GT40s and the Ford...

Had a real thrill today, visited GT40 Godfather Roy Lunn with Xcentric for a photo shoot at his home. I've taken Roy on as a client and will be working with him and his family to preserve his archives for the future. He's had incredible careers at Ford, doing the Mustang 1 Concept, all the...

For all those planning on attending 24 Hours Of Le Mans next month, there will be seven real GT40 racecars running in the Legends race on Saturday, June 13. For more information, visit http://www.carguychronicles.com/2015/05/ford-gt40s-legends-of-le-mans.html

Would like some feedback from GT owners who have installed Bridgestones as to ideal tire pressure for street use? Thanks, Marty

I'm not big on spreading rumors and have very little to back this up. However, the source, not an employee, is very well connected with senior execs and performance engineers at Ford. Supposedly there is another two-seat sports car in the works, probably more of a Corvette competitor than an...

A great show, 'World's Greatest Sports Coupes,' opened yesterday at the Petersen Museum in LA. Part of Jaguar's launch of the new F-TYPE Coupe, they brought in 12 celebrity curators and their picks. My son Stuart (Jaguar Land Rover NA) worked with the Petersen on the show and you can see the...

One of our Sarasota Cafe Racers is over at Goodwood and sent the attached photo that was shot yesterday and wanted to share. Always a nice selection of GT40s including MK IIIs at this event. Enjoy!

A.J. Baime, author of GO LIKE HELL (The Ford (GT40) Ferrari Battle For Le Mans) interviewed me for his MY RIDE feature in the Wall Street Journal. It's out on Wednesday, March 19 in print and can be found online, along with a slide show, at...

Forum regular Gary Jean, AKA, Mr. Sartorial Splendor, has been elected Dress Code Enforcer, Sarasota Cafe Racers. We felt that someone with impeccable taste should be elevated to an executive position within the organization. It takes a real man to wear those sneakers. Go Gary!

GT Forum guys Gary Jean, back to camera, and Howard Mintz, right, educate the "great unwashed" on the virtues of GT ownership at today's Sarasota Cafe Racers Holiday lunch. One of our Newbies, Jim Padilla, former President & COO, Ford Motor Company during the GT program, broke bread with us...

Ford GT owners have good taste. File this under, America's Supercar at America's Steakhouse! My pal, Sarasota Cafe Racer and owner of one of the top steak restaurants in the country, St. Elmo Steak House, snapped this outside his landmark Indianapolis eatery Sunday evening. Had to share since...

Wondering if anyone has ordered a GT Saddle Bag from Ford GT Parts? Would like to hear any comments, and if the bag has a carrying handle as well as carrying trip. Sounds really neat. Marty

There's an article, "8 Awesome Discontinued Cars That We Want Back" published on the Wall Street Cheat Sheet. There's a factory shot of a Tungsten GT with standard wheels and a little copy in this lightweight piece. Worth looking at...

It was nice to have Xcentric back from Dearborn and at lunch today. We left today at the same time and took over both lanes on the South Trail. Not a common sight in Sarasota, Marty