Essex Wire "tribute" car


thegtguy

*Supporting Vendor* GT Owner
Apr 20, 2006
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MI
Since this year’s Rally is based around the race track I thought I would change my car up a little bit. I found a model of the 1966 Essex Wire #60 24 Hour LeMans car driven by Jacky Ickx and John Neerpasch and thought it would be a neat “tribute” car. We did just a quick, and temporary, vinyl kit to get the look. Enjoy the pics and see you at the Rally.

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HOT! A job well done Rich!
 
She looks very nice

Shadowman
 
Love it. Nicely done. See you at the Rally.
 
VERY COOL!! Cant wait to see it!
 
Very nice work Rich, it looks pretty authentic.

The car looks REALLY low and mean in that second shot!
 
Rich,
That looks awesome !!!
 
I think Rich about fell over 3 weeks ago when I told him I wanted to make an Essex Wire car originally. Then he told me about this. Looks great Rich.

Get back to work you don't have time to post :)
 
I love it, can't wait to see it in person.
 
Regardless if it is a kit, it looks incredible!
 
sweet....
 
Race Car!
 
That is feckin' gorgeous! :)

Top job, looks amazing.
 
Temporary my Ass!!

Rich,

Up to now my all time favorite Ford GT was Donny Macs yellow/black Heritage custom painted car. Until I saw the photos you just posted. THAT is the best/coolest looking Ford GT IMO that exists. I love everything you did from every angle. I wouldn't ever change it. Wow. :thumbsup

Chip
 

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Fantastik!!

Would have been a interesting and viable option (various racing liveries) as part of a continuation if GT production had it been produced in MY2007.
 
Yes and it looks even better in person! WOW!
 
great looking car!

:thumbsup:thumbsup to those who dare to "improve" on the factory look of the FGT :thumbsup:thumbsup

:cheers
Anders
 
When I walk into my garage I often say to myself; Nice Matchboxes. The GT looks great and confirms how we all feel about our GTs, they're grown up Matchbox Cars...
 
Rich, Wow, what a great looking change for your GT. I love it!. Tomy Hamon
 
Car looks great! by the way, I wonder what a GT would look like in a mirror wrap? someone should photoshop a black one to get the mirror look. I think it would either look GREAT, or terrible. Someone please do that, thanks