GT 40 replica for the track


S592R

GT Owner
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Dec 3, 2006
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Gentlemen, we have talked several times about the Gt-40 replicars here on this site. Several members own them.

Out of the two types RCR and Superformance which one would seem to be the best for a track day car?
 

RALPHIE

GT Owner
Mar 1, 2007
7,278
Gentlemen, we have talked several times about the Gt-40 replicars here on this site. Several members own them.

Out of the two types RCR and Superformance which one would seem to be the best for a track day car?

For the track, I think I would go with the Holman & Moody version - a Mark II built to the original specs.
 

gtjoey

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Oct 14, 2005
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s592r, pm , somelee has a hollman/moody and because he is going into another class, his is for sale.....there are different regulations....so talk to lee.......great car....good luck. gtjoey1314
 

Fast Freddy

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Aug 5, 2005
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Avondale, Arizona
Gentlemen, we have talked several times about the Gt-40 replicars here on this site. Several members own them.

Out of the two types RCR and Superformance which one would seem to be the best for a track day car?

the best GT40 replica you can buy is the "shelby series" superformance GT40 with the 427 roush engine and velocity stacks :bow mark II body style painted in black :cool

on a road course i would be eating corvette Z06's alive. it only weighs 2500 lbs and has 550 HP :cheers
 
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Pantera1889

Well-known member
Dec 24, 2006
52
Hampstead,Md
I have a RCR GT40 that is used mostly on the track . I absolutely LOVE it and have no regretts in my choice. And at 670hp/2300#, there isn't much that will touch it! ;)

Ron
 

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dbackg

dbackg
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Jan 28, 2009
691
Tempe, AZ
RE: Pantera1889 RCR GT40 #14

I love that color.
 

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Waxer

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Jul 22, 2007
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I would take either. I think I saw that RCR at thunderbolt raceway at SAAC33.

If it was the same car it was FAST!!!!
 

FrankBarba

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Oct 16, 2005
544
Harrisburg, PA
I was going to purchase one of these, but could not agree on having it built before payment of any kind, so i purchased a Viper ACR X, i know that Dodge will stand behind their product.


http://www.pathfindermotorsports.com/racing/Home.html
 

somelee

GT Owner
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Mar 9, 2007
408
New York & SoCal
the best one would be the full on race spec SPF GT40R I just had built that I'm probably going to have to sell. If your interested drop me a note! :)
 

jmorken522

GT Owner
Sep 30, 2009
31
Winona Minnesota
fixer upper

I know some will find this to be in poor taste but I could not resist posting these pictures of a Gt40 replica. In college I drove a 1987 Dodge Omni that was the least appealing car I have ever seen and I took a bunch of "good hearting" ripping from friends. The pictures brought me a light hearted chuckle when I saw them and I was hoping they might do the same for you. My intent is not to make fun of the owner or a car he might value.

I think replica cars are great and I have peviously owned a Factory Five Daytona Coupe and loved the car. It was beautiful and very track worthy.

By the way it is for sale Ebay, starting bid $2,800
 

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gtjoey

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Oct 14, 2005
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Lil joey needs another front drivers wheel for his 63 bug, is that wheel off a 63 0r 66 and above:biggrin are the clips still on...:lol gtjoey1314:thumbsup
 

The One

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Nov 19, 2007
164
Kentucky
Astra

I think that car is called an Astra. I bought one in the 70s, had a ball pretending I was a GT40 driver. I won Le Mans many times before the VW motor let go. There is a guy that tracks these cars.
http://www.priceofhistoys.com/category/astra-gt/
Mine just needs a little work, to be good as new.
 

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S592R

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you guys crack me up!.... :bored
 

S592R

GT Owner
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Dec 3, 2006
2,800
I thought about the spf gt40R but have not seen one in person. the only spf I have seen to date was at rally 2 and then did not get a chance to put my backside into.

I think in the past there was a discussion about the RCR 40 being a better handling car on the track. can't find the thread now.

Love the blue on the car in this thread.
 

Team Jeff

GT Owner
Sep 8, 2007
559
While I have no experience in any other GT40 (real or reproduction) I really enjoy the SPF on the track! I love the fact that folks like Bob Bondurant say it drives like the originals, makes the experience even better.


A cruise around Spring Mountain in a SPF-

http://www.vimeo.com/9480874
 

sr71

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May 22, 2007
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Calgary, Great White
Did I see plywood at the clamshell hinge points? Sort of like a paint by numbers Rembrant.