Featured Auction - 2000 Ford GT40 Replica By GTD

'An original GT40 is priceless, but an equally charismatic alternative is the GTD40. The pair are indistinguishable from five paces. The GTD is no "kit car", but a thoroughbred in every sense.' - Autosport

One of the very best GT40 replicas Iconic Gulf Oil livery 5.0-litre V8 engine
*Extensively restored and improved in 2016

A decade on from its final Le Mans win, the GT40 had become firmly established as one of the all-time great classic sports cars, leading to an increased demand for unmolested originals and the start of a replica-building industry. With a mere 107 GT40s being constructed at Ford Advanced Vehicles’ Slough factory between 1966 and 1972, it is hardly surprising that a cottage industry of independent manufacturers arose to satisfy the continuing demand for replicas of Ford’s charismatic Le Mans winner. Founded in 1984 by Ray Christopher, GT Developments soon established itself as one of the foremost manufacturers of accurate GT40 replicas, over 600 of which have been produced over the years. Autosport and Autocar magazines tested an original, GTD-built example in 1989. The former had this to say: ‘An original GT40 is priceless, but an equally charismatic alternative is the GTD40. The pair are indistinguishable from five paces, let alone 50, so faithful is GTD’s replica even to the discerning eye. The GTD is no “kit car”, but a thoroughbred in every sense.’

This GTD40 was first registered in 2000. Now with its second owner it has undergone extensive restoration. The bodywork has been superbly finished by DC Coachworks Ltd in iconic Gulf Oil livery worn by car number ‘6’ driven to victory by Jacky Ickx and Jackie Oliver at the 1969 Le Mans 24 hour race. The engine is a Ford 302 producing 375bhp and is coupled to a 5 speed manual gearbox with modifications by recognised GT40 specialist Frank Catt of Wealden Engineering and Chris Cole of Mach 1 Transmissions. Various upgrades have been carried out by Frank Catt including bigger racing brakes, larger aluminium radiator, original MotoLita steering wheel with quick release boss, rear sub-frame modifications for improved handling, quick-lift rear deck, ceramic coated bundle of snakes exhaust, new leather seats and new carpets. Described by the vendor as beautiful ‘like new’ condition, this most exciting road or track-day GTD40 is offered with sundry bills, current MOT and a V5C registration document.

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