FOR SALE VIA PUBLIC AUCTION
Sunday 27 June, 2.30pm

ASB Showgrounds, Auckland
All lots are subject to a buyer’s premium of 15%+GST

Further info available on our website.

The GT40 is perhaps the most iconic race car of the 60s. When the Ford Motor Company was left at the altar trying to buy Ferrari, their response was "If we can't buy them, we'll beat them". And so, the GT40 was born, with only one goal in mind. Namely, to beat Ferrari at their own game of long-distance sports car racing. Carroll Shelby took over the Ford racing program in 1965. In its running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans the following year, the GT40 Mk II finished first, second and third, beating the previously dominant Ferrari sports cars. The GT40 had a pronounced Kiwi connection with McLaren and Amon winning in 1966 and Hulme second.

The example presented here was first recreated in Rotorua. It was then purchased by the current vendor, who undertook a major revision of the work completed, including the fitting of an expensive high-performance kit sourced from GT Racing in the UK. An upgraded water pump was also installed along with Wilwood brakes, a Renault R21 turbo gearbox with LSD, Arrow wheels with GT40 centres, and a “kill” switch. The paintwork (XR8 Blue) is to a very high standard – as one would expect from the award-winning shop of Evans European. Power output is rated at circa 400 bhp. Speedo shows only 9,750 kilometres. Relevant certifications have been adhered to and are recorded accordingly. The current owner is a registered motor engineer.

Whilst the car was purchased in 2009, the bulk of the refit and upgrade work was carried out in 2010. The engine is from a 5-litre Mustang (roller cam) with alloy heads and 8 stack injection transmission.
The car has been shown and won a number of prizes including:

· People’s Choice Auckland All Ford Day 2011.

· Petrolheads Choice at Hibiscus Coast Rodders, Beach Festival 2011.

· Wheels on the Field – Best car 2012 & 2013.

A recreation of a high standard and presented for sale in an outstanding state. Vendor tells us he is selling as he has “too many toys”.