1966 Superformance GT40 MKI
Please note that this vehicle will be on view from 29 February to 3 March at Hagerty's The Amelia, and an announcement video has been added to the Video Gallery.
Please note that images of the undercarriage have been added to the Photo Gallery.
Please note that images of the hydraulic front nose lift have been added to the Photo Gallery.
Please note that the original style steel monocoque was not nickel-plated as previously listed - only the suspension components were nickel-plated.
Please note that this vehicle is titled and registered as a 1966 - not a 2008 as previously believed.
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1966 Superformance GT40 MKI And 1970 LMK 917 Recreation On View At Hagerty's The Amelia
Description
The legend that is the Ford GT40 is one that is so ingrained within automotive culture that it is widely known yet certainly bears repeating. Conceived in the 1960s, The GT40’s primary objective was to challenge Ferrari's dominance at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The GT40 not only achieved this but also secured four consecutive victories from 1966 to 1969, cementing its legacy in motorsport lore. During this most golden of racing eras, the GT40 progressed from the MK I through to the MK IV with both Ford and John Wyer Engineering building road variants. These street versions retained much of the racing DNA, incorporating advanced materials and performance-focused features. Its blend of performance and elegance on the road has left an indelible mark on automotive culture, making the GT40 an enduring icon in the realms of racing and high-performance automobiles.
The GT40’s status as a legend of endurance racing resulted in a surge in demand for authentic replicas in the decades after its triumphs at Le Mans. Among those seeking a genuine GT40 was Peter Thorp of Safir Engineering, who entered into an agreement with Ford and John Wilment of J.W. Automotive Engineering to continue to produce a limited number of GT40s. Utilizing Willment’s substantial inventory of original GT40 parts, tools, and original designs, Safir Engineering debuted the “Mark V” GT40 in 1980. Five years later, Safir acquired the “GT40” trademark and has since been the only official license holder of GT40 automobiles and parts. This spectacular continuation GT40 MKI was constructed by Superformance of Jupiter, Florida under official license from Safir Spares LLC, and is documented in the official SAAC registry. The dimensions of both the MK I and MK II are true to the 1960s original, with 90 percent of the parts between the continuation cars and the period-built cars interchangeable with the racing versions built to comply with the FIA’s strict Appendix K regulations.
Highlights
A true GT40 MKI continuation built by Superformance
Listed in the SAAC Registry
All-aluminum 427 cu-in V8 by Roush Performance, said to have been dynoed at 560 horsepower and 550 lb-ft of torque at the crank
Engine is equipped with:
Steel crankshaft
H-Beam connecting rods
Wiseco pistons
AFR cylinder heads
Crane hydraulic roller cam
55 mm throttle body EFI with 42 lb injectors
ZF DS-25/2 five-speed transmission
Custom Monza Red livery with racing number 48 of American racer Dan Gurney (roundels, graphics, and numbers are vinyl and removable)
Dashboard signed by Dan Gurney
Original-style steel monocoque chassis was placed on a chassis table and measured for accuracy - all suspension components were magnafluxed and electroless nickel plated, including half shafts
High-capacity air conditioner modified by the consignor with larger evaporator and custom ducting
Aluminum radiator/oil cooler with dual electric fans and custom ducting
Original-style mirrors, rear sway bar, and BRM magnesium knock-off wheels (10x15-inch front, 12x15-inch rear)
Dunlop CR85 racing tires (475/1000-15 front, 300/1200-15 rear)
Bilstein coil-over progressive shocks with H&R Springs
Road-legal, titled, and registered as a 1966
Features
Hydraulic front nose lift
Four-wheel vented disc brakes, Wilwood calipers
Pressed steel roof
Custom-fabricated suspension components
Custom-fabricated door eyebrows
Custom-fabricated backfire plate
Front tow eyes
Straight pipe exhaust (muffler included)
Door locks
Shifter and handbrake located in center of the tunnel
Original-style seats with silver rivets
RaceQuip five-point harnesses
Oil cooler and braided lines
3M PPF on the front nose
Known Imperfections
This 1966 Superformance GT40 MKI is presented as a well-kept example and is said to be free from any substantial imperfections.
Included
Muffler (removed)
Spare Plexi glass panels (removed)
Ownership History
This 1966 Superformance GT40 MKI was purchased in 2008 and completed in the consignor’s Costa Mesa, California workshop.
Additional Notes
A Broad Arrow Group Consignment Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle.
Contact: Ramsey Potts Phone: 912.508.4096 email: rpotts@hagerty.com