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GT40 Talk
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| Bernica |
01-08-2016 11:20 AM |
Rare Original GT40 Barn Find
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| Mark IV |
01-08-2016 01:44 PM |
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That was years ago...now here is a "junk filled" garage....
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| Bernica |
01-08-2016 01:50 PM |
Sorry, I should have looked closer at the date of the article!
Someone just sent it to me today and I guess I jumped the gun.:eek:
Still a nice find, but not as nice as the pics above!:cool:
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Originally Posted by Mark IV
(Post 1377178)
That was years ago...now here is a "junk filled" garage....
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Rick,
If you would like I can certainly help remove some of that "Junk" for you and store it in my garage;) |
| mrmustang |
01-08-2016 04:16 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by 1795
(Post 1377193)
Rick,
If you would like I can certainly help remove some of that "Junk" for you and store it in my garage;)
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It's not his garage, but a mutual friend named "Fran" ;)
Coincidentally, the black "Targa" is an ERA :D |
| Mark IV |
01-08-2016 04:42 PM |
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mrmustang
(Post 1377194)
Coincidentally, the black "Targa" is an ERA :D
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That is now red....................
You know your garage is full when you store your Superformance GT40 "R" outside on the trailer.................... |
| xb-60 |
01-08-2016 05:04 PM |
What is the 289 Comp? A replica? Looks like 'glass.....?
Cheers,
Glen
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| Mark IV |
01-08-2016 07:31 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by xb-60
(Post 1377199)
What is the 289 Comp? A replica? Looks like 'glass.....?
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No.
Genny CSX car. |
| Bernica |
01-08-2016 07:36 PM |
The good stuff all over the place. Quite amazing!
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| albanycobra |
01-08-2016 08:41 PM |
those MKIV's are awesome...me wanty....
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| ZOERA-SC7XX |
01-08-2016 09:22 PM |
I thought that black GT40 roadster looked like Peter P's old car
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| Ron61 |
01-09-2016 02:00 AM |
I would be happy to have a garage full of that kind of junk. Of course I would be happy to have a garage that large too.
Ron :LOL:
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| xb-60 |
01-09-2016 02:13 AM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark IV
(Post 1377215)
No.
Genny CSX car.
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Wow :eek:
That's an impressive garage! |
| Mark IV |
01-09-2016 03:56 AM |
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ZOERA-SC7XX
(Post 1377225)
I thought that black GT40 roadster looked like Peter P's old car
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It is/was, now painted like X1 at Sebring '66. Here it is circa 2013 during a stay at the Kress Hilton Resort: |
| James Stern |
01-10-2016 08:16 AM |
Absolutely stunning pictures (and cars). He isn't calling someone to come tune the Webers is he?:LOL:
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| Jaydee |
01-10-2016 10:04 PM |
Someone has to say it. Radial TA's on a GT 40?
JD
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| xb-60 |
01-10-2016 11:22 PM |
I agree.
Might be a good subject for a new thread...."Why do so many high end / high dollar cars have T/A's fitted?"
Cheers,
Glen
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| Mark IV |
01-11-2016 03:20 AM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by xb-60
(Post 1377390)
I agree.
Might be a good subject for a new thread...."Why do so many high end / high dollar cars have T/A's fitted?"
Cheers,
Glen
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Because of size and availability. They were great tires once (about oh say, 1977!) and the easy availability keeps them in use. Many people are not aware of the limitations and flaws in the BFG T/As so they continue to be purchased for cars that deserve better. On a 3600# 70s muscle car, not a bad tire. On a 2300# rocket not so much...
Those pictures were taken not too long after the car was acquired from the esteemed Peter P. and he had fitted the BFGs. |
| xb-60 |
01-11-2016 09:23 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark IV
(Post 1377411)
Because of size and availability.....the easy availability keeps them in use......
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Mickey Thompsoms and Avons are easy enough to source here in Australia, so I imagine they are easily available on your side of the pond as well.
Both MT and Avon have the 15" sizes well covered (IMO) so it beats me why the owner of a megabuck car would fit lesser quality tyres :eek:
Cheers,
Glen |
| Mark IV |
01-12-2016 03:59 AM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by xb-60
(Post 1377464)
Mickey Thompsoms and Avons are easy enough to source here in Australia, so I imagine they are easily available on your side of the pond as well.
Both MT and Avon have the 15" sizes well covered (IMO) so it beats me why the owner of a megabuck car would fit lesser quality tyres :eek:
Cheers,
Glen
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The front sizes required by a GT40 (205-225/60-15) are not available in the MTs so that means a mixed set of tires.
Agreed on the Avon's, best 15's extant. And it amazes me that guys will spend THOUSANDS for 50 more HP but cheap out on spending another $6-700 to actually be able to use it! |
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