ERA GT40 wanted

[John McMahon]

Originally Posted by RACER X #99

I remember a red GT at Watkins Glen a few years ago. I just came out of the esses at about 130 heading for 160 on the back straight when all of a sudden this red GT blows by me on the inside and than he brakes hard for the boot and the guy throws the car sideways first right then left his back wheels kicking up grass and pebbles as he struggles to avoid being buried in the sand pit. Wow what a show and what a driver. When the session was over I went looking for the driver and all I could find was this old man with the long gray beard and ponytail standing next to the GT and I had to assume it was the owners father.

Probably not the same car that was just sold.

RD

Correct Cranky.....that was the ONE time he had the car at the track!

[bret a ewing]

Originally Posted by RACER X #99

I remember a red GT at Watkins Glen a few years ago. I just came out of the esses at about 130 heading for 160 on the back straight when all of a sudden this red GT blows by me on the inside and than he brakes hard for the boot and the guy throws the car sideways first right then left his back wheels kicking up grass and pebbles as he struggles to avoid being buried in the sand pit. Wow what a show and what a driver. When the session was over I went looking for the driver and all I could find was this old man with the long gray beard and ponytail standing next to the GT and I had to assume it was the owners father.

Probably not the same car that was just sold.

RD

Yep, that is the guy. Saw him at a show in Reading, PA. Mentioned he had a new ERA GT on order and selling the present car.

The car was tired but not exhausted.

[Jim Holden]

The "old man" was Tim himself.

Ya certainly don't want to get in his way when he's out on the track, regardless of what he's driving.

Jim

[Buzzmobile]

Bret

OH YEAH, I am really interested in the ERA. can you PM me with the details if you know them. I have been silently watching/waiting.

Buzz

[bret a ewing]

Buzz,

Yep.

Bret.

[John McMahon]

Originally Posted by Jim Holden

The "old man" was Tim himself.

Ya certainly don't want to get in his way when he's out on the track, regardless of what he's driving.

Jim

Jim,

He is a bit of a loon behind the wheel of his Radical....

[speed220mph]

Here's Tim giving me the inside scoop on ERA 2002. He said it quit on him once, then there was no reoccurence of the problem. Wouldn't you know it that my first ride involved a rollback. It quit on me all together. Once I got it home I discovered the problem. The coil lead disconnected from the coil, but it hadn't moved too far away, just enough to get me miles from home before the distance was too far to light the plugs.

[Jim Holden]

Tom:

Now you're getting into a special group of multiple ERA car owners. Welcome!

Both Jose and Tim, 2002's prior owners, have each gone on to another ERA GT.

Jim

[Anthony]

Originally Posted by Jim Holden

Both Jose and Tim, 2002's prior owners, have each gone on to another ERA GT.

What did they do different on their new "GT-40's" that 2002 didn't have ?

[speed220mph]

Anthony: I don't know about Jose, but Tim doesn't like red. His new car will be dark blue with orange trim to match one of the JWA Gulf cars. Also, he wants more power. The stroked 302 wasn't enough. Tim is going for a stroked 351, so he's doing the natural thing . . . buying a new car.

One major change about the "newer" ERA GTs is the pedals and steering wheel adjust. The seat is fixed.

[Jim Holden]

Jose's current ERAGT is right hand drive and set up for the track with big power brakes, Hoosier slicks, no AC, a roll cage, etc. Motor is a stroker 351.

Jim

[Buzzmobile]

Anyone else have one for sale?

[lapdog1955]

Originally Posted by speed220mph

I'm in the market for an ERA GT40, preferably finished but without the engine. This means I'll have to give up my ERA 427SC, which has a fresh 427 side oiler and tunnel-port heads.

If anyone has any leads on a MkI or Mk II, I would appreciate the information.

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