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The Ford GT40 is a legend that requires no introduction to anyone with a passing interest in Motorsport. Brought on by the bitter rivalry between two giants of motoring history: The enigmatic Enzo Ferrari, and the giant of industry Henry Ford II. The infamous ‘difference of opinion’ over control of Ferrari’s racing operations lead to an arms race seldom seen in the racing world. Ferrari had been dominant over the premier motorsport event, the 24 hours of Le Mans for most of the sixties. Henry Ford was prepared to do everything possible to take that crown and forged a close cooperation between Eric Broadley of Lola Cars, John Wyer, Carol Shelby, Gulf Oil and a stellar line up of drivers, resulting in 4 consecutive Le Mans victories. 

This GT40 continuation built in 1996 by Bailey Sports Racing Cars in South Africa bears the chassis number ‘GT 40-002-LM2’ and is based upon the MK1 version of the GT40. The car features an extremely rigid tube frame construction including the rare and soon mandatory roll cage. The result is a substantially safer vehicle then its 60’s ancestor, while still maintaining its original beauty and feel.  

After a few years in the South African racing scene (South African HTP is included) the current owners imported the car into the Benelux and entered several YTCC events. The car is equipped with a freshly rebuilt 331 ci engine with less than 9 hours on the clock. The engine features a steel crankshaft, Alloy AFR heads, Keith Black forged pistons, H beam rods, 4 Weber 48 IDF Carburetors, MSD ignition and produces a reliable 475 BHP at 6400 RPM and over 550 Nm of Torque anywhere above 4000 RPM. All of this power is delivered to the tarmac through a reliable 5 speed Porsche 944 gearbox and uprated CV joints in the drive shafts. The car comes with a spare gearbox, 4 sets of rims, 3 refueling cans, spare bodywork, various other parts and all the necessary tools to run her competitively in various races in Europe or beyond. 

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