Vehicle Description
Original Body from 1001 Raced in Le Mans 1966, FIA Passport
We own this GT40 and it is available for viewing by appointment in
Jacksonville, Florida.
The culmination of a 10+ year project to build a GT40 from
authenticated original parts.
Built by world-renowned GT40 expert restorer David Brown in New
Zealand over the course of 9 years.
Recognized in a letter to the owner by the authority on GT40's
Ronnie Spain who says it will be added to the next printing of his
book on every GT40 made.
The build began with authenticated original GT40 chassis parts,
including a chassis number from 1966, the rest of the chassis being
built from Ford/Lola blueprints. The body, drivetrain, interior,
suspension and other major components are authenticated originals.
Some new-old stock and a few reproduction components were used to
complete the build.
Original body of the 1001 Essex Wire entry for 1966 Le Mans, making
it the oldest surviving production GT40 body in the world.
One of three 289 Cleveland engines made, original engine to 1042
(CP004) - Scuderia Filipinetti entry for 1967 Le Mans.
Parts of frame from 1042, correct period date coded "1967" Triplex
windscreen, 1969 coded four point race harnesses, correct period
Lucas interior mirror, and period Les Leston bullet mirrors for the
front wings. The 48 IDA Weber carburettors sit on an FAV inlet
manifold embossed with "1042". The uprights are period magnesium
items and have been crack tested for longevity, and the rest of the
suspension came from 1009. Original parachute material seats from
1032, the Holman Moody entry for the 1966 Le Mans, the steering
wheel from 1026, the Salmon entry for the 1967 Le Mans and period
GT40 instrumentation from a mixture of 1045, 1085 and the remainder
sourced from GT40 Gold Parts. Actual fire extinguisher which was
fitted back in the day, with new propellant and recharge.
1967 livery of Sidney Taylor Racing Team and driven by Denis Hulme,
who partnered with Ken Miles in their famous 2nd place finish in
1966 Le Mans, and went on to become 1967 F1 World Champion.
Binders of period photos, many signed by drivers as well as
documentation of the build and sourcing and authentication of parts
used.
FIA Historic Technical Passport
Titled in the U.S. as a 1966 Ford GT40 and street legal.
Note that this 1966 Ford GT40 is VIN number P1042 and should not be
confused with GT40P1042, which currently resides in
Switzerland.
