Vehicle Description
SUMMARY
The product of a 10-year build that was completed in late 2016 by
Olthoff Racing
353 cubic inch Roush 353 IR V8 / 453 dyno-proven horsepower
ZF 5-speed manual transmission / Hydraulic clutch / 4.22 rear
gears
Leather interior / Air conditioning
17-inch knock-off-style wheels
Sale includes a CAV Owner's Manual and Roush Industries dyno
results
4-wheel power disc brakes
Rack-and-pinion steering
CAV fully adjustable suspension
CAV Vinylester body
One look at the legendary Ford GT40 and the first term that comes
to mind is "cruise missile". With a slippery shape and razor-edge
lines that are every bit as wind cheating as they are alluring, the
car LIVES to run; and anything less than triple-digit speeds is
just a waste of its time! Built by Olthoff Racing of Mount Ulla,
North Carolina, this CAV GT40 is about as close to riding a bullet
as you can get. And, with less than 100 miles on its bright digital
odometer, it's a fresh, fully sorted track machine that's ready to
rock and roll! Looking for a legitimate continuation of Ford's
original super car? Looking for a clean classic that's capable of
almost inconceivable levels of performance? This incredible coupe
is your ultimate thrill ride!
BODYWORK/TRIM
It's likely that the extreme, purpose-built nature of the GT40
doesn't really occur to most people until they see one up close. At
just 40 inches tall, the driver is more or less lying in the
cockpit rather than sitting. And that low-slung profile, combined
with the car's buckled down nose and sawed off tail, creates one
wicked looking custom! As a highly authentic replica of Ford's
original GT40, this killer CAV utilizes a durable Vinylester body,
which is much stronger than traditional resin, to create a fully
sealed, noise-free sports car. That body, the product of 200
man-hours of skilled hand-shaping, is mocked to its chassis long
before the car hits final assembly. And that Vinylester surface
adds both form and function by stiffening the car's frame during
hard cornering and presenting a smooth canvas for top notch
2-stage. Speaking of top-notch 2-stage, sprayed in-house and buffed
to a brilliant shine, this Ford's vivid red pigment frames
traditional white stripes to create timeless aesthetics that are
sure to keep fans marveling. And, while it isn't easy to create a
world-class show stopper out of complex resin shapes, the car's
excellent build is a true testament to the 600 man-hours of labor
invested by its first-rate manufacturer.
While this stunning Ford is best experienced in the flesh, look
closely at our high-resolution photography and you can easily see
the amount of accurate and impressive detailing that was carefully
baked in to the car's classic design. Up front, a slightly canted
nose, providing both cooling and triple-digit downforce, stacks
correct Cibie headlights, clear driving lamps and chrome-trimmed
parking lights behind aerodynamic Lexan covers. Behind those
torches, a deep diffuser funnels wind across polished, Monza-style
fuel fillers and a tinted windshield that's cleared by a street
legal wiper. Behind that screen, vented Lexan windows occupy
traditional, guillotine-style doors, which are popped by
flush-fitting, satin-finished handles. At the back of those doors,
sculpted fenders hang massive air intakes between satin-finished
cowl ties. Between those fenders, a Lexan engine cover displays the
car's Roush-branded mill in front of satin-finished dissipaters and
a seamless ducktail spoiler. And below those dissipaters, dual-mode
tail lamps frame a satin-trimmed valance that's centered on
stainless exhaust pipes.
ENGINE
By law, specialty vehicle companies like CAV America are not
allowed to sell their cars with complete drivetrains. That said,
they'll gladly provide suggestions that range from stoplight spooky
to racetrack scary. And when it comes to a motorsports-themed Ford
build, suggesting a mill from NASCAR and Mustang wizards Roush
Performance seems a natural inclination. Tilt this coupe's tail and
you'll find a surly Roush 353 IR V8 that, in January of 2007,
twisted stout 10 to 1 compression into 453 dyno-proven horsepower
and 426 lb./ft. of dyno-proven torque! The beast feeds thanks to
FAST XFI fuel injection, which integrates eight coated TWM stacks
between braided fluid lines and polished K&N filters. That
system floods lightweight Roush/AFR heads, which sandwich aluminum
rockers and hydraulic roller lifters between polished breathers,
polished valve covers and a nest of coated headers. Between those
tubes, a Dart Iron Eagle block spins a forged and internally
balanced Eagle 4340 crank beneath forged Eagle 4340 H-beams and
forged Wiseco pistons that are finished with plasma moly rings. At
the front of the engine, an MSD Pro-Billet distributor sequences
fire between an MSD Blaster 2 coil and thick Ford Racing plug
wires. Charge for that fire is provided by a polished Powermaster
alternator, which, along with a coated AC compressor, whirls behind
a polished accessory drive. Cooling comes courtesy of an aluminum,
front-mount radiator that's backed by dual SPAL puller fans. And
the car's purpose-built engine bay is painted, polished and notably
tidy.
DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION
The bottom of this GT40 is as simple as it is technical, with the
car's entire undercarriage, save for its engine and transmission,
fortified by aerodynamic belly pans. The chassis is a TIG-welded,
stainless monocoque that rides a fully independent suspension.
Turns come courtesy of manual rack-and-pinion steering, which leads
aggressive suspension geometry, adjustable anti-roll bar linkages,
16 adjustable rose joints and fully adjustable coil-overs. Stops
come courtesy of four modern calipers, which utilize electric
vacuum assist to clamp four vented rotors. Behind the car's
Powermaster starter and deep-sump oil pan, a tough McLeod clutch
bumps an RBT-sourced ZF 5-speed, which jerks big, 4.22 gears. All
that proven track prowess rolls on 17-inch knock-offs, which twist
245/45 Michelin Pilot Sports in front of 335/35 Michelin Pilot
Sports. And the chassis' stiffness is greatly aided by a whole
roster of precision parts that includes CNC-punched panels,
laser-cut suspension components and billet aluminum uprights.
INTERIOR
Naturally, this Ford's interior is every bit as nice as its
lightweight shell. Step over the car's 9.5-gallon, FIA-approved
fuel cells and you'll find original-style bucket seats that wear
upgraded leather surfaces under authentic brass grommets and modern
shoulder belts. In front of those seats, a stitched dash hangs
clean Smiths telemetry between controls for modern air conditioning
and an original-style, adjustable pedal box. At the bottom of the
car, clean carpet founds a small console on a leather-wrapped
shifter. Above that carpet, original-style Hartswell hardware
secures light doors, which feature basic panels and small Lexan
vent windows. In front of the driver, a polished Mountney steering
wheel spins a thick leather rim around a CAV horn button. And
behind the passengers, a broad Lexan window provides constant
monitoring of the car's potent firepower.
OUR SALE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION
A CAV Owner's Manual
Roush Industries dyno results
This storied Ford super car is an impressive, track-capable cruiser
that's fully sorted and scary fast. The fact that it's
professionally finished and packs show-stopping good looks is
merely icing on the cake! Few cars can carry the legendary heritage
of a GT40, but this CAV coupe is certainly worthy of the name.
Don't miss your opportunity to own one of the most incredible
classics on the planet!
