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Re: What is a Safir GT40 Mk. V

To: Victor Yong <victoryong@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: What is a Safir GT40 Mk. V
From: Craig Wright <craig@p-d-g.com>
Date: Fri, 30 Apr 1999 15:34:18 -0700
Victor,

How much are they?? (or does my asking mean that I can't afford it?)

Craig

Victor Yong wrote:

> You'd be surprise at how well and accurate the Mk. Vs are built. Yes,
> it even uses ZF 5DS25/2 Transaxle, original instruments, same wheels,
> same sheet steel semi-monocoque chassis, original molds to build the
> car, etc. But the car do benefit from the use of modern technology in
> the different construction methods. Hence, the lighter and more rigid
> body. The suspension is tune to the Alan Mann version. Don't forget,
> it's the original mechanics and builders that put these Mk. Vs
> together. The engines come in 289, 302 and 427, and there were 5 Mk. II
> bodied cars fitted with 494 (8.1 litre)engines. By the way, original
> Mk. II's do not come in 289 as you've stated, only 427.  Mk. I comes in
> 289 and later, 302 in the Gulf/Wyer cars.
> Although Ford can't endorse the car with their name, for liability
> reasons, they have been officially sanction as genuine GT40s and
> recognise as such.
> I had just purchased the 1998 revised book "FORD GT40 - An Anglo
> American Supercar Classic" by David Hodges and was very surprised to
> learn of the credentials associated with the car. It's pretty
> interesting.
>
> Regards,
> Victor



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