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The Avenger GT's tail section was longer than the Valkyrie's so that it could cover the car's rear-mounted engine, giving it an appearance closer to that of a GT40 Mk.III. The Avenger GT's windshield is the standard unit from a second generation (1965–69) Chevy Corvair, while the backlight is from a 1965 or 1966 Ford Mustang 2+2 Fastback.
Classic Car Developments built individual replica cars to order. These have primarily been Jaguar C types and Ford GT40's. Up to 2009 the company had built 22 cars of various types. All but two were exported.[1][2] Models built to date include: Jaguar C-Type; 1955 Jaguar D-Type exported to England; Lotus 11; 1966 Ford GT40.
The Valkyrie was launched in the fall of 1966. [ 1] It was the first model that Fiberfab offered either as a fully-assembled, turn-key car named the Valkyrie 500 GT, or in kit form as the Valkyrie kit. [ 1] The price difference between the two was significant — the 500 GT listed for $12,500.00 and the kit for $1495.00. [ 1]
The Ford GT40 is a 1960s high-performance endurance racing car designed and built for and by the Ford Motor Company "Ford GT" (for Grand Touring) project, an effort to compete in European long-distance sports car races, against Scuderia Ferrari, which had won the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans race from 1960 to 1965. Around 100 cars have been ...
This Mk I Ford GT40 was displayed at the Geneva Auto Show in 1967 and 1969 amid its service as a press car with the automaker's press department in the United Kingdom. An Original Ford GT40 Press ...
The Superformance GT40 differs from other Ford GT40 replicas in that it is the "only one to be built with a monocoque chassis that is an exact replica of the original". [11] In fact, over 90% of the SPF GT40's parts are interchangeable with the original MkII A. [ 12 ] The Superformance GT40 is so close to the original that it is currently being ...
The body of one of the Aztecs was used to create a mold, which was then modified to incorporate features from cars like the Ford GT40 and Porsche 904. [80] Dick Buckheit assisted with developing the body shape and mold. [82] The car's original name was Ferrer GT 50, but this was later shortened to just Ferrer GT. Although conceived as something ...
The name R42 paid homage to the original GT40 (the height of the GT40 was 42 inches and R was the a breviation for the designer's first name Ray). The design incorporated elements from the famous sports cars of the time such as the Lamborghini Countach, the Jaguar XJR-15 and the Ferrari 288 GTO.