Oh my god....epic footage. I go to the Le Mans Classic every time it is on (2 years) and these GT40s are just awesome, with incredible sound - and a fantastc looking car as well. The driving here is first rate. It looks like Ray Bellm but I see the video author is from Belgium.
This is the early 4.7 litre version of the car with ZF 5-speed gearbox (5th gear is down where 4th usually is, 1st gear is a dog-leg). That howl at 7000rpm is glorious!
This is old school racing at its best. My first car was a 65' GTO 389 tri-power back in 67'. I went to work for a Ford dealer in Poughkeepsie, NY. My first demo to drive was a 428 Couger XR7. We got a new red Boss 302 in and I took it out for a spin. Closest thing to a race car I ever driven on the street. But I remember a used car we got in, 66' Mustang 2+2 with the HP289 in it. With the maroon paint and black interior, it was one of the prettiest muscle cars we ever had.
Thanks for the video. It really gives a sense of the car. We're rebuilding a UK-origin kit car for our cancer awareness program. It will be in Gulf colors.
.....and this is NOW....PRESENT DAY.....One has to imagine (or know) these MEN did THIS in the late 60’s/70’s without all this (bollocks) we have now....
Fantastic driving my friend! You've definitely got skills! I've got to figure out a way to own a Roush powered replica of one of those things. Again great driving.
Bloody awesome sounding car. Period handling, barking mad V8 and a sheer delight on the senses. I`ll take one in that pale blue and orange colour scheme please.
Wonderful engine sound!! Awesome exhaust rumble and backfire when braking. BTW, this is Hans Hugenholtz driving? I have seen this car too, I've been at LeMans too :D
The sweet exhaust sound is created by the 180 Degree exhaust system (AKA Basket Of Snakes) :) Also the four 48 IDA Weber carbs give a sweet intake noise which also ad's to the sweet sound :)
Most GT40s were made at Ford Advanced Vehicles in Slough. The GT40 started off as a Lola GT that evolved to become the car that we love today with a small block Ford engine in them (althogh the mark II and mark IV cars ran bog block Fords). As such nearly all GT40s are right hand drive...in fact I am not aware of any original cars that were LHD
Got a strange reaction from a MagicAyrtonforever........I don't know who you are but I am sure I never saw you at a drivers briefing for the Le Mans 24 hrs!
You are absolutely right, we tried a long ratio in 2004 and it was too long. In 2006 I did only 2 laps so never found out that the ratio we used then and also in 2008 was too short. I kept running out of revs 6 times per lap, pulling to 7.000 rpm and then just lifting......
that speedo needle was straight down flat out a few times, so he was doing 225-230 on those long ass straights. badd ass car for 45 years old huh. makes the new ford gt's look like subaru sti's
Absolutely marvelous. Just listen to the sound of the engine, it's as if you're part of the movie Le Mans. Nice driving, although I am sure you could find some tenths here and there. Nice braking for the first Ford chicane. What happened going into the Porsche curves, for some reason it didn't seem to go in to the right gear. Is the car still with you and will you be back in 2014? Hope to be there, couldn't make it this year.
As I am the owner of the car, I can tell you it's original, 100%. Replica's are not allowed at event like this and in any case what has the value to do with racing it or not??? I have raced cars that are worth $ 20.000.000......................
How twitchy is the car in the fast corners ? (I see some slight corrections in the right hander between Mulsanne and Indy). and adressing the "real or not" thing going on, Peter Auto won't let a replica drive in LMC... It's just stupid. But out of curiosity, does your car has any race history ?
give a t40 another gear... goes 360-370 km/h with some aero upgrades no problems , i heard that in lemans before the put a chinace in the middle of the main strait of the circuit , the pushed the gt40 with some tricks here and there and some modification to the motor , they reached about 366 km/h with is mind boggling for the year and tech , t40's men ... they don't fk around
@classiccafe1 Most sports racing cars have always been RHD, (unless they have been developed from a LHD road car) because most European circuits are clockwise. See Ferraris from the 1950s as an example.
In 1969 the back straight did not have the current 2 chicanes so they could go much faster. We now run a shorter diff than in those days. My car has the period type 4,7L but with more hp than in 1966; in 1969 they ran 5L and the 7L was used in the beginning 1964/5. There is no difference between the road- and the racing car; same chassis/suspension/gearbox/engine, only the engine has a higher tune.
This is by far my favorite video on you tube, just jaw dropping .
Oh my god....epic footage. I go to the Le Mans Classic every time it is on (2 years) and these GT40s are just awesome, with incredible sound - and a fantastc looking car as well.
The driving here is first rate. It looks like Ray Bellm but I see the video author is from Belgium.
I love the 180 mph mirror adjustment. Eyes off road, one hand on the wheel, and doesn't break a sweat. Awesome!
This is the early 4.7 litre version of the car with ZF 5-speed gearbox (5th gear is down where 4th usually is, 1st gear is a dog-leg). That howl at 7000rpm is glorious!
This is old school racing at its best. My first car was a 65' GTO 389 tri-power back in 67'. I went to work for a Ford dealer in Poughkeepsie, NY. My first demo to drive was a 428 Couger XR7. We got a new red Boss 302 in and I took it out for a spin. Closest thing to a race car I ever driven on the street. But I remember a used car we got in, 66' Mustang 2+2 with the HP289 in it. With the maroon paint and black interior, it was one of the prettiest muscle cars we ever had.
Thanks for the video. It really gives a sense of the car. We're rebuilding a UK-origin kit car for our cancer awareness program. It will be in Gulf colors.
Nice to see a professional LeMans driver with an inboard camera on such a splendid ride. Thank you for this video!
Thank you.
The force is strong with this one...
No wonder Mr Ferrari hated and loved that GT40
I actually had to take a really deep breath after watching this video. Mega epic!
.....and this is NOW....PRESENT DAY.....One has to imagine (or know) these MEN did THIS in the late 60’s/70’s without all this (bollocks) we have now....
absolutely lovely.
Fantastic driving my friend! You've definitely got skills! I've got to figure out a way to own a Roush powered replica of one of those things. Again great driving.
Bloody awesome sounding car. Period handling, barking mad V8 and a sheer delight on the senses. I`ll take one in that pale blue and orange colour scheme please.
Yes it was me driving.
Hans Hugenholtz
Amazing Machine!! Wonderful car!!
I was shifting into 5th, the shift pattern for 5th is down to the right
This is a real GT40, there are quite a few original GT40's still being raced.
the button for the camera!
lovely sound.
And to think that this amazing vehicle used to run where there were no chicanes... That must have been absolutely mental.
Much different since some 15 years with 2 chicanes in the back straight
Yes it is
Wonderful engine sound!!
Awesome exhaust rumble and backfire when braking.
BTW, this is Hans Hugenholtz driving? I have seen this car too, I've been at LeMans too :D
Now thats a sweet sound!
Yeah, I'll never forget that loud, blue staccato roar!
The sweet exhaust sound is created by the 180 Degree exhaust system (AKA Basket Of Snakes) :) Also the four 48 IDA Weber carbs give a sweet intake noise which also ad's to the sweet sound :)
Most GT40s were made at Ford Advanced Vehicles in Slough. The GT40 started off as a Lola GT that evolved to become the car that we love today with a small block Ford engine in them (althogh the mark II and mark IV cars ran bog block Fords). As such nearly all GT40s are right hand drive...in fact I am not aware of any original cars that were LHD
Got a strange reaction from a MagicAyrtonforever........I don't know who you are but I am sure I never saw you at a drivers briefing for the Le Mans 24 hrs!
What did he say??
Real MEN...Real CARS
I can promise u the new GT is for show. The old one is PURE BUSINESS! The new is a Barbie-car compared to the old one.
No it's the ZF 5DS as used in the original cars. The car is an original so it uses the original gearbox; there are no replica partsused.
Terrible le passage dans les Hunaudières
You are absolutely right, we tried a long ratio in 2004 and it was too long. In 2006 I did only 2 laps so never found out that the ratio we used then and also in 2008 was too short. I kept running out of revs 6 times per lap, pulling to 7.000 rpm and then just lifting......
that speedo needle was straight down flat out a few times, so he was doing 225-230 on those long ass straights. badd ass car for 45 years old huh. makes the new ford gt's look like subaru sti's
Absolutely marvelous. Just listen to the sound of the engine, it's as if you're part of the movie Le Mans. Nice driving, although I am sure you could find some tenths here and there.
Nice braking for the first Ford chicane.
What happened going into the Porsche curves, for some reason it didn't seem to go in to the right gear.
Is the car still with you and will you be back in 2014? Hope to be there, couldn't make it this year.
As I am the owner of the car, I can tell you it's original, 100%. Replica's are not allowed at event like this and in any case what has the value to do with racing it or not???
I have raced cars that are worth $ 20.000.000......................
No its using the 5-speed ZF gearbox as original. I don't know the intermediate speeds in the gears.
Oh boy ! Is your 250 Drogo the one Octane did a piece on ? what a great and beautiful car. You Sir, have very good tastes.
How twitchy is the car in the fast corners ? (I see some slight corrections in the right hander between Mulsanne and Indy). and adressing the "real or not" thing going on, Peter Auto won't let a replica drive in LMC... It's just stupid. But out of curiosity, does your car has any race history ?
Lovely. My all-time dream car. Do you know approximately what top speeds were reached on the straight? Does this car use a 302 or 289 for power?
6 hour stints in this beast would be terrifying ...
beautiful!...screams for another gear... :)
give a t40 another gear... goes 360-370 km/h with some aero upgrades no problems , i heard that in lemans before the put a chinace in the middle of the main strait of the circuit , the pushed the gt40 with some tricks here and there and some modification to the motor , they reached about 366 km/h with is mind boggling for the year and tech , t40's men ... they don't fk around
like a BOSS
@classiccafe1 Most sports racing cars have always been RHD, (unless they have been developed from a LHD road car) because most European circuits are clockwise. See Ferraris from the 1950s as an example.
@mynameis63 Yeah, the GT40 really needs 6 to reach its true potential. That's why the new GT has just that many :D
A realy good grive.
Your 4,22 transmission ratio is a little short
i think.
Thanks for it.
Regards: Toni
Late for work again.
By the way, would love to test drive this car or the Shelby. But this is like a dream (as was the 250 LM).
Hi, this is an original GT40,worth a lot of money......
The top speed would be around 190mph; the 0-60 I don't know, but it's VERY fast!!!
I have never seen a LHD GT40......
Which motor is in it? Is it a MK1 or MKII ?
In 1969 the back straight did not have the current 2 chicanes so they could go much faster. We now run a shorter diff than in those days.
My car has the period type 4,7L but with more hp than in 1966; in 1969 they ran 5L and the 7L was used in the beginning 1964/5.
There is no difference between the road- and the racing car; same chassis/suspension/gearbox/engine, only the engine has a higher tune.
are u referring to a 250gto or lm? :)
@TheCharlie295 It depends on the car which is greater! (Depends on the girl too.....)
I didn't know Carroll Shelby and Ford made right hand drive GT40's
Best lap time ?
No I live in Belgium but am Dutch racing against Ray Bellm who by origin is also Dutch!!
@seniorcat03 This has the 4.7 L, running out of revs at 7.000
It LOOKS sweet fa on camera.....
Epic
@ksouth31 Hi, no regular racing Ford 289, 4,7 L.
@classiccafe1 all original gt40s were rhd as they all biult from a lola chasis and made in britain
Is this the 7 litre engine?
it only has 5 gears
this is how cars should sound in gt5 :/
I think there is only one with that name and, yes, that's me..........
would this gt40 eat up a ford gt? sounds like it would eat it for breakfest
THEY DO NOT MAKE THE FORD GT LIKE THEY USTO....
sarthle speedway (or something like this)
The speedo is not accurate.
On the back straight I get up to about 280 kph.
BUT.............SERIOUS speeds...
I really do not like the La Sarthe version of Le Mans, there is no fun on the ligne droit where you could bomb the car at 220+ for almost 6km haha
Yes, 250GTO, the LM is worth a bit less.
20 M$ ? It's ok so... Can find that in every Wallmart ! =)
You can send me the million dollars but I guess you don't even have one real dollar.
Chassis 1062
France
Global warming never sounded so good... 11/10!
You know nothing at all. What makes you think you know anything about real GT40's? You are a guaranteed dumbo.
Yes it is