Like so many others, I was also turned down for the latest round of Ford GT allocations. It would have made for a great flip once I figured out how to buy a $500k car. The new car does look great but I have never loved the 05-06 cars. As a car guy though, you can't deny the insane beauty of the original version. Great story Casey.
@Conor right!! My dad always loved the 05-06's right when they came out as well, and so did I. Being a car guru as a kid, I really did try to get him to buy one. I remember sending him forsale ads for them back when they just came out and were around 100k and I would include some cheesy motivational speech about buying dream cars in the attachment. I was always so stoked to talk about them with him because my dad was never truly a car guy, but he did and still does have a sweet spot for the Ford GT's and loved talking about them. Man, if I could go back in time and convince him to buy one now knowing how much they cost now. If I ever do win it big someday, one thing I would absolutely love is to buy my dad his own GT and get my mom's old red T/A back for her.
[. . . I was also turned down for the latest round of Ford GT allocations. It would have made for a great flip . . .] Ed, I think I see your problem. ;)
I did some autocross with the Mid-South region SCCA in the late 1990's. One beautiful Saturday race day morning, a guy showed up in a car that looked similar to the car in this video. However, it had a lovely patina and was an authentic GT-40, not a replica. The car belonged to a doctor who allowed his mechanic to autocross his car. The car was entered in at least three events that year. It was fantastic to see it run and now a great memory.
They were more like 2200-2400 in the 60’s, mind you, without A/C and not made of stainless (stainless is heavier than mild steel) assuming he had aluminium heads, I’ll be generous and say it was more of 2500-2600lbs. Still, with 500hp, it’ll rip.
@@SigTheSauceMan in the book “Racing in the Rain, my years with brilliant drivers, legendary sports cars, and a dedicated team.” By John Horsman regarding the weight of their three “lightweight” Gulf GT40’s for the 1968 Le Mans race, the weights were: P/1074 - 2,202.4lbs. , P/1075 - 2,233.3lbs, and P/1076 - 2,202.4lbs. In 1969 they were slightly heavier, closer to 2,260lbs. Cobras were heavier, but also cost a lot less than a GT40. The millions invested to make them light and strong. Of course the MkII’s were heavier with the 427 and larger parts to assist with the power and cooling.
@Rusheen Bay101 the don't respond crap is also childish mentality because you started and argument and then wanna walk away. Maybe his bike isn't stock.
Casey is awesome, I see alot of me within him. I believe we could be the best of friends, tearing up old roads in two vipers. When will the Valet guy come back on?
lol Casey I literally must have just missed you on the Columbus car scene as I was in AZ for school 08-09, back in Ohio early 2010-2016. February of 16 I moved back to AZ. Great story bt and very cool car! I saw a real 68 I think GT40 The day before Ed came out to get his Lambo. It was sitting in a BMW dealer that just opened. I was in shock!
I’ve had a Vincero watch for a year now and I have to say that for the less than 300 bucks price it is the best toughest watch I’ve ever owned. I saw the sponsor in the description and had to mention my experience.
I was lucky enough to have some seat time in a reproduction 65 GT40, it was the most demanding car I’ve driven. It didn’t want to drive in a straight line, was only happy in corners, it wanted to accelerate/decelerate, no constant speed, seats so tight I couldn’t get my phone out of my back pocket, it was extremely hard to shift correctly, the clutch bite point was tiny (super easy to stall) and it was FAST. To drive it at race speed on a racetrack would be a superhuman feat. To finish or actually win would be a miracle only the best would accomplish. 10/10, would recommend. Hopefully one day I’ll get to own one.
I can totally relate slept in my car 2 nights ago because the neighborhood cat loves to climb all over warm car hoods at night, ill smack the crap outta that cat if it does it again
Why dont u just take off the fuel pump fuse?it will crank and make a lot of noise but it wont start... Or just take ou all of the fuse and figure it out where to go where the next morning.... At least u will have a peace of mind...
Like so many others, I was also turned down for the latest round of Ford GT allocations. It would have made for a great flip once I figured out how to buy a $500k car. The new car does look great but I have never loved the 05-06 cars. As a car guy though, you can't deny the insane beauty of the original version. Great story Casey.
Ed Bolian thanks Ed, those cars are a blast!
@@CaseyPutsch i love your stories and the original ford gt
@Conor right!! My dad always loved the 05-06's right when they came out as well, and so did I. Being a car guru as a kid, I really did try to get him to buy one. I remember sending him forsale ads for them back when they just came out and were around 100k and I would include some cheesy motivational speech about buying dream cars in the attachment. I was always so stoked to talk about them with him because my dad was never truly a car guy, but he did and still does have a sweet spot for the Ford GT's and loved talking about them. Man, if I could go back in time and convince him to buy one now knowing how much they cost now. If I ever do win it big someday, one thing I would absolutely love is to buy my dad his own GT and get my mom's old red T/A back for her.
[. . . I was also turned down for the latest round of Ford GT allocations. It would have made for a great flip . . .]
Ed, I think I see your problem. ;)
Clearly not shrewd enough for ford
I'm not getting into who's the best storyteller on this channel, but Casey confirmed best sound FX of 2019
Ben A I’m like the guy from Police Academy movies! Yeah!
Jeffrey Chang would you believe I used to be able to do a perfect Tree Frog call and get them to talk back so I could find them as a kid?
Driving into a brittish car show in a dirty gt40 is EXACTLY what you're supposed to do.
British*
@@willbennett7508 piss off, "mate"
Eric Muschlitz shut up wanker
the model was seen in Europe I call it good enough, ha!
I would have thought the development of that car would be enough to suggest it was mid atlantic, who's ever shed it was built in.
I did some autocross with the Mid-South region SCCA in the late 1990's. One beautiful Saturday race day morning, a guy showed up in a car that looked similar to the car in this video. However, it had a lovely patina and was an authentic GT-40, not a replica. The car belonged to a doctor who allowed his mechanic to autocross his car. The car was entered in at least three events that year. It was fantastic to see it run and now a great memory.
Thanks for another amazing story Casey. That was a very cool car.
more car less face... we just don't care about his face... unless it a girl...
VINwiki I personally think this is a bit more than very cool car but still enjoyed the story.
When is the new Android app due?
Clover Club in Tiffin. Home of Tiffin U....and not much else.
Thank you Casey, very cool!
Kimi called ..said she'll make you feel like a gt40 owner for $100 Yo !!!
Small town outlaw? Definitely a Casey story.
lol reason why i clicked
“Yeah, it’s kinda quick” .... 2000lbs, 500hp
They were more like 2200-2400 in the 60’s, mind you, without A/C and not made of stainless (stainless is heavier than mild steel) assuming he had aluminium heads, I’ll be generous and say it was more of 2500-2600lbs. Still, with 500hp, it’ll rip.
@@JC-jj1xm Really? The 1965 Shelby Cobra 427s weighed 2500 lbs, and they were a hell of a lot smaller than a GT40.
@@SigTheSauceMan I was gonna say, my cobra is ~2400lbs and pushing 600hp to the crank and calling it a handful is putting it lightly.
@@SigTheSauceMan in the book “Racing in the Rain, my years with brilliant drivers, legendary sports cars, and a dedicated team.” By John Horsman regarding the weight of their three “lightweight” Gulf GT40’s for the 1968 Le Mans race, the weights were: P/1074 - 2,202.4lbs. , P/1075 - 2,233.3lbs, and P/1076 - 2,202.4lbs.
In 1969 they were slightly heavier, closer to 2,260lbs.
Cobras were heavier, but also cost a lot less than a GT40. The millions invested to make them light and strong. Of course the MkII’s were heavier with the 427 and larger parts to assist with the power and cooling.
FORD GT...
One of the most beautiful car ever produced...
Rabbit is still my favorite but everyone is gunning for his top spot on VinWiki!
Except for the fact that he ripped off his old neighbor for like 7 gs on his truck........ 👎
Casey and Rabbit should drag race for the number one spot, call out kings style
B A N N E D F R O M E B A Y
Rabbit is LEGENDARY
Jimmy McCoolCool you mind telling me something that I’ve said that’s not true or I’ve been fact checked on sir ?
Last time I was this early, Doug still thought ladies could be impressed by a well executed handbrake turn.
They can and will be
They may not show it on the outside, but they are really melting inside
The man's peacock feathers.
@Elliot Rodger rancid? Little man that's the nectar of the gods
"they're hot for James May right now!"
Last time I was this early even ed hadn't commented yet
Pfft, I always beat Ed. Hes slow like lambos.
Anibal Luna OOF +100
@Rusheen Bay101 lol my bike? My huffy or R1?
@Rusheen Bay101 lol K, Calm down bud.
@Rusheen Bay101 the don't respond crap is also childish mentality because you started and argument and then wanna walk away.
Maybe his bike isn't stock.
how this guy look younger in the video than he does in the old pictures lol
Casey is awesome, I see alot of me within him. I believe we could be the best of friends, tearing up old roads in two vipers. When will the Valet guy come back on?
New shirt means new series of Casey stories! Love it!
There is no such thing as a "walk of shame" when you're rocking a GT-40. You can ONLY "strut like a bawss".
Columbus Cars and Coffee sounds like a good place to wear a Vincero watch.
Gus Kipper do you watch every video as soon as you get the notification
Lol I don't know who you are but I feel like I see you in every VinWiki video comments section. Pleased to see a fellow fan
lol Casey I literally must have just missed you on the Columbus car scene as I was in AZ for school 08-09, back in Ohio early 2010-2016. February of 16 I moved back to AZ. Great story bt and very cool car! I saw a real 68 I think GT40 The day before Ed came out to get his Lambo. It was sitting in a BMW dealer that just opened. I was in shock!
Saw the thumbnail and this is about to be badass I love the ford gt40
As a British person I can confirm our entire car scene is "Oh my Austin Healey and my Morgan and my Mini."
superformance in port elizabeth South Africa made the GT40 replicas
Is that the same guys that make the V8Stealthbeetle now ruclips.net/video/PpHKoxLXQNU/видео.html
Update on that podcast idea? Lol. Casey, Rabbit, Doug and Ed would make a great bunch of guys for it
Nope Nope I’m in favor.
Casey Putsch I know quite a few of us would love to see it. Thanks for the cool story again!
Don't forget Dave
Ive always been a GT40 MK4 person
But you really can't go wrong with any Ford GTs, especially the old ones
I really really REALLY need a Gulf GT40 to add to the ‘06 Heritage and ‘19 Heritage. 😲
I recognize the lambo dealership in the video. Sadly it's no longer a lambo dealership but they do have other exotics. A nice Ford GT in there now :)
Great video. Watching this from Guyana, South America. I own a SW20 MR2 turbo and the mid engined feel is always amazing!!!
Finally another casey story. He's one of the best. Ok we got doug and casey where is rabbit at??? Make this an epic week ed. I know you got it in you.
I’ve had a Vincero watch for a year now and I have to say that for the less than 300 bucks price it is the best toughest watch I’ve ever owned.
I saw the sponsor in the description and had to mention my experience.
Love the sound effects
My favorite VinWiki guest. Easily.
So sick, beautiful car
MKII maybe the Le Mans legend but the MKI is the most beautiful one imo.
Who else is gonna pass some of these story’s off to the grand kid ones day 👌
The GT40 1966’ built as kits !? The three that crossed finish line first = the ones assembled/ customised! By McLaren!
"Well this is boring, let's go for a drive!"
Called this was a Casey video when i saw thumbnail
Casey has great stories... Ed, did you gift him that shirt to spare him wardrobe comments?
Woody Balto he did! Lol
Love the Joe Dirt impersonation... British car show , its like AAA,s black Friday for towing.
4:59 Transaxles can be expensive. Example: Mendeola transaxles. I believe they are loosely based off the Porsche G50. They are like $10k USD and up.
Plenty of track days turned into sleeping next to my integra R in the hotel lot blocked in by 4 other cars -trailers - tow rigs -
Our man Casey back at it again! Ahhhh, what a treat
How did I know this was Casey lol...just reading the pop up on my phone lol
Beautiful colour choice too!
he has done it again!
Bathroom guy: "C'mon, catch a riiiiidee!!"
I was lucky enough to have some seat time in a reproduction 65 GT40, it was the most demanding car I’ve driven. It didn’t want to drive in a straight line, was only happy in corners, it wanted to accelerate/decelerate, no constant speed, seats so tight I couldn’t get my phone out of my back pocket, it was extremely hard to shift correctly, the clutch bite point was tiny (super easy to stall) and it was FAST. To drive it at race speed on a racetrack would be a superhuman feat. To finish or actually win would be a miracle only the best would accomplish. 10/10, would recommend. Hopefully one day I’ll get to own one.
"To drive it at race speed on a racetrack would be a superhuman feat."
Imagine doing it for 12 hours straight.
I can totally relate slept in my car 2 nights ago because the neighborhood cat loves to climb all over warm car hoods at night, ill smack the crap outta that cat if it does it again
"What's that a Ferrari?"
"No, it's a Ford man!"
"Well I think it'd beat a Ferrari!"
SHUT UP! I'M TRYING TO SLEEP HERE!
Great car and great story! These help get through the days at work 😎
Last time I was this early he had the other shirt
Why dont u just take off the fuel pump fuse?it will crank and make a lot of noise but it wont start...
Or just take ou all of the fuse and figure it out where to go where the next morning....
At least u will have a peace of mind...
Arif Prabowo vandalism
@@CaseyPutsch oh maann,u sire deserve my respect...
U are genuinely petrolhead...
Rolling up to the British car show required channeling your inner Steve McQueen, dirty clothes, dirty fast car and not giving a fuck
Casey is indeed a cowboy
BASITH PH howdy partner
You guys got Jenson button on again? Cool
Fitting you drove into a British car show with a replica of a Lola designed, built and raced British car that was sponsored by Ford
Thanks great vid love these stories for Gear heads
Casey & the Mexican stig all that is missing is rabbit
And here I thought I was fast lol
Coolest story ever😂
An advertising banner during the video? o.0
(Notices that its Casey)
TURNS UP VOLUME TO THE MAX
"I go to the bathroom, and that shouldn't be an eventful thing." You're still young, sonny. Wait for it.
Last time I was this early Ed hadnt started to spam vincero adverts
6:17 Those verbal sounds make me feel like I was there
Why am I watching this at 1am?
Ha, ha shouldn't have been such a problem taking a GT40 to a British car club since that's where it originally came from.
Can you get the stradman
Good morning, have a good Tuesdays.
My 944 never leaves my sight when out of the garage. No way I could leave it in a parking lot.
Casey,you shoulda put a “GO BLUE”sticker on it 🤓 Ha Ha LoL
God bless America,ford gt40 the most beautiful car ever
Very beautiful car
this man never had hair its like he started losing it at 16
Where were these locations? I'm just 60 miles east of Columbus. I'd love to witness one of those get togethers. They still have them?
When you consider rolling up in a gt40 thats slightly dirty as a walk of shame and an outsider. Wish I had #1stworldproblems like that
8:43 I lost it bwhahaha
8:44 I’m laughing at this. If only they knew what they were looking at
As my friends would ask. How’d that go again?!!! 06:17
What’s so weird about a guy talking to you about cars while you take a leak?
Can you help me by telling !!what is the better transmission thks p.s fir jy Gt 40
He’s got a shadow ponytail. Lolololol
I like how he's downplaying the speed of this car because he's a racecar driver 😂
That boom klang pew pow cl clclcl. Is a phrase im familiar i speak this language
I liked the car except for all the Decals.The sticker on the side that said Ford GT 40 seems unnecessary to me.
Were you taking 36 into Tiffen to get a beer.
Was the car "legitimately fast"? Just curious, lol.
As Jimmy Broadbent likes to say: "You can sleep in a car, but you can't race a house"
Was there any story here?
Theres not much cooler than an old GT 40.
I too have a monocock
3:05 Why a VR6?
I'm surprised that with all your automotive prowess you didn't think of rigging up a kill switch.
Frankie M vandalism...
its a British car tho. its more or less a lola.
Was it fast?
And CAV are still manufacturing them out of stainless steel.
Kimi is the better investment.
Casey, can I be your friend?
I just can't relate to this guy. Maybe it's because I have no money... Cool story tho... Rabit! Where you at!?!
This dude just screams “ I buy kit cars”
Hey go easy Casey.. My brother use to work at the Clover Club in Tiffin Ohio.