FORD GT40 Mk1 Chassis P 1083
Although built in 1969 as a race car 1083 was never raced and in 1971 was sold to the racer Wilson Fittipaldi from Brasil who used it as a road car. In 1983 1083 was sold to a private collector and the car can be seen from time to time in historical events.
FORD GT40 Mk1 Chassis P 1084 (GULF)
1084 is the rebuilt in 1968 of the 1965 chassis 1004 by JWA/Gulf.
See the chapter about 1004/1084 for the history, models and pictures of this car.
FORD GT40 Mk1 Chassis P 1085
1085 is the last production numbered chassis built but was sold unfinished to Malcom Guthrie as a rolling chassis. By the mid 1980s the car was still not completed.
FORD GT40 Mk1 Chassis P 1086
This chassis was unnumbered when the production ceased. It has been bought by John Willment the co owner of JWA and gave it the next number in line: 1086. The car has been completed in the late 1970s as a look alike of 1075 the double winner of Le Mans. By 1984 the car was sold to a private owner.
The Models:
No models for these cars (except 1084: see 1004)
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
GT40 P1082
FORD GT40 Mk1 Chassis P 1082
Although owned by Michel Martin 1082 was entered by "Ford France" in the 1969 season. It won a couple of races at Monthlery and the GP of Casablanca. It also raced in the Tour de France Automobile in 1969 and 70. It was then sold to a private collector and appeared in historic events still with the same livery.
The Models:
Although owned by Michel Martin 1082 was entered by "Ford France" in the 1969 season. It won a couple of races at Monthlery and the GP of Casablanca. It also raced in the Tour de France Automobile in 1969 and 70. It was then sold to a private collector and appeared in historic events still with the same livery.
The Models:
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| Ford GT40 Mk1 - Chassis 1082 - Ret. Tour de France Automobile 1970 (Kit STARTER modified - decals GP) |
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| The same |
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| Ford GT40 Mk1 - Chassis 1082 - 5th 1000 Km of Paris 1969 (Kit RECORD modified - decals GP) |
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| The same |
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| 1082 at the 1969 GP of Casablanca |
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| 1082 at the 1969 Tour De France Auto |
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| 1082 at the 1000 Km of Paris in 1969 |
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| 1082 at the start at Dijon or Monthléry in 1969 I don't know which one |
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| 1082 at the 1970 Tour De France Auto |
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| 1082 in the S. Pozzoli collection |
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| 1082 in a recent historic event |
Monday, September 21, 2015
GT40 P1081
FORD GT40 Mk1 Chassis P 1081
Sold to Hans Lehmann of the German car magazine "Deutsch Auto Zeitung" 1081 had a successful 1969 season. It won its class at Monza, the Nurburgring and Watkins glen. It finished 6th at Le Mans (3rd in class behind the 2 Gulf cars) being the only private GT40 to finish this race.
In 1970 it was sold to a private owner, changed hands a couple of times and has been restored in a white livery.
The Models:
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| Ford GT40 Mk1 - Chassis 1081 - 6th Nurburgring 1969 (Kit RECORD modified) |
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| The same |
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| Ford GT40 Mk1 - Chassis 1081 - 5th Watkins Glen 1969 (BANG Models) |
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| The same |
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Ford GT40 Mk1 - Chassis 1081 - 4th Monza 1969
(Kit RECORD modified)
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| The same |
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| Ford GT40 Mk1 - Chassis 1081 - 6th Le Mans 1969 (IXO) |
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| The same |
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| 1981 at the Nurburgring |
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| 1081 racing with a Matra at Le Mans 1969 |
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| 1081 at Le Mans |
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| 1081 getting ready for Le Mans |
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| 1081 at Le Mans |
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| 1081 at Watkins Glen |
GT40 P1080
FORD GT40 Mk1 Chassis P 1080
1080 was shipped in 1969 from the factory to Angola where it was raced until 1973 in the Angolan championship (a 12 races series). Then its owner took 1080 with him to Portugal when the civil war started. It had been raced since in club races in Europe.
1080 was shipped in 1969 from the factory to Angola where it was raced until 1973 in the Angolan championship (a 12 races series). Then its owner took 1080 with him to Portugal when the civil war started. It had been raced since in club races in Europe.
The Models:
No models at this time
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| 1080 in Angola in the 1970s |
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| 1080 restored in 2013 |
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| 1080 restored in 2013 |
Friday, September 18, 2015
GT40 P1079
FORD GT40 Mk1 Chassis P 1079
Property of Belgian racer Jean Blaton, also known as "Beurlys", 1078 was entered in 1968 by C. Dubois at Monza (7th) and Le Mans (DNF) and by Ecurie Francorchamps at Spa (DNF)
At the 24 hours of Le Mans, its last race, its driver Willie Mairesse badly crashed at Mulsanne. Mairesse, seriously injured, would never be able to race again. The wreck was sold to Franco Sbarro in Switzerland and was slowly rebuilt over the following years and on completion was sold to a private owner. It changed hands a few times and is today restored in its beautiful Belgian yellow livery.
The Models:
Property of Belgian racer Jean Blaton, also known as "Beurlys", 1078 was entered in 1968 by C. Dubois at Monza (7th) and Le Mans (DNF) and by Ecurie Francorchamps at Spa (DNF)
At the 24 hours of Le Mans, its last race, its driver Willie Mairesse badly crashed at Mulsanne. Mairesse, seriously injured, would never be able to race again. The wreck was sold to Franco Sbarro in Switzerland and was slowly rebuilt over the following years and on completion was sold to a private owner. It changed hands a few times and is today restored in its beautiful Belgian yellow livery.
The Models:
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| Ford GT40 Mk1 - Chassis 1079 - 7th Monza 1968 (BOX Models modified) |
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| The same |
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Ford GT40 Mk1 - Chassis 1079 - DNF Spa 1968 (BOX Models)
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| The same |
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Ford GT40 Mk1 - Chassis 1079 - DNF 1st Hour Le Mans 1968
(GRAND PRIX MODELS modified with TENARIV decals) |
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| The same |
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| 1079 at Spa 1968 |
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| 1079 at Le Mans 1968 |
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| 1079 at the start at Le Mans 1968 |
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| 1079 at the start at Le Mans 1968 |
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| 1079 after the crash at Le Mans 1968 |
GT40 P1078
FORD GT40 Mk1 Chassis P 1078
1078 started its racing career driven by David Piper and M. Salmon for the Strathaven Ltd team with a light metallic green livery. It raced most of the major European races but without much success:
Brands Hatch (11th) Monza (DNF) Nurburgring (14th) Spa (DNF) Le Mans (DNF)
1078 was sold in 1970 to Alain De Cadenet who raced it that year, in a dark blue and orange livery, at the Nurburgring (DNF) Vila Real (DNF) Austria (11th) and the 1000 Km of Paris (7th).
During testing at Silverstone the car was severely crashed. The wreck was sold to a former GT40 mechanic from FAV (Ford Advanced Vehicle). He bought a replacement chassis and rebuilt the car over the next three years using all the parts he was able to salvage from the wreck. When the car was finished he sold it to a private collector. 1078 changed hands a few times and is still in existence today.
The Models:
1078 started its racing career driven by David Piper and M. Salmon for the Strathaven Ltd team with a light metallic green livery. It raced most of the major European races but without much success:
Brands Hatch (11th) Monza (DNF) Nurburgring (14th) Spa (DNF) Le Mans (DNF)
1078 was sold in 1970 to Alain De Cadenet who raced it that year, in a dark blue and orange livery, at the Nurburgring (DNF) Vila Real (DNF) Austria (11th) and the 1000 Km of Paris (7th).
During testing at Silverstone the car was severely crashed. The wreck was sold to a former GT40 mechanic from FAV (Ford Advanced Vehicle). He bought a replacement chassis and rebuilt the car over the next three years using all the parts he was able to salvage from the wreck. When the car was finished he sold it to a private collector. 1078 changed hands a few times and is still in existence today.
The Models:
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| Ford GT40 Mk1 - Chassis 1078 - DNF 19th Hour Le Mans 1968 (IXO) |
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| The same |
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Ford GT40 Mk1 - Chassis # 1078 - DNF Nurburgring 1970
(Kit TENARIV modified)
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| The same |
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| The same |
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| 1078 at Le Mans 1968 |
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| 1078 at the Nurburgring 1968 |
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| 1078 at Brands Hatch 1968 |
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| 1078 at Brands Hatch 1968 |
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| 1078 at the Nurburgring 1970 |
Thursday, September 17, 2015
GT40 P1077
FORD GT40 Mk1 Chassis P 1077
1077 was sold in 1968 to the Yamaha Motor Company in Japan probably for testing. Then it was sold to a private owner. Little is known about it whereabouts. It is believed to be still in Japan.
The Models:
No models at this time.
1077 was sold in 1968 to the Yamaha Motor Company in Japan probably for testing. Then it was sold to a private owner. Little is known about it whereabouts. It is believed to be still in Japan.
The Models:
No models at this time.
GT40 P1076
FORD GT40 Mk1 Lighweight Chassis P 1076 (GULF)
1076 is the only Gulf lightweight GT40 not an offspring of a Mirage M1. It raced only once in 1968 at Le Mans where it retired. For 1969 it replaced 1074 and raced only at Daytona, Sebring and Le Mans along with 1075. The other races of the championship were raced by the new Mirages M2 and M3.
After Le Mans it was sold to a private collector, changed hands several times and could be seen in historic events. The car is now restored to high standard and is displayed in its 1969 Le Mans livery.
1076 race results: 1968 Le Mans #11 DNF
1969 Daytona #1 DNF
Sebring #23 DNF
Le Mans #7 3rd
The Models:
1076 is the only Gulf lightweight GT40 not an offspring of a Mirage M1. It raced only once in 1968 at Le Mans where it retired. For 1969 it replaced 1074 and raced only at Daytona, Sebring and Le Mans along with 1075. The other races of the championship were raced by the new Mirages M2 and M3.
After Le Mans it was sold to a private collector, changed hands several times and could be seen in historic events. The car is now restored to high standard and is displayed in its 1969 Le Mans livery.
1076 race results: 1968 Le Mans #11 DNF
1969 Daytona #1 DNF
Sebring #23 DNF
Le Mans #7 3rd
The Models:
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| Ford GT40 Mk1 - Chassis 1076 - DNF Daytona 1969 (Kit MARSH MODELS) |
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| The same |
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| Ford GT40 Mk1 - Chassis 1076 - DNF 5th Hour Le Mans 1968 (SPARK) |
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| The same |
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| Ford Gt40 Mk1 - Chassis 1076 - 3rd Le Mans 1969 (Kit RECORD Modified - Decals RECORD + MARSH Models + Artisan)) |
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| The same |
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| Ford GT40 Mk1 - Chassis 1076 - DNF Sebring 1969 (Kit JOHN DAY modified) |
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| The same |
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| 1076 at Sebring in 1969 |
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| 1076 at Sebring in 1969 |
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| 1076 At Daytona in 1969 |
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| 1076 At Daytona in 1969 |
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| 1076 at Le Mans 1969 |
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| 1076 at Le Mans 1969 |
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| 1076 at Le Mans 1969 |
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