Is this a genuine Ford GT40 Mk1?

[phil1066]

Spotted at Goodwood Track, plated HVK 928C - which is period but doesnt feature the normal OEM Ford badges on the bonnet and rear? Tried the GT40 enthusiasts page on FB but no one got back to me lol

[ConnectionError]

First registered: - 1. August 1965

Year : - 1965

First registered with DVLA : - July 2018

[Tyre Smoke]

ConnectionError said:

First registered: - 1. August 1965

Year : - 1965

First registered with DVLA : - July 2018

Which means, what exactly?

[ConnectionError]

No idea!

[Tyre Smoke]

Genuine car, but imported?

[CRA1G]

Tyre Smoke said:

Genuine car, but imported?

Yes,that's what I would have thought....

[V8covin]

Dvla have make and model down as Ford GT

[twing]

Year of manufacture
1965
Cylinder capacity
4181 cc
CO₂ emissions
0 g/km
Fuel type
PETROL

[phil1066]

Thanks all, Bit of a curious one that aye.

[aeropilot]

twing said:

Year of manufacture
1965
Cylinder capacity
4181 cc
CO? emissions
0 g/km
Fuel type
PETROL

4181cc.....err, that's 255ci.......which doesn't equate to any original engine seen in a GT40.
In fact, other that the infamous (lowest hp V8 ever offered in a Mustang) 255ci V8 from the early 80's, I can't think of any other 255ci V8 (assuming it is a V8)

So, I'd say its a replica.

[The Rotrex Kid]

Chassis number 2293 so I think that’s too high for a genuine car.

[williamp]

Maybe the original parts ars from 1965, complete and registered much later??

[ridds]

Nope

[ridds]

[phil1066]

Thanks for all the useful info and comments. I understand how you may be able to put an older plate on a newer car but unsure how this particular car dates from 1965, unless that refers to the plate only and not the chassis?

According to the wikipedia page, the 4181cc engine was a thing....https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_GT40

[ridds]

phil1066 said:

Thanks for all the useful info and comments. I understand how you may be able to put an older plate on a newer car but unsure how this particular car dates from 1965, unless that refers to the plate only and not the chassis?

According to the wikipedia page, the 4181cc engine was a thing....https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_GT40

I'd say FAV 45C is it's actual reg.

HVK 928C is purely a show plate. Handily from an actual GT40.

[phil1066]

By comparison here is a similar looking car taken back in the late 80s I think, at Brands Hatch - notice all the period correct Ford badging....

[ridds]

Did the dual outlet bonnet ever feature on that period of car?

[phil1066]

ridds said:

Did the dual outlet bonnet ever feature on that period of car?

From the looks of various photos the dual bonnet vent also featured alongside the single.

[The Rotrex Kid]

ridds said:

phil1066 said:

Thanks for all the useful info and comments. I understand how you may be able to put an older plate on a newer car but unsure how this particular car dates from 1965, unless that refers to the plate only and not the chassis?

According to the wikipedia page, the 4181cc engine was a thing....https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_GT40

I'd say FAV 45C is it's actual reg.

HVK 928C is purely a show plate. Handily from an actual GT40.

Checks out. Although the chassis number for HVK928C is 2293, I thought GT40 genuine chassis were all in the 1000 range?