Roush GT-40 MK1b

[98 Saleen Cobra]

Hey guys,
Well my dad went and took a look on how our gt-40 was coming along and he snapped some pics of it. It's all original with the exception of the brakes, and I believe the mirror placements. The brakes were changed out because this car will be raced on a race course and he doesn't want to take any chances, and don't worry the original ones are in our shop for if and when he wants to sell it. It's apparently a freaking monster to drive. Hope yall enjoy..
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[bill89saleen304]

Awsome car!!!!
Thanks for the pics.




See Ya Bill

 

[98 Saleen Cobra]

I'm glad that someone enjoyed them!! Your welcome

 

[marcus95]

I too enjoyed them.

I want to see more.

 

[98 Saleen Cobra]

glad to know that a couple of people like it. I wonder if people even know what it is?? Or the significance of this car back in the day??

 

[Saleen87-65]

its an old one right? Like the kind that won lemans 1,2,3 for ford?

its bad ass looking, and im sure its fast...but cant say I know a terrible amount about it

 

[98 Saleen Cobra]

yes it's the old one '66. It's the same car that shut down Ferrari's "unbeatable" winning streak. And ever since then Ford has dominated Le Mans. Ford I believe still holds the most wins in the Le Mans series.

 

[marcus95]

I know exacyly what it is.

 

[SyberSaint]

Man, that is BAD!!!! Nice ride....

 

[98 Saleen Cobra]

There ya go, except those are Mk2's. Basically the same thing except those came with either 351w or 427sideoiler motors. The 427's were bad ass. The Mk1b's came with 289's, that were all done up. As soon as we go and pic up the car expect more pics.. As of right now our car is putting down 690hp at the flywheel at 8200 rpm. I think those were the last numbers, I don't recall the tq. But these cars were ment for high reving high hp due to there constant 200+mph.

 

[2000xp8]

I've got to know the value of that thing, seems like something that comes from barrett jackson.
May not be polite to ask, but i'm doing it anyway.
She's a beauty.

 

[98 Saleen Cobra]

Well it's pretty much priceless, due to the history. But I believe one sold about a year ago for about 1+ million dollors, but it wasn't restored or anything. I'm guessing our car is worth alot more. The car will probably be in the Montery Historics next year. Out of the whole "shelby corral" my dad has owned 3 out of 4 cars. They only car he hasn't owned is a Daytona Coupe, mainly because they are all in showrooms and museums. But he has owned a 65 R-code shelby, he ownes the GT-40, and a 427 cobra. All of which is original. Enjoy!!

 

[marcus95]

Awesome.


All my Dad collects is Lionel trains.

 

[98 Saleen Cobra]

That awesome too!! lol

 

[EDGE Motorsport]

damn, thats a lovely car....

 

[ExtremeSaleen]

Beautiful car. That thing is sick. Damn that thing is low too.

There might still be hope for the rest of us....
http://www.cav.co.za/specs.htm

And this guy's work on a replica is awesome...
http://www.mygt40.com/index.html

 

[Saleen87-65]

that picture of the cars going 1-2-3 is my new desktop

 

[FASN8N]

Nice car, your dad is the man!

 

[S351Saleen77]

Nice!!! When is it going to be done?

 

[CBus 06 GT]

Awesome car. Does it have a race history? If so, what races and with what drivers? Also, might want to brush up on your LeMans history. Ford won it 4 straight times (66-69) and that's it. Porsche (16) and Ferrari (9) both have more victories and Audi is up to 6 with the R8/R10 just since 2000. http://www.hickoksports.com/history/24lemans.shtml