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Readers of Modern Car Collector (MCC) Now you have the chance to acquire one of the most legendary racing vehicles ever made—an exquisitely constructed Superformance GT40 MKI replica car, worth $250,000. This automobile serves as the main attraction in a special raffle organized jointly with Downforce Motorsports.
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In honor of the iconic No. 6 GT40 which claimed victory at the 1969 24 Hours of Le Mans, this road-going and race-prepared automobile offers an exact replica of the machine piloted by Jacky Ickx and Jackie Oliver during their thrilling triumph against Porsche. The exterior showcases the distinctive Gulf Racing colors of blue and orange, making it both visually striking and mechanically faithful to the original model.
Beneath the rear clamshell, a powerful 427 cubic-inch Windsor-based stroker engine equipped with Weber carburetors and Gurney-Weslake valve covers provides authentic, vintage horsepower. The silver powder-coated exhaust system along with the traditional twin-pin rear clam enhances the performance-oriented design.
Constructed from more than 244 laser-cut and pressed parts mounted on an electro-galvanized monocoque frame, this GT40 replica boasts historically accurate aluminum-finished door eyebrows, a Gurney bubble, a Moto-Lita steering wheel, and Smiths instruments. The interior showcases Alcantara-upholstered seats embellished with silver rivets.
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Modern features such as air conditioning and heating coexist effortlessly with the GT40’s historical essence. Ventilated disc brakes, Wilwood calipers, Bilstein coil-over shock absorbers, and an entirely independent suspension system guarantee that the vehicle offers outstanding track capability along with comfortable road manners.
The GT40’s Gulf colors also honor Pittsburgh, which once served as the home base for Gulf Oil—the company that played a crucial role through its racing sponsorships leading to the vehicle’s triumph at Le Mans in the late 1960s.
The entries for the contest are currently accepting submissions.
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