GT40 vs T70

[geeeman]

what would you choose and why

southern gt40 vs gd t70


these are the only 2 good quality midengine 60s replicas i can think of in uk
seems the gd chassis is overall going to be better and has been updated

but the gt40 is a more accurate replica, also has a proper roof. slighly less expensive

[geeeman]

For Road and track days

Test drove a superformance gt40 and was disappointed heavy steering and poor road compliance

[geeeman]

Mirage defo nice, saw it at goodwood

But im thinking id prefer midengined

[geeeman]

Didnt know they make t70s also. For road?

Is your car all completed?

[geeeman]

thanks for the info
purely on aesthetics- the southern gt externally i believe is very close to an original car in terms of dimensions/shape

comparing the gd t70 with real ones at Goodwood recently the gd car seems wider and beefier, perhaps shorter overall length too

i dont really like the moda coupe rear section - looks too modern

id be looking to get a turnkey car, and andy said a t70 would be 80-90k minimum
southern would come in a fair bit less i believe

for sure the t70 is more exclusive, more curvaceous.
it is a tough choice.. i was initially put off gt40s when i drove the superformance. but im assuming it wasnt set up quite right.

[geeeman]

Yes when i went to see mick he gave me a price list for a turnkey car with basic spec
Think it was 65k (plus vat??)

Car looks great
What size are your front and rear wheels?

[geeeman]

15s defo the way to go

Yes i would be sticking with un1 and a 302 engine , not fuel injected

This is the look id be going for..
https://www.supercars.net/blog/1965-ford-gt40-mark...

Edited by geeeman on Tuesday 12th September 21:05

[geeeman]

Yes i think a 60s road car oriented gt40 would look great.

Torrino would make the wheels but at £1000 a corner..

Im in west london

[geeeman]

Awesome thanks will take u up on that sometime

[geeeman]

From what ive heard a Southern gt40 with its revised suspension and lower centre of gravity etc will be seriously quick in the right hands around a track

What makes the gdt70 much quicker ? Assuming similar power output.

Perhaps not all the relevant but the whitsun trophy is always very evenly contested between t70s and gt40s

[geeeman]

Was comparing gt40s to the t70 mk1 spyders that race in whitsun trophy. This yr a gt40 came out on top i think

Dont think the value has anything to do with it.. Have a look at kenny bracks gt40 drive a couple of years ago.. One of the greatest ever

[geeeman]

Hi Phil, im assuming a gd t70?

[geeeman]

thats reminded me.. dehavilland were going to do a 206 replica
wonder if thats still going ahead...?

http://www.dehavillandmotorcompany.co.uk/prototipo...