1969 Superformance GT40 MK 1

Vehicle Description 1969 Superformance GT40 MK 1 $328,555 Gulf Livery - Test Miles Only! Real GT40 Built by Olthoff Racing! | 510 HP Roush 427SR | Quaife ZF 5-Speed transaxle | Only 178 Test Miles Built by Olthoff Racing! Opportunities to acquire an authentic GT40 are exceedingly rare. Opportunities to acquire one in virtually brand-new condition are rarer still. Offered here is an extraordinary 1969 GT40 Mk I Continuation finished in the legendary Gulf Racing colors, showing just 178 test miles from new. Purchased new as the featured grand prize vehicle for the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix's annual fundraising event, this remarkable GT40 remains essentially as delivered and presents as a factory-fresh example. Many enthusiasts mistakenly assume that all modern GT40s are replicas or kit cars. This is neither. Built by Hi-Tech Automotive in South Africa and sold under the Superformance banner, this GT40 is the only GT40 continuation car officially licensed by Safir Spares, the owner of the GT40 trademark. Constructed using the original design, tooling, and engineering principles of the 1960s cars, approximately 85f its components interchange directly with original GT40s. Unlike generic replicas or specially constructed vehicles, Superformance GT40s carry authentic continuation chassis numbers and are eligible for inclusion in the official GT40 Registry. To comply with U.S. import regulations while preserving the GT40's original configuration, each chassis arrives as a fully finished rolling car before receiving its powertrain installation in the United States. The result is a vehicle that remains true to the original GT40 concept without the compromises required by modern mass-production standards. Finished in the iconic Gulf blue and orange livery, complete with authentic racing graphics and number six roundels honoring the 1969 Le Mans-winning GT40, this example captures one of the most recognizable appearances in motorsports history. Beneath the rear clamshell sits a formidable Roush 427SR Windsor V8 equipped with Weber carburetion and producing approximately 510 horsepower. Power is transferred through a correct Quaife ZF 5-speed transaxle with aluminum bellhousing and Super Street Pro clutch, delivering the visceral driving experience that made the GT40 a legend. The chassis itself is a masterpiece of modern craftsmanship, featuring more than 244 laser-cut and precision-formed components reinforced with electro-galvanized steel for exceptional durability and rigidity. Independent suspension, Bilstein coil-over shocks, vented disc brakes, and Wilwood calipers provide handling and braking performance worthy of the car's racing pedigree. Inside, the cockpit blends historic authenticity with subtle modern refinement. Features include a Moto-Lita steering wheel, Smiths instrumentation, Alcantara-covered seats accented by silver rivets, the desirable Gurney Bubble roof section, and perhaps the most appreciated modern upgrade of allfactory air conditioning and heat, amenities unavailable on the original 1960s race-bred machines. Highlights: Only 178 test miles from new Authentic Superformance GT40 Mk I Continuation Officially licensed by Safir Spares, owner of the GT40 trademark Eligible for inclusion in the official GT40 Registry Roush 427SR Windsor V8 Weber carburetion Approximately 510 horsepower Quaife ZFQ 5-speed transaxle Gulf Racing livery with authentic racing graphics Gurney Bubble roof Moto-Lita steering wheel Smiths gauges Alcantara seats Independent suspension Bilstein coil-over shocks Wilwood disc brakes Factory air conditioning and heat Whether displayed in a world-class collection, driven at exclusive automotive events, or simply admired in the garage, this GT40 offers something few automobiles can claim: genuine lineage to one of the most successful and celebrated race cars ever built. For the enthusiast who has always wanted a GT40 without compromise, this may be the closest thing to acquiring a brand-new example in 1969.