1991 MK V

This Safir GT40 Mark V is chassis GT40P/1134, one of 40 continuation GT40s produced in Surrey, UK, under Peter Thorp’s Safir Engineering Limited program conducted in partnership with J.W. Automotive Engineering and under agreement with Ford Motor Company between 1980 and 2000. Delivered in March 1991, the car features carbon-fiber Kevlar composite bodywork over a Zintec-coated steel semi-monocoque chassis. Power comes from a rebuilt 5.3-liter Ford V8 equipped with Gurney Weslake cylinder heads, four Weber carburetors, a custom “turkey pan” cold-air box, and “bundle of snakes” stainless-steel exhaust headers. A ZF five-speed manual transaxle transfers power to the rear wheels. Finished in yellow with black stripes, the car features staggered-width BRM-style magnesium wheels, AP Racing four-wheel disc brakes, adjustable suspension, and a right-hand-drive cockpit with a cable-operated gearshift positioned to the right of the driver. Following its acquisition in 2006, P/1134 underwent cosmetic and mechanical refurbishment that involved bodywork, refinishing the exterior, engine and transaxle servicing, and more as detailed below. Previously offered on BaT in September 2022 , this Safir GT40 is now offered on dealer consignment with historical documentation, refurbishment records, service invoices, photographs, additional components, and a clean Illinois title in the name of the owner’s business that lists the car as a 1965 Ford. Development of a continuation variant of Ford’s four-time Le Mans-winning GT40 began when Safir Engineering founder Peter Thorp broached the idea with John Willment of J.W. Automotive Engineering (JWAE), at the time the owner of the GT40’s production rights. An agreement between Safir, JWAE, and Ford allowed production of a limited run of the Mark V to commence in 1980 and was followed by Safir’s acquisition of the GT40 trademark in 1985.