While at the Mustang's 45th anniversary event, I went looking for toys in the vender area. I saw a ton of diecast (and even bought one or two) but these two just followed me home! They may not be Stang's, but they are Fords!

I had no GT40's in my 1:43 collection. And while these are not super detailed or even very high quality, they were priced right and look good in the display case.

Let's see all your GT40's. Post them in on this thread and let the fun began!


Ward


1966 GT40 MKII by Universal Hobbies / Eagle's Race (old Jouef casting)

There were 8 GT40's entered in the '66 24 Hour classic, this was one of two entered by Alan Mann Racing (the others were run under the Shelby and Holman & Moody banners). This car was driven by Graham Hill and Brian Huir. Had it ran a little longer, Jackie Stewart was also scheduled to drive. But #7 was retired after only 9 hours and 23 minutes with front suspension damage. Credited with a DNF 31st place finish.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y255/WilsonRacePhotos/Road%20Racing/DSCN1665.jpg

1968 Ford GT40 MK I by Bang Models

After Ford had pulled the plug on the factory backed programs, privateers picked up the slack (with Ford's blessings). This was the winning car from the 1968 Le Mans. In the now famous Gulf livery, this John Wyer Engineering entry was piloted by Pedro Rodriguez and Lucren Bainchi.

Again, not great quality, but I did like the opening bonnet.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y255/WilsonRacePhotos/Road%20Racing/DSCN1668.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y255/WilsonRacePhotos/Road%20Racing/DSCN1669.jpg

Nice finds Ward! The first one almost looks like it ran the race. But the Gulf model is SWEET!!! :thumbsup:
I've got a small collection of GT40's, but nothing this scale. Maybe one of these days.

My one & only GT40 - the Ixo #6 winner from LM 1969

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a123/jinxvrs/Ford/22120733.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a123/jinxvrs/Ford/22120734.jpg

Steve

Sweet GT 40s guys - wish I could post some but nothing in this scale :(


Does anyone know why they called them GT 40s ?

Only heard why the 40 the other day and was amazed to say the least. ;)

Yep, 40" from ground to roof line at the tallest point of the windshield. The GT was for the type of car - Grand Tourisme (Grand Touring). Depending on the year the car was run as a "Prototype" or "Sportscar".

There was also a GT70 made... but never made it past concept, only a few were built.

There was also a GT70 made... but never made it past concept, only a few were built.

GT70 had nothing to do with GT40.

Still, since we are playing the name game, what's the significance of "70" in GT70?

GT70 had nothing to do with GT40.

Still, since we are playing the name game, what's the significance of "70" in GT70?

Oh, good one! That I have NO idea on...I did not even know thier was a GT70!:p I look forward to learning something new...tell us, tell us!

What's the significance of 350 in GT350?

GT70 had nothing to do with GT40.

Still, since we are playing the name game, what's the significance of "70" in GT70?

I know that, but just thought id mention it... since "do you know what GT40 stands for?" :)

What's the significance of 350 in GT350?

something about there was 350 or so yards from where they were made and sold? something like that.

something about there was 350 or so yards from where they were made and sold? something like that.

350 feet from the production shop to the race shop.

GT70 had nothing to do with GT40.

Still, since we are playing the name game, what's the significance of "70" in GT70?

As far as I know, the "70", just refers to the year 1970 - I think only 3 prototypes were made. The intention was to use the GT70 for rallying, rather than endurance racing - in the end, Ford continued to use the Escort.