Ford GT40 reborn - driving the Superformance MkII GT40

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The high-end classic car world has gone mad for the likes of continuation Lightweight E-types and Aston Martin DB4 GTs. But for DRIVETRIBE's Editor-at-Large Jethro Bovingdon, it's all about the Ford GT40…
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[@DonLee1980]

A GT40 that someone would actually dare to drive, and use everyday without worrying depreciation from mileage. Perfection.

[@JakeobE]

It looks absolutely riveting! Might I say... petrolicious? lol

[@KevAlberta]

Honfy Lam it's not an original

[@phillycheesetake]

Yes, MountKeverest, that's the point.

[@flamma6096]

MountKeverest no one would drive an original to its full capacity, theyre collector pieces worth millions. This being an almost exact replica makes it amazing

[@user-yv1bf4rx7r]

@@KevAlberta Exactly. That's why you would be able to drive it and not worry about anything, as he said

[@tomr.644]

The real winner was Ken Miles, he was robbed of 1st place.

[@OK-ph4dj]

Yup

[@nickbalay3487]

Yessir

[@Jefecino]

if they dont robbed ken, he would be the only one to win daytona sebring and lemans in the same year....

[@toxaq]

Don’t get your history from Hollywood.

[@Jefecino]

@@toxaq it was true...

[@FAT8893]

$180k for that GT40 with 7L V8? I'm in! 😍

[@Nemoticon]

Who on earth would want the new one, when these are about? lol

[@FAT8893]

Firebrand I'll be honest. Given the chance that I have the money, I will also buy the new one since I also loved that as well. That said, I'll put that 60's GT40 on higher priority than the new one. ;)

[@Nemoticon]

+Farhan Ahmad Tajuddin You could get 2x of these GT40s for the price of the new one... not to mention, these have V8s! I personally think the new one is seriously ugly and way too compromised.

[@carlitoxb110]

Farhan Ahmad Tajuddin the new one it's gonna be 500k though

[@FAT8893]

Carlitox b Indeed it is.

[@12valve9]

That glorious sounding cam. All the kids are going to say. "It sounds like shit". Well that my friends is 100% perfect running v8 power.

[@12valve9]

Joshua Berry I'm not talking about everyone. I know there are people who truly appreciate and understand how a cam can make anyone happy. Not to mention a motor freak like my self. I'm only 19 and I was born into the vehicle scene. 1966 gto. Yellow, 455 running 500rwhp with 500lb ft. What an amazing car. I need to buy it back.

[@bobbybass7972]

At idle it sounds like someone with a prolapsed anus who ate too many beans ..

[@HMHacki]

Joshua Berry if that is a power thing i think it is quite reasonable, and we could use something like that in Germany (we do have a power restriction for beginner motorcycles but not for cars)... Cars have become too fast for beginners and a bit of driving practise before you step into something that does 300kph before you blink should be requiered. If that law is only concerned with the number of Zylinders it is beyond stupid however (or just old).. m3, amg43 heck the new Ford GT there are crazy fast things with smaller turbocharged engines now.

[@myZisfantastic]

Is it based on your own experience?

[@DeathBringer769]

+Mel's 12valve It's hilarious to me that a 19 year old is talking about "the kids." In this day and age, when most people say "kids" they are talking all the way up to 30. The legal age of an adult has no bearing on the reality of level of maturity and responsibility, which is the actually meaningful gauge of "adultness." Most 20-somethings are still basically kids these days, and you're not even there yet, lol. You know when you're not a kid anymore? When someone calling you "kid" doesn't bother you anymore, when you don't feel the need to prove "how adult" you are because that's not even a thing in your mind anymore, when someone calling you "kid" feels more like a compliment than an insult... THEN you're actually being more "adult." It doesn't help people's perceptions these days either that even most "adults" still act like immature children deep down anyway.

[@TheTopher]

I think I'd take this over just about any modern supercar. I've seen a few in person and they're just so special to be around, let alone to drive. Great video.

[@sirjammer]

the GT-40 is one of the most beautiful cars ever made!

[@kingkota2302]

It’s best looking car form it’s era all the other were fucking ugly I’m talking about the ones it race not street cars it still outclassed them in looks as well

[@cybersaiko451]

It's funny how some of the most legendary machines are the result of Britain and US working together. P-51D,GT40,Cobra etc.

[@TheKRU251]

British do the majority of the great engineering....... then give it away! The P51 Mustang owes its legendary position because of the Merlin. Ken Miles. Underated genius.

[@thewatcher5271]

@@TheKRU251 Don't Forget Jim Clark. Not Exactly British But Underrated.

[@bogdanghita9978]

He didn't mention Ken Miles when talking about '66 Le Mans.

[@MLFranklin]

You mean the real winner?

[@bogdanghita9978]

@@MLFranklin yeah, obviously

[@toxaq]

It’s amazing how one man drove 24 hours by himself!

[@Guy65006]

toxaq each car has multiple drivers. Back in 66 they had 2 . Now there are 3 or 4 drivers for endurance races.

[@toxaq]

Tazwar Siddique sorry, i was being sarcastic about all the people saying “Miles” lost because the movie didn’t tell them his co-drivers name...

[@VolV8]

DriveTribe is all hits, no misses. Well done.

[@PaddyMcQueen]

100% sir!

[@dashaunwoody4612]

VolV8 you took the words right out of my mouth

[@patrickpelletier6315]

VolV8 the only complaint i have from their content is that their videos go by too quick, another is that they dont upload more often but id rather have the quality.

[@patrickpelletier6315]

***** i think it would be possible, they may need time to grow before being offered a deal, i think if Netflix manages to secure them someday then they will regain people that have left Netflix. I dont really go on Netflix but like Amazon Prime i will get an account if they get Drivetribe. Only legitimate issue i see is their deal with Clarkson, Hammond and May, it just might get in the way in terms of deals

[@RebuildthePast]

Classics are just so raw and true.

[@NosaBourdy]

Except it’s not a classic, it’s a remake.

[@MysterDaftGame]

Seeing this after watching Ford VS Ferrari makes me wonder why don't I have 180k at my disposure...

[@Perrillo_]

SAME

[@AppleJack76]

Boys and girls... you are watching history. It maybe another 30 years until you see green grass at Willow Springs International Raceway in Rosamond, CA.

[@TheFujac]

my dad works for superformance and has since it was just a tiny company with 14 staff and he told me that the gt40 is so close to the original that ford actually agreed to let them use the name GT40 on the car which is a pretty sweet thing

[@wilburpost7977]

The company "Safir" owns the rights to the name, not Ford.

[@TheFujac]

you're right and i don't know the exact details but regardless.... you still need to build a damn good car to be allowed to stick the badge on...

[@wilburpost7977]

No one's arguing that; just setting the facts straight.

[@TheFujac]

facts are straight now, thanks :thumbsup:

[@hodlersweekly9374]

Didn't they do the same thing with the superformance daytona coupe?

[@VEN0MXVI]

This channel is incredible. Every video, perfect.

[@pokeboi5438]

And the best part is... It is Road legal

[@jasperconnelly9620]

Ken Miles is the reason this car is what it is. A true legend of racing and mechanics

[@omaryhassan6477]

The original Ferrari killer I always say this car is special The circumstances in which it was born were special It had a difficult beginning but became iconic in the end The fact that it came from Ford which at the time had no racing pedegree at all. The fact that it looks sensational but all the design aspects are purely utilitarian and there for performance sake,the low ride,the cut in doors , the side vents That's what Beauty realy is for me Man I love this car Simply put,I'd give my left nut just for a driver around spa in that car

[@noahbannister1834]

bayonne bayonne I wish I had a left nut to give

[@aaa84gt]

This channel is just incredible. Thank you DriveTribe!

[@kyokasuigetsur5676]

You really can't dislike Jethro.. he is one of my favorites in the business, keep it up man.!

[@revolutionday1]

He just jabbers incessantly, and I actually find him quite irritating, frankly.

[@kyokasuigetsur5676]

Understandable , everyone can pick his poison. But i think that he has a genuine excitment and that matters to me.

[@ChrisDorgan]

who's frankly?

[@alexsarver2367]

Wait, so I can buy a nearly original gt40 for less than a used 2005 gt? Not to mention I could have like 3 gt40s for the price of the new 2018 one? Yeah, I know which one I'd buy.

[@adaml1463]

Same Lmao

[@kingkota2302]

And you get choice on the motor

[@beagle7622]

A replica,yes. They have the the GT40 build number though. My understanding is you can specify your engine & gearbox combination within limits. This car obviously is based on the McLaren/Amon car which was originally built by Shelby’s company.i woul

[@maxwellharris507]

@@beagle7622 I'd want Ken Miles' car

[@parkerwinkelman3007]

I have made a vow to myself that by the time I turn 50, I will have one of these. I have 34 years to complete this. I don't care what it takes, how high the fuel prices are, or whether my future wife approves or not, I will own one of these.

[@RaheesGarage]

I just got mine today!!! so happy, waited 2 years!!

[@Parabloop3r]

This is one of those cars like the Singer 911 that really never needs more advertisement to the masses than it already has... but this video doesn't hurt. I think I could still watch 2 more hours of Superformance GT40 reviews if it had plenty of drive-by and engine sound clips.

[@ChrisMisMYhandle]

for 180 grand that's a pretty sweet deal.

[@johngoldstien6937]

You can get a used one for a pretty good deal

[@revolutionday1]

Heh. Yeah, no.

[@parkerwinkelman3007]

Superformance offers several different version, so you most likely won't even end up paying $180k.

[@dhruvadhikari9059]

*Ken Miles really won tho

[@cjones8076]

Wow, I'm without words how amazing this car is to watch and listen to. I want to get one of these before I die.

[@TheFettMan]

I'm so glad I found this channel! Great work!

[@paxwallacejazz]

In 65 I was 5. I grew up with it's image branded into my brain. Come on it's just that original prototype of the space age. It's just axiomatically beautiful. The little car that brought mighty Ferrari to it's knees.

[@WordToMomsYo]

Another win for my man JB -- again, one of the best auto journos doing it today, and what a sublime car to review. Keep it up, Tribe... Good work.

[@ionianfalcon]

To be honest this car is a bargain.

[@revolutionday1]

With no A/C or roll-down windows, no modern safety equipment etc. .....

[@DeoVindice_61-65]

Terry Hesticles You obviously don’t know what an original GT40 goes for.

[@Logan912]

@@revolutionday1 Yeah, it's almost as if it's a replica of a 60s race car or something...

[@jfb3567]

Car comes with AC-

[@weasle2904]

@@revolutionday1 The funny thing is you can actually get AC in it lol.

[@Phillguy]

Why am I just discovering this channel now? This is great!

[@yesssirrskiii5925]

These DriveTribe videos are GOLD

[@sirfartsalot1328]

This car has been my dream car since I first drove it in GT3. 20+ years ago. Looking forward to owning one someday.

[@twissted1277]

Yup this is the car that gets my heart pumping! I like the The Superlite Ford GT-R more because of the refinements like working windows and modern suspension and chassis. It also that a better cockpit with a better Fuel cell location.

[@CanuckGT]

This is one of the best car channels on KZbin! The rally content is my favorite though, hope you do more in the future.

[@TheDustyaman]

That sound 😍

[@MrBurgerphone1014]

Can you do a Superformance Daytona Coupe?

[@richardstrokerperformance4829]

I believe so

[@evodude919]

They have one

[@asphaltcowboy9833]

This.......IS a Battle Machine! Amazing creation ♡☆☆☆♡

[@jasonplante5036]

My favorite KZbin channel

[@HoratioHoodoo]

New to your channel but can I say: if you're not already, put this guy in every video you can.

[@darrenwalters6339]

Lola got the body shape design perfect with the gt40. Gorgeous car 👌🏻

[@UnrelatedNonsense]

It is my dream to own an old race car so I can have that raw, experience that modern cars don't give you. These cars look perfect and it is my dream to own one

[@jean-francoisalexandre5001]

First comment on a video on KZbin, and it for a good occasion. Amazing video for an amazing car. Keep it going dudes!

[@mithritades]

Well put together video, cheers

[@covertacorn]

That V8 was so soothing that I nearly fell asleep at the end of the video

[@geraldstiling3735]

Perfection after you make it right hand drive🇬🇧

[@64fairlane305]

The original 1966 GT40mk2 was made by Holman-Moody in LA, CA USA and they do still make them

[@LazyCustomProject]

Speechless.... beautiful beast

[@bariseryentur]

That sound is so nice, so much diffrent

[@lanjohnson2914]

If this video was a painting it would be a masterpiece, how can one not want a GT40.

[@andymb601]

This replica, maybe with a big block and the Ken Miles livery, is literally my dream car

[@abayamangali]

For me this is the only car that actually looks modern by today's standards. The design is timeless.

[@NOMUSCLEGARAGE]

BTW, what is the camera/lenses, when GT40 came out of trailer?

[@TheRealBleach]

Holy Moly

[@ctclmichaud]

This just makes me grin. What a car

[@matthewcurtis3759]

crushin it, DT

[@DariusHammond]

I hope Jethro gets a chance to drive the new Ford GT. That's a million view video right there.

[@Wolf_Dominic]

Such a beautiful car.

[@donaldparlettjr3295]

That is the proper way to end a video. The sound of that V8 roaring of into the distance disappearing over a rise.

[@PaddyMcQueen]

driving a gt40 with Carrera glasses... priceless! DT you are dominating the youtube petrolhead community. thx for sharing!

[@parkerwinkelman3007]

The 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO used to be my favorite car. It was up until halfway through this video. I looked up at my model, smiled, shook my head, and accepted the fact that my true favorite car is the Shelby 1966 Ford Gt40 MkII. I am making a vow that at one point at one day in my life, I will own a Gt40.

[@Ale122764zep]

OMG I LOVE THIS!!!

[@wesleygonzales2049]

My favorite car, ever.

[@al11220]

That design will never get old.

[@nickbuckley4371]

Absolutely badass must buy

[@AshyGr33n]

This guy looks like he could become the next Chris Harris. No fuss, no bravado, just letting the joy of driving naturally come through. The British accent does help tho.

[@VenomousGarage]

bucket list car for sure!!

[@WiggysanWiggysan]

Fantastic _kit_ car.

[@huyduong21]

The sound of a pure machine

[@dashaunwoody4612]

Every time DriveTribe uploads a video, I go to my car and wast more gas hooning around

[@jairamsahu1710]

If this car gets some changes in interior then it will totally looks a beast

[@Evicsionz]

This is my dream car

[@MF1Z]

Superb 😎🏁🏆

[@rjs15570]

Great episodes. I'll that is need is to have Google tie in smellovision, so you can sense the smell of burnt rubber and gasoline. Nice work.

[@Reso205]

at 0:23 is that an illustarion or the real thing....cause.... dayum thats gorgeous

[@joelalexander07]

this channel is winning

[@sirjammer]

the GT40 is one of the most beautiful cars ever made.

[@larryhouse3776]

Had no idea such a kit was available for 180k. You'd think anyone who is anyone would be lining up to have one of these. I'd have this at a car show over a car worth 5 times more.

[@usererror102]

Narrator : Just look at this car. Me : Damn.

[@blackjacket_]

There is no better presenter anywhere than Jethro when it comes to classic cars. He can put so much feel and emotions into the video its crazy! As brilliant as the car itself.

[@64fairlane305]

Oh really? He can`t even drive it. Watch Tiff Nidell drive a Gt40 and see how it should be done

[@Mladjasmilic]

As far as I know, original GT40 had bundle of snakes exhaust. Put simply, it had crossplane engine with flatplane exhaust flow and sound.

[@christophernoto]

+drivetribe It would be nice to be able to read the location where you drove this lovely car in your notes at the top. PS thanks.

[@LazyCustomProject]

The real masterpiece

[@StatementPlus]

I have to ask Jethro, this or the Broadley T76. I know the T76 is a lot more expensive but if the GT40 had the big block it'd be close in price I assume. Just based on your experience what's more exhilarating?

[@StephenButlerOne]

I'd have this over a new one, ad I'd only drive them occasionally, and as good as the bed one will be, all new cars are very much soulless, and samey. This is an occasion, south of France and down into Italy, spending the summer in this would be amazing. I think I'd have it shipped to southern France, wouldn't fancy the 17h trip in it, I'd use my imaginary RS6 for that. 😉

[@rayray7896]

More of that please, more of that my girl.

[@mau2141]

The best....!!!! i love you FORD GT 40 MKII

[@Kltpzyxm17]

Oh yeah? 1:09 missed shift! Thanks for a great vid tho!

[@oscarvillarreal8951]

I'm glad they kept doing continuations of old school super cars. They should do the Chavelle, Road Runner, O.G.Charger, Old muscle O.G.Camaro, O.G. fire bird, the talking night rider transam, O.G. Mustang 500 , O.G. Cobra with the fast back, and the O.G. Corvette. Superformance is going to need a Nation Wide Franchise chain because it's going to sell guaranteed. If they sell these cars between $80,000-$200,000 depending on the upgrades for each car it will make people's old school dream cars accessible to them. I would rather have 1 of these cars than a 1million dollar Ferrari, or any other imported car. Especially with these prices that are Very Fair.

[@raudelhernandez4320]

Do they make an aluminum body one or only Fibre glass? Just wondering. Amazing car!!!

[@289cobra9]

Raudel Hernandez I believe they make both.

[@jfb3567]

Would be nice to see and hear one with a DFV engine

[@fernandodasilva8741]

The one gt 40 that win the 24 racing is the n.1 not the n2

[@notoriousqouter6090]

Only if ken miles would live to see the day , god knows what would have been ” - Carrol Shellby

[@ThePeach_PieHQ]

the only real issue i have with the replica is the piece of metal inside the hood area that goes down the middle isn't there like its supposed to be and the piece of metal in the upper-front-facing rear air vent isn't supposed to be there either

[@beagle7622]

Imagine driving this beast on those narrow French roads, scary.Was this the car built for Chris Amon LHD no answered my own question.After Chris passed away does anybody know what happened to that car. That car was a true replica with a GT 40 plate.

[@fideltrujillo5012]

I want it !

[@Edyth_Hedd]

Does anyone know which track this was filmed at?

[@meep-vm5tc]

Even though the Ford GT40 MKII is a great car, you can't deny that it's main competitor, the Ferrari 330 P3/P4 is a beautiful car

[@KammtailCobra]

For the record, can you think of any 60's prototype that didn't look gorgeous? :)

[@meep-vm5tc]

@@KammtailCobra actually yes and hear me out on this. I think the Ferrari 250 GTO prototype looked horrible. Just Google it it's far from the actual car

[@rayannear8909]

Is that whining sound the transmission?

[@ratfab2080]

wow.. ken..