Jim's Hand Built Ford GT40 - Born This Way Modifiers Ep. 1

[@briant5396]

the sound is intoxicating, the body work is really incredible. Aluminium !! Amazing work Jim. A beautiful car, and you drive the nuts off it too!!! AWSOME!!

[@AlanAttack]

Love the almost rat rod look to it, probably the coolest most badass version of the GT40 I have seen.

[@alabastardmasterson]

Huh?

[@curvs4me]

Jim, that had to be the finest example I've ever seen. There's more heart in that car than any other GT.

[@mmoser9483]

For a replica, it sounds good, but does not sound just like the track race car.

[@OlivierEdits]

Dont forget Ken Miles with his love for the car

[@62jimc]

I agree the crew have done an awesome job. Thanks guys it was a great day.

[@alexparpaiola4453]

I just was at paddy's markets tonight and saw the GT first hand and spent an age looking over it and had a chat to Jim’s partner about it. A fantastic showcase for craftsmanship. Absolutely loved it.

[@LeiKaEr]

I love seeing people in their element of their passion and especially speaking of it... There is something extra specially about a person of the trades being able to create something from nothing though... Kudos and hats off! This is a sublime effort and mammoth undertaking. The will power to see it through speaks volumes.

[@clutchpedalreturnsprg7710]

Allen Millyard videos.

[@sigmann66]

Aesthetically this is the best I've seen out of all the GTs. Amazing!

[@ericyamashita7273]

Well done video guys! You really captured the story and passion behind this car. I'm an old school DIY modifier myself and love seeing these kinds of stories. Most people just don't believe the kind of passion it takes to build a car of this calibre. Serious respect for the owner. I've seen the car many times around Sydney events and Nulon Nationals. Thanks so much for giving us the story behind it.

[@SinisterC6]

That exhaust note will be my first born son's lullaby

[@muranilife]

That tone is mesmerizing

[@Mastermind00b]

This Guy work and skills is so under rated .......pure talent .

[@madlove6535]

I am glad it wasn't painted, it looks awesome!

[@nikolabakich9709]

must be stainless steel?

[@matthewklein9225]

@@nikolabakich9709 aluminum

[@ivankuljis1780]

_Jim, l too was an Architect from 19 to 24!_ Then in '85, got the break of a Lifetime when David Jones introduced me to Lindsay Fox....for 12 months l restored and Presented to Concours standard 4 different marques ( 4 outright highest points ) Porsche 356, Rolls Royce, Mercedes and VW...... Bryan Tanti moved into the space after l decided to pursue new challenges! My meeting with Brian at Hawthorn Rd Caulfield years after l departed, left me with some understanding of the mind of an Artist! You and Brian share many traits, and that makes both you guys AMA2!NG in your own sweet ways!! Thanks

[@GamersBar]

Brilliant car, if you are going to hand build a car may aswell build the best

[@Big-Foot-Randy]

Simply fabulous work Jim... You're a true master craftsman! Oh and that spin-out on the video - like I used to tell my students back when I was still instructing "Sometimes you don't know just where 10 tenths is until you've been to 11 tenths"... Glad that the momentum of the car bled off through the gravel trap and assume that there was no contact with the tire wall..

[@Ford363Stroker]

Incredible craftsmanship sir. Beautiful.

[@triode1212]

I've passed this car a couple of times while driving on the Old Pac Hwy. It is good that he didn't paint it and left it in raw aluminium - makes it unique and really stand out from the other GT40 replicas.

[@donaldparlettjr3295]

The metal work S superb. Carroll Shelby would be proud.

[@timaustin9060]

Yep :-)

[@davidwebb5455]

that shot at 7:41 when its behind the falcon, realy makes you realise how low they are

[@Borfman]

Grants on thew video Jim truly gives perspective on your efforts and passion. That crossover exhaust on a V8 can't be beaten. WOW.

[@jeffreyallen9626]

A beautiful exotic one a kind car built with pure passion and thrilling excitement good job jim and a beautiful sound!

[@Musicman971997]

This guy is my hero. What a stud.

[@isaaca1036]

This is a movie worthy monster! Beautiful , organic, amazing.

[@jaxxbrat2634]

For the love of cars we give up so much..such is life.. Im impressed by this build on many levels..

[@kevinbwillson4161]

Beautiful work one of my favorite cars ever

[@Gasinduced]

Great feature guys! Captured the story really well.

[@cjcj2940]

Gave me goosebumps in first couple minutes thank you

[@philc5499]

7:54 "They weren't perfect ya know....I see little imperfections..." 8:28 "It turned out perfect". 😁

[@EdgarVE7]

Perfectly imperfect.

[@philc5499]

@@EdgarVE7 😆

[@888jucu]

Nice job and good to know you take it out and drive it as it should 👍💪

[@nigolt.4345]

Absolutely incredible. Genius Work!!! Bravo!!!

[@charliebowman785]

Every single GT 40 is a masterpiece and this one is not the exception.

[@rocklobster3333]

Great job making this movie, greater job building that car😍

[@jackkidd8438]

What a sweet sounding motor... Amazing effort.

[@Laguna2013]

Absolutely amazing

[@tevetanders9729]

That's the best sounding GT 40 I have ever heard.

[@johnlaurencepoole6408]

I remember having an HO slot car (Aurora) GT40 -- it was one of my favorites.

[@defendero7]

Amazing build. I luv this !!!!

[@frankirvine316]

Great Jim your artistic skills in building the car in Alloy There was a guy in NZ had built two cars in alloy, I like it✅

[@adriantaylor9535]

Beautiful build congratulations

[@Johnnycdrums]

Nice craftsmanship, sounds great too.

[@finalcut67]

Awesome car, well done! Love it!

[@matth4638]

Geez you make me envious. It would be awesome to know how to do the things you do. The car is bloody brilliant.

[@milspec_tube]

The shot at 8:40 is amazing. Congrats

[@maxbien2382]

THANK YOU FOR SHARING LOVE YOUR GREAT WORKS, YOU ARE TOTALLY ONE OF A KIND GUY LOVE ALL YOUR WORKS HOW YOU DID EVER THING FROM SCRATCH YOUR AN EXCELLENT TRUE MENTOR THANK YOU FOR SHARING I LOVE ALL OF IT. PLEASE CONTINUE WHAT YOU LOVE AND DO.

[@Okibi5]

Awesome video, hope you plan on making more.

[@MotiveVideo]

It's a series. Three videos per month. Subscribe and see them all.

[@deckard43]

All hand made incredible

[@upsidedowndog1256]

Like the man said, "It turned out perfect." What an accomplishment.

[@NigelMarston]

LOVED seeing it spinning off. That's how you know it's being driven exactly the way it was intended. Such an amazing machine. It's almost insulting to call it a rep - it's actually an improvement on the original in many ways.

[@ardie72]

name one....

[@NigelMarston]

@@ardie72 Fuel injection

[@ardie72]

@@NigelMarston the original gt40 had fuel injection?

[@ardie72]

@@NigelMarston dude you need to do some research before you post online... seriously

[@aceturner9733]

What can you say?...Just a work of art.

[@ricardoviolanti5780]

Great workmanship brilliant car.

[@dedasdude]

Damn!! Did you make this video?? Not talking about the content(which is epic already) but the video itself has been put together nicely!

[@Dax_NZ]

awesome piece of work

[@vermasean]

Gorgeous machine!!

[@2vcrew782]

That sound is incredible….

[@C.Fecteau-AU-MJ13]

I have to have one of these... I just have to have one. I'm obsessed with them. Mine will lean a little more into the restomod category, with a modern drive train and brakes etc. Because I plan to use it all the time, it'll be a road car. I'll probably order a CAV GT+ and have most of it built at the factory for me. I have some skills, but nothing like this guy.

[@ritchma3911]

Not really a car I like but all those countless hours of work on it and then he goes out and race it hard, that's just awesome!

[@jeremyknight8569]

This guy is a Legend!

[@manitoublack]

Built not Bought. +10-points for the music selection

[@boostedbuiltgarage]

Wow, just wow

[@stacydalebarendse3978]

Wow!!! ...one bad--ass car!!!

[@MrAlexRadic]

mate, thats an awesome looking GT!!!

[@theariesexperiment4642]

Imagine the pride one would feel driving a creation like that. Pheewww!!!

[@benvin10365]

Fantastic build!!!

[@superbirden57]

Love the sound!

[@chriswaldron2617]

Brilliantly beautiful

[@martinellul1604]

An interesting choice of engine, not greatly appreciated but I feel maybe a better option than the std 5.0 windsor every goes for to get Registration, fantastic build and i know how it feels to have an automotive passion that gets you excited to wake up early and get into it.

[@WhizeCracker]

Thanks for sharing, SUBSCRIBED, LIKED, and DING!!!

[@mrpicky1868]

timeless desiign

[@serrjoe8058]

Can you build this for me..i really fall in love with this car✌️

[@friscokid66]

Awesome job mate

[@patrick9761]

your a bloody legend.. loads of car love Tasmania

[@truthseeker8483]

Great work! A testament to your skill

[@beagle7622]

Love it , would pay a kings ransom to have a ride in this car.What about the brakes are they new or original GT 40. Amazing car,

[@allensaunders449]

What caught my attention hand made wheels and suspension

[@clutchpedalreturnsprg7710]

Throttle body & linkage, suspension, too. Original GT - 40 had steel body & fiberglass bonnet and boot.

[@mishrilal123]

One of the best cars and tge Builder!

[@alessandroamosso8619]

Simply an amazing job man

[@blehhplehh]

Absolute pornography.

[@porschecollector727]

blehhplehh it's called car porn

[@Gobbersmack]

You're gonna get this video flagged you dinguses

[@thatguyerk5426]

*cargasm

[@aceturner9733]

Grow up!!!

[@barryrudge1576]

To hand beat the body shell out of aluminium yourself just shows the dedication and 15K hours he must have a very understanding wife and no doubt calls herself a garage widow (lol) A beautiful handcrafted car that isn't a garage queen.

[@Bob_Adkins]

Passion+obsession+genius+skill gets you a GT40. I have a Toyota. 😣

[@dilumwimalaratna4149]

Masterpiece!

[@PatHaskell]

Beautiful car, surprised he didn’t add a front splitter.

[@Danger-Dave]

Truly a work of art......./

[@jasongooden917]

I'm impressed

[@Thunderstruck951]

7:13 was pretty scary. I assume he was able to stop before the wall...

[@Snugggg]

John McGuinness its got to be heavy too right!? the car was designed for a mostly fiberglass shell but aluminum's got to add some mass.

[@midassandahl5076]

Snug With full glass fiber it weighs a rather scary ~2300 lbs in some replicas.

[@psk5746]

@@Snugggg nope. Aluminium is light

[@jamesrobinson9062]

Work of art frame it

[@cubul32]

2:50 what's the MUSIC?

[@theariesexperiment4642]

To see a project like that to fruition is truly incredible. The pitfalls, problems, and issues one would run into would be daunting. I mean, he hand built the wheel for FK sake. That's insane. Plus,.....the way he improved certain design cues from the company that originally conceived the kit is also incredible. The best clone,.....I'm sorry,....HAND BUILT clone, I've ever seen. A true master fabricator and craftsman.

[@DanyT77]

Good job man...

[@Dalton2276]

This guy is a genius

[@zammO74]

anyone know what the opening music is please?

[@aliensporebomb]

Gorgeous.

[@TeamUA]

Yes!!!! Awesome vid!!!

[@triode1212]

I'm glad he left it unpainted in the raw aluminium. It just looks so good as it is.

[@vector6977]

Just needs a clear coat to give it a little protection.

[@robertchubb1518]

Good god...this is a marvel...

[@Johnnycdrums]

Leno would love this.

[@bojantrpkovic9396]

Stupid question, but it's not street legal?

[@nulon]

It actually is street legal and still sees a lot of time on the road!

[@bojantrpkovic9396]

That is amazing. Thanks for the response!

[@acmarston]

How much was spent?

[@schadenfreude7184]

Unbelievable, super human; by the way this demigod of bodywork, looks and sounds like Ben Mendelsohn. I'm currently having a bit of a "Matrix" moment, while watching this for the umpteenth time. ,Jim Cowden is a he'll of an engineering stud.

[@darringoodbrand6603]

Nice car dude

[@skunksrus007]

Top job!!