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

The shape, the brutality, the 1960s race car. Meet Jim Cowden and his Ford GT40 replica, the car built by unlimited passion and 15,000 hours.
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[@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

[@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.

[@62jimc]

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

[@SinisterC6]

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

[@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.

[@GamersBar]

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

[@Ford363Stroker]

Incredible craftsmanship sir. Beautiful.

[@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.

[@muranilife]

That tone is mesmerizing

[@sigmann66]

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

[@Mastermind00b]

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

[@donaldparlettjr3295]

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

[@timaustin9060]

Yep :-)

[@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

[@madlove6535]

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

[@nikolabakich9709]

must be stainless steel?

[@matthewklein9225]

@@nikolabakich9709 aluminum

[@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..

[@philc5499]

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

[@EdgarVE7]

Perfectly imperfect.

[@philc5499]

@@EdgarVE7 😆

[@isaaca1036]

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

[@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.

[@Musicman971997]

This guy is my hero. What a stud.

[@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.

[@Laguna2013]

Absolutely amazing

[@cjcj2940]

Gave me goosebumps in first couple minutes thank you

[@defendero7]

Amazing build. I luv this !!!!

[@kevinbwillson4161]

Beautiful work one of my favorite cars ever

[@davidwebb5455]

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

[@nigolt.4345]

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

[@Gasinduced]

Great feature guys! Captured the story really well.

[@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.

[@johnlaurencepoole6408]

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

[@vermasean]

Gorgeous machine!!

[@rocklobster3333]

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

[@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.

[@finalcut67]

Awesome car, well done! Love it!

[@chriswaldron2617]

Brilliantly beautiful

[@jackkidd8438]

What a sweet sounding motor... Amazing effort.

[@charliebowman785]

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

[@888jucu]

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

[@milspec_tube]

The shot at 8:40 is amazing. Congrats

[@deckard43]

All hand made incredible

[@Johnnycdrums]

Nice craftsmanship, sounds great too.

[@ricardoviolanti5780]

Great workmanship brilliant car.

[@tevetanders9729]

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

[@adriantaylor9535]

Beautiful build congratulations

[@paladin0654]

Great job mate.

[@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!

[@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.

[@aceturner9733]

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

[@Dax_NZ]

awesome piece of work

[@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✅

[@mrpicky1868]

timeless desiign

[@2vcrew782]

That sound is incredible….

[@upsidedowndog1256]

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

[@Okibi5]

Awesome video, hope you plan on making more.

[@MotiveVideo]

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

[@stacydalebarendse3978]

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

[@matth4638]

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

[@Danger-Dave]

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

[@theariesexperiment4642]

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

[@jeremyknight8569]

This guy is a Legend!

[@superbirden57]

Love the sound!

[@WhizeCracker]

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

[@benvin10365]

Fantastic build!!!

[@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

[@truthseeker8483]

Great work! A testament to your skill

[@mishrilal123]

One of the best cars and tge Builder!

[@robertchubb1518]

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

[@patrick9761]

your a bloody legend.. loads of car love Tasmania

[@manitoublack]

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

[@MrAlexRadic]

mate, thats an awesome looking GT!!!

[@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.

[@alessandroamosso8619]

Simply an amazing job man

[@dilumwimalaratna4149]

Masterpiece!

[@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!

[@Bob_Adkins]

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

[@TeamUA]

Yes!!!! Awesome vid!!!

[@Dalton2276]

This guy is a genius

[@DanyT77]

Good job man...

[@aliensporebomb]

Gorgeous.

[@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,

[@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!!!

[@fejuncor]

masterpiece

[@Locoandchooch]

Awesome car

[@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.

[@Johnnycdrums]

Leno would love this.

[@skunksrus007]

Top job!!

[@TitoHR]

👌🏻more please lol

[@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.

[@darringoodbrand6603]

Nice car dude

[@dannyr2976]

GoodonYa, mate!

[@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.

[@ChrisH930S]

Beauty Well done

[@aliyarertugrul2947]

The man🌷thank you

[@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

[@steveveness3829]

Good on you cobba 😉🙂👍👍

[@FRITZI999]

LOVELY !!!!

[@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.

[@markrenton1093]

The GT-40 is still the sexiest car EVER.

[@timhallas4275]

I feel the same way about a guitar I've built... I can't imagine painting it. All the work would disappear.

[@sto1asgoetia600]

So what are you doing during quarantine? . . . Yes