GT40 continuation collectible is licensed and endorsed by Safir GT40 Spares LLC, as a true "continuation" of the original. Each hand crafted GT40 carries the GT40 -P chassis number and is registry eligible. The versions that are currently offered are the MK1 or MK11 "A" and "B" body styles, available in right or left hand drive, and have a curb weight of 2400 lbs.

The Limited Edition Team Shelby 85TH Commemorative GT40 In celebration of Carroll Shelby's 85TH birthday Amy Boylan, President of Shelby Automobiles Inc. has commissioned Shelby Distribution USA to reproduce the three dominating GT40 race cars that accomplished one of the greatest feats in American automotive racing history. In 1966 Carroll Shelby's race teams consisting of Miles & Hulme, McLaren & Amon, Gurney & Grant conquered the 24 hours of Le Mans and proved to the world that there would be no mistaking the thunderous roar of American Muscle. Now you can own a piece of American history today. This Limited Edition Commemorative GT40 is built to exact standards with 90% of the vehicles parts interchangeable with that of the original car! The car has:

Standard Equipment Includes:

  • Original "Monocoque" style chassis with pressed steel roof.
  • Original style "Bundle of Snakes" exhaust.
  • High Capacity A/C, original "Hartswell" door latches and Smith Gauges.

Exclusive Team Shelby additions:
  • Colors based on Carroll Shelby Inc. car numbers 1015, 1046, and 1047.
  • Recorded sales of these 85 units into the Shelby Registry.
  • Carroll Shelby engraved door handles and head light covers.
  • Leather seating.
  • Hood Pins and Hood Diffusers.
  • CS GT40 numbered dash plaque.
  • CS GT40 side graphics.
  • CS GT40 tunnel mats.
  • 85TH Commemorative floor mats.
Only 85 of these history making cars will be reproduced per color so place your order today! All three vehicles will be available in street or race version. Race version comes with roll bar, fuel cell, and A/C delete. These exclusive rollers will only be built to accommodate a Shelby branded motor including the 427FE.

The chassis is an exact replication of the original monococque unibody structure down to the press steel roof spider. The only departure is the use of electro-galvanized sheet steel in the construction. The chassis, at over 12,000 pounds per degree is stiffer than any other chassis on the market, and is made up of over 244 laser cut and bent or pressed parts.

The suspension features the original race car lay out. So original are the GT40 continuation models that two thirds of the parts are interchangeable with an original.

The GT40 continuation accurately replicates the original chassis, suspension, wheel hubs, uprights, pedal box, instruments, steering, dash, "bundle of snakes" headers, catches and latches to name a but a few.

Automobile owners also have the luxury of modern safety modifications such Wilwood super light brakes, Bilstein shocks with H& R springs, an adjustable pedal box, cross flow radiator. Air conditioning which has been added with the compressor unit cleverly disguised in a mock up dry sump placed in the original position.

A center shifter is standard but the continuation GT40 may be ordered with an original style sill shifter available for right hand drive models. IF you have a left hand drive continuation GT40 you may want to opt for a modified sill shifter which is cable driven.

The Continuation GT40 is 163 inches long, 40 inches high with a ground clearance of 4". The GT40 continuation is 70 inches wide. The track front and rear are both 57 inches with a 95 inch wheelbase. The GT40 continuation has dual "Monza" style gas fillers and a 22.5 gallon fuel tank.

The interior features original style seats and racing 4 point harness seat belts. The GT40 continuation will comfortably fit a 95 percentile driver (6'2" X 240 lbs) by removing the seat "trampoline" support. A Racing style dash features Smith Gauges. The GT40 continuation has Rack and Pinion steering and has been fitted with a removable steering wheel for easy access to the cockpit.

We offer the following wheel options on the MKI: The standard MK1 BRM style rims are 10" wide in the rear. Available on special order are the MKI BRM style 8" rims or the wide body 13" rims. The spare wheel access cover can be ordered in a single or dual opening type.

The GT40 continuation leaves the factory as complete rolling chassis, complete in every way except for the engine, clutch, and transaxle. The recommended power source is a specially prepared Roush engine with the new RBT/ZF style 5-speed transaxle but owners also have the option to fit a Ford-based 289, 302, or 351W small block or 427 big block (MKII only) engine.