Description
Brand. DRB Model. GT 40 Replica MK1 Year. 1980 Code | Type. DRB SPORTS CARS AUSTRALIA Engine. V8 - 302 CI Displacement. 5L Power supply. HOLLEY LE MANS type Carburettor Power. 350 HP Gearbox. 5-speed manual Equipment. Imitation central nut wheels, right-hand drive, safety harness, bucket seats, air conditioning Condition. TBE Paint colour. Red Availability. Immediate - on consignment A quality tribute to the legendary GT40! DRB was established in 1980 and has built most of the kit cars in Australia (over 1, 200) with over 400 Cobra and 100 GT40 replicas. Description This Ford GT40 replica by DRB is a tribute to the iconic Le Mans winning sports car. Power is provided by a 302 ci, 5-litre Ford V8, mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox commonly fitted to the R21 TURBO and R25 V6. The car is offered today with 11, 918 miles on the clock.
It uses many of the original Ford components, including the V8 engine, and is registered under normal French registration as a DRB GT 40 REPLICA, interior drive, 2 seater EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES This Ford GT40 replica is finished in Ferrari Maranello Red with white sill decals and is fitted with period 15-inch wheels, shod with AVON CR6-ZZ tyres with period GOOD YEAR EAGLE lettering. AV 215/ 60 R 15 94 V. and AR 275/ 55 R 15 104V Inside, it is fitted with lightweight racing seats upholstered in perforated black Nylon with metal rivets, a three-spoke steering wheel with the Ford GT logo, a fire extinguisher, VDO dials, door card-mounted storage pockets. The car has a 59-inch front track, a 61-inch rear track and weighs 1, 100 kg.
It has a 68-litre fuel tank and a 5-litre V8 engine with aluminium racing cylinder heads, a LE MANS-type HOLLEY carburettor, an upgraded drive pulley, a performance camshaft, a high-performance distributor and ignition system and a GT40 exhaust system with high-performance white paint.
The engine block has been modified to achieve a compression ratio of 8. 4:1, and has been tuned to run on 98 octane fuel.
Circuit breaker Fire extinguisher MSD electronic ignition Adjustable Spax shock absorbers front and rear Gel battery Holley 4-body LE MANS carburettor Air conditioning Ford Motorsport cylinder head cover Ventilated front discs Dual assistance Aviation brake hoses Reinforced cooling hoses Reinforced fuel hoses Led reversing light Air filter Led reversing light K&N air filter Revolution wheels Holley intake pipe Additional water pump Engine oil cooler Aluminium coolant cooler Aluminium coolant recuperator Aluminium expansion tank Mountney steering wheel The gearbox is a five-speed UN1 gearbox. We have a full technical exploded view of the gearbox and its manual in French. We have all the car's manufacturing manuals, photos of the manufacturing process, with a description of all the options chosen (86 pages), and manufacturing plans. The paintwork is in excellent condition, and now shows minor stone chips and scratches, in keeping with its age.
Inside, the seats and dashboard are in excellent condition, the doors close very well, the last service was carried out in 2023 in our workshops, the CT is Ok , the car is ready to go. Our Opinion This 1980 Ford GT40 Replica from DRB is a striking recreation of the marque's iconic Le Mans winning performance car, powered by an upgraded V8, and fitted with a host of other high quality components. Available with just 11, 918 miles on the clock, it will be an exhilarating and engaging weekend toy for any keen driver.
