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Chassis number GT40 P/1033 has been verified to be 100% authentic by Ronnie Spain who has devoted over ten years to research and writing GT40 An Individual History and Race Record which details every Ford GT40’s life story. This car has been fully documented as the original P/1033 and includes all race history from its beginning along with racing photographs of the car in 1969.
Now in the hands of racecar driver Tom Armstrong for the past 22 years, P/1033 has been professionally race prepared by Louis Shefchik of J & L Restorations. Tom has continued to race since he purchased the car in 1989 at vintage racing events throughout California.
The engine is a Ford V-8, 302ci, with Gurney-Westlake racing heads, 48 IDA Webers (built by Shaver Racing Engines). This stunning Ford GT40 was recently completely repainted by Jon Byers. It looks great and runs great! It comes with a new spare ZF 5-speed transaxle, 4 extra original GT40 wheels, log-books from 6/24/89 to 7/2/10; and a box of supplies, spares, set-up sheets, and a custom car cover.
€1,800,000.00
Country: Belgium
Contact Tel No: +32484102234
Mr Armstrong is NOT a race driver. The car was restored for Mr Romack at Phil Reilly and Company, Corte Madera, CA. What does “professionally race prepared” mean? Louie prepares cars for AMATURE racing.
Sorry if the facts are slightly out of kilter, I copied the ad from another source listing the car for sale.
You might want to check your spelling on the engine. Don’t believe that ‘WESTLAKE’ in Harry’s actual last name. I could be wrong. Check the Dan Gurney AAR website.
Weslake is the correct spelling. I used to see him often around racing circuits in England in the sixties. Forty years of engineering history with many manufacturers beginning with Bentley, William Lyons before Jaguar was formed all the way up to Dan Gurney.(with many others)
The car is located outside of Canepa designs and was sold by them. The pictures include the history and some controversy surrounding the car.