1965 ERA Ford GT40 Factory Build For Sale

[MesaMaui]

1965 E.R.A. GT40 Mk1, Factory built ERA#2066 Black/Black White Stripe package. Semi-monocoque chassis as original, John Wyer wide body (Gulf car style). Center section same as GT#1075. 450 hp Ford Motorsport 347 cid small-block V8 with Weber Carbs. German 5-speed ZF 5DS gearbox as original, custom bellhousing, custom halfshafts. GT40 6-pin drive wheels as original [front 10x16, rear 11.5x16], fitted with Goodyear Eagle 23.5x10.5x16 front and 27.0x14x16 rear. Stewart Warner instrumentation, Air conditioning, heater and defroster, Leather seats as original w/grommets and fitted with seat sliders. Cibie headlamps as original, This 'fabulous Forty' was built by E.R.A. in 2002. Current milage is 4550
Registered as a 1965

Price: $115,000 Phone: 949 259 3109

[Blacklemming]

Sweet ride

[1985 CCX]

Wowza...

[mrmustang]

Which brake set up does the car have?
Which coil over shocks?

Any additional pictures?


Thanks in advance

Bill S.

[RodKnock]

Beautiful ERA GT40.

I'd speculate that this ERA being built in 2002 may pre-date the SB100/SPCNS registration process and was registered as a 1965 Ford GT40, which, of course it isn't.

The State of CA may never catch up with this car, but if a CA buyer is interested, any CA buyer should probably re-register it via the correct SB100/SPCNS rules. I remember "Morgester", the Assistant AG of CA mentioning an amnesty program many years ago for cars such as these.

[Bernica]

Wow! Nice car and a smokin' deal for someone!

[Dimis]

Originally Posted by mrmustang

Which brake set up does the car have?
Which coil over shocks?

Any additional pictures?


Thanks in advance

Bill S.

Hey Bill,

I've noticed you often ask these sorts of questions, but I can't really comprehend why. None of these items seems deal breakering to me.

I mean if you were in the market for such a kit, the fact that they are sold few and far between, would result in me pushing for a deal , even if it had no brakes and no shocks. These items are "consumables" and easily resolved. Hell even I can change shocks and brakes. I'd have thought you'd be infinitely more experienced at that than I.

What am I missing?

Ps. Beautiful car. I'd take it ahead of an SPF40, even if the price was inflated.
Good luck with the sale.

[RodKnock]

Just for the record, this ERA GT40 has been for sale on the GT40s Forum since April 2016. Originally priced at $125,000. Also, has been listed on BaT (Bring A Trailer) and eBay. More pics here:

GT40 w/ A/C: 2002 ERA GT | Bring a Trailer

[Bernica]

Makes one wonder why folks have been turning it down. A wrecker?

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by Bernica

Makes one wonder why folks have been turning it down. A wrecker?

In general, I think, there's just a very limited market for these GT40s and kit car replicas in general. They're loud and smelly and very mechanical. I'm sure others share the same opinion as me, that GT40s are a tight fit and require some gymnastics to ingress/egress and are claustrophobic. Additionally, there's no friggin' windows! And they're $100,000 +/- cars. Even with the A/C on full blast, when the temps get above 90 degrees, you're going to be hot and sweaty mess. That's why the ring holes in the seats.

So, unless you find that one (or a couple) right buyer(s) just salivating for one, it usually takes a few months and the price must come down.

Do you remember that person who registered here a few years ago and basically said "I have cash right now. Sell me your GT40 for $70,000 (or something like that) and you'll have a quick and painless transaction." He did find someone to sell him a GT40 (not an SPF or ERA) for around whatever amount he was offering. I don't think he ever posted again. Came here in a hurry and left even quicker.

Point is, if you don't have a few months to sell your car, then price it accordingly, er, keep your ego in check.

[gsharapa]

I had a GTD GT40 back in 2003 and the A/C was not good enough for the Texas summers as the condenser was back by the engine. My CAV is much different with the condenser up front by the radiator and I had the car out last Saturday afternoon and it was 98 out and I had to turn in down the A/C to low as my daughter was freezing. My car does not get hot inside at all as the bulk head is insulated very well and it has a kick ass 408 stroker in it.....Not sure how ERA GT40s are setup or where they put their condensers.......

Few more pics of this ERA GT40 over on GT40s.com where it has been for sale. That ad states it is titled in CA as 1965 Ford GT40.

http://www.gt40s.com/forum/gt40-cars...40-2066-a.html

[Chaplin]

Wow, absolutely gorgeous car. Good luck with the sale.

[MesaMaui]

The car has never been wrecked or damaged
It's in excellent condition with under 5000 miles

Here is the engine
Best way to reach me for questions is by phone 949 259 3109

Thx
Maui

[mrmustang]

Originally Posted by Dimis

Hey Bill,

I've noticed you often ask these sorts of questions, but I can't really comprehend why. None of these items seems deal breakering to me.

I mean if you were in the market for such a kit, the fact that they are sold few and far between, would result in me pushing for a deal , even if it had no brakes and no shocks. These items are "consumables" and easily resolved. Hell even I can change shocks and brakes. I'd have thought you'd be infinitely more experienced at that than I.

What am I missing?

Ps. Beautiful car. I'd take it ahead of an SPF40, even if the price was inflated.
Good luck with the sale.

I like to get as much information on the cars for sale as I can, especially when they are posted in the discussion forums. In the process, it also helps the seller (if I am not the buyer) as the more information and details laid out in the first place, the better chance they have of enticing a potential buyer to take the next step towards a potential purchase.So, in essence, you can say I'm assisting the seller by asking for a better detailed description of the car(s) in question.


Bill S.

[gsharapa]

Great looking GT40! Love the rear wide flares and stance of the car.

[bmwdb10]

Beautiful car.... If it were right drive I would have pursued it and put my CAV up for sale.

Bill's questions and the anticipated answers are key questions in the sales/purchase process for a GT40 as typical ERA GTs use over the counter OEM calipers.

[bmwdb10]

Oh... and I would have to agree with Gary! My A/C works great!!

[FUNFER2]

What can be said other than,....WOW !

[Seanpatrick]

This car still for sale? SPM

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by Seanpatrick

This car still for sale? SPM

Marked as sold on the GT40s.com Forum.