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1967 GT40-TP 1009 (Tennant Panel Monocoque Chassis)

This exceptional 1966 GT40 represents a rare chapter in the legendary Ford GT program — a Tennant Panel monocoque chassis, hand-built using original Ford GT40 drawings and among the first three complete chassis kits shipped from Europe to the United States for final assembly.

The original owner of this particular chassis was Tim Ganskap, who, along with Brian W., possessed original Ford GT40 blueprints used to guide the construction. Tennant Panels in the UK faithfully reproduced these early monocoque chassis using those factory drawings, and the first three kits were sent to the U.S. as component sets. What distinguishes this chassis even further is that it was assembled by none other than renowned award winning fabricator Kenny Thompson, using original Ford chassis jigs and Tim’s blueprint set — making it as authentic and accurate a build as one could hope for outside of Ford Advanced Vehicles in period.

This car first came to our attention through Jay Cushman, who shared photos of the completed monocoque chassis and fit body. Over several years, Tim sourced nearly every original or NOS component from Holman & Moody auctions from the 70's, Jay Cushamn and fellow GT40 collectors with surplus period parts. After years of careful curation, Tim ultimately chose to pass the project on to be completed by us, the final phase to a new steward of the car’s incredible provenance, the new owner Alain Vinson entrusted John Bergendahl of Prestige Racing to put this project together and make this car finally apart of the GT40 community 

Authenticity in Detail:

  • Chassis Assembly: Kenny Thompson not only assembled the monocoque chassis but also fabricated the period-correct “Bundle of Snakes” exhaust headers, dry sump tank, coolant tank, and numerous other components in exacting detail including aluminum work for all the plexi air box fitment 

  • Interior: Expertly crafted by Max Crawford using period correct material and patterns

  • Body Work:  The doors and rocker panels were NOS peices, Tim G. had purchased the original body molds for the Mark IIB's  from the Holman and Moody Auctions just for making the front and rear clips for two cars, Tim then sold the molds and had Max meticulously put on, fit and finish the body work, including making all the plexi glass for car, the windshield and rear glass section is NOS parts that were installed

  • Suspension: All original NOS suspension components and uprights were trial-fitted, disassembled and cadmium-plated as needed per original specification and then asembled 

  • Shocks: Sent to a Koni restoration specialist, rebuilt to original spec, painted, and dyno-tested.

  • Braking System: Having only one complete caliper sample, we sent Caliper blanks and sample pistons/seals to AC Henry Company to replicate and reverse engineer the original  Kelsey-Hayes calipers that were used when the car was built, then completed by White Post Restorations with pistons and pressure testing.

  • Electrical: Full period-correct wiring harness, dash control box, and connectors. 

  • A custom set of illuminated dimmable roundels were installed on both doors for replication of lighted sections like they did for the LeMans racing that continued into the night 

Engine: Period-Correct Power, Meticulously Built

At the heart of this GT40 is a 1966 correct 427 FE Side Oiler — a true New Old Stock (NOS) block, never previously assembled. It was paired with an original Ford crankshaft, 2-4 dual plane Tunnel Port intake, and dual Holley Quad race-spec carburetors, reflecting the exact specification used in factory competition builds of the era.

All engine components were sent to Holman & Moody for inspection and assembly planning. The engine was then built by John Callis, a respected engine builder from Roush’s Vintage Engine Program, who performed all machining, assembly, and final run stand pulls for break in, under the contract of Holman & Moody 

To complete the setup, a period-correct magnesium dry sump system was sourced from Lee Holman, ensuring authentic oiling and crankcase performance under race conditions.

Transmission & Components:

  • The car’s original T-44 4-speed gearbox, received in disassembled condition, was fully restored and put together by Holman & Moody, using proper FIA-spec components and correct internal ratios for period racing spec.

  • Front and rear aluminum brake ducts were custom-fabricated by Lee Holman.

  • Wheels: Genuine magnesium Halibrand wheels, restored and mounted with Firestone Indy tires from Coker Tire 920-15 and 1200-15 sizes

  • Fuel System: Outfitted with twin FIA-approved Fuel Safe Systems bladders for safety and compliance.

  • Body & Paint: Bodywork was fit and mostly finished by Max Crawford, the monocoque chassis received a full interior and exterior finish before livery application.

From Sebring to Le Mans: Livery Evolution

The car was originally envisioned in Sebring configuration, featuring rear snorkels and finished in Sapphire Blue Poly — the main body and doors were painted accordingly but not the nose or tail sections, However, plans shifted, and the new goal became a faithful recreation of the 1967 24 Hours of Le Mans Ford France entry, raced as a Ford GT40 Mk IIB, wearing white paint, Ford France racing stripes, and number 6 livery — driven by Jo Schlesser and Guy Ligier.

Race-Ready & FIA-Certified

This GT40 has undergone FIA inspection and approval, and is accompanied by official FIA documentation, making it eligible for top-tier historic racing events, concourse exhibitions, and museum-level collections.

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