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1967 Ford GT40–TP 1009 

(Tennant Panel Chassis) 

Mark II-B Configuration

FIA Certified – Road Ready & Historically Documented

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Chassis & Construction

  • Tennant Panel monocoque chassis GT40-TP 1009, one of the first three kits produced in the UK using original Ford GT40 blueprints

  • Assembled in the U.S. by Kenny Thompson in the early '90s, using original Ford chassis jigs

  • Chassis number GT40-TP 1009 was assigned by Ronnie Spain, world-renowned GT40 historian and expert 

  • Mark II-B configuration, matching the 1967 Le Mans Ford France entry

  • Also has painted block-off plates if the rear brake snorkels are removed 

  • The Tennant Panel chassis is one of the most historically significant GT40 builds since original production ended in 1969

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Engine & Drivetrain

  • Period-correct 1966 427 Tunnel Port FE Side Oiler

    • NOS Ford block and crankshaft

    • Dove Manufacturing Aluminium Tunnel Port Cylinder Heads 

    • Tunnel Port Aluminium intake manifold

    • Dual Quad Holley race-spec carburettors

    • "Bundle of Snakes"  correct headers have gone through the Jet-Hot process 

  • Complete Engine was sent to Holman & Moody for inspection, machine work and completion 

  • Motor was assembled by John Callis, formerly from Roush’s Vintage Engine Department

  • A period-correct magnesium dry sump system was supplied, as well asa  valve train from Holman & Moody

  • The engine was running and broken in on a run stand per request 

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Transmission

  • Original T-44 4-speed gearbox, rebuilt to FIA specs by Holman & Moody

  • Final gear set and internals sourced and restored by Lee Holman

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Suspension & Brakes 

  • NOS suspension components, Cadmium-plated to factory-correct finish

  • Cadmium-plated to factory finish for enhanced durability and corrosion resistance  

  • Koni shocks rebuilt, painted, and dyno-tested by a Koni restoration specialist

  • Caliper blanks machined to Kelsey-Hayes spec by AC Henry Company, finished by White Post Restorations

  • Front & rear aluminum brake ducting kits fabricated by Lee Holman

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 Electrical & Interior

  • Period-correct wiring harness, dash control box, plugs, and connectors

  • Interior was made and finished in the correct material and patterns 

  • Dash, switchgear, and instrumentation are true to 1966–67 GT40 specifications

  • Custom illuminated dimmable roundels was installed on both doors, which make the roundel glow for night racing 

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Wheels, Tires & Fuel System

  • Original magnesium Halibrand wheels, polished and painted

  • Mounted on period-correct Firestone Indy Tires from Coker Tire 920-15 & 1200-15 

  • Dual FIA-certified Fuel Safe Systems fuel bladders were custom-made and installed 

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Paint & Livery

  • This livery replicates the 1967 Le Mans Ford France entry

    • White with French tricolour racing stripes

    • Car No. 6 driven by Jo Schlesser and Guy Ligier

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Documentation & Eligibility

  • Full FIA inspection completed and certified

  • Comes with official FIA papers

  • Eligible for:

    • Goodwood Revival

    • Le Mans Classic

    • Monterey Historics

    • Concours d’Elegance & Invitational Shows

    • Vintage racing events worldwide

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