The dark side.......New arrival - sneek preview

Sounds perfect for the track event in Reno at next years Pantera Fun Rally

Love that air cleaner! I think something similar would sit well under the Pantera engine screen. Any idea where it's from or who the manufacturer is?

Congrats!

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Sounds perfect for the track event in Reno at next years Pantera Fun Rally

Yeah, the RFR track is soooo much fun...I was going to enter the GTP-S class next year with the rebuilt '74....just to be in keeping and not embarrass the P-car guys getting beat by a chebbie. But I guess if the Rally is close to home I can run the chebbie in Group B for fun, heck maybe I'll even run the GT40 in Class C just to maximize my track time.

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Love that air cleaner! I think something similar would sit well under the Pantera engine screen. Any idea where it's from or who the manufacturer is?

All the build paperwork is coming with the car, so I'll see what I can find out. I know TWM does a similar unit for their throttle bodies. I bet a look through the K&N catalog would find you the filter and then maybe build a custom airbox for carb.

Julian - that is just over the top! Great looking motor that undoubtedly sounds and performs even better. Is that INSTALLED in your car now?

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Julian - that is just over the top! Great looking motor that undoubtedly sounds and performs even better. Is that INSTALLED in your car now?

It's installed in the latest addition, on it's way.... not a Pantera, that would be WAAAY too much a move toward the 'dark side'. I do have some values and principles...

Ack!

Julian, Julian, Julian ... what am I to do with you!

I am a fan of the Mk IV big block (rat motor), its a decent motor. The mouse motor is another story however.

Ack!

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I am a fan of the Mk IV big block (rat motor), its a decent motor. The mouse motor is another story however.

This is all new to me... what's this talk of 'rats and mice', they're all vermin in my book. All I know is this little chebbie motor powers this thing to some pretty damned respectable 0-60 times.

Do we get to guess?

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Do we get to guess?

Well if you want you can have a stab at it.

It's mid engined and it ain't street legal and you ain't right!

My guess: Lola T-70 (Manta Montage etc)

A YUGO? Chuck

How about an Ultima?

Michael

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It's mid engined and it ain't street legal and you ain't right!

Mid Engine - (although the headers make that an easy guess)
Ain't Street Legal - Afraid it is and it does 0-60 in sub 3 secs

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How about an Ultima ?

Yep Michael, it's an '04 Ultima Can-Am

That is one beautiful car, Julian! It's an awesome stablemate. I hope you're always safe in it, and you enjoy it more than you anticipate.

Please, more pics when you get the chance.

Michael

WOW!

That is stunning

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Originally posted by Cowboy from Hell:
Ack!

Julian, Julian, Julian ... what am I to do with you!

I am a fan of the Mk IV big block (rat motor), its a decent motor. The mouse motor is another story however.

Ack!

That wouldn't have anything to do with the fact tjat the Cleveland heads are an almost exact copy of the Mk IV open chamber rat heads now would it?

SWEEET... What trans does it use? Porshe?

Julian,

You might as well dump the GT40 now. What the heck do you need it for with that? Wow. Very nice! Congratulations!

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What trans does it use? Porsche?

Yes, G50 Porsche box.

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You might as well dump the GT40 now. What the heck do you need it for with that? Wow. Very nice! Congratulations!

I do like to have a choice, the two are very different cars. The GT40 is an icon (even if surprisingly few Americans recognize it!) from an era of racing that evokes true grit & determination. I still love the lines, even if it is a bitch of a car for a 6' guy to drive.....but I'm going to try and correct some of that this winter. The Ultima is all about pure functionality and driving.

Besides if and when I move back to Canada the GT40 is eligible (15 year rule) to go cross border, the Ultima on the other hand will have to wait another 11 years or be a 'race only' import. Yes, there are Ultima's in Canada....so I'm looking for loopholes, but Transport Canada have import rules tied up tighter than a duck's a**hole.

Julian, that is just insane. And beautiful.

Does it have much interior to speak of? Any shots you'd care to share with the drooling masses out here?

If you need someone to babysit it for 11 years, I gladly sacrifice some garage space. What are friends for?

Julian, what's the chance of you bringing one of your supercars up to Alberta with you? Regardless, we should get together the next time you are on your way up to FtMac.

EA

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Does it have much interior to speak of?

It is very spartan, no carpets.

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Julian, what's the chance of you bringing one of your supercars up to Alberta with you?

When I move back to Canada, I'll bring everything I can get across the border. Until then it's a 1,300 mile road trip from Reno to Calgary, so probably won't happen.

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Originally posted by Mark Charlton:
Julian,

You might as well dump the GT40 now. What the heck do you need it for with that? Wow. Very nice! Congratulations!

Hi Mark... Do you still have he Michelin XWXs you mentioned some time back. I am looking for a set. Regards, Rodd Sala ~~ salarodd@comcast.net ~~

Julian, WOW! Looks Like FUN!

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Originally posted by Joules5:

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How about an Ultima ?

Yep Michael, it's an '04 Ultima Can-Am

I'm curious if you looked at or thought about the GTM from Factory Five?

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I'm curious if you looked at or thought about the GTM from Factory Five?

I'm aware of the GTM and saw one on show at Monterey in 2007. For me it didn't evoke the same 'rawness' that the Ultima has, nor does it hold the same performance records i.e. 0-60 in 2.6 secs (that's 3rd fastest behind the Bugatti Veyron and Ultimate Areo TT) and a World record holding 0-100-0 in 8.9 secs.

The GTM also still requires a 'donor' vehicle i.e. C5 Corvette, whereas the Ultima is a 'component' vehicle with all parts specifically manufactured for the car.

Admittedly a GTM would be about 1/3 the cost of an Ultima to build. But, I do not have time for a self build, so a 'built' car was important. If I had been considering a component car to build then the RCR (Race Car Replicas) Superlite Coupe is probably a good US contender against the Ultima, having a similar and slightly more aggressive GT styling and more engine choices.

The particular Ultima I purchased was a professional build by Brammo Motorsports who have a good reputation on Ultima's and it was bult by the previous owner with no expense spared. I got it for about 60% of what it cost him to build and it has less than 2K miles, so that influenced my decision as well.

Counting down...2 days and it should arrive in Reno

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GTM and saw one on show at Monterey in 2007. For me it didn't evoke the same 'rawness' that the Ultima has, nor does it hold the same performance records

And, the ergonomics and visibility are lousy! I saw that same GTM at Monterey last year too. I was disappointed by the overall build quality, although that may be a function of the builder's skills, but it didn't evoke a feeling of a quality structure. He also let me sit in the car and I can tell you it was difficult to see over the dash and everything seemed to be in the wrong place. I previously thought the GTM a beautiful car and wanted one, but inspecting this one up close convinced me I'd buy something (anything) else first.

Will it go from zero to one-hundred and back to zero in less than ten seconds? If it does then I got to have one too. I need one to make it to work on time.

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Will it go from zero to one-hundred and back to zero in less than ten seconds?

Yep...as stated

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World record holding 0-100-0 in 8.9 secs.

Good, who is it I contact to place my order? Does it only come in red?