In the early 1960's the Ford Motor Company tried to purchase Ferrari but was turned down and went on to develop the GT40. The new car was named for its overall height of "40" inches and it actually went on to show up the old Ferrari leaving it in its dust.
This little jet dominated at the Le Mans 24 Hour endurance race putting an end to Ferraris reign and sports car enthusiasts tipped their hats to this car for many years.
Today these rare little sportsters are highly sought after by collectors and they can bring in six figures on a regular basis. Although we can't all be millionaires, there is a genuine alternative in the Tornado TSC GT40.
The Tornado TSC GT40 replica began in 1989 and there are nearly 900 of them in 31 countires around the world. The look of this car is literally beyond words because it is the spitting image of the original GT40. It has a tight little body that rides low to the ground and somehow still fits on the road as both a regular sportscar or a spedtrack racer. Not only is it is the exact visual replica of the Ford GT40 MK1 which dominated Le Mans but it has the technology to match the original as well. THis car, which is widely considered as the ultimate sports race car of its era, is reproduced in the Tornado replia.
Now the Tornado combines the classic Le Mans winning shape of the GT40 with the best of modern motor technology. With a ground clearance of only 5" and a tubular spaceframe chassis, this car pleases everyone who sees it. Engine Options for this little racer include the Ford small block 289 / 302 or the Rover V8 and the transmission is 5 / 6 speed. Rack and pinion steering and an interior trim in any available colour of your choice, the leather or leatherette seats are going to drive your sweetheart into a frenzy. If the leather seats and the sleek little look of this car don't get her blood pumping, she will certaily never leave your side after she experiences 0 - 60 mph in 5 Seconds and a top speed of 165 mph. WIth the Tornado, those speeds can even be increased for the girl who is a bit harder to please. It seems, even today, the Tornado is still showing up that old Ferrari and this car is certainly going to impress anyone who is lucky enough to get in the front seat.
