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A unique compilation of stories about these most iconic cars.

by John Allen, Colin Graham Endeacott

Ford GT40 Anthology is a new and unique compilation of feature articles about the iconic GT40, all accompanied by a host of old and new photographs. While not a history of the GT40, each individual story will give the reader new insights into the car’s design and development, as well as some fascinating racing tales and previously well-kept secrets.

Chapters include an explanation of the mysteries of Appendix J and its impact on the design of the Mirage and MkIV GT40; a detailed scrutineering report on GT40P/1075 at Le Mans; some untold truths behind the 2005 name controversy; and the unrecorded engine swap which enabled a GT40 to race – and finish – at the Le Mans 24 hours. The book contains information which at last shows that Ford did really install the Indy 4-cam engine in a development of the GT40. It explains in detail how GT40-builder JWAE was structured, and what its accounts looked like: the fascinating facts concerning the financial aspects of the GT40-building business are revealed.

These two highly knowledgeable and experienced authors have collaborated to bring you this great collection of GT40 stories, some of which had previously been published in magazines many years ago, but have now been reworked, and some of which are totally new. None are currently available in any other book.

A must have for any GT40 enthusiast to keep at their bedside or on the coffee table to dip in and out of as they please.

Hardbound | 320 pages

We’ve just been informed that Spark Model has changed the specifications for the set of 1/18 scale Historic F1 models announced last summer. 

In recent new product announcements, the company has added an acrylic cover to their 1/18 scale lines, effectively delivering each model in a custom display case. Yesterday we were informed that the Historic F1 list has been “Re-Announced” to include the new display case. 

Spark has adjusted the price for this Series to $230.00. 

The new Dealer Deadline is May 18. You can reserve HERE.

Today, we’re featuring a sneak peek at Spark’s latest 1/43 scale National Series list which includes no less than 18 different US Series offerings from the 2021 24 Hours of Daytona and 12 Hours of Sebring. Check out the lists HERE. All will be produced in limited quantities, so early reservations are important. Dealer Deadline is May 20.

Over 40 new models from last week’s Shipment are now available at our home base here in (not so) sunny Downers Grove. We’re open 10-5 weekdays and 10-3 the next 3 Saturdays before Indy kicks off our summer of race weekends the end of the month.

Advance Order Required. Dealer Deadline Friday, May 6.

Please email your selections to Paul@MotorsportCollector.com.

News from Europe! Exciting 1/18 scale models in development by Spark and Tecnomodel.

From Spark, winning cars from the 1986 24 Hours of Daytona, 1968 Targa Florio, 1963 Monaco Grand Prix, the lap record breaking Ford GT from Le Mans 1964 and (finally!) the 1967 Le Mans winning Ford GT 40 Mk.IV driven by Dan Gurney and AJ Foyt. As with the 1/18 F1 models announced a few weeks ago, a full display case (base and cover) will be included with all 8 models on this new list. Click HERE for the list!

Tecnomodel will produce 4 1/18 scale versions of one of the best looking cars in Formula 1 history, the Brabham BT44 including the 1974 United States Grand Prix winning #7 of Carlos Reutemann and the #28 BT44 as driven by John Watson in the 1974 Italian Grand Prix.

Click HERE for the list!

A new advance order announcement from TopSpeed features the BMW M Team RLL GTD Pro BMW M4 GT3’s at their US debut in the 2022 Rolex 24 at Daytona in 1/18 scale. Also on the list are a 2023 Corvette Z06 in ‘Accelerate Yellow’, a pair of Silhouette Nissans and a Lotus Emera in ‘Magma Red’. Check everything out HERE.

Late last year, we introduced a 1/43 scale Display Case designed to hold 4 standard 1/43 scale Spark Models on their factory bases. We’ve just added a similar 4 car 1/43 scale Display Case for TSM Models as well as a slightly larger Case designed to hold 5 of your 1/43 scale Spark Models.

They’re perfect for home or office display. Check them out!

After a very quiet few weeks, the largest model delivery of the year (62 different items) is expected to arrive next week, including Spark’s 1/43 scale 1967 Le Mans winning Ford MkIV seen here. About 1/3 of the selection is pre-sold out but we ordered extra pieces on some really good stuff. Check them out HERE.

Tecnomodel has announced their intent to produce sets of 5 different vintage Ferraris in 1/18 scale Limited Editions. A total of 21 different versions are now available for pre-order at MotorsportCollector.com. They include the #66 Alberto Ascari driven Auto Avio Costruzioni Tipo 815 from the 1940 Mille Miglia, the 1958 Sebring winning Ferrari 250 TR of Phil Hill and Peter Collins along with a selection of other racing and road going versions.

All 21 versions are listed by type and as a group on our website.

Dealer deadline is Thursday, April 21. Please order early to guarantee availability.

Received a new pre-order list from TSM Model this morning offering two new 1/43 IMSA Racers and a few road cars in ‘resin’. and three 1/43 Land Rovers (with a $55.00 price point) in ‘diecast’.

The IMSA offerings mirror similar 1/18 TopSpeed items announced a few weeks ago.

BMW M4 GT3 #96 Turner Motorsports 2022 IMSA Daytona 24H.
$88.00 – Reserve HERE

Acura ARX-05 DPi #10 Pole Position IMSA IMSA Daytona 24H.
$88.00 – Reserve HERE

Lola GT: The DNA of the Ford GT40

by John Starkey

The GT40 is often perceived as the ultimate all-American race car, and when it was unveiled to the press in 1964 little was said about where the car came from. The perception that this car was an all-US creation was, no doubt, far from discouraged, yet nothing could be further from the truth.

While only three Lola GT Mk 6 were ever built, the huge significance of the role of Lola and the GT Mk 6 in racing history, and to the Ford GT40 in particular, cannot be underestimated. The GT was a revolutionary car, a rear-engined GT racing car with some of the best technology of the time – and it was immensely quick.

Following the MK 6 concept’s Racing Car Show debut, the car was raced at Silverstone and the Nurburgring 1000km, with a second car, sporting a lightweight aluminum monocoque, being completed and prepared for the ’63 24 Hours of Le Mans. Despite there not being enough time to fully prep or test the car – and it having to be retired during the race due to a gear selector failure – Ford Motor Company could see the Mk 6’s immense potential, a potential Ford wanted for itself.

Available in the US June/July 2022

$60.00 – Reserve HERE

In their second 1/43 Announcement in as many days, Spark Model unveiled nearly 60 forthcoming releases today.

Highlights include Jim Clark’s 1967 Dutch Grand Prix winning Lotus 49 Cosworth Ford (above), the 1955 Mille Miglia winning #722 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR – complete with Stirling Moss and Denis Jenkinson figures in the cockpit, Bruce McLaren’s winning Cooper T51 from the first US Grand Prix in 1959 along with many other historic cars and drivers.

No dealer deadline available yet. We will update you when we have additional information.

We’ve just updated this post to include the Japan Super Formula offerings from that list.