DescriptionBuilt by the GTD Cars factory, this special little car has been dubbed the "Monster Mini". Under the Mini shell is a GT40 replica with full Ford V8 running gear.
Here are some of the details.
Chassis / body:
Steel ladder chassis with rose-jointed adjustable rear suspension (custom GTD alloy hubs)
Modified Mini shell with aluminium / fibreglass arches
Aluminium rear engine cover
Servo assisted discs all round
Image 3 - piece alloys (15 x 7 front, 15 x 9 rear)
Twin aluminium fuel tanks (35 litres total)
Engine and gearbox:
Ford 302ci (5 litre) V8
Forged crank
Roller rockers
Mild cam
Oil cooler with thermostat
Custom headers (heat wrapped)
Aluminium Motorsport heads
Holley 600cfm carb
Southern GT silencers (2011)
AP Fast Road Clutch
UN1 5 speed gearbox with cable change (rebuilt 1000 miles ago)
MSD 6AL electronic ignition with rev limiter chips
Dyno tested: 258 bhp at the wheels (around 280 bhp at the crank)
Interior:
Full Roll Cage
Luke 4 - point harnesses
Aluminium panels with Smiths gauges
Comfortable vinyl seats (6 footers may struggle for legroom!)
This car drives like a go-kart, and makes everyone smile. It has featured in Retro Car and Mini World magazines, run at the Brighton Speed Trials, and numerous track events. I am the second owner, having bought it in 2004.
Supplied with a roof box
6 months MOT and tax
Insured as a kit car (£300 fully comp!)
Building this car now would cost in excess of £30,000, so it's likely to remain unique.
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