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Pic of an original 427 Cobra left door latch area.  Not what many people would call "concours correct" today.

TIRED OF HIGH ENERGY COSTS UP NORTH? 
HOW DOES $100 MONTHLY UTILITY/ENERGY COST SOUND?
RETIRING AND SELLING MY 2ND SHOP IN CENTRAL FLORIDA.

LOCATED IN THE SW CORNER OF OCALA FLORIDA.
COMMERCIAL BUILDING WITH EXTRA LAND, ALL ZONED B4

2,376 SQ FT CONCRETE BLOCK/ STUCCO BUILDING, ZONED B4 ON 1.38 ACRES. 
VERY LOW UTILITY COST:  APPROX $100 A MONTH (ZERO COST FOR WATER, SEWER, ETC).
FRONTS ON A HIGH TRAFFIC RD JUST 1/2 MILE FROM HWY 200 IN SW OCALA. 
AREA IS FAST GROWING AND SAFE (MARION COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFiCE IS NEARBY).
THREE METAL EXT OVERHEAD DOORS, TWO METAL EXT WALK DOORS.
PROPERTY HAS ITS OWN SEPTIC, WELL, WATER SOFTENER.
PERIMETER 6FT CHAIN LINK FENCING AROUND ENTIRE PROPERTY.
HEAT & AIR CONDITIONING.
BATHROOM/TOILET/SINK/HAND DRYER. 
UTILITY SINK AND HOT/COLD SHOWER ENCLOSURE IN SHOP AREA.
FOUR CEILING FANS, SHOP EXHAUST FAN.
EIGHT 4FT X 7FT ENCLOSED STORAGE CABINETS.  SIXTEEN FT OF OPEN SHELVING.
TWENTY FT OF LAMINATE TOP WORK BENCHES W/ ENCLOSED STORAGE SHELVES.
FIFTY FT OF OPEN STEEL SHELVING. 40 GAL FLAMMABLE PAINT CABINET.
175 PSI AIR LINES W/ FILTER/REGULATORS PLUMBED THROUGHOUT SHOP AREA.
WALL MOUNTED HALON & CO2 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS.
22O VOLT 200 AMP SERVICE.
FRONT OFFICE AREA IS APPROX 144 SQ FT.  SHOP AREA IS OVER 2200FT.
EQUIPPED WITH ALARM SYSTEM, SECURITY CAMERAS, SPECTRUM INTERNET.
BUILT 1991.

PREVIOUS BUSINESS (32 YRS) WAS SMALL EQUIPMENT REPAIR/REFURBISHMENT/FABRICATION AND NEW/USED PARTS SALES.

PROFESSIONALLY APPRAISED IN OCT 2023 FOR $503,000.

THE FIRST $403,000 OFFER IN THE NEXT 30 DAYS BUYS THE REAL ESTATE.

THE SHOP EQUIPMENT IS ALSO AVAILABLE (LATHE, MILLING MACHINE, SURFACE PLATE, MIG/TIG/GAS/SPOT WELDERS, SHEAR, PRESS/APRON/MAGNETIC BRAKES, VERT BANDSAW, ENGLISH WHEELS, PULLMAX TYPE MACHINE, ECKOLDS, BEAD ROLLER, DIACRO MANUAL & POWERED PUNCHES, HOSSFELD BENDER, SNAP-ON BRAKE LATHE, PNEUMATIC TAPPING MACHINE, 175PSI COMPRESSOR, MEDIA BLASTING CAB, SINGLE POST LIFT, BELT SANDER, ROLLER CABINETS, TOOLS, ETC) FOR ONE PACKAGE (REDUCED) PRICE.

IF SERIOUSLY INTERESTED, PLEASE SEND ME A PM. I'M HAPPY TO SEND YOU AN EQUIPMENT LIST, PICS, ETC. 

THANKS!  LONG TIME SAAC/SOA MEMBER (SINCE THE 1970'S)

One gallon of hard to find, old school, Ford Guardsman Blue metallic acrylic lacquer paint. 

Perfect for the concours minded restorer/painter of Cobras, 65/66 GT350 LeMans stripes, etc.

Unlike newer acrylics lacquers, this is the real deal with excellent flow out and durability (made before the EPA ban on lead content).

This gallon is left over after decades of restoring GT40's, Cobra's and GT350's.  It has been properly stored and unopened.

$65 for packing and UPS shipping (signature required) to continental USA locations.  No overseas shipping.

$650

NINE 1968-69 GULF GT40 Magnesium BRM wheels for sale as one lot.

Two 14" wide (newer reproduction).
Three 12" wide (original).
Two 11" wide (original).
Two 10" wide (newer reproduction).

All of these wheels came off of original 1960's GT40's campaigned on race tracks around the world. 

Wheels have approx 4.750" backspacing and 3.75" to 4.00" hub thickness. 

Each one was carefully media blasted, heated and sealed with PPG epoxy primer to protect the magnesium against corrosion (process cost in excess of $1000 for labor & materials). 

These wheels were used on 200mph+ GT40's and have some small hammer marks and pits.  BRM wheels are an extremely strong design.  All wheels are free of any repairs or damage, with the exception of one 10" wheel that had a small repair done decades ago on an inside bead lip. 

Ready for final Gulf orange painting and/or polishing. 

FREE local pickup in Ocala, Florida from 10/23/23 through 10/28/23.

I estimate packing of each wheel and insured UPS shipping (signature required) to continental USA locations will cost $595.  I don't make any money on shipping - any excess shipping charges will be refunded to you.  No overseas sales or shipping.

$7995.00  (a fraction of their new cost).

Rare, original Halibrand magnesium wheels. Very nice Dow 7 coating (as original). 
Never any damage or repairs and very little surface pitting.  These are as close to "concours appearance" that you will probably ever find.

Wheel specifications: 
15" diameter, 11" wide, 3.25" thick hubs, 5.125" back space.
Standard GT40 six pin pattern on 4.25" circle.

These may also fit the rear of a 289 or 427 comp Cobra???  Before bidding, make sure these will fit your application!  (It's your responsibility to check fender clearance, caliper clearance, suspension clearance, backspace, spinner thread depth, etc before buying, NOT after).  No returns.

$130 shipping to continental USA locations.  Any excess shipping charges will be refunded to you.  No overseas sales or shipping.

$2995 for the pair

Mecum sold one of these posters for over $3500 this summer (2023).   

This poster is as nice (or nicer.)  Ready for display in a collector's office or garage.

One of the most iconic Shelby American posters ever produced.  Celebration of the three 1963 Cobra championships.  Designed by Pete Brock, these 1963 posters were supplied to SAI dealers and sold through the mail to Cobra enthusiasts.

This is one of the posters mailed to individuals back in the day.  I personally unfolded it from it's original mailer decades ago and had the poster framed and glass covered for preservation. 

Guaranteed to be the real deal or your money back. 

Rare - original - unfaded - no thumb tack holes - no creases (other than those made when SAI folded it for mailing) - in other words, the rarest of the rare.

It's framed and glass, so I estimate it will cost $125 for packaging and insured UPS shipping (signature required) to continental USA locations.  Any excess shipping charges will be refunded to you.  Due to the fragile nature of this historic item, NO overseas buyers or shipping.

If seriously interested, please email me for photos and/or with your questions:  galtsgulch2@bellsouth.net

$2500

Notebook filled with old 1965/66 GT350 magazine articles.  Approx 140 pages. 

Similar to notebook sold by Mecum earlier this month for over $1600!  My price is only $225. 

I started collecting these articles in 1964 (nearly 60 years ago).  Articles are in plastic sleeves.

If you want pictures or shipping costs, please email me at:  galtsgulch2@bellsouth.net
and include your "ship to" address, etc.   (I'm unable to post or send pics through SAAC email system.)

Buyer pays for USPS priority mail shipping.  No overseas sales or shipping.

Happy 4th of July, America!

One gallon of old school Guardsman Blue Metallic acrylic lacquer.  Hard to find today and perfect for the concours minded shop (1965/66 stripes, Cobras, GT40's, SAI racers).  Unlike modern day acrylic lacquers, this Sherwin Williams lacquer is the real deal with excellent flow out and durability (made before the EPA ban on lead content).  After mixing with solvent, this will make 2 to 2.5 gallons of ready to spray paint.  Compare to the cost of today's paint.

It has been properly stored and unopened since I bought it several decades ago.

FREE local pickup in Ocala, Florida or $65 for UPS shipping (signature required) to continental USA locations.  No overseas shipping. $475.

Transistorized Ignition distributor lead wires wanted for:   289 or 427 transistorized, XF mechanical tach drive distributor.  The two lead wires are orange and purple and connect the distributor's magnetic pickup to the TI harness.  It has a large, moulded rubber, two pin connector that connects to the harness. Used or new.

Looking to buy a nice, original, "driver quality" 1965/66 B7A-12106-A FoMoCo 289 distributor cap. Not looking for a repro or Motorcraft. Please PM me if you have one. Thanks!

If you're a serious Gulf GT40 enthusiast this might be of interest:  Ebay item # 124247357762.  A full set of mint condition MAGNESIUM BRM wheels & NEW OLD STOCK Firestone tires for a Gulf GT40 (a $10 million to $35 million car).

Sad to report that another great automotive racing icon has passed away:  Mr. John Horsman. 

John was world famous for his time developing/engineering/managing early racing Aston Martins, Ford Advanced Vehicles GT40's, JWAE Gulf GT40s, Porsches & Mirages.  Not too long ago he put together a fantastic book describing his career during the golden age of racing:  RACING IN THE RAIN.   

John was always a true gentlemen and he will be truly missed.  Condolences to his wife Janet and his four daughters.  God speed John.

I have a few accordion seals available for reservoirs & master cylinders. 

Convert your Cobra or GT40 to a SEALED brake/clutch fluid system.  Stops water absorption into your brake fluid - moisture which can cause expensive repairs due to corroded master cylinders, brake calipers & clutch slave internals. 

Fits standard Girling 1-3/8" ID steel reservoir canisters (e.g. 427 Cobra, GT40) and some master cylinders w/ internal reservoirs (e.g. 289 Cobra clutch, etc).  The length of the accordion seal also fits Girling combined reservoirs (e.g. GT40 rear brake & clutch reservoir). 

Simply remove the old rubber seal under the cap and install this accordion seal and save hundreds in repair costs & annual fluid changes.  Send PM for more info.  $38.50 each plus $5 for 1st class mail.

Cool Dan Gurney Road & Track comp 289 Cobra print on ebay, item # 123992930101.  Some other stuff can be found by clicking on the ebay link showing seller's other items.  Thanks for looking.

Anyone have some spare white plastic filters that fit inside the fill neck of Girling reservoirs?  One of the known Girling filter part numbers is:  #64473410 (on underside of filter). There may be other part numbers, too.  Thanks!

Does anyone have an original 1960's 4" diameter Autolite Spark Plug decal for sale?  Must have part # M-1626 at bottom edge.  Need asap.  Thanks! JG

Looking to buy an original mid 1960's Autolite transistorized ignition amplifier XF-172234 in good working condition.  Note, the XF amplifier is shaped differently than the OEM Galaxy amplifier - the XF-172234 unit looks similar to a Boss 302 rev limiter. Thanks!

2019 Amelia Island Concours offered attendees & racing enthusiasts (especially of the GT40 persuasion) a rare opportunity: 

Six time LeMans winner(!) Jacky Ickx was re-united with a bunch of his former race cars.  Two of the cars were Gulf GT40P/1075 (1968/69 LeMans winner) and prototype Gulf GT40P/1049 (1967 Daytona class winner).  Iconic driver and race cars.

Here's a link:

https://petrolicious.com/articles/j...YJGTIlswR6Dq9AficpKCYM7rkDfCq-8rJMHrat-KTYmjo

Looking for one or more original #287 Girling brass banjo fittings.  Stamped #287 on the pad near the end with 3/8"x24 internal thread.   Thanks!

One of only two MIIB's in existence.  HM/1047 hasn't been seen by the general public in approx 50 years. Restored to 1967 LeMans specifications: 2-4V dry deck tunnelport 427, acrylic lacquer paint, electroluminescent roundel panels, unique polycarbonate carb air ductwork, Pyrotector automatic fire system, tilt front end, etc.