GT44 (4WD GT40) P108 Book in progress

[Ophelia Laslett]

Dear All,

For some time now I have been in ownership of many GT40/GT44 drawings. I acquired these from my time working at JW Automotive Ltd at 714/715 Banbury Avenue, Slough in 1969/70. As Chief Draughtsman I reported directly to John Wyer and John Horsman. During the period I had involvement with the GT40, Mirage and the Porsche 917.

It was sometime later, having left JW, moved house and spent time working overseas that I realized the drawings I had kept that I was told to throw out to make space for the 917 documentation were mostly Harry Ferguson Research (HFR) drawings for Project 108, the 4WD version of the GT40, code named Slough.

I am currently in the process of writing a book (GT44 ‘The car that never was’). I would love to hear from other GT40 enthusiasts who may be on here to reach out, or make contact.

I have also made a survey for those who may wish to remain anonymous and others who would like to contribute to the project: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/F9CGXYN

All responses are greatly appreciated, thank you!

 

[Kevin L]

Wow, what a cool story! I have never heard about the a GT44... would love to hear more or when there is an opportunity, to purchase the book.

 

[Rick Muck- Mark IV]

Please abide by the rules here and use your real name.

 

[Brian Kissel]

So, I'm with Rick and others that have messaged me.
USE YOUR REAL NAME.
I don't know what to believe and what to call bullcrap. In your profile, you say this.


OpheliaLas
Birthday
July 23, 2006
Age (18)

But above, you state this

I acquired these from my time working at JW Automotive Ltd at 714/715 Banbury Avenue, Slough in 1969/70

This forum has a very transparent view. You MUST abide by the forum rules. We hide nothing and work with facts. You decide which facts you want us to believe.

Regards Brian

 

[Randy V]

PM sent.

 

[Ophelia Laslett]

So, I'm with Rick and others that have messaged me.
USE YOUR REAL NAME.
I don't know what to believe and what to call bullcrap. In your profile, you say this.


OpheliaLas
Birthday
July 23, 2006
Age (18)

But above, you state this

I acquired these from my time working at JW Automotive Ltd at 714/715 Banbury Avenue, Slough in 1969/70

This forum has a very transparent view. You MUST abide by the forum rules. We hide nothing and work with facts. You decide which facts you want us to believe.

Regards Brian

Hi,

This is all real information, I'm working for my grandad who wrote the following and asked me to post it around to check for interest in the drawings, GT44 history and his involvement.

Anymore questions please let me know.

 

[JP Verweij]

Hmm, we mostly are old grumpy folks that wont be fooled easy. We like to help all we can, but again we wont be fooled easy.
If we grumpys feel to get foolished, we throw spanners in the works.

First you state you was there in the time it happened.
Second you state, it was not you but grandad.

So now its getting confusing for us old grumpys..

Be honest and straight. Show us proof and we'll get interrested again.

 

[Brian Kissel]

Well said JP !!!

Regards Brian

 

[Michael]

Ophelia, please don’t misunderstand the negative reactions to your opening remarks. The expectation at this site is for first time posters to introduce themselves on the Introduce Yourself Here! sub-section at the top of the home page. Had you done that and explained your intent to post you grandad’s story, all of this could have been avoided.

 

[Pedro]

Hi,

This is all real information, I'm working for my grandad who wrote the following and asked me to post it around to check for interest in the drawings, GT44 history and his involvement.

Anymore questions please let me know.

Hi Ophelia can you please post one or two GT44 specific drawings, will love to see some of the differences to the normal GT40.

Thanks in advance.

 

[JimmyMac]

Ferguson 4WD | Ferguson Club

www.fergusonclub.com

 

[Rob Klein]

Ferguson 4WD | Ferguson Club

www.fergusonclub.com

There is great informantion in that article.

 

[Ophelia Laslett]

Hi everyone,

Apologies for the confusion. I have now published the website in it's current state so some of the drawings are available to see (these include the clutch, Front Suspension Unit Assembly, Hub Carrier Rear Suspension and Steering Arms.)

As you'll find all the drawings are Harry Ferguson P.108 which is the project number for the 4WD GT40 (GT44)

gt44.co.uk

 

[Dave]

Hmm, we mostly are old grumpy folks that wont be fooled easy. We like to help all we can, but again we wont be fooled easy.
If we grumpys feel to get foolished, we throw spanners in the works.

First you state you was there in the time it happened.
Second you state, it was not you but grandad.

So now its getting confusing for us old grumpys..

Be honest and straight. Show us proof and we'll get interrested again.

Or we will pull your finger nails out, one by one!

 

[Kamilah2515]

Dear All,

For some time now I have been in ownership of many GT40/GT44 drawings. I acquired these from my time working at JW Automotive Ltd at 714/715 Banbury Avenue, Slough in 1969/70. As Chief Draughtsman I reported directly to John Wyer and John Horsman. During the period I had involvement with the GT40, Mirage and the Porsche 917.

It was sometime later, having left JW, moved house and spent time working overseas that I realized the drawings I had kept that I was told to throw out to make space for the 917 documentation were mostly Harry Ferguson Research (HFR) drawings for Project 108, the 4WD version of the GT40, code named Slough.

I am currently in the process of writing a book (GT44 ‘The car that never was’). I would love to hear from other GT40 enthusiasts who may be on here to reach out, or make contact.

I have also made a survey for those who may wish to remain anonymous and others who would like to contribute to the project: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/F9CGXYN
The idea of a 4WD GT40 sounds incredibly interesting, especially with the potential impact it could have on performance and handling dynamics. It makes me wonder how the distribution of power between the axles would affect the car's original feel. The new book in progress could give a great look into the development and history of the GT40, which I think is fascinating for anyone into high-performance cars or automotive history. Also, if anyone is working on writing about similar topics or needs support with technical or cheap essay paper, 99Papers is a reliable service that could help with that. It’s a great resource for getting quality writing assistance.
All responses are greatly appreciated, thank you!

It`s interesting.