This is so cool that they are still producing the great GT40 MKII.

Mr. Moody is such a legend. I absolutely love his dry sense of humor.

@classicperformance

Жыл бұрын

A great guy and true gentleman!

ONE FANTASTIC TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE. I ENJOYED TREMENDOUSLY AND THANK YOU, KINDLY, FOR TAKING ME ALONG... Now, if I can just scrape up a quick mil. I'm heading to Carolina to See Mr Holman

@classicperformance

9 ай бұрын

Thank you, Garry. I am saving too!!! What fantastic cars they were and still are.

My dream shop. Could spend a lifetime in there.

So cool having a man who was there during the hey-day

@classicperformance

4 ай бұрын

very amazing, and Lee is so willing to talk to you, as you can see. We'll head back and revisit him soon. Thanks, Peter!

Incredible history.

@classicperformance

3 ай бұрын

It is and amazing the place is still around in the capacity it is with as many original cars and parts too.

Could listen to his stories all day.

For my apprenticeship myself and 5 others redrew the GT40 chassis drawings as there were a lot of errors stopping them from being assembled. This was done for Tennant Panels, as company I visited regularly for this job in the 90's. I bet there are probably some of my finger prints on them somewhere. But in all these years I never knew it was this gentleman who commissioned them. It's only taken me 30 years to find out. Please tell Mr Holman, I still have the rockers, (fuel rank assembly's), and front suspension pickup drawings somewhere. 😉

@classicperformance

Жыл бұрын

Amazing, Scott!! I'll make mention of that to Lee when I go back for an update this Spring!!! Thanks for sharing the information and your interest.

@Scott_GT-R

Жыл бұрын

@@classicperformance we were told at the time that the first chassis was going to be built up for Edsel Ford. I wonder if there is any truth in that?

@classicperformance

Жыл бұрын

@@Scott_GT-R I will ask Lee if one went to him.

@Scott_GT-R

Жыл бұрын

@@classicperformance it would also be fascinating why Tenant Panels? I mean, a small engineer company in Basildon, Essex isn't an obvious choice. And did Lee know that the drawings were redraw buy Hawtal Whiting (18yr old apprentices), albeit with very experienced supervision. The rocker panels I worked on were quite bad and couldn't be assembled without each part being rework first. We also found some symetry issues in the original drawings. Once we'd finished they could be assembled without modifications.

Very cool thanks for sharing👍👍

@classicperformance

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

This is awesome!!

@classicperformance

3 ай бұрын

We'll head back soon to check on Lee and the gang of P chassis all steel GT40s

Very cool. Bet the old man would talk your ear off about his trade if he seen the interest. Nice work

@classicperformance

2 ай бұрын

Great genuine person and one who saw it all 1st hand back in the day. Fewer and fewer of these guys left.

He is a very proud man. Congratulations to him. He earned it.

@classicperformance

Жыл бұрын

indeed so, and a true gentleman!

I like chainsaws. But I also like classic Holman Moody Fords! Just subscribed!

@classicperformance

2 ай бұрын

Thanks @localcrew Happy to have you on board. Look around on the channel, we got more GT40 stuff and more to come!!! Got a great driving video in a Ken Miles Daytona Superformance you will like. Here's a link. I also have an old MS025 have had for decades, and used it just last week and always runs like a top!!!! kzread.info/dash/bejne/gJ14pqSLgcjQf7g.html

I met Lee at Amelia Island in 2013. He and Dan Gurney signed my poster. Great man. Great memories.

@classicperformance

Жыл бұрын

Outstanding!!!! Thanks for your interest, Thomas!!!

DUDEZILLA! First off GO APP! 2ND, I went to H/M last summer on a whim, mr. Moody talked to me for hours and told me to "just walk around" the shop! What a GREAT experience!!

@classicperformance

4 ай бұрын

Go App!!!! Yes! We'll be more prepared with a better mic system when we go back!

I'm surprised given the percentage of participation Holman&Moody actually had in the developement of the Ford GT as compared with Shelby-American Racing, they got the deal to build these GT40s. I'm thinking this was because the shop had the means to do it. Thank you H&M for building one heck of a bullet proof big block Ford. A significant contribution indeed.

@classicperformance

3 ай бұрын

I think you are exactly correct. Since Ford owned the Ford GT's, they probably dispensed of them in any manner they chose. Its possible they did send them to Holman-Moody in greater numbers. As far as Shelby's operation, his racing company moved to Gardena, CA after the closing of the LAX facility due to loosing the lease. I also feel H&M got more support from Ford and in old interviews, Carroll said he was pretty much tired of dealing with the Ford beauracy (which is not hard to see him doing). It's our understanding however, for still wanted the Shelby GT40s to finish ahead of the HM cars. Taking a guess here, it was brand promotion for the Mustangs sales.

@plantfeeder6677

3 ай бұрын

Hmmm? Brand promotion is one I never thought of. Yes they were building Shelby Mustangs too but Ford did come to Shelby to turn the program around in 1965 so there was that developement part of this whole thing that Ford felt a bit of loyalty too. Although by 1966 Ford would've let anyone they felt could win run their cars and I always thought they brought Holman-Moody on board to put pressure on Shelby to win. Ford had become what everyone accused Ferrari of doing by pitting his drivers against one another to get the best out of them. Only they were using speed shops as Ferrari used drivers and the Duece put a lot of people's jobs on the line in 1966 if they didn't win too. That's why the army of suits and bueracracy from Ford. They were fighting for their jobs.

@classicperformance

3 ай бұрын

Thank you, all interesting concepts. Did you see the explanation of the letter from Ford to Holman Moody in the video?

Wow...talking about a Legend in his craft..and a perfect gentleman..thank you Sir for letting us see around 😊

@classicperformance

Жыл бұрын

So true, we'll go back soon for an update with Lee and the builds.

@ronaldrey8474

Жыл бұрын

If you think of these clowns as perfect gentlemen being hypocritical about SHELBY talking smack as their talking smack ... IRONIC or Jealous of Shelby. Soxx & Martin are much more gentleman if that's what your looking for

What an awesome piece of history. Thanks guys this stuff need be seen.

@classicperformance

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Mark. Yes, I felt like I was on holy ground there.

FANTASTIC !!!

@classicperformance

4 ай бұрын

We appreciate your interest, Jim. It make me sad to see no caretaker for the storied name going forward after Lee hangs it up. Several cars still to finish and tons of original parts with only a skeleton crew now. We plan to pay another visit this spring for an update.

Great video!

@classicperformance

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for your interest!

I am awestruck.

@classicperformance

Жыл бұрын

me too!! Happy they are still there

My dad worked for Holman and Moody in the mid 60's to the early 70's. He told me a story about helping build a Mustang to blow the doors off anything on the Autobahn. His name was Gerd. I would like to know if this is true or not.

@classicperformance

Жыл бұрын

I am returning for an update at the end of the summer and will ask for you, Greg! Stay tuned to the channel

@gregwunderlich4253

Жыл бұрын

@@classicperformance awesome, thanks!

@classicperformance

Жыл бұрын

@@gregwunderlich4253 anytime brother!!

What a great video. its first time I have heard the Holman Moody where Picked or forced to be the backup GT40 team thats not the way Shelby side of the story was told/written it was spun as h m not being as good as Shelby . politics I guess and Shelby had become more high profile .The same politics stoped Ken Miles from being the triple crown winner

What a lovely guy is Lee?

@classicperformance

Жыл бұрын

Absolute gem of a guy. We'll stop back in this spring and do an update and see the progress on the builds. Thanks for your interest!!!

@techo61

Жыл бұрын

@@classicperformance I believe he'll get to the finish line well before I do. My scratch build is at rolling chassis stage and parked up at the moment while I finish a few motorcycle projects.

Go APP!!!!

@classicperformance

Жыл бұрын

Good eye!!! I was there '83-'89 for undergraduate and graduate school (did not want to leave). Frank dorm as a freshman. Go APPS!!!

Cool video. I’m curious why not any mention of Ralph Moody?

@classicperformance

Жыл бұрын

Good Question, he was the founder and patriarch of HM for sure.

The original chassis’ were as complicated as aircraft sheet metal. A lot of parts.

what's is that band playing in the background at 7.58

@classicperformance

3 ай бұрын

I believe that is the sound of exhaust ventilation, fans, and equipment. I guess a 3-piece-band, ha. --never heard anything when there, and often listen so videos are not picked up for music copyright infringement.

fun fact that purple/pink ford galaxy was tamplate for all nascars till car of the tomorow

Does Lee Holman have any plans to get additional chassis's to be made beyond the handful left? Or after all existing chassis's are built, that will be it?

@classicperformance

Жыл бұрын

This is it. Tennant (panels) UK LTD. is no longer so original OEM chassis/bodies/tubs are no longer able to be produced. The ones you see were produced over 30-years ago, and have original "P" numbers and FIA certified as originals.

@snoopyshultz

Жыл бұрын

im pretty sure they build replicas

@classicperformance

Жыл бұрын

@@snoopyshultz Superformance factory builds the replicas and there are some kit manufactures too. These are continuation exact originals with FIA certified "P" numbered chassis. These are the last of the originals.

@snoopyshultz

Жыл бұрын

@@classicperformance oh I could of sworn they said theyll build a replica for 250k and an original for 1 million in another video

@classicperformance

Жыл бұрын

@@snoopyshultz The mention was a replica (like Superformance in our other videos build) would cost you 250K. A continuation original that Holman Moody are building will cost about a million.

So is it right that the last chassis panels were pressed in the ‘90’s?

@classicperformance

Жыл бұрын

yes, in 1990 in England by the same company using same tooling and dies as the originals in the mid-60's. So, they are considered original cars of continued production.

@tonysaunders8643

Жыл бұрын

@@classicperformance so is there a company that still has the original tooling?

@classicperformance

Жыл бұрын

@@tonysaunders8643 there was, it was the original manufacturer in England, but now out of business. All that remains are at Holman Moody being assembled. Just a handful of chassis are left.

Wish I had a Million for a MkII

I will purchase that mkII please. Thanks

@classicperformance

Жыл бұрын

Stunning, isn't it!

Those were the days when men won races with ingenuity, Now we got Hendrick and A I nascar works better than a bottle of Nyquil today

@classicperformance

11 ай бұрын

You speak the truth!!!!

1990 Quality chassis 🇬🇧

@classicperformance

6 ай бұрын

Yes, amazing they are sitting right there. These will be the very last of them and FIA P numbered as well, so exactly original as designed.

Eric Broadley was a genius, he created both the GT40 & T70, Ford made him use steel, the T70 is what the GT40 chassis should have been, it still did the job of wiping Ferrari's arse.

@classicperformance

11 ай бұрын

Thank you! and yes we agree. Sent them back to the drawing boards in Maranello with tails tucked.

@patrickmcmullen7910

8 ай бұрын

Just to set the record straight. Eric was one of 6 primary engineers. Roy Lunn, Ron Martin, Chuck Mountain, Len Bailey and Ed Hull. Eric only was only involved with the 12 prototypes. He quit after the failed 1964 Le Mans. It was a team effort of Ford employees. Roy Lunn is considered the father of the Ford GT-40. It was his team that further developed the prototypes into the Mark i's. It was Ed Hull that redesigned two prototypes to fit the massive 427 in time for the 1965 Le Mans race. That was done at Kar Kraft in Detroit. Kar Kraft was owned by Ford Motor Company. Also, no parts interchange between any Lola and any Ford GT or GT-40. It was in Eric's contract with Ford that no Lola technology would be used in the new Ford project. Eric went on to build the Lola T70 which incorporated everything he wanted to do for Ford.

4:10 9:20

Falcon 64 montecarlo

@classicperformance

4 ай бұрын

can you give more detail?

@villeamiettinen

4 ай бұрын

That monte Carlo rally 64 ford put lot of money. Even servicetrucks econolines have bigblocks. Good Day there

@villeamiettinen

4 ай бұрын

Holman and Moody to prepare seven Econoline vans for support vehicles. These were equipped with 427 engines, bigger axles and wheels and the same rear end that went into nascar cars@@classicperformance

@classicperformance

4 ай бұрын

@@villeamiettinen Wow, thanks for the great information!!!

@villeamiettinen

4 ай бұрын

just ask how 427 fit on econoline. Tight space@@classicperformance

STAPLETON42 interviewed them here on Y.T. & WOW ! They were talking trash about SHELBY talking trash . Poor Shelby was dead and couldn't defend himself so to me they have no class. RIP Shel.

@classicperformance

Жыл бұрын

We have seen Stapleton42s show as well. I have never met Shelby but he was a wheeler and a dealer type for sure.

@ronaldrey8474

Жыл бұрын

@@classicperformance yes for sure Shelby talked smack but I think it's deserved. I'm not saying Carrol didn't B.S. I'm pointing out Hypocrisy in Holman Moody talking crap but putting Shelby down for same exact thing ! B.S. is part of racing usually and I know jealousy when I see it

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Mm-hmm. That's the best you can do? Jeez, dude...

@classicperformance

Жыл бұрын

Yep, it was. appreciate your interest and watching.

@Jerry-up8bk

4 ай бұрын

What ARE YOU referring to? Holman and Moody FORDS BEAT the Competition, from Nascar to 24 Hrs of Lemans the MAJORITY of the TIME!

@davidshepherd7750

4 ай бұрын

@@Jerry-up8bk Dunno; I can't recall what it was that prompted my comment. I have no kick with H/M, a great shop that were, as you noted, responsible for a number of competitive cars in many forms of racing.