The AK40 Demonstrators were originally based on a Southern GT chassis, a replica of the GT40 designed by Mick Sollis, .
AK have further developed the AK40 to enable clients up to 6’3″ to comfortably drive the car. It will also now accept the modern Ford Coyote quad cam engine and a more modern transaxle. It is available in both modular form and factory built. FAQs »
After months of innovation, design, and testing… The AK40 configurator is here!
A completely personalised experience built for precision, performance, and you.
Are you ready to see what we’ve been working on?
Your choice may depend on a number of factors, including your budget, the amount of time you have to spare and the amount of space you have in which to build your AK40 car.
Purchase each component for your AK40 build as you need it. Building your car yourself, at home, in your garage. We can offer a recommended build sequence, a build manual and of course we will be here to help you throughout your build project
For those with a limited time or mechanical confidence. A factory built rolling chassis gets you off to a flying start on your AK40 build. Click the link to see the full list of parts supplied & fitted on our standard rolling chassis package. We can offer a recommended build sequence, a build manual and of course we will be here to help you throughout your build project.
Ideal for those who have a tight limitation on their spare time BUT still wish to be a part of creating their AK40 car themselves. Let us here at AK build the majority of the car for you, to your specifications. You will still be choosing which colour you desire the exterior & interior etc. This leaves you to procure and fit your chosen engine, gearbox, clutch, ecu, exhaust and wheels & tyres. We can offer a recommended build sequence, a build manual and of course we will be here to help you throughout your build project.
Ready to hit the open roads and 100% complete, registered & taxed. We have created a Standard Factory Build Specification, to start you off. We do of course leave the BIG decisions such as colour & design of your paintwork and interior colours etc, for you to specify to us. All our fully built cars will be built & tested as category “L” (Low Volume Type Approval)
We now have the AK40’s in full production, following our purchase of the project from Southern GT. The standard chassis takes the well proven Ford 302 small block V8 but we’ve been able to modify the engine cradle to take the modern Ford Coyote quad cam engine.
We can build the chassis to take either a ZFQ or a Renault UN 1 transaxle, though the latter is getting increasingly hard to find now. Mountings for a Porsche G50 transaxle is something we’re looking at for the future.
The first stage in building our GT40 replica is to attach the 70 odd aluminium panels and floor and these are now available to get you started. This is no small task and will take you some time to complete. The next stage is to build up the 4 corners. The floor pan comes flat as standard with a floor dropped by 25mm available at extra cost.
Suspension arms and wishbones are available now, with items to complete the 4 corners – uprights, shocks and springs, wheels and tyres available to order. There is currently quite a long lead time for wheels and tyres – 12-16 weeks – so you will need to order these well in advance.
PLEASE CONTACT AK HQ FOR CURRENT AK40 PRICE LIST – INDIVIDUAL PARTS ARE NOW BEING ADDED TO THE WEBSITE – CLICK PARTS AND SELECT AK40….
A £1000.00 deposit will secure your AK40 chassis build slot. If you would like to come and visit or if you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact Jon or Neil by email mail@aksportscars.co.uk or phone 01733 267633.
Neil has been busy creating the AK40 build manual. We are releasing sections of the build manual now. Neil is still adding many hints and tips which is ongoing, in order to stay ahead of clients self- building!
Self- build to include:
Fully Factory Built to include the following:
A little bit of history on the Ford GT40. The Ford GT40 is a legendary sports car that was built by Ford Motor Company in the 1960s. It was specifically designed to compete in endurance racing, particularly the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The GT40 was developed as a response to Enzo Ferrari’s refusal to sell his company to Ford.
The GT40’s name stands for “Grand Touring, 40 inches high,” referring to its height of 40 inches (1.02 meters). It had a sleek and aerodynamic design, with a low-slung body and gull-wing doors. The car was powered by a V8 engine, initially a 4.2-liter unit, which was later upgraded to a 4.7-liter and then a 7.0-liter engine.
The GT40 made its racing debut in 1964 and faced initial challenges, but Ford continued to refine the car, and by 1966, it achieved its first victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The GT40 went on to win the prestigious race for four consecutive years from 1966 to 1969, establishing its dominance in endurance racing.
The success of the GT40 on the race track helped elevate Ford’s reputation and solidify its position as a serious competitor in the world of motorsports. Today, the GT40 is considered an iconic and highly sought-after classic car, with original models commanding high prices at auctions.
