How I built a GT40 in my garage | PH Readers’ Cars 

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"Nothing just fits together, everything needs a lot of work" - For the majority who have never built cars in a garage from scratch, this is the biggest single thing that dogs any progress. Every nut, bolt and washer needs researched and sourced. I have a garage full of parts I bought which are no good at all. Car building without instruction manuals is bloody hard going, mind over matter and overcoming setbacks. Well done that man, 8 years ! Mine is 10 years and still has some more to give.

This is the kind of stuff I want to see. Couldn't give a toss about £100k "sports" SUVs etc etc. More Readers Cars stuff please. People actually doing stuff.

This is exactly what PH needs more of, not just the new models coming out, but featuring well built readers rides as well. Seeing someone's hard work in their car helps to inspire new generations to have a go themeslves.

I admire this man's focus, dedication, resilience and love for this car. Amazing car, stuff of dreams! Bravo!

Very pretty gt40. There’s a French you tuber doing the same thing Benjamain Workshop and he is almost done!!

I have had the pleasure of meeting Paul and seeing this car in the flesh on a drive out near Goodwood in Dec 2020. The finish and attention to detail of his GT40 is superb. Chapeau.

benjamin workshop is a french guy who also built his own gt40 by himself. He filmed everything and uploaded episodes on youtube :) He just finished few days ago.

A french guy also built his own GT40, and ha just finished it. It took him 4 years and he filmed it and published more than 50 videos on RU-vid to show his work. His name is benjaminworkshop, and his GT40 looks really amazing. Congrats to all this guys for their hard work, talent and passion !

Truely inspirational, what a great build. However, the GT40 cogniscenti will never confuse it with an original car because the panels line up and the build quality is superb. This car is clearly built by a man who knows how to produce automotive quality. Hats off to you sir.

I've met Paul, and have had the pleasure of seeing his '40 in person, and stealing some ideas for my own '40 build! It really is a superbly built car, and a true inspiration to all those garagista's out there.

No one talking about Benjamin's Workshop channel's ? :p He also built his own GT40 from scratch :)

Absolutely stunning car. Its a real GT40 in my book when hand built like a prototype like the original racecars.

His car his way. Now he's got a GT40 in the garage. A proud achievement indeed. Congratulations.

What sort of a tool bag gives this a thumbs down. A fantastic car from a guy who is so genuine and grounded. I wish there was more of this. Cool cars owned and loved by cool people.

Beautiful build... the attention to what others will never see is the mark of a true craftsman and man of character.

Beauty. Love that he made it his own and didn’t try to replicate one exact version.

this man is the definition of "fine, i'll do it myself"

I do believe all the imperfections inherited in a ready to assemble 'kit' is a deliberate decision by the manufacturer. All the essential fetling by the builder guarantees buy-in and ensures a very intimate investment and pride in the finished product. For most guys I suspect this is as close we can get to the sentiment a mother has with her newborn baby. I can't imagine any builder having this commitment without an OCD infliction.

Great stuff and much respect to Paul. More of these, please, PHs! The more grass roots, the better!

Studied this car when it was in the paint shop, it's all done properly in paint, no stick on stripes here, beautiful build.

What an absolute legend. the epitome of what a man in his shed can achieve. Your car is beautiful

What a way to launch the series! Such an amazing car and owner. Congratulations to him for the patience and vision needed to build this.

The GT40, the mighty legend. This is a Fantastic job building it. In France there is a guy who build one as well ; "Benjamin Workshop". You can check his channel. he's got the same communiative passion. Those two should meet.

The GT40 has been my favorite car since I was a kid. Seeing this is astonishing. Such a beautiful car.

You should watch the channel "Benjamin Workshop", he also built his own GT40 and filmed it all !

Oh what a glorious soundtrack!

i love how proud he is of it !

If I owned one of these, when I wasn’t driving it, the car would be in the garage with a comfortable chair placed at each corner while two others would be central - one either side. Or, perhaps, a single chair with the car on a turntable. Yes, that would do fine. Great video and what a talented, decent man.

What a stunning stunning car. I would love to build something like this. She's a beauty.

So pleased to hear you went OCD on the panelling. I hear a bunch too when people argue what's the point, you can't see it. Well that is the point, it's the builder's integrity at stake and more. These cars, well built, will outlast us mere mortals and future owners can take comfort in the fact that the builder put quality above all else, despite important and structural elements are out of sight. Imagine Boeing and Airbus employees having that attitude?

This is the stuff we need to see more of from piston heads. For me, this is a real car guy, right on the hardcore side of the definition. I have next to no interest in the lads that are stockbrokers who make a few million a year who just buy the latest greatest supercar for fun and then gush over how amazing it is as a way to promote themselves. Lets see more of the modifieds, the big builds, the lads who are out there really changing the game. Its come to something when CarThrottle and Mighty Car Mods are doing more in depth reviews, builds and interviews in this way that piston heads.

These are my favorite kind of people. Top work. Much respect.

I wish this video was much longer and included more detail. I was riveted. Thanks

Incredible achievement. Enjoy your car, you deserve it.

" I know it's done right " . Rings true in my realm.

It's great to see the car finished. I'm a bus driver in your area and I'd seen the car a couple of times as I passed your house. I hadn't seen it finished with this fantastic livery on it, hopefully see you driving about one day :-).

Award this man a Pistonhood! For centuries his achievement will be an inspiration to many Piston Heads.

Beautiful build, stunning car, well done.

Gr8 Color scheme, ❤ the way the orange sweeps up on the rear duck bill . Xcellent 👏👏👏

Love it... Great replica built by a gentleman I'd have a beer with. Thank you for sharing.

What a BEAUTY!!! Well done man, well done.

Amazing work ! There's also a french engineer and youtuber who built his own gt40, even made the chassis himself, with a detailed playlist from the conception of his car to its final details. You should have a look, its Benjamin Workshop

hats off to you Mr. Paul on your built. Nicely done.

The part about getting right the bits that no-one will see chimes with me. It's the satisfaction of knowing that it is ALL as you would want it to be.

What a great guy with especially good taste in cars, well done love your work

You sir...are a legend!! Cheers from Indiana, US of A

Please upload a video of 10 minutes of sound bites of this car, god knows how good it sounds.

What a stunning car, and an even more stunning story.

Wow looks stunning. I built a Cobra replica about 20 years ago. Also lots of adjustment and fettling of parts. So feel your pain. But well worth it your car looks amazing and sounds fantastic

Excellent job! It looks beautiful my friend

Fabulous! Well done Paul and thanks to PH for capturing it - more please!

I’m 7 years into my build, always nice to hear someone else didn’t finish in 12 months either!

Awesome build. Enjoy the fruits of all that hard work dude 😎

Marvelous, good watch too! Excellent start to the series!

2:58 Huge involuntary smile, and a well done sir.

What a fine piece of work! Love the entire build. If I started now, I don't think I'd be able to climb in it in 8 years!

What an incredible build.. so much talent and creativity.

That thing is absolutely gorgeous, congrats on finishing it!

Sounds and looks absolutely amazing!!

My dream car. I saw a real, street-legal GT-40 in Palos Verdes. He turned off the car and lowered his window to talk with me. Lucky man.

Eight years well spent and worth every moment! What a beauty! Great job! 👍

This is a brilliant video, well done to piston heads to letting people share their pride and joy, and this mans focus, and skill set is bloody awesome!

You did such an awesome job. My favorite car...

My dream car. I will have make due with my foxbody Mustang. Congratulations on an incredible build. That 347 sounds amazing

Respect to Paul 👏 What a masterpiece 👍

Amazing. And I love the fact you made it how YOU wanted. Beautiful car.

THE SOUND!!! 🤯🔥

Love your individualism of this build !! You Rock Bud !! Carry On !! HooAh !!

I've never been on this channel before, but wow I'm amazed. The production quality is unreal, and the car was to die for. Great work, I can't wait to watch more!

Amazing job my friend! Unbelievable pride in workmanship and skill level! Thank you for sharing.

Well done on a beautiful build there. you must feel so proud of yourself to have finally achieved your dream, and turned it into a reality. I hope you get many years of enjoyment from something you made with your own hands. ❤

BRILLIANT 👏 what a super job Beautiful machine

Great job, my man. Top stuff. It's lovely.

work of art . well done great effort

Amazing looking car, and it sounds fabulous, a great achievement !

Great video guys, more like this please!

Followed him on pistonheads it's incredible. Well done!

Dream car, got to build one myself, well done fella!

Beautiful, absolutely well done.

Beautiful! What an amazing build!

What an awesome beast….well done!🤘✌️. That is majestic!

That is STUNNING! well done....

Well done. Congratulations, sir!

This is brilliant, I'd love to see more readers cars!

Stunning car , congratulations to the builder , excellent

What a machine! Well done that man!

Fantastic build, beautiful car. Super cool, and it is a GT40 no doubt.

Brilliant and beautiful; great work!

Great story. Big fan of the colour combination!

Beautiful car! Love the color combo!

Top work! Well done fella and what a beautiful thing…..👍🏼👍🏼🚗

Great job mate!

Just huge respect, beautiful car!

Great job, enjoy your car. Looks perfect.

Amazing build love every thing about this car very unique.

Looks and sounds beautiful!!!!!

Great start up and fly by.

Beautiful car. Very well done.👌🏻

Incredible, well done 👏