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I've added some new videos of Bob Olthoff racing for Team Gunston during the late sixties, early seventies. Too bad it wasn't a level playing field. The organization allowed full on Formula 1 cars to compete with the Formula 5000 cars such as Bobs' car. A big weight difference between them. Mouse over the "NEW CARS" tab, and choose video from the drop down.


It's time to let "Ole Reliable" go! The PPG car is now for sale. Hundreds of people have taken the ride of a lifetime in this car with either Bob or Dennis Olthoff at the wheel. Not to mention all the wins at "One Lap of America" and "Run and Gun".

SPF number 308                                             Car is on MSO

396 cu.in Windsor with TFS R Heads             550 hp 540 ft.lbs

Tremec TKO 600-4617                                   Dual disc McLeod clutch

Torsen limited slip differential                         Upgrade chrome-moly axles

17" Wheels with Hoosier tires                        Kirkey road race seat

Fire system                                                     Fuel cell

Full width roll bar with door bars                     Superlite big brakes on front

Upgrade rear brakes                                       Upgrade custom adjustable swaybars

Competition Bilstein shocks and springs           Lexan windshield

Many more custom upgrades

This car was used by the Indy Car Sieries as a Pace Car for 3 years. Once back at Olthoff Racing we fitted an aluminum 408 and finished 3rd overall in the 2001 One Lap of America. The car has won Run & Gun twice. The motor has just been freshened with new rings, bearings and valve springs.

 

This car is an ideal track car for a Cobra enthusiast and is ready to go at $50,000.00.
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The Superformance Line-up - hover over to stop slides

titanium_coupeThe Daytona Coupe features power steering and air conditioning standard

royalblue_coupeRe-engineered for today by Peter Brock and Superformance

blue_coupeA true touring machine

white_gt40All this and air conditioning too!

lt_blue_gt40Put a piece of racing history in your garage!

gulf_gt40The LeMans legend continues today!

yellow_cobraUnsurpassed fit and finish

silver_cobraThe Cobra, live the legand

monza_red_cobraThe Cobra, the car that started it all

Our Used Car Inventory

silver cobraThis silver with black stripe car is production number 125. It has newer style Superformance seats, floor mats, Bilstein shocks, bolt on Halibrand wheels, custom built 392 stroker motor with AFR heads, appox 460 HP backed with a TKO 600 trans. The car has 36,000 miles, the motor only 4,000 miles. There are some small blisters in the paint. An affordable street crusier - OR - this would make an excellent TRACK ONLY car! $35,000 CALL NOW

dark silver coupeThis stunning Dark Silver/Silver coupe was built at Olthoff and includes floor mats, 5 point harness mounts, upgraded brake pads, stone guard tape to protect the paint on the nose and car cover.

Coupe engine351W bored and stroked to 393 cubic inches topped off with electronic fuel injection that gives it that "4 Webers" look. Dynoed at 500+ HP and backed with a Tremec TKO 5 speed. 8,700 miles asking $75,000 negotiable.

sunset red gt40Incredible Sunset Red with Titanium stripes, this MKII GT40 rides on 17 inch wheels and Michelin Pilot tires. As you can see - it's been very well cared for!

mk2 engineThis gun is loaded with fully polished Roush 427 injected smallblock backed with a ZF transaxle. Super clean and only 1,500 miles! $115,000 CALL NOW

white cobraWimbeldon White with Guardsman Blue stripes fitted with stainless bumperettes, oil cooler and radiator stone guards, chrome fire extinguisher and stone guard tape. A REAL pleasant cruiser!

wimbeldon enginePowered by a 351 Ford crate engine 370HP backed by a Tremec 3550 trans and breathing through silver ceramic headers and sidepipes. Car #1713 has only 1,800 miles! $46,000 CALL NOW

mk1 blueShelby Guardsman Blue adorns this incredible ride. Under that sleek shape lives a 366 built by Lawrence Racing Engines using the best components available. Dyno figures are 560HP at 7,500RPM. All fuel and oil lines in the engine bay have been heat wrapped.

MKI GT40Options include Dan Gurney roof bubble, Simpson 5 point harness for driver (original belts included) Avon radial tires mounted on Halibrand style wheels, Quaife ZFQ 5 speed transaxle 3.77 ratio, air conditioning, and hinged rear hood. This car has had corner weights and alignment set, and accelerates and brakes straight! ONLY 940 miles! $146,000 invested and asking $110,000! CALL NOW  

red cobra engine#1654 thunders with a Roush 427R dual plane backed by a T56 Tremec 6 speed. And with only 17,000 miles this one won't last long! $52,000 CALL NOW

red white cobraBeautiful red and white screamer! Car #1654 with many features including silver ceraminc pipes, chrome quick lifts, stone guard tape, battery cutoff, custom floor mats, radiator and oil cooler stone guards and leather steering wheel.

indigo_cpeThis stunning Indigo with Wimbeldon White coupe sports chrome knock-off wheels, silver ceramic sidepipes and racing shoulder harnesses. Roush 427R smallblock, Tremec T-56 6 speed. This beauty only has 6,000 miles! $80,000 Live your dream!

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Bob Olthoff

photo of Bob OlthoffBob Olthoff was a world class racer in the '60's and '70's. The display cases in the showroom at Olthoff Racing are a testiment to the driving talent this man had. All of those legendary tracks - Nurburgring, Kyalami, Brands Hatch, Goodwood, LeMans. 140 wins, many records and so many stories. A soft spoken, hard driving, engine tuning master. More amazing racing history stories about Bob will be added soon so check back for some great reading.

 

 

 

Dennis Olthoff

Proof that the "talent gene" can be passed on. Not only a very qualified and accomplished driver, but understanding and implemetation of "how it should be done," as father Bob would say. Dennis Olthoff continues the tradition, providing Superformance owners the "right" combination for just cruisin' or all out competition. More articles and information about Dennis will be added soon. Check back often to learn more.

 

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The Superformance MkIII is built in South Africa under the direction of Jim Price and imported into the United States as a fully finished rolling chassis, ready for the installation of engine and transmission. Read more... Link  

Must See Sections




  • Tips and Tricks

    Like Dennis says "We start 'em young around here"
    Here is Graeme Olthoff showing up for work in his
    wicked 5 HP Guardsman Blue MKIII, in full race
    trim (notice, no bumpers) And if you don't wanna
    be a baby around your Cobra Look here for tips
    and tricks to keep your Superformance car
    in tip top shape.





     




  • Driving School

    DennisKeep your eye on this section. We'll be posting videos here to show you how to "control" your car.

    Don't under-estimate how quickly a good day can go horribly wrong. The things you'll learn here just may save the day, and possibly more.

    Say when, another car suddenly pulls out in front of you, or that corner up ahead was a little sharper than you expected...

    Dennis Olthoff will be your instructor and some videos will be done split screen so you'll be able to see the "fancy foot work" needed to make the car do what you want it to, when you want it to.


     




  • Events

    If you've never been to an Olthoff Racing track event, what are you waiting for? Our events are non-competitive and are for YOU the owner to have the opportunity to understand and FEEL the way the car reacts in different situations.

    A high powered short wheelbase car can be a real handful to a novice driver, and we put on these events to give you a safe environment in which to practice car control.

    First, on day one, we have the drivers meeting in the pits to let everyone know how the event is run. Next we take ALL drivers around the roadcourse and stop and explain how to drive each corner, the braking point,the preferred line of entry and exit, the apex point, safe passing zones and entry and exit of pit road.
    Read more... Link  





  • The History of the Cobra

    Carroll Shelby is a name and a brand, both of which are foundations of America's car culture. The name Carroll Shelby refers to a proud son of Texas born in that great state in 1923. He is the shuffling, lanky chicken farmer in the striped overalls who proved to be part daredevil, part entrepreneur, and all genius when it comes to the art of moving faster. Shelby's remarkable career as a racecar driver is eclipsed by his even more remarkable influence on American auto design. Look for upcoming stories about the man and the machines.

     

     

     

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