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Xoto Dan Gurny GT40
 
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John Shamblin
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Xoto Dan Gurny GT40

Rumor has it that they actually used a giant paper clip to hold the front hood open...

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(@Robert Bolin)
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I believe you mean Exoto.



   
John Shamblin
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The "E" is invisible and silent 🙂



   
(@William McElfresh)
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..and since he was 6'4" tall they had to make room for his Helmet in the top of the door ...and it really was called the Gurney Bump!!!



   
(@bob-jackman)
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You're right Jon. (the h is silent)



   
(@mike-detorrice)
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Nice ! What a superb model.



   
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