As the fourth of just seven recreation MkIV GT40s in the world, this car runs as impressively as it looks. 500bhp of power comes from a 7-litre V8 and is sent through a four-speed manual gearbox.

But it didn’t stop there – a MkIII fitted with the 4.7-litre V8 was built as a short-lived road car (just seven were made), but to continue the GT40’s success an all-new MkIV was built ...