The GTX1 Roadster, a reimagined version of the 1960s Ford racing legend, combines vintage style with modern technology. Designed by Mark Gerisch of Genaddi Design Group, this unique vehicle started as a standard GT, which was then transformed into a roadster by removing the roof. The GTX1 features a distinctive roof system comprising four interlocking pieces that can be stored inside the car, along with a reinforced B-pillar for added rollover protection. When in place, the roof’s left and right panels can be opened at the rear to function as vents, showcasing the car’s innovative design.
Design and Engineering
Structural rigidity was a primary concern with the removal of the roof, so the chassis received reinforced side rails to reduce any shakes. The car sits just over an inch lower than the stock model due to revised suspension. A one-off set of 19 and 20-inch aluminum wheels echoes 1960s Halibrand styling, while the orange paint was drawn from a 1970 SCCA championship-winning Mustang Boss 302.
Engine modifications remain relatively simple, as the stock power is already high. Borla headers and mufflers paired with a smaller supercharger pulley boost the horsepower from 550 to 618. This kind of aggressive transformation in an era of hypercars shows how deeply the original GT40 DNA still resonates with collectors and enthusiasts.
Performance and Pricing
Genaddi Design Group offers the conversion for a starting price of $38,000. Owners can add a Brembo braking system and custom paint for an additional $23,900. Engine performance options cost more and are available upon request.
In this age of excess, it’s all about being seen. Not much else can shout “Look at me!” louder than this hot-orange road monster. You’ll look great on the Pacific Coast Highway, wind blowing through your hair, with everyone looking to see which movie idol is at the wheel—if they can catch you. Everyone knows the original Ford GT40 is one of the prettiest race cars ever built—but most have forgotten about the just-as-pretty roadster version, which was a cool car 40 years ago. Vital DNA 1966 was a magic year for Ford’s now-legendary racing prototype.
Henry Ford II, after watching the GT40 endure numerous early teething problems (aerodynamics, engine and transaxle reliability) confidently declared it would win Le Mans in 1966. Progress had already been made by the end of the 1965 season, so it seemed doable. Shelby American teammates Lloyd Ruby and Ken Miles drove a red, roadster-bodied GT in the Sebring 12-hour race in 1966 and won handily. Miles and Ruby also took the 24-hour race in Daytona that year, and, of course Le Mans, was the site of Ford’s noted 1-2-3 photo-finish victory.