With the withdrawal of the Ford factory teams, J.W. Automotive had bought the rights to racing the GT40 and took over the Ford Advanced Vehicles facility at Slough. Backed by Gulf Oil and its distinctive light blue and orange livery.
Following the withdrawal of Ford's racing teams, J.W. Automotive secured the rights to compete with the GT40 and assumed management of the Ford Advanced Vehicles site at Slough. Backed by Gulf Oil and featuring their characteristic light blue and orange color scheme.