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 departure of Ford's racing teams, J.W. Automotive assumed control of the GT40 race program and managed the Ford Advanced Vehicles site at Slough. Backed by Gulf Oil and sporting their signature light blue and orange color scheme.