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What kind of company is Cape Advanced Vehicles?

Cape Advanced Vehicles is a private boutique automotive manufacturer based in Cape Town, South Africa. It builds GT40-style restomods and limited-edition supercars in low volume, selling both turn-key cars and rollers directly to customers around the world.

Is Cape Advanced Vehicles publicly traded?

No. The company is privately held with no stock exchange listing. It is a small specialist manufacturer and does not publish financial results.

When was Cape Advanced Vehicles founded?

The company was founded in 1999 in Cape Town to produce Ford GT40 replicas. Jordi Reddy took over in 2013 and repositioned it as a restomod builder. It unveiled the GT MKII limited edition in the mid-2020s.

Who leads Cape Advanced Vehicles?

Jordi Reddy has run the company since 2013 as Director and Product Architect and chief executive. He is responsible for the restomod strategy, the stainless steel monocoque direction, and the GT MKII program.

What is Cape Advanced Vehicles' market position?

CAV is a premium niche manufacturer in the continuation and restomod segment. It competes with Superformance and specialist British GT40 builders, differentiating through its stainless monocoque, Gulf Oil license, and modern drivability focus.

Does Ford own or endorse Cape Advanced Vehicles?

No. CAV has no ownership or endorsement relationship with Ford Motor Company or Shelby American and says so explicitly in its own materials. The name references Ford Advanced Vehicles, the 1963 original GT40 manufacturer, as a tribute only.