Owner Brian Stewart said there was a "definite technique" to getting in and shutting the door on the replica of the vehicle, which won the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans races from 1966-69.
"The car is only about 40 inches [1m] high, so I have to stand on the seat and slide down. Then I have to tilt my head to one side so I can shut the door, and then I can sit upright.
"There’s not much room. There is a definite technique to it."
Despite the gymnastic ability needed to get in and out of the car, Mr Stewart said it was very comfortable and supportive to drive in.
"It’s superbly comfortable — I can drive it for four hours without getting tired."
The car was built by Classic Car Developments, in Invercargill, from the original Ford drawings and has a 300kW, 351 Windsor V8 engine.
The car was one of more than 100 on display at Kettle Park yesterday to raise funds for the Life Matters Suicide Prevention Trust, including a 1959 Mercedes Benz and an electric BMW i8."
The event concluded with the Mates Car Cruise for Suicide Prevention yesterday afternoon.
