The Ford GT was launched in 2005 as a modern interpretation of the legendary GT40. It’s not an excessively rare car, but what is rarer is examples that haven’t been driven much. Now there’s one that’s going under the hammer.
This Ford GT is one of 2,011 cars produced for the 2006 model year. The car in question has only covered 54 miles since it rolled out of the factory 17 years ago.
That’s equivalent to 5.1 kilometers per year, making it far from broken in. The Ford GT is a rolling icon. It wrote itself into the history books when the American brand unveiled the car.
The car in question is painted in Mark IV red and has black leather. Under the hood, you’ll find the brand’s supercharged 5.4-liter V8 engine, which pumps out 558 horsepower.
That’s enough to sprint to 100 miles per hour in 3.8 seconds while the top speed is 205 miles per hour. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a six-speed manual gearbox.
The car for sale is equipped with all the optional extras that were available, a list that is only four items long.
That means the Ford GT in question has a CD player, BBS wheels, red brake calipers, and white racing stripes.
The purchase also includes official documentation from the American brand and related brochures and manuals.
The new car price for the vehicle was $166,945 in 2006.
An odd detail
Something that more observant Ford enthusiasts may notice is that there is a Cobra emblem on the steering wheel, which is not standard for the Ford GT.
This has caused quite a stir in the comments section of the auction site, especially since it’s not something the seller seems to have a reasonable answer for.
Some commentators believe it is a recall that was made for all Ford GT cars, and the airbag was then replaced with a cowl from a Shelby instead of a GT.
Furthermore, the seller – a dealer in Florida – seems to have a very bad reputation.
That being said, the car seems to be in really good condition, and all the historical and documentation evidence suggests that the car’s mileage is genuine.
At the time of writing, the auction is up to $475,000.
