Ford Motor
Company has always been very open and proud of its heritage, perhaps more so
than any other car manufacturer. Over the years they have produced some
incredible cars designed specifically to pay homage to some of the amazing
achievements of the past. One of the best examples would have to be the Ford
GT, built to resemble and pay tribute to the incredible Ford GT40’s of the
1960’s that dominated every race series Ford chose to enter them in. Built for
only two model years, 2005 and 2006, only 4,038 examples were produced.
Receiving impressive reviews from critics, Ford was applauded for doing the
name justice with a car that could not only compete with, but in many cases
defeat competitors such as Ferrari, just like the original GT40 was made famous
for.
Presented
here is an absolutely stunning example of a 2006 model Ford GT. Painted in the
sought after paint scheme of Tungsten Grey with silver striping, this Ford
supercar is also outfitted with all available options; McIntosh audio system,
previously mentioned racing stripe kit, forged alloy wheels and red painted
brake calipers. Since new it has seen minimal mileage, with only 3,346 miles on
the all aluminum 5.4L DOHC supercharged V8 engine. Rated at 550hp and 500 lb/ft
of torque, that impressive motor is also equipped with a dry sump oil system to
ensure it sits as low in the chassis as possible and is backed by a Ricardo
6-speed transmission. All this is brought to a stop by 4 piston Brembo brake
calipers with cross drilled and vented rotors making the car capable of true
supercar performance. This Ford GT is a pristine example, collector owned since
new. With the shape and appearance of the classic GT40, the modern technology
making it capable of competing with anything from its European rivals, this
Ford GT is in many ways just like its predecessors, making it a genuine
modern classic.
