Vehicle Description
If we were to personify automakers, we'd probably identify Ford as
'the quiet guy you have to watch out for'. They're not the biggest.
They're not the loudest. But when they put their muscle behind
something, they're usually the best. Case in point: the success of
the brand's hallowed GT super car. Developed in a high-stakes
grudge match, the original GT40 proved America had the chops to
beat the best manufacturers on the planet. And with the advent of
this six-figure stunner, Dearborn showed it had the heritage and
expertise to continue its legacy as one of the world's premier
mobility companies. Apparently the public agrees, since, despite a
global recession, GT transaction prices have more than doubled
merely a decade after production ended. 1 of only 75 2006 Ford GTs
sprayed in Speed Yellow, this registry-listed coupe wraps a 550
horsepower, all-American V8 in world-class engineering. Looking for
a killer exotic that's virtually guaranteed to be exclusive? Time
to take off those Rosso colored glasses!
APPEARANCE
A fitting follow-up to the original GT40, this incredible GT
utilizes a lightweight, all-aluminum body that optimizes
aerodynamics to the tune of 3.3-second 0-60 sprints and an
electronically limited top speed of 205 MPH. That body, which rides
on roll-bonded floors, reflects a clean CarFax report with the help
of racy Speed Yellow paint, standard GT side stripes and optional
painted racing stripes. That vivid 2-stage, the rarest of
first-generation GT pigment, is augmented with standard aero, HID
headlamps, halogen fog lights and requisite body-matched mirrors.
And, while we all know it isn't easy to create a legendary exotic
that'll stand tall among peers and competitors alike, the car's
excellent build quality is a literal testament to Dearborn's
world-class design.
DRIVETRAIN
When it comes to refined power, it's hard to go wrong with a Ford
mod motor. Specifically created for the GT program, this car's 5.4
liter V8 is founded on a unique aluminum block that benefits from
dry-sump lubrication. A forged rotating assembly plays well with
four GT-specific cams and reengineered heads that were borrowed
from SVT's awesome Mustang Cobra R. And all that proven hardware
spins under a Lysholm twin-screw supercharger that twists 550
horsepower into 500 lb./ft. of torque, straight from the factory.
That last statement was qualified with "straight from the factory"
because this sunny GT benefits from a Ford Racing power upgrade kit
that includes a better pulley and more precise engine tuning. That
added power nicely motivates a Ricardo 6-speed transaxle, which
wears a Ford Racing cooler, a fresh flywheel and a high performance
Stillen clutch. That drivetrain rides a fully independent
suspension, which marries a sturdy, superplastic-formed frame with
a helical limited-slip differential. Turns come courtesy of power
rack-and-pinion steering. Stops come courtesy of two 14-inch
cross-drilled discs, two 13.2-inch cross-drilled discs and red
Brembo 4-piston calipers, which make excellent use of electronic
brake distribution and standard anti-lock technology. The big
engine roars through sweet sounding Heffner cat-back exhaust. And
all that track-ready prowess, augmented with a Guyett Performance
oil-air separator, is founded on optional 1-piece BBS alloys, which
twist 235/45ZR18 Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercars in front of 315/40ZR19
Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercars.
INTERIOR
Naturally, this GT's interior is every bit as nice as its
lightweight shell. Gone are the days of cramped capacity and
Lexan-induced scorch, as a 3-inch higher profile combines with
factory air conditioning to provide 21st century comfort. Step over
the car's "Ford" branded sills and you'll find lightweight carbon
fiber buckets that stretch plush leather trim under retro aluminum
grommets. In front of those seats, an Azdel Superlite Composite
dash hangs clean telemetry above retro switches and optional
McIntosh audio that's voiced through a 3-channel amp, 1-inch
tweeters and an 8-inch subwoofer. At the bottom of that dash, clean
carpet frames metal foot pedals and a magnesium console, which
anchors a Ford Racing shifter on a friction stir-welded tunnel that
houses the car's fuel tank. At the edges of that carpet, 1-piece
door panels found keyless power door locks beneath factory power
windows and requisite power mirrors. And in front of the driver, a
leather-wrapped steering wheel laps a tilting and telescoping
column.
PROVENANCE
Like most of our investment grade classics, this Ford Supercar
comes with ample documentation. Here's a detailed breakdown of the
car's factory Window Sticker.
FORD GT
5.4 LITER SUPERCHARGED DOHC V8
6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSAXLE
SPEED YELLOW PAINT
EBONY LEATHER INTERIOR
STANDARD EQUIPMENT INCLUDED AT NO EXTRA CHARGE
HID headlights
Ford GT bodyside tape stripes
Full Aerodynamic Package
Forged aluminum capless fuel filling system
BBS cast aluminum wheels (18 inches up front and 19 inches out
back)
Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar tires (235/45ZR18 up front and
315/40ZR19 out back)
Fog lamps
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Carbon fiber seats complete with leather trim
Leather-trimmed interior (Instrument panel, door panels, armrest,
header, bulkhead & pillars)
Air conditioning
AM/FM stereo that's complete with a CD player
Leather-wrapped tilt and telescoping steering wheel
AM/FM stereo that's complete with a single CD player
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Ricardo 6-speed manual transaxle
Brembo vented disc brakes
Stainless steel dual exhaust
Dry-sump lubrication
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Anti-lock brakes
Driver and front passenger airbags
Child seat tethers
Remote Keyless Entry
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
Gas Guzzler Tax ($2,100)
McIntosh AM/FM stereo that's complete with a single CD player
($4,000)
Lightweight forged aluminum wheels ($3,500)
Red brake caliper paint ($750)
Painted racing stripes ($5,350)
STANDARD VEHICLE PRICE: $149,995
TOTAL OPTIONS: $15,700
DESTINATION & DELIVERY: $1,250
TOTAL MANUFACTURER'S SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE: $165,695
OUR SALE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION
An original Owner's Manual
Original factory tags and accessory literature
An original Vehicle Buyers Order
An original Vehicle Order Confirmation
The aforementioned Window Sticker
Photos taken when the car was delivered to its first owner
Receipts and component literature for all the car's
modifications
Factory literature that details production goals of the GT
program
This storied Dearborn super star is an impressive, track-capable
investment that's highly exclusive and scary fast! Comfortable
where it matters, and possessing serious performance provenance, it
pairs the raw tenacity of a Le Mans-winning GT40 with the cool
confidence of modern, world-class engineering. Don't miss your
opportunity to own one of the most incredible classics on the
planet!
SUMMARY
Fully optioned, registry-listed GT
1 of only 75 2006 Ford GTs painted Speed Yellow / Optional racing
stripes
5.4 liter V8 / Lysholm twin-screw supercharger / Ford Racing power
upgr...for more information please contact the seller.
