Vehicle Description
Ford Motor Company marked its 100-year anniversary in 2003. In
celebration of Ford's 100 years, and to honor the 40-year
anniversary of the GT40's 1-2-3 finish at the 24 Hours of Le Mans
in 1966, as well as its consecutive wins from 1966-69, the Ford GT
was born. Looking at the left front headlight cluster, the lights
read "100" in recognition of the 100-year anniversary. The GT40
(so-named because of its 40" height) is an iconic car in American
automotive and racing history. Carroll Shelby's influence and input
with the GT40 put an end to Ferrari's 1960s dominance of Le Mans
racing in 1966. This GT is among the last 20 of the 2006 Limited
Edition Heritage Livery GTs built; this is #324 of the 343
produced. With 77 actual miles, it comes with all four available
options offered: McIntosh stereo, BBS forged-aluminum lightweight
wheels, Gun Metal Gray brake calipers and the $13,500 Blue/Orange
Heritage paint option. This car was built to pay homage to the
Legendary GT40, and it does exactly that. The distinctive Heritage
GT is a dramatic representation of John Wyer's Gulf livery GT40 car
that celebrated consecutive 24 Hours of Le Mans First-Place
finishes in 1968 and 1969. The mid-engined GT features a 5.4-liter,
hand-built, all-aluminum, Eaton-supercharged engine, fueled by a
multi-port fuel-injection system. An electronic ignition with
push-button start fires up the engine, which breathes through a
stainless-steel dual exhaust system and is capable of producing
550bhp. The Ricardo 6-speed manual transmission offers a smooth
engagement of all gears. Air conditioning and the McIntosh
Audiophile sound system contribute to interior comfort. Stopping
power is provided by Brembo vented disc brakes with 4-piston
calipers, in an anti-lock braking system. Registering a top speed
of over 200 mph and a zero to 60 time of 3.3 seconds, this is a
True American Supercar. CARFAX shows Ford Motor Company
manufacturer safety recall issued on 06/30/2016: Passenger airbag
inflator replacement.
