Vehicle Description
The Ford GT40 with Gulf Oil livery took down Ferrari 50 years ago
to make racing history, a moment United Way for Southeastern
Michigan will honor by auctioning the 2019 Ford GT Heritage Edition
VIN 001 painted in the same famous baby-blue-and-orange scheme.
Powered by a 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 engine and a 7-speed dual-clutch
automatic transmission, this car celebrates the final pair in a
remarkable string of four consecutive Le Mans overall victories for
Ford. The same Ford GT40 (Chassis #1075) that won the race in 1968
and 1969 was sponsored by Gulf Oil both years, making it the only
postwar car to win the race twice in a row. The 2019 Ford GT
Heritage Edition optional package celebrates those wins with the
famous paint scheme, along with exposed carbon-fiber accents for
both the interior and exterior. The exterior features exposed
carbon fiber A-pillars and sports unique 20" one-piece forged
aluminum wheels. Orange calipers and silver rearview mirror caps
complete the look. It also has the No. 9 graphics on the hood and
doors, as well as a ghosted image on the interior door panels.
Inside, Ebony Alcantara wraps the seats, instrument panel, pillars,
headliner and steering wheel. Contrasting blue-and-orange stitching
accentuates the seats and steering wheel, with a seat embossment
inspired by the original Le Mans-winning car. High-gloss dark
stainless appliqu�s accent the instrument panel, door register
bezels and X-brace to round out the interior. The Ford GT Heritage
Edition also features a unique serialized identification plate,
exposed matte carbon-fiber door sills, air register pods and center
console. **100% OF HAMMER PRICE TO BENEFIT UNITED WAY FOR
SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN** **WILL BE SOLD AT APPROXIMATELY 8:30 PM MST
ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 19, 2019**
