To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION at RM Sothebys' Paris event, 6 February
2019.
Estimate:
�300.000 - �350.000
- One of just 101 GTs delivered to Europe and one of just 26
delivered to Switzerland
- Only one registered owner since 2006 and just 12,600 miles from
new
- Ford's modern classic - an instant collectible
Built to celebrate Ford's 100th anniversary, the GT takes visual
cues from the iconic GT40. With performance provided by a 550-bhp,
5.4-liter supercharged V-8, a top speed of 205 mph and a 0-60 mph
time of 3.3 seconds, it was a very close rival to the Porsche
Carrera GT and Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren.
Of the 101 Ford GTs delivered to Europe, this is one of 26
delivered to Switzerland and has remained in the care of just one
registered owner since 2006. The Ford GT was offered with just four
options, and many were specified with all of them. This car,
however, did without the frequently seen BBS wheels, painted
callipers, racing stripes and McIntosh stereo, making it
exceptionally rare in this specification.
It has since been fitted with a much more aesthetically pleasing
rear bumper by Capricorn, the company that helped import those 101
Ford GTs to Europe. This has the effect of slimming down the rear
of the car and emphasising its kamm-style tail, and is accompanied
by the original unit which can be refitted easily. The Ford GT has
aged exceptionally well and is one of the most exciting and
desirable cars ever built by Ford. To view this car and others
currently consigned to this auction, please visit the RM website at
rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/pa19.
