To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVE at RM Sothebys' Fort
Lauderdale event, 29 - 30 March 2019.
Estimate:
$300,000 - $350,000
- Beautifully presented in Mark II Black with Silver Le Mans
stripes
- Highly desirable four-option example
- Exceptionally well preserved; less than 600 miles from new
- One of only 292 produced in Mark II Black for 2006
Ford was not merely capitalizing on nostalgia when it channeled its
Le Mans-dominating GT40 race cars to create the mid-engined GT in
2004. With its supercharged 5.4-liter V-8 engine paired to a
six-speed manual transmission, the GT was a formidable sports car
of its own. Its superplastic-formed frame was mated to extensive
aluminum exterior and carbon fiber interior panels to save weight.
As a result, the GT could vault to 60 mph in just over three
seconds before topping out at a breathtaking 205 mph. Demand was
strong when released, and the GT has remained an appreciating
classic today. In all, 4,038 were built at the company's Wixom,
Michigan, assembly plant.
This stunning 2006 Ford GT on offer without reserve is from the
final year of production and is presented in Mark II Black with
Silver Le Mans stripes. It was delivered new to Future Ford in
Sacramento, California, and stayed with its first owner at the base
of the Sierras for nearly nine years. During that time, it was
sparingly driven. Its second owner acquired it in early 2017 and
continued to preserve the car in excellent condition. The third
owner purchased the car in early 2018 where it became part of a
private collection. Sparingly driven since new, the car remains in
gorgeous condition throughout, having covered less than 600 miles
from new.
The GT includes its original window sticker, which confirms that it
was ordered with every available option-McIntosh radio, BBS alloy
wheels, Le Mans stripes, and grey-painted brake calipers. The car
is accompanied by its original manuals, Ford GT bag, front mount
license plate bracket, and air compressor with original tow
hook.
Among the last of the analog supercars, the Ford GT features a
manual transmission and very little in the way of driver aides. The
2005 and 2006 examples have remained highly sought after,
commanding more than original sticker price since their debut. This
four-option example, one of only 292 produced in Mark II Black for
2006, remains in perfect condition and would make an excellent
addition to any collection.To view this car and others currently
consigned to this auction, please visit the RM website at
rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/fl19.