Vehicle Description
It's easy to look at a car like the Ford GT and consider it a solid
investment. Taken at face value, GTs, currently selling for over
twice their original retail price, are an easy way to bank a hard
asset. But focusing on simple financials doesn't really do these
classics justice. See, the collector car market is built around
passion and the feelings certain cars inspire. And often the most
visceral and exclusive machines bring the biggest money. The Ford
GT is certainly a visceral experience, but this incredible GTX1
takes things to a whole new level! Not only is the car an
ultra-exclusive variant of a highly exclusive halo marque, it also
uses choice modifications to enhance an already thrilling driving
experience. Want an investment that performs in more ways than one?
We recommend this formidable Ford!
PUTTING THE GTX1 IN THE GT
You might be asking yourself "What exactly is a Ford GTX1?" Well,
simply put, it's a more intense Ford GT that's been custom-tailored
with an array of world class upgrades. The car was actually
designed by Ford's own Kip Ewing, one of the primary engineers
behind the original Ford GT, the Shelby GT500 and the
second-generation Ford GT. After debuting a concept at the 2005
SEMA Show, Ford's Special Vehicle Team, now known as Ford
Performance, saw fit to put the design in to limited production.
So, the team promptly commissioned 500 cars through pro
coachbuilders Genaddi Design Group. However, as often happens with
highly specialized cars, production was cut short. And after
building less than 100 GTX1s, with each upfit costing roughly
$200K, the program was unceremoniously discontinued.
Simple supply and demand dictates that abbreviated production is
always a boon for collectors, and GTX1s were guaranteed
collectibles from the word "go". That said, the goal of the program
was to provide owners with a car that truly enhanced an already
amazing driving experience. So, in addition to being included in
the NADA Guide, and listed with the Shelby American Automobile
Club, GTX1s feature unique aesthetics that aid performance.
Recently serviced by The GT Garage, GTX1 number 13 is led by HID
headlights, a factory splitter and standard halogen fog lamps. That
"Ford" branded nose points a lightweight, all-aluminum body, which
hangs painted Midnight Blue stripes at the sides of roll-bonded
floors. Between those stripes, body-matched mirrors reflect
sequential Genaddi badging and a 3-piece, removable top that caps a
removable rear window. Behind that targa, a lightweight clamshell
hood provides convenient access to the car's reinforced engine bay.
And that LED-tinged bonnet shades prominent splitters that, in the
absence of a factory rear bumper, contrast well to the car's clean
Centennial White 2-stage.
FEEL THE POWER
At the beginning of this piece we talked about the passion certain
classics inspire, and how every great collector car is rooted in
those feelings. Not only was the GTX1 born from that mindset, it
defines the sentiment. Even compared to the other GTs we've
featured in our inventory, this spyder is incredibly carnal. For
sure, the car's 550 horsepower certainly provides big personality,
but the carefully accentuated sound and pull of its 5.4 liter mod
motor is really something special. Specifically created for the GT
program, that burly V8 is founded on a unique aluminum block that's
been optimized with a careful computer tune, dry-sump lubrication
and a trick Accufab dual-blade throttle body. 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's paired with a reduced-diameter pulley. 500
lb./ft. of torque flows through a Ricardo 6-speed transaxle, which
powers a helical limited-slip differential. That drivetrain rides a
fully independent suspension, which, complete with early-build
billet control arms, is married to a sturdy, superplastic-formed
frame. Turns come courtesy of power rack-and-pinion steering. Stops
come courtesy of cross-drilled discs and power-assisted calipers,
which make excellent use of electronic brake distribution and
standard anti-lock technology. The raucous engine roars through
Accufab's performance X-pipe exhaust. And all that track-ready
prowess grips through handsome 5-spoke alloys, which twist
235/45ZR18 Goodyear Eagle F1s in front of 315/40ZR19 Goodyear Eagle
F1s.
OPEN-AIR COMFORT
Part of the appeal of modern supercars is, unlike their charmingly
raw predecessors, they're engineered as the total package. As cars
like the storied GT40 have been distilled from purpose-built track
champions into white-collar status symbols, luxury has become a
crucial part of the equation. Step over this Ford's custom sill
plates and you'll find fitted buckets that stretch tight leather
around bright silver grommets. In front of those seats, an Azdel
Superlite Composite dash seats precise telemetry above optional
McIntosh audio. At the bottom of that dash, a magnesium console
plants a short shifter in front of a custom subwoofer enclosure.
Beneath that console, clean floors float GTX1-themed mats beneath
metal foot pedals. Fade-free door panels found keyless power door
locks beneath factory power windows and requisite power mirrors.
And the driver spins a leather-wrapped, "FORD GT" branded steering
wheel around a tilting and telescoping column.
Highly desirable and extremely potent, this unique Ford is a
no-compromises exercise in world-class driving. Luxurious where it
matters, with serious performance underneath, it's the perfect way
to have virtually limitless fun in one of the market's hottest
collectibles. If you're looking for an excellent combination of
speed, equity and exclusivity, you're looking at your next
classic!
HIGHLIGHTS
Genaddi GTX1 number 13
Listed with the Shelby American Automobile Club Registry
5.4 liter supercharged V8 / 550 horsepower
Ricardo 6-speed manual transaxle / Helical limited-slip
differential
Factory air conditioning
Power rack-and-pinion steering
4-wheel power disc brakes
Removable 3-piece top / Removable rear window
Black leather interior / Optional McIntosh audio
Accufab performance X-pipe exhaust
Centennial White paint / Painted Midnight Blue stripes
The GT Garage upgrade and service record
All RK Motors vehicles receive a comprehensive, multi-point
inspection
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