Vehicle Description
Following the GT40 concept car shown during 2002 in celebration of
Ford Motor Company's historic centennial, the Ford GT of 2004-06
was inspired by the GT40s that beat Ferrari at Le Mans with the
finest high-tech engineering and modern materials delivering even
greater performance. Listed in the definitive reference book
published by the SVT Owners Association, "Ford GT 2005-2006: The
Complete Owners Experience," this 2005 Ford GT is the third car
completed by VIN (suffix 00003) and the lowest-production VIN ever
offered to the public for sale. Completed on June 29, 2004, Car
#00003 was equipped with three of the four factory-available
options, including BBS lightweight forged aluminum wheels, painted
brake calipers and the audiophile-quality McIntosh stereo system;
only the painted upper racing stripes were omitted, lending an
exceptionally clean overall look to this true modern supercar.
#00003 remained in Ford's ownership until this very special Ford GT
was acquired by renowned collector Ron Pratte prior to joining the
Scott Thomas Collection in 2015. Always properly maintained and
stored in a climate-controlled facility regardless of cost, Ford GT
#0003 also benefits from completion of all factory-mandated
warranty and recall service work, as well as a clean CARFAX report.
This GT has 5,603 actual miles (title reads mileage exempt). The
dash of Ford GT #0003 features Carroll Shelby's iconic autograph,
and the original fitted car cover is included with its offering at
auction. This is the lowest-numbered Ford GT ever offered to the
public. As recently related by Scott Thomas, "I bought this car
because I wanted one with provenance including prior ownership by
Ron Pratte, who has owned some of the finest American muscle cars,
in addition to this example's irreplaceable status as the third car
of the series produced and the earliest vin ever sold to the
public." As such, this Ford GT provides a truly uncommon
opportunity for collectors to share in its rich history. From the
Scott Thomas Collection.
