Vehicle Description
Motorsports. It's the tie that binds us all. Company and consumer.
Competitor and collector. Enthusiast and enthusiast. What once was
'win on Sunday, sell on Monday' has, through the decades,
manifested incredible accomplishments that are coveted by
companies, competitors and collectors alike. Nowhere is that
phenomenon more evident than the enthusiasm behind Ford's legendary
GT program. Born from a corporate grudge match, resurrected to mark
Ford's centennial and technological transformations, and stoked by
Hollywood's Ford v Ferrari blockbuster, the Ford GT legacy has
created some of the most exclusive collector cars the market has
ever seen. And today, with the help of your fellow enthusiasts at
RK Motors, you have a chance to claim one of the most exclusive
examples of the company's latest and greatest, invitation-only
GT.
COMPANY AND COLLECTOR
2017 Ford GT '66 Heritage Edition number 32 is a fully-optioned,
18-mile tour de force that was ordered by NASCAR super star Brad
Keselowski. In addition to being one of only 138 Ford GTs produced
for the 2017 model year, it's one of even fewer GTs equipped with
Ford Motor Company's coveted '66 Heritage Edition Package. Designed
as an homage to the legendary P/1046 GT40 that Bruce McLaren and
Chris Amon drove to victory at the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans, the
'66 Heritage Edition is a fitting tribute to Ford's dominating
1-2-3 finish at the world's oldest active endurance race. Of
course, with success comes exclusivity. To celebrate the return of
their coveted GT, Ford allotted production of just 1,350 cars over
the course of roughly six years. To be considered for ownership
privileges, potential customers had to complete an application
process that included a 24-month no-sale clause. To date, Ford has
received over 6,500 applications for GT ownership, making this GT,
presently one of only three '66 Heritage Editions known to be
publicly offered, your chance to own something very special.
COMPANY AND COMPETITOR
Racecars are best driven by racecar drivers, right? That's why it
should come as no surprise that 2017 Ford GT '66 Heritage Edition
number 32 has been in the ownership of NASCAR star Brad Keselowski
since new. Raised in a family of drivers who competed in everything
from NASCAR's Cup and Truck series to ARCA and USAC, Keselowski
knows a thing of two about winning. He currently pilots the number
2 Team Penske Ford Mustang and, in addition to claiming 70 NASCAR
victories across all three of the sport's major divisions, is one
of only four drivers to win both Cup and Xfinity Series
championships.
Racecars are best raced by champions, right? Enter Chip Ganassi
Racing, the only race team in history to win the Daytona 500, the
Indianapolis 500, the Brickyard 400 and the Rolex 24 at Daytona in
one season. Chip Ganassi Racing signed a 4-year agreement with Ford
to field the company's GTE-Pro GTs in World Endurance Championship
events. And, fifty years after the victory this Heritage Edition
celebrates, the new Ford GT racecar achieved a Class Win in its
debut at the 2016 24 Hours of Le Mans. Factory GT efforts wrapped
up last year after a 24 Hours of Daytona win and two IMSA GTLM
Second Place Overall finishes. But the legacy continues with
privateer teams already claiming podiums, and, achieving an
impressive 216 MPH, the road-going Ford GT maintains the highest
top speed of any Ford vehicle ever produced.
COMPANY AND ENTHUSIAST
Designed by a skunkworks of 12 Ford employees as a symbol of
technological rebirth for one of America's greatest automakers, the
2017 Ford GT is, first-and-foremost, a racecar. Every aspect of the
machine's carbon fiber monocoque construction was dictated by
aerodynamics and downforce. Not only does carbon fiber shave
weight, it also optimizes air flow around the car's teardrop-shaped
cockpit with the help of dramatic flying buttress C-pillars that
would've been impossible to construct from alloy. The concept of
performance-driven design was pushed even further when the team
eschewed potential V12 and V8 powertrains for the space and freedom
afforded by Ford's compact EcoBoost V6. That said, the GT's 3.5
liter isn't exactly the same mill you'll find roaming the streets
in Lincolns and F-150s. Founded on a common Duratec 35 block, the
engine makes excellent use of an aluminum intake, larger turbos,
unique cams, strengthened rotating components and custom, dry-sump
lubrication to spin 647 horsepower through a 7-speed Getrag
dual-clutch transaxle. Aluminum space frames ride a fully
adjustable pushrod suspension that can vary by two inches. Stops
are achieved with 6 and 4-piston Brembo calipers, which squeeze a
quartet of carbon ceramic rotors. And with the aid of an active
rear spoiler, production GTs are good for three second 0-60 sprints
and a solid 1.11gs on the skid pad.
"While the looks are distinctly based on the GT40 Mk II racecar,
we've accentuated new styling cues to provide a modern
interpretation" - Former Ford Senior Designer and Current Multimac
Inc. Head Of Design Garen Nicoghosian
According to Ford, any approved customer could have a GT '66
Heritage Edition painted any color that he or she wanted so long as
it was black. Ford Shadow Black to be exact, and in either a gloss
or matte finish to be specific. Silver 'Shelby' stripes were also a
requirement, along with Frozen White gumballs that proudly display
the number 2 on both the car's doors and hood. One-piece forged
wheels wrap massive Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2s around exclusive
Gold Satin Clearcoat that's a nice, retro nod to P/1046. Exposed
Carbon Fiber Package elements, standard on all '66 Heritage Edition
GTs, shine through a standard matte sheen. Behind the weight-saving
Gorilla Glass windshield, a competition-tailored interior features
gold-tinged carbon fiber seats with Ebony leather hides and
plow-through stitching. Exclusive gold shift paddles front a
gold-trimmed dash that's finished with a serialized identification
plate. Stylish door panels, embossed with subtle number 2 roundels,
flow through matte carbon fiber jambs that hide an FIA-sanctioned
roll cage. Like P/1046, this GT's steering wheel is wrapped in
leather, and its seatbelts feature a unique blue webbing. And 2017
GT '66 Heritage Edition number 32's options include titanium lug
nuts, Akrapovic titanium exhaust, factory-installed 6-point harness
anchors and owner-installed clear wrap that protects 100% of the
car's exterior paint.
At RK Motors, we pride ourselves in offering the best and most
exclusive collector cars on the market. As the stewards of both the
P/1046 GT40 and our own 2017 GT '66 Heritage Edition, we've
experienced the excitement generated by Ford's legendary GT
firsthand. And as the sellers of multiple previous generation GTs
GTX1s and GT Heritage Editions, we've watched the market reward
early adopters with big returns. This 18-mile GT represents a rare
opportunity to own what some enthusiasts consider the ultimate
collector car. Don't miss your chance to become enthusiast AND
collector!
HIGHLIGHTS
One-owner, 18-mile Ford GT '66 Heritage Edition that was ordered by
NASCAR star Brad Keselowski
Exclusive first year only #2 Heritage Edition livery
1 of only 1,350 second-generation Ford GTs assembled
1 of only 138 Ford GTs assembled for the 2017 model year
3.5 liter Twin-Turbo EcoBoost V6 with 647 horsepower and 550
lb./ft. of torque
Getrag 7-speed dual clutch automatic transaxle with paddle
shifters
Air conditioning
Hydraulic power steering
Brembo 4-wheel power c...for more information please contact the
seller.
