To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION at RM Sothebys' Open Roads, Fall event, 11
- 20 November 2020.
Estimate:
$275,000 - $300,000
- A modern classic; Ford's retro-inspired supercar
- A highly presentable and low mileage 'four-option' example
- One of just 477 examples finished in Centennial White with full
stripes for 2005
- 550 hp, supercharged 5.4-liter V-8 engine; Six-speed manual
transmission
- Under 2,400 miles indicated
As part of the Ford Motor Company centennial celebration, Ford
debuted the retro-styled GT. A modern homage to Ford's racing
heritage, the car celebrated the highly successful GT40 program of
the 1960s, which won the 24 Hours at Le Mans an impressive four
consecutive times from 1966 through 1969. Exceedingly popular since
its debut, the GT went into production for the 2005 and 2006 model
years, during which time just 4,038 examples were assembled for
worldwide distribution.
In addition to the stunning design, the Ford GT featured impressive
performance, the likes of which had never been seen from a
production car built in Detroit. Powered by a 5.4-liter DOHC V-8
engine featuring a Lysholm twin-screw supercharger, the GT is rated
at 550 horsepower and 500 pound-feet of torque. The engine is
paired to a Ricardo six-speed manual transmission, which sends
power to the rear wheels via a helical limited-slip differential.
This driveline allows the Ford GT to achieve a 205-mph top speed
and 0-60 mph time of 3.3 seconds. These extraordinary performance
figures put the car in competition with other supercars of the
time, such as the Porsche's Carrera GT and the Mercedes-McLaren
SLR.
This 2005 Ford GT is presented in Centennial White with blue
stripes over black leather; it was delivered new to Hoffman Ford
Lincoln of East Hartford, Connecticut. This GT is a fully equipped
"four-option" car, desirably specified with polished BBS forged
aluminum wheels, red painted brake calipers, an upgraded McIntosh
stereo system, and racing stripes. In 2011, this chassis was
imported to Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It resided in Canada until
2017, when it was imported back into the United States with just
1,511 miles indicated.
Acquired hence by the consignor, this highly presentable chassis
now shows under 2,400 miles at the time of cataloguing. The
condition of this lot befits its low mileage and history of careful
ownership, with the paint, brightwork, and all interior surfaces
offered in highly presentable condition. Amazingly, the cockpit
sills of this low-mileage GT still retain their factory-applied
protective film.
Since its release, the 2005-2006 Ford GT has been highly sought
after by discerning collectors and commands a considerable premium
to this day. This "four-option," low-mileage GT is accompanied by
two sets of keys, Deluxe Marti Report, service documentation,
manuals, factory air compressor, and a copy of its factory window
sticker.To view this car and others currently consigned to this
auction, please visit the RM website at
rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/0620.