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 into 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. A
two-owner gem that's been recently serviced by The GT Garage, GTX1
number 6 is led by HID headlights, a factory splitter and standard
halogen fog lamps. That "Ford" branded nose points a lightweight,
all-aluminum body, which drapes painted silver stripes over
roll-bonded floors. Between those stripes, body-matched mirrors
reflect sequential Genaddi badging and a three-piece, removable
hardtop that's easily swapped for a custom soft top. Beneath those
targas, a removable rear window frames a lightweight clamshell
hood, which 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, blend nicely with
this Ford's clean Mark II Black Clearcoat.
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 massive power 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 and dry-sump
lubrication. 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 been paired with a
reduced-diameter pulley. Race-winning torque flows through a
Ricardo 6-speed transaxle, which powers a helical limited-slip
differential. That drivetrain rides a fully independent suspension,
which 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 alloys, which twist original 235/45ZR18 Goodyear
Eagle F1s in front of original 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 muted grommets. In front of those seats, an Azdel Superlite
Composite dash seats precise telemetry above optional McIntosh
audio that features USB and Bluetooth capability. 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
Fully documented, two-owner Ford GTX1 that's been serviced and
upgraded by The GT Garage
Number 6 of only 38 Ford GTX1s produced
GTX-1 conversion ordered by Ford dealer when new
Only 1,755 miles
Listed in the Shelby American Automobile Club Registry
Featured on MotorTrend's Bitchin' Rides TV Show
5.4 liter supercharged V8 with a reduced-diameter pulley and a
professional tune
Ricardo 6-speed manual transaxle and a helical limited-slip
differential
Factory air conditioning
Power rack-and-pinion steering
4-wheel power disc brakes
Removable three-piece hardtop with removable rear window
Custom stowable soft top designed and built by Kindig-It
designs
Black leather interior with optional McIntosh audio that's USB and
Bluetooth compatible
Accufab performance X-pipe exhaust
Mark II Black Clearcoat with silver stripes
Original Window Sticker
Copy of original Dealer Invoice
The GT Garage upgrade and service record
All RK Motors vehicles receive a comprehensive, multi-point
inspection
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