Vehicle Description
Chassis No. 2FAGP9EW9NH200105
Continuing the legacy of the famed GT40, the new-for-2017 Ford GT
was also first designed for racing and then later adapted into a
street car. Crucially, this model would help the brand re-establish
itself in competitive racing with a double-podium finish at the
2016 24 Hours of Le Mans, 50 years to the day after the original
GT40 first won the world's greatest endurance race. Developed by a
small but carefully selected team of engineers, the GT was designed
in total secrecy, hidden deep within the Ford Product Development
Center where they would deliver a highly advanced carbon fiber
monocoque chassis featuring advanced aerodynamics.
Having proven the race-worthiness of their new flagship model
before a road-going example had entered production, the new Ford GT
received an avalanche of demand resulting in the exclusive
application process which required interested parties to provide a
taped interview and answer a series of questions to be considered.
After reportedly receiving nearly 6,500 applications, only 1,350
fortunate applicants were contacted by the Ford Concierge Service
to begin the highly unique process of ordering their new vehicle.
This incredibly personalized buying experience was completed with a
specialized hand-over process where a Ford Concierge Service member
walked the buyer through the systems after ensuring that the
vehicle was ready for delivery.
Featuring a highly advanced aerodynamic exterior, the Ford GT
utilizes functional design elements that not only look incredible,
but also serve a valuable purpose to the vehicle's performance.
Powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 initially
unveiled with 647 horsepower, Ford would improve the GT with the
2020 model year now offering 660 horsepower. In addition to
increased output, these upgraded models feature a broader torque
band and revised engine calibration plus mechanical upgrades which
include gallery-cooled pistons and high-energy ignition coils along
with a titanium exhaust from Akrapovic, now fitted as standard.
Among the factory teams that raced the original 1960s Ford GT40 was
Alan Mann Racing Ltd. based in England. The team was not only a
factory sponsored entry, but a developer of the car, engineering
two lightweight prototypes, a pair that Ford notes "helped Ford win
Le Mans with the GT Mk II in 1966." Alan Mann Racing was also known
worldwide for their red and gold team livery that featured white
accents. Of course, with special well-known colors and a history
dating through each iteration of the Ford GT, Ford was keen to
announce a special run of 30 Alan Mann Heritage Edition Ford GTs
paying tribute to this successful history in colors and stripes
inspired by those 1960s prototypes.
In addition to wearing unique Alan Mann Red exterior paint with
Alan Mann Gold and Frozen White signature accent stripes, each of
the 30 Heritage Editions featured roundels with number 16 on the
doors, hood, and underside of the rear wing. Prominent gloss carbon
fiber components, such as the 20 inch wheels, front splitter, side
sills, mirrors, engine louvers, and rear diffuser enhance its
design, complemented by black Brembo brake calipers with red
graphics and black lug nuts. The carbon fiber theme continues
inside the cabin, appearing on the door sills, the console, and
registers, while the Ebony Alcantara-wrapped carbon fiber seats are
accented with gold and red stitching and embossed with the GT logo.
The instrument panel is wrapped in Ebony leather and Alcantara
while the roof pillars and headliner are also wrapped in Ebony
Alcantara. Gold appliques on the instrument panel, door register
bezels, and Sparco seat X-brace are paired with the matte carbon
fiber registers, door sills, lower A-pillars, and console. The
carbon fiber steering wheel, finished in Ebony Alcantara with black
stitching, also features dual-clutch paddle shifters in
exterior-matching Alan Mann Red.
The original window sticker confirms this exceptional single-owner
Alan Mann Heritage Edition (N105) was originally delivered Pat
Millikan Ford of Redford, Michigan. The clean CARFAX Vehicle
History Report records it was sold to its first and only owner on
25 May 2022 with 14 delivery miles. Today, the car is offered with
just one additional mile at cataloging along with a number of
highly sought after delivery items including Multimatic production
photos, its factory charger, Alan Mann paint spray outs, purchase
and delivery paperwork, and its aluminum production photo. With
production of the highly collectible Ford GT ending in early 2023,
this special Heritage Edition, seldom seen on the market and only
available for approved Ford GT customers when new, affords those
dedicated collectors an unrepeatable opportunity to acquire Ford's
21st Century Hypercar in its most ultra-limited-production
form.
