Vehicle Description
2006 FORD GT HERITAGE ALREADY PRE-SOLD TO A LONG TERM FRIEND AND
COLLECTOR In 2003 Ford Motor Company announced as part of their
100th anniversary, they would build of limited number of
continuation Ford GT40's. While most remember the GT40 as a
successful 1960's race car, there had to be available a street
version otherwise the car could not compete in endurance racing.
This makes a strong argument that the GT40 is the first mid-engine
street super car. While the exterior would be based on the original
body (4 inches taller GT44?), the rest is pure 21st century. The
new GT would be powered by a 5.4 liter supercharged V-8 making 550
hp and 500 lb-ft of torque. Built on a superplastic frame, aluminum
body panels, friction stir welded center tunnel, and covered by a
magnesium center counsel. The first public sale, chassis #10, was
on August 4, 2004 to Microsoft executive John Shirley, at a Pebble
Beach charity auction, for $557,000. In 2006 Ford decided that the
GT40's racing success should be highlighted by a tribute car. But,
which one? That proved to be easy -GT40p/1075 aka "Old Lady". The
"Old Lady" was only the second car to win Le Mans two years in a
row. 343 examples would be made. The "Old Lady's story is
extraordinary. Legendary endurance racing team manager John Wyer
purchased 1075 in 1968. His main sponsor was Gulf Oil. The car was
painted robin's egg blue with orange stripes creating an icon. In
1968 1075 won in a walk. At the end of 24 hours it had five laps on
the field. But, 1969 would be one Le Mans greatest finishes. After
almost 24 hours of racing not only were first and second place on
the same lap they were within a seconds of each. 1075 (driven by Le
Mans master Jacky Ickx) was running nose to tail with a Porsche 908
driven by Hans Hermann. The lead changed four times during the last
two laps. Ickx held on to beat Hermann by 100 meters. "Old Lady" in
her Gulf team colors is an icon truly worthy of a tribute. • Less
than 400 Original Miles • 5.4 Liter 8 Cylinder 550 HP Original
Engine • 6 Speed Manual Transmission • Original Blue & Orange
Exterior • Original Black Leather Interior • BBS Wheels • Air
Conditioning • Power Brakes, Steering, Windows, and Locks Rear
Spoiler, Center Console Trim - Alloy, Center Console Trim -
Leather, Dash Trim - Leather, Door Trim - Leather, Floor Mat
Material - Rubber/Vinyl, Floor Mats - Front, Front Air
Conditioning, Shift Knob Trim - Alloy, Steering Wheel Trim -
Leather, Center Console - Front Console With Storage,
Multi-Function Remote - Keyless Entry, Power Outlet(S) - Front,
Power Steering, Reading Lights - Front, Steering Wheel - Tilt And
Telescopic, Storage - Door Pockets, Front Brake Type - Ventilated
Disc, Front Struts, Front Suspension Type - Double Wishbone, Rear
Brake Type - Ventilated Disc, Rear Struts, Abs - 4-Wheel,
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution, Front Stabilizer Bar, Front
Suspension Classification - Independent, Limited Slip Differential
- Rear, Rear Stabilizer Bar, Rear Suspension Classification -
Independent, Rear Suspension Type - Double Wishbone, Gauge -
Tachometer, In-Dash Cd - Mp3 Playback, Clock, In-Dash Cd - Single
Disc, Premium Brand - Rockford Fosgate, Radio - Am/Fm, Warnings And
Reminders - Low Fuel Level, Front Fog Lights, Headlights -
Hid/Xenon, Tire Prefix - P, Tire Type - Performance, Wheel Diameter
- 19 Inch, Wheels - Painted Aluminum Alloy, Window Defogger - Rear,
Front Wipers - Intermittent, Power Windows, Airbag Deactivation -
Occupant Sensing Passenger, Anti-Theft System - Alarm, Anti-Theft
System - Vehicle Immobilizer, Child Seat Anchors, Front Airbags -
Dual, Power Door Locks, Side Mirror Adjustments - Power, Driver
Seat Manual Adjustments - 8, Front Headrests - Adjustable, Front
Seat Type - Sport Bucket, Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments,
Seatbelt Force Limiters, Seatbelt Pretensioners, Upholstery -
Leather
