Photo: RK Motors Charlotte
As opposed to 4,038 units of the first generation, the Ford GT with twin-turbo V6 power is a lot rarer. The Blue Oval has limited production to 1,350 examples of the breed, of which 138 were assembled for the 2017 model year. The mid-engine supercar we’ll cover today is one of those 138 units, a garage queen owned by NASCAR driver Brad Keselowski.
Currently showing 18.4 miles (29.6 kilometers) on the odometer, the GT before your eyes is a ’66 Heritage Edition with Shadow Black paintwork, racing stripes, and the #2 livery of the Le Mans-winning chassis P/1046. The spiritual successor of the Ford GT40 race car is clear wrapped for additional protection, and the options list includes two very desirable things.
First things first, the 20-inch forged wheels are complemented by titanium lug nuts. Not only are they lighter than steel, but titanium nuts are also stronger and corrosion-resistant. The lustrous transition metal is also used for the Akrapovic exhaust system, but don’t expect that EcoBoost to sound better with it. When all is said and done, six cylinders and 3.5 liters of displacement don’t hold a candle to the supercharged V8 of the Gen 1 GT.
Capable of 647 horsepower and 550 pound-feet (746 Nm) of torque, the engine is connected to a DCT developed by Getrag. Joined by the original order kit, production order, and a window sticker that reads $516,000 including destination charge, chassis number 2FAGP9CW9HH200032 is summed up as “a rare opportunity to own what some enthusiasts consider the ultimate collector car,” according to selling vendor RK Motors Charlotte.
Look beyond the fancy description, and you’ll understand why the GT is so collectible in this day and age. Ford prohibits owners from selling them for at least 24 months after delivery, and once that time is up, flipping enters the scene. Speaking of flipping, the consignor has listed the car under “accepting offers,” which means that you should be prepared to pay over the sticker price.
First things first, the 20-inch forged wheels are complemented by titanium lug nuts. Not only are they lighter than steel, but titanium nuts are also stronger and corrosion-resistant. The lustrous transition metal is also used for the Akrapovic exhaust system, but don’t expect that EcoBoost to sound better with it. When all is said and done, six cylinders and 3.5 liters of displacement don’t hold a candle to the supercharged V8 of the Gen 1 GT.
Capable of 647 horsepower and 550 pound-feet (746 Nm) of torque, the engine is connected to a DCT developed by Getrag. Joined by the original order kit, production order, and a window sticker that reads $516,000 including destination charge, chassis number 2FAGP9CW9HH200032 is summed up as “a rare opportunity to own what some enthusiasts consider the ultimate collector car,” according to selling vendor RK Motors Charlotte.
Look beyond the fancy description, and you’ll understand why the GT is so collectible in this day and age. Ford prohibits owners from selling them for at least 24 months after delivery, and once that time is up, flipping enters the scene. Speaking of flipping, the consignor has listed the car under “accepting offers,” which means that you should be prepared to pay over the sticker price.
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