These days, any time a Ford GT of any generation hits the auction block it’s big news – not to mention, an event that typically ends with those cars trading hands at a rather large hammer price. However, every once in a while, we also see a Ford GT prototype hit the auction block, a rarer occurrence that’s also even more notable, for obvious reasons. That is once again set to be the case this weekend as well, as a Ford GT prototype is slated to go up for grabs.
This 2006 Ford GT test vehicle will roll across the block at Mecum’s Dallas auction this weekend, and it’s a pretty rare machine – in fact, it’s reportedly one of just two that were built by The Blue Oval after series production began. Among that pair, it’s the only one that’s currently in circulation as well after it served its purpose as a testing and validation tool with Ford Racing, Ford’s Special Vehicle Team (SVT), and the automaker’s aftermarket partners.
As such, this Ford GT isn’t exactly like its regular production brethren, as it has received a tune and a bespoke ECU developed by Ford Powertrain Engineering that lifts output from its supercharged 5.4L V8 to 633 horsepower at the wheels. The car comes with a dyno sheet proving that fact, and it’s also equipped with goodies including a Steeda Autosports underdrive supercharger pulley, an ARP half-shaft bolt and washer kit, and Borla long-tube headers paired with a performance muffler.
Interestingly, this isn’t the first time we’ve seen a Ford GT prototype hit the auction block, but it has been a while, at least. In fact, the very first fully-functional Ford GT prototype – CP-1 (Confirmation Prototype 1) – went up for sale back in January 2016. Shortly thereafter, another prototype – PB2-1 – also hit the auction block, though that example wasn’t legal for road use.
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