It may seem hard to believe now, but it wasn’t that long ago when the first-generation Ford GT didn’t command huge money, and in fact, examples of that sports car were selling for at or below sticker price. Much has changed in recent years, however, as the original Ford GT (not the GT40 that came before it) is now routinely raking in huge money in every format it’s sold in. Thus, we certainly expect this 2006 Ford GT Heritage to sell for big bucks – especially given its historical prominence.
This 2006 Ford GT Heritage Edition is scheduled to cross the block at Barrett-Jackson’s Fall auction in Scottsdale, Arizona later this month, and it’s the third such model produced – and the earliest Heritage Edition released to the public. However, it comes straight from the Ford Heritage Fleet as well, a specially-curated collection of 500 historically notable vehicles from the automaker. It has lived with Ford since new, too, originally used for marketing and media purposes, and now, it’s the first vehicle from that fleet to be sold to the public.
Today, this 2006 Ford GT Heritage Edition has 8,435 miles showing on the odometer, and it’s finished in the truly iconic Gulf Oil livery. It comes with a certificate of authenticity, plus the original “build book” outlining its assembly process from start to finish, which is a nifty touch.
Power for this 2006 Ford GT comes from the supercharged 5.4L V8, which was factory rated to produce 550 horsepower and 500 pound-feet of torque, which flows to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual transmission.
Now, this very special Ford GT Heritage Edition model – perhaps the most historically significant of all – is poised to find a private owner for the first time in its life, and all the proceeds from that sale will go toward the restoration and maintenance of other models in the Ford Heritage Fleet.
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