2006 Ford GT - 14.9 Miles

OVERVIEW

Offered for sale on SBX Cars is this 2006 Ford GT, finished in Tungsten Grey over an Ebony leather interior, with its odometer showing only delivery mileage.

MODEL HISTORY

Produced only for the 2005-2006 model years, the Ford GT was the Ford Motor Company’s tribute to its iconic GT40 race cars that famously dominated the 24 Hours of Le Mans from 1966-1969. Engineers built a space-age aluminum chassis, while designers sculpted a windswept aluminum body that paid homage to the original racer, while tweaking the look slightly for modern tastes.

After the initial batch, Ford made a few updates to later-production 2005 models. They included an easier hood release and new oil pump hoses, as well as billet aluminum wishbones to replace the original suspension arms. The Ford GT carried these changes over into the 2006 model year.

Ford built 2,011 examples of the Ford GT in the 2006 model year. The vehicle in question is a delivery-mileage example, showing only 14.5 miles on the odometer. Its engine is mid-mounted behind the two-seater cockpit, and under a clamshell-style hood the supercharged 5.4-liter V8 engine lies in waiting. From the factory this motor made 550 horsepower and 500 pound-feet of torque.

Based upon the idea of an already iconic race car, the Ford GT became an icon in its own right thanks to a muscular yet graceful style from chief designer Camilo Pardo, as well as its delightfully unrefined methods. Ford used modern materials, technology and techniques to construct the Ford GT. However, the formula was decidedly old-school: a big V8 engine, manual transmission, and massive power to the rear wheels. It could accelerate from 0-60 mph in under four seconds, yet did not come with stability control or traction control.

The Ford GT also had loads of personality. The doors featured a unique cut-out roof section which helped separate its design from other supercars of the time, though absent-minded passengers risked slamming the door onto their heads if they weren’t careful. Inside the Ford GT, the cabin boasted over-the-top retro styling that harkened back to the 1960s with long, flat expanses covered in circular vents, gauges, and metal rings built into the seats. Muscle cars in the mid-2000s harkened longingly to their forebears from the 1960s and ‘70s, and some consider the Ford GT the ultimate example.

Pricing for the Ford GT started out at a meager $139,995, which was considered a steal even at the time. It clearly outperformed Chrysler’s 500-horsepower Dodge Viper at around $80,000, and the next closest competitors were mid-engined supercars from Europe, like the Porsche Carrera GT and Ferrari Enzo, which retailed for over $500,000.

Though the Ford GT was relatively common compared to those exotics, at more than 4,000 units produced in just two years, the market has treated it favorably of late. The car left a legacy that carries on today as the automaker continued with a second-generation Ford GT beginning in 2017. This updated version marked a drastic departure from its predecessor, however, using a twin-turbocharged V6 engine and seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. The price started at over $400,000, and Ford instituted a complex application process for interested customers.

THIS 2006 FORD GT

This 2006 Ford GT, made during the final year of production for the first-generation Ford GT, is finished in Ford’s factory Tungsten Grey over an Ebony leather interior. It’s one of 541 produced in Tungsten Grey for 2006, and number 222 of 277 Canadian-destined specification cars. 

Being a Canadian spec vehicle, it features an extended rear bumper, daytime running lights, and a standard stereo as opposed to the McIntosh high-end audio system. All Canadian cars were fitted with the base radio due to weight requirements (trading bumper reinforcements for subwoofers); otherwise, the car would have jumped a weight class.

In addition, this Ford GT was specced from the factory with forged-aluminum lightweight 10-spoke BBS wheels (another weight-saver but also a nice upgrade), which sit in front of optional red brake calipers over the stock black version and cross-drilled and vented disc brakes. The exterior stripe package, which this car wears in silver on top of the grey paint, was an option. 

Purchased by the second and current owner at auction in 2018, this Ford GT has since been part of a private collection and has been stored in climate-controlled storage.

MECHANICAL

According to the CarFax, the vehicle was serviced in Windsor, Ontario, Canada in September 2014 and passed a safety inspection performed by the Ontario Ministry of Transportation when the vehicle transferred ownership in September 2018. The vehicle was serviced again at Steele Ford Lincoln in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada in May 2021.

A Pre-Purchase Inspection was performed in August 2024 in preparation for the auction. The report is included in the gallery and shows that the vehicle is sound. A new battery was installed in July 2024.

The seller will offer a complimentary oil change pre-delivery should the winning bidder wish to have the service performed.

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE SALE

A true time capsule, this Ford GT retains the delivery seat covers, stickers, tags, and a spare key. 

SUMMARY

This auction presents a unique opportunity to acquire what is without a doubt one of the finest low-mileage GTs in existence and an exceptional example of Ford’s “pace car for an entire company.”

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