2005 Ford GT Coupe

The world was introduced to the Centennial Supercar, the Ford GT, at the 2002 North American International Auto Show. Within two years the first production car hit showrooms. The car was inspired by the legendary Ford racing cars that dominated international sports car racing in the late 1960s and it was part of Ford's 100th anniversary celebration.

Under the guidance of John Coletti and with the help of Ford's Special Vehicle Team, the state-of-the-art design concept came to life. It was given a hybrid aluminum space frame chassis, supercharged modular V8 and complex coil-over suspension with unequal-length control arms. Zero-to-sixty was achieved in less than four-seconds and top speed was limited to 205 mph. It was well equipped with many luxury conveniences as air conditioning, comfortable seats and a full stereo system.

This example is one of just 4038 examples produced. It has traveled less than 500 miles since new and is a one-owner car. It is painted in Centennial White with optional blue racing stripes and fully optioned ebony leather interior. The car was sent to Liberty Ford in Ohio after being fitted with a long list of features including high-intensity discharge headlights, Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar tires, full aerodynamic package, and a McIntosh stereo system with CD player, lightweight forged alloy wheels and red painted brake calipers.

In 2007 it was brought to the Gooding & Company auction held in Pebble Beach, Ca where it was estimated to sell for $130,000 - $150,000 and offered without reserve. Those estimates proved nearly accurate as the lot was sold for $160,600 including buyer's premium.

By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2008