This is an extremely beautiful first-generation 2006 Ford GT finished in ‘Midnight Blue Metallic’ with the ‘Stripe delete’ option, over a Black leather interior. This example was previously sold by our friends at @autosportdesigns, and was equipped with some unique options such as the Lightweight Forged BBS alloy wheels. This GT was one of the first 100 examples produced, and is 1 of only 7 examples produced in Midnight Blue Metallic with the center and side stripe delete. The first-gen GT was produced in just 4,038 total units between 2005 & 2006. The first-generation Ford GT produced from 2005-2006, and was designed by chief Designer, Camilo Pardo, under the watchful eye of American industrial designer who previously served as Group Vice President of Global Design and Chief Creative Officer at Ford Motor Company, J Mays. The first ever concept appearance for the first-generation GT took place in 2002 at the North American International Auto Show, and was known at the time as the ‘GT40 Concept’. After this concept was shown, American automotive designer, racing driver, and entrepreneur, Carroll Shelby, was recruited to help further develop this project. While under testing & developmental stages, this project was known as ‘Petunia’. In 2003, one year after the debut of the concept, three pre-production GTs were shown to public part of Ford's centenary celebrations. One of which (CP1) I’ve been lucky enough to spend a fair amount of time around, I can confirm these prototypes were a true piece of special Ford history. The GT is powered by an all-aluminum alloy 5.4 L longitudinal rear mounted Modular V8 engine that produces 550hp at 6,500 rpm, allowing this car to achieve a top speed around 205mph with a 0-60mph time of just about 3.8 seconds.
How many made? approximately 4,038, however this specification is 1 of just 7 of it’s kind.
Debut: 2002 North American International Auto Show
Engine: 5.4 L longitudinal rear mounted Modular V8 engine that produces 550hp
Top Speed: around 205mph
0-60mph: around 3.8 seconds
Photo Credit: @am_media_ny, @autosportdesigns
Research: @rarecarsonly