2021 Ford GT

Ford announced the newest generation of the Ford GT and thousands of people applied for the opportunity to be able to purchase their newest halo supercar. An unprecedented demand sparked a bit of chaos within Ford, as this was an exclusive halo supercar with Le Mans-racer inspired technology, some serious track capability and not just anyone could purchase one new. With such limited production, Ford allocated these cars to only worthy applicants who had proven their love for the brand.

As a new allocation for the second-generation Ford GT was already difficult to obtain, very few exclusive VIP customers were able to convince Ford to create a bespoke livery on their new supercar. This 2021 Ford GT is offered in an exclusive bespoke livery referencing one of the greatest prototype GT40s ever built, GT/105. This is the only example ever painted in this livery and was used later by the factory as inspiration for the 2022 Ford GT Heritage edition. When looking back at special cars that bring a premium, this Ford GT that is a one-of-one specification will increase in value far more than a normal-painted model.

GT/105 was completed in early 1964 and is one of three remaining prototype examples from 1964 and is the only example still left today in its original configuration. It was a test, development and race car for the factory. It was the first GT40 to ever run the howling 289 CI Ford V-8 (an engine it had from birth) and the first GT40 to ever run the ZF gearbox. It was the 1965 Le Mans Test car and competed at Reims, Sebring and Daytona as a works car. During its life as a factory racer, it was driven by Le Mans winners, Formula 1 champions and greats including Richard Attwood, Bruce McLaren, Jean-Louis Schlesser, Phil Hill, John Horsman, Sir John Whitmore, Frank Gardner, Roy Salvadori, Bob Bondurant, Jochen Neerpasch, Giancarlo Baghetti, Maurice Trintignant, Peter Sutcliffe, Bob Grossman, Innes Ireland and Umberto Maglioli.

With the original GT/105 as the inspiration, this matching serial number GT was treated to a one-off paint scheme as designed by the team at Multimatic and Ford. The only example with this livery, it features a Frozen White base with a dark blue painted hood and over the roof stripe, just like the original GT/105. As with all third-generation Ford GTs, power comes from a 3.5L twin-turbocharged V-6 EcoBoost engine generating 647 HP and 550 lb-ft of torque and paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Additional options include six-point harness anchors, blue-painted brake calipers, satin silver-painted wheels, titanium lug nuts and a car cover. The car is accompanied by a spare key, owner’s manuals, a window sticker, a build sheet, a GT battery tender, an air compressor, a front license plate bracket and a fitted indoor car cover.

Since taking delivery, it has only been driven a mere 56 miles and remains in showroom-new condition. Interestingly, these particular cars were the inspiration behind the 2022 Heritage Edition Ford GT cars made available to the public. As with any collector car, a one-off factory-built example, like this special 2021 Ford GT, brings a premium in the market both today and tomorrow, and it is steadfast as a true future collectible.