JAKARTA Ford Motor Company announced the release of one of the most valuable units of their Heritage Fleet (Heritage Fleet). One unit of the 2006 GT Heritage Edition iconic with Gulf Oil livery is ready for auction, and this is not an ordinary GT.
This supercar is the third production number Heritage Edition, making it the lowest production number car ever offered for sale to the public.
With the usual Ford GT market price now approaching millions of US dollars, this special edition is believed to break a new record when the auction hammer is tapped at the Barrett-Jackson event in Scottsdale, Arizona, on October 18. Meanwhile, the proceeds from the Ford GT Heritage Edition auction will be used for the maintenance of the Ford Heritage Fleet collection.
Reporting from Car and Driver, Tuesday, October 14, the Ford GT Heritage Edition was released in the 2006 year model as a tribute to the legendary GT40 race car, which won Le Mans' endurance race for two consecutive years in 1968 and 1969 with Gulf Oil's iconic sky blue and orange colors. Only 343 Heritage Edition units have ever been created, and unit number three is a rare masterpiece.
This car has specifications that capture the spirit of classic racing in the '60s, combined with modern performance. Behind its hood powered by a 550-hp powered V8.4 liter supercharged engine, combined with six accelerations of manual transmission. Its wild performance blends with retro designs that inspire Ford's 'Go Like Hell' spirit on racing tracks.
Although for almost two decades it has been part of Ford's official collection, this car is not just a display. Its odometer records about 8,435 miles (equivalent to 13,574 km) as evidence that this supercar is still actively used.
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About Ford Heritage Fleet
Ford Heritage Fleet itself was only formed earlier this year, consisting of about 500 historic vehicles that represent important moments on Ford's journey. The collection includes various concept cars, early electric vehicle experiments, to legendary models such as the 10 million Mustang.
Meanwhile, the first-generation Ford GT was originally developed to commemorate Ford's 100th anniversary, inspired by the legendary GT40 car that won Le Mans for two consecutive years in 1968 and 1969.
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