This 2006 Ford GT For Sale Is Rare Because Of What It Doesn’t Have

Only One Of Two

The Ford GT is one of the most special models in the company’s history, having been created as a modern tribute to the GT40 and its four consecutive overall victories at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, including its famous battles against Ferrari. It was also produced in limited numbers, adding to its rarity, but this particular example for sale is even rarer because of its factory stripe delete.

That means the vehicle lacks the twin racing stripes commonly seen on most first-generation models. Listed on duPont Registry, it is one of only two 2006 Ford GTs finished in Speed Yellow with the factory stripe delete, and received optional red-painted Brembo brake calipers. This example was originally purchased through Davies Ford in Connellsville, Pennsylvania.

Stripped Of Stripes

Finished in Speed Yellow, this 2006 Ford GT – which showed 8,734 miles when cataloged – comes with factory 6-spoke forged silver BBS aluminum wheels, Bridgestone Potenza RE050A Scuderia tires, and a Heffner exhaust installed in 2019. The Carfax report notes no accidents, structural damage, or airbag deployments, although the listing discloses previous paintwork, wear on the rear diffuser, and a slow leak in the driver-side rear tire.

The interior isn’t as dramatic as the exterior, featuring black leather upholstery, Sparco carbon-fiber bucket seats, a CD stereo, and Ford GT-branded floor mats.

No engine modifications are mentioned, so the mid-mounted 5.4-liter supercharged V8 has been retained, which, from the factory, produced 550 horsepower and 500 lb-ft of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a Ricardo 6-speed manual transaxle. This setup allows the car to accelerate from zero to 60 mph in approximately 3.3 seconds and reach a top speed of around 205 mph.

The Cost Of Being Different

While this is a rare specification, mainly because of the factory stripe delete, the current bid of $503,000 is broadly in line with the model's average resale price. However, with four days remaining before the auction ends, that figure could still rise. The car is currently located in Lebanon, Tennessee.

This generation ended production in 2006 before a second-gen iteration ran from 2017 to 2022. Today, the Blue Oval has turned to the Mustang GTD as its road-going performance flagship, while a direct successor to the Ford GT has yet to be confirmed.

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