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LOT 117 Ω
2006 Ford GT Heritage Chassis no. 1FAFP90S06Y401723 Engine no. 6Y401723
Sold for CHF362,250 inc. premium
Lot 117Ω
One owner from new; One of only 343 Heritage examples built
2006 Ford GT Heritage
2006 Ford GT Heritage
2006 Ford GT Heritage
Chassis no. 1FAFP90S06Y401723
Engine no. 6Y401723
Chassis no. 1FAFP90S06Y401723
Engine no. 6Y401723
• Built to US specification
• Iconic Gulf Oil livery
• 10,820 miles recorded
• Full service history
• Omani registration document
Based on Eric Broadley's Lola GT, the original Ford GT40 was spawned by the Dearborn giant's ambition to beat Ferrari at Le Mans. The project had commenced in 1963 following Ford's failed attempt to buy into Ferrari, and was based at the company's Advanced Vehicles plant at Slough, England. After failures in 1964 and '65, that first sweet Le Mans victory would fall to the 7-litre MkII in 1966, with victory the following year going to a US-built MkIV 'J' car. (The GT40 MkIII was the British-built road-going version).
Following Ford's withdrawal from endurance racing at the end of 1967, John Wyer Automotive picked up the baton, entering modified GT40s (renamed 'Mirage') painted in the now evocative blue/orange livery of sponsor Gulf Oil. Amazingly, and despite being considered effectively obsolete, chassis number '1075' secured back-to-back wins at Le Mans in 1968 and 1969, becoming a motor sports legend.
A decade later and the GT40's status as an all-time great classic sports car had been firmly established, leading to an increased demand for unmolested originals and the start of a replica-building industry. Perhaps the only surprise concerning the emergence of a reconstituted 'official' version is that it took Ford the best part of 40 years to get around to it.
The 'new generation' GT was developed by Ford's Special Vehicle Team Engineering department. The prototype was released in 2002 in anticipation of Ford's 100th anniversary celebrations, with production commencing in late 2004. In defeating Ferrari's more highly stressed V12s, Ford proved that the traditional American V8 possessed all that was necessary to compete at the cutting edge of international endurance racing. A far cry from the simple pushrod units of the 1960s, the Ford GT's supercharged 5.4-litre V8 produced 550bhp and 500lb/ft of torque, figures on a par with those of the 7.0-litre engine that won at Le Mans in 1966 and '67. The six-speed all-synchromesh manual gearbox/transaxle used ZF internals and was sourced from RBT Transmissions.
The interior featured leather-upholstered Recaro bucket seats with aluminium ventilation grommets embedded into the panels, while the instrument layout followed the original's, comprising analogue gauges and a large tachometer complemented by modern versions of the traditional toggle switches.
Back in 1966, the Ford GT40 became the first car to exceed 200mph along the Mulsanne straight at Le Mans. Tested for Motor Trend magazine by Indycar racing legend Bryan Herta, the Ford GT topped 200mph at Ford's Kingman test facility in Arizona, emphatically demonstrating that it was indeed worthy of that famous name.
Built to US specification and delivered new to the current owner in October 2006 by Al Tayer motors in Dubai, this limited Heritage model is finished in iconic Gulf Oils livery and offered with a Paint Protection Film to keep his livery intact. Showing 10,820 miles today, the car comes with the original purchase invoice and customs documents; its leather pouch and stamped service book; an Omani registration document; and full service history testifying how well the car has been maintained. Very rare opportunity, this amazing Ford GT can be registered in Switzerland.
Please note that if this vehicle is to be imported into Switzerland, Swiss Customs charges (Car Tax, VAT and a Customs Administration Fee) will apply totalling roughly 13% of the Purchase Price (Hammer + Buyers Premium). Swiss Car Tax at 4% shall be calculated on the total Purchase Price. Swiss VAT (8.1%) will then be applicable on the aggregated amount of the Hammer Price, Buyer's Premium and Swiss Car Tax. There will equally be a charge for the customs clearance procedure. Please note that customs rates to other countries shall vary. This vehicle will not be available for immediate collection after the sale and will only be released on completion of customs clearance. If you have any questions regarding customs clearance, please contact the Bonhams|Cars Department or our recommended shippers.
• Iconic Gulf Oil livery
• 10,820 miles recorded
• Full service history
• Omani registration document
Based on Eric Broadley's Lola GT, the original Ford GT40 was spawned by the Dearborn giant's ambition to beat Ferrari at Le Mans. The project had commenced in 1963 following Ford's failed attempt to buy into Ferrari, and was based at the company's Advanced Vehicles plant at Slough, England. After failures in 1964 and '65, that first sweet Le Mans victory would fall to the 7-litre MkII in 1966, with victory the following year going to a US-built MkIV 'J' car. (The GT40 MkIII was the British-built road-going version).
Following Ford's withdrawal from endurance racing at the end of 1967, John Wyer Automotive picked up the baton, entering modified GT40s (renamed 'Mirage') painted in the now evocative blue/orange livery of sponsor Gulf Oil. Amazingly, and despite being considered effectively obsolete, chassis number '1075' secured back-to-back wins at Le Mans in 1968 and 1969, becoming a motor sports legend.
A decade later and the GT40's status as an all-time great classic sports car had been firmly established, leading to an increased demand for unmolested originals and the start of a replica-building industry. Perhaps the only surprise concerning the emergence of a reconstituted 'official' version is that it took Ford the best part of 40 years to get around to it.
The 'new generation' GT was developed by Ford's Special Vehicle Team Engineering department. The prototype was released in 2002 in anticipation of Ford's 100th anniversary celebrations, with production commencing in late 2004. In defeating Ferrari's more highly stressed V12s, Ford proved that the traditional American V8 possessed all that was necessary to compete at the cutting edge of international endurance racing. A far cry from the simple pushrod units of the 1960s, the Ford GT's supercharged 5.4-litre V8 produced 550bhp and 500lb/ft of torque, figures on a par with those of the 7.0-litre engine that won at Le Mans in 1966 and '67. The six-speed all-synchromesh manual gearbox/transaxle used ZF internals and was sourced from RBT Transmissions.
The interior featured leather-upholstered Recaro bucket seats with aluminium ventilation grommets embedded into the panels, while the instrument layout followed the original's, comprising analogue gauges and a large tachometer complemented by modern versions of the traditional toggle switches.
Back in 1966, the Ford GT40 became the first car to exceed 200mph along the Mulsanne straight at Le Mans. Tested for Motor Trend magazine by Indycar racing legend Bryan Herta, the Ford GT topped 200mph at Ford's Kingman test facility in Arizona, emphatically demonstrating that it was indeed worthy of that famous name.
Built to US specification and delivered new to the current owner in October 2006 by Al Tayer motors in Dubai, this limited Heritage model is finished in iconic Gulf Oils livery and offered with a Paint Protection Film to keep his livery intact. Showing 10,820 miles today, the car comes with the original purchase invoice and customs documents; its leather pouch and stamped service book; an Omani registration document; and full service history testifying how well the car has been maintained. Very rare opportunity, this amazing Ford GT can be registered in Switzerland.
Please note that if this vehicle is to be imported into Switzerland, Swiss Customs charges (Car Tax, VAT and a Customs Administration Fee) will apply totalling roughly 13% of the Purchase Price (Hammer + Buyers Premium). Swiss Car Tax at 4% shall be calculated on the total Purchase Price. Swiss VAT (8.1%) will then be applicable on the aggregated amount of the Hammer Price, Buyer's Premium and Swiss Car Tax. There will equally be a charge for the customs clearance procedure. Please note that customs rates to other countries shall vary. This vehicle will not be available for immediate collection after the sale and will only be released on completion of customs clearance. If you have any questions regarding customs clearance, please contact the Bonhams|Cars Department or our recommended shippers.
Footnotes
Un seul propriétaire depuis sa sortie d'usine. L'une des seulement 343 Heritage construites
Ford GT Heritage – 2006
Châssis n° 1FAFP90S06Y401723
Moteur n° 6Y401723
• Construite en définition USA
• Aux couleurs iconiques de Gulf Oil
• 10 820 miles (17 409 km) affichés
• Historique d'entretien complet
• Documents d'immatriculation d'Oman
La Ford GT40 d'origine, dérivée de la Lola GT d'Eric Broadley, fut créée pour satisfaire l'ambition qu'avait le géant de Dearborn de battre Ferrari au Mans. Ce projet avait démarré en 1963, alors que Ford venait d'échouer à racheter Ferrari. Il était hébergé dans l'atelier des véhicules spéciaux de la marque situé en Angleterre, à Slough. Après deux échecs en 1964 et 1965, la douceur de la première victoire de Ford au Mans revint en 1966 à sa MkII de 7 litres et celle de la deuxième, l'année suivante, à une MkIV 'J' construite aux USA - la GT40 MkIII étant la version tourisme construite en Grande-Bretagne.
Après le retrait de Ford des épreuves d'endurance, à la fin de 1967, John Wyer Automotive reprit le flambeau et engagea des GT40 modifiées (renommées Mirage) aux couleurs bleue et orange, maintenant riches de réminiscences, de son sponsor Gulf Oil. A l'étonnement de tous, le châssis 1075, bien que considéré comme totalement obsolète, remporta au Mans deux victoires consécutives, en 1968 et 1969, ce qui fit de lui une légende du sport automobile.
Une dizaine d'années plus tard, la GT40 avait indiscutablement acquis le statut de grand classique parmi les voitures de course, ce qui avait conduit à une demande croissante de voitures d'époque en bon état et au démarrage d'une production de répliques. La seule chose surprenante dans l'apparition d'un remake "officiel" est peut-être qu'il fallut à Ford près d'une quarantaine d'années pour s'y mettre.
La GT "nouvelle génération" fut développée par le département de Ford dédié à la conception des véhicules spéciaux. Son prototype fut dévoilé en 2002 en prévision des célébrations du centième anniversaire de la marque et sa production démarra en 2004. En battant les V12 Ferrari beaucoup plus sollicités, Ford avait apporté la preuve que les V8 américains traditionnels avaient toutes les qualités requises pour courir au plus haut niveau de l'endurance internationale. Le V8 suralimenté de 5,4 litres de la Ford GT, à des années-lumière des simples moteurs culbutés des années 1960, délivrait 550 ch et 680 N.m de couple, des valeurs comparables à celles du 7,0 litres vainqueur au Mans en 1966 et 1967. Sa boîte-pont manuelle à six rapports synchronisés était fournie par RBT Transmissions à partir de composants ZF.
On trouvait à l'intérieur des sièges baquet Recaro garnis de cuir et munis sur leurs coussins d'œillets de ventilation en aluminium. La disposition de l'instrumentation reproduisait celle de l'époque, y compris des cadrans analogiques et un grand tachymètre que venaient compléter, sous une forme moderne, les traditionnels interrupteurs à levier.
En 1966, la Ford GT40 avait été, au Mans, la première voiture à dépasser les 320 km/h sur la ligne droite des Hunaudières. Lors d'un essai effectué par le légendaire pilote d'Indycar Bryan Herta pour la magazine Motor Trend, la Ford GT atteignit 320 km/h sur la piste d'essai Kingman de Ford, située en Arizona, ce qui démontra avec brio qu'elle était digne de porter ce nom célèbre.
Construit aux spécifications USA et livré neuf en octobre 2006 à son actuel propriétaire par Al Tayer Motors, à Dubaï, cet exemplaire de la série limitée Heritage arborant l'iconique livrée Gulf Oil est présenté revêtu d'un film de protection destiné à conserver intacte sa livrée. Il affiche aujourd'hui 10 820 miles (17 409 km) et est proposé avec sa facture d'achat et ses documents douaniers d'origine, sa pochette en cuir contenant son carnet d'entretien tamponné, un document d'immatriculation d'Oman et son historique d'entretien complet qui témoigne de la qualité de l'entretien dont il a bénéficié. Cette merveilleuse Ford GT, qui peut être immatriculée en Suisse, est une opportunité extrêmement rare.
Veuillez noter que si ce véhicule est importé en Suisse, les frais de douane suisses (taxe sur les véhicules, TVA et frais d'administration douanière) s'appliqueront pour un total d'environ 13 % du prix d'achat (prix au marteau + prime d'acheteur). L'impôt suisse sur les véhicules, d'un montant de 4 %, sera calculé sur le prix d'achat total. LA TVA suisse (8.1%) sera alors applicable sur le montant cumulé du prix d'achat, de la prime d'acheteur et de la taxe suisse sur les véhicules. La procédure de dédouanement sera également facturée. Veuillez noter que les taux de douane pour les autres pays peuvent varier. Ce véhicule ne sera pas disponible pour un enlèvement immédiat après la vente et ne sera libéré qu'une fois le dédouanement effectué. Si vous avez des questions concernant le dédouanement, veuillez contacter le département Bonhams|Cars ou nos expéditeurs recommandés.
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