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ford38v8 10-24-2020 06:57 PM

Ford GT 2018 $1125000 BJ just now
 

!!!! Barrett Jackson. The new Designer Investment.

Kube 10-25-2020 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ford38v8 (Post 1944871)
!!!! Barrett Jackson. The new Designer Investment.

I've run a number of cars through Barrett in the past couple of decades and have found them to be a rather good outlet for cars that I'd wanted to sell anonymously.
From my experience, quite unlike Mecum, they (Barrett) run a straight ship.

JSeery 10-25-2020 04:44 PM

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Our local Ford dealer had two of them for I think $250,000 each in 2018. Looks like it would have been a good investment!

V8COOPMAN 10-25-2020 07:32 PM

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The story is a little deeper than you's guys realize. The few that have currently been built are just now coming out from under "Prohibited Sale" contract with Ford. Plus, Ford wouldn't have sold one to any of us-folks in the first place, 'cuz there ain't none of us folks 'special'-enough. Pretty-much an 'invitation-only' deal like the '53 Corvettes were. Leno got the very first one of these Fords! Click the link below! DD

https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/22/cars/...lue/index.html


https://cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/asse...xlarge-169.jpg

JSeery 10-25-2020 07:43 PM

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V8, you jogged my memory, I think the ones the local dealer had were $500,00 not $250,000. They had them in the showroom for a long time. The fleet salesman, who is a friend of mine, was telling me about them getting calls from all over offering way over the posted price. I think he told me they weren't allowed to sell them to these high offer bids, not sure how it worked, but there was a no re-sale contract.

When I was younger I had a chance to set in an original GT-40. It was right hand drive. Very interesting interior, everything looked like it was made in someone's garage, LOL. Metal plate for an instrument panel with round gauges mounted on it, steering wheel welded up out of round stock, etc. They were pure race. They wouldn't let me drive it! :(

ford38v8 10-26-2020 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by V8COOPMAN (Post 1945191)
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The story is a little deeper than you's guys realize. The few that have currently been built are just now coming out from under "Prohibited Sale" contract with Ford. Plus, Ford wouldn't have sold one to any of us-folks in the first place, 'cuz there ain't none of us folks 'special'-enough. Pretty-much an 'invitation-only' deal like the '53 Corvettes were. Leno got the very first one of these Fords! Click the link below! DD

https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/22/cars/...lue/index.html


https://cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/asse...xlarge-169.jpg




Coop, Thank you for the back story! That link explains a lot. And too, Ford Legal Department deserves praise for their good work.

Zeke3 10-26-2020 09:51 AM

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I think somebody should tell the security guards to get their mits off the eye candy.

Tim Ayers 10-26-2020 10:25 AM

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Did the 2018 GT-40's have the Ecoboost V6's that were totally tweaked for race or a V8?

I thought I read Ford used that Ecoboost V6 is some high dollar, exclusive build.

Edit: Quick Google search confirmed Ecoboost V6.

V8COOPMAN 10-26-2020 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Tim Ayers (Post 1945345)
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Quick Google search confirmed Ecoboost V6.

Well.....POO! I don't care how 'bad-ass' that Ecoboost V6 supposedly is. And I'm certain that Ford doesn't give a rat's butt about what I think about any of this, 'cuz They surely didn't call me seeking my opinion! But if THIS frikken' Coopman were to think about spending a 'few' bucks on an exotic, "Gee-Whiz", top-of-the-line, 'go-fast', exotic, factory Super Car, it damned sure ain't gonna have no wimpy-ass-sounding, girly-man V6 in it! I mean....C'mon, Man! What the heck was Ford thinking? Going by the parameters spelled-out in my link above, it seems that Ford REALLY wanted to promote this puppy as the epitome of their bad-boy, 'go-fast' heritage, which for the past fifty-five years or so has come to infer one of Fords inherently-brutal AND 'manly' V8s. Obviously, there are a relative few folks out there with use or lose money just dying to spend it on SOMETHING that might bolster their egos, but half a $million, or even $1,125,000 on a frikken' V6-Mobile? Give me a break! And just imagine the insurance premium on that puppy every six months! Someone mentioned the term "investment" above. How's this for an 'investment'? You can still order one of The General's 2021, go-fast mid-engined 'Wonders' (with the option to re-sell it anytime you desire) that'll do well over 100+ mph FASTER than any US speed limit permits. BASE price this 2021 year for an ordered C8 Corvette will remain at $59,995 for a coupe, and only $67,495 for the convert. You could take what you saved on that Ford GT, build a gorgeous new home with a 6-bay shop on a couple of acres most anywhere here in Texas, and still have over half a million left over to buy several old V8 Fords with. V6 huh? C'mon, Man! DD

https://th.bing.com/th/id/OIP.tbPqi6...r=1.25&pid=1.7





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Tim Ayers 10-26-2020 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by V8COOPMAN (Post 1945449)
Well.....POO! I don't care how 'bad-ass' that Ecoboost V6 supposedly is. And I'm certain that Ford doesn't give a rat's butt about what I think about any of this, 'cuz They surely didn't call me seeking my opinion! But if THIS frikken' Coopman were to think about spending a 'few' bucks on an exotic, "Gee-Whiz", top-of-the-line, 'go-fast', exotic, factory Super Car, it damned sure ain't gonna have no wimpy-ass-sounding, girly-man V6 in it! I mean....C'mon, Man! What the heck was Ford thinking? Going by the parameters spelled-out in my link above, it seems that Ford REALLY wanted to promote this puppy as the epitome of their bad-boy, 'go-fast' heritage, which for the past fifty-five years or so has come to infer one of Fords inherently-brutal AND 'manly' V8s. Obviously, there are a relative few folks out there with use or lose money just dying to spend it on SOMETHING that might bolster their egos, but half a $million, or even $1,125,000 on a frikken' V6-Mobile? Give me a break! And just imagine the insurance premium on that puppy every six months! Someone mentioned the term "investment" above. How's this for an 'investment'? You can still order one of The General's 2021, go-fast mid-engined 'Wonders' (with the option to re-sell it anytime you desire) that'll do well over 100+ mph FASTER than any US speed limit permits. BASE price this 2021 year for an ordered C8 Corvette will remain at $59,995 for a coupe, and only $67,495 for the convert. You could take what you saved on that Ford GT, build a gorgeous new home with a 6-bay shop on a couple of acres most anywhere here in Texas, and still have over half a million left over to buy several old V8 Fords with. V6 huh? C'mon, Man! DD

https://th.bing.com/th/id/OIP.tbPqi6...r=1.25&pid=1.7





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Ditto on above. I thought I recalled that was the case. Seems really sad they couldn't figure out how to put an aluminum twin turbo V8 in the GT40.

ford38v8 10-26-2020 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Tim Ayers (Post 1945452)
Ditto on above. I thought I recalled that was the case. Seems really sad they couldn't figure out how to put an aluminum twin turbo V8 in the GT40.




Yeah, you guys are right. What a waste of money! I wouldn't have it taking up space in my garage if they gave it to me. Piece of garbage. :rolleyes:

Kube 10-26-2020 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ford38v8 (Post 1945454)
Yeah, you guys are right. What a waste of money! I wouldn't have it taking up space in my garage if they gave it to me. Piece of garbage. :rolleyes:

Seriously? I've done my share of stupid sh-- in my life but if someone gave this to me, well, I'd be quick to push out any other car I own in to the rain...

cadillac512 10-26-2020 07:09 PM

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Sar-chasm: The gap between a witty comment and the fellow who doesn't "get it". :p:D:p

DavidG 10-26-2020 07:27 PM

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Right, wimpy-ass for sure at only 647 HP and 550 ft.lbs. of torque pushing a 3,100 lb. vehicle; winner of its class at LeMans first time out. Eat your heart out.

Merc Cruzer 10-26-2020 07:28 PM

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The next one they roll out, will be all electric.

Zeke3 10-26-2020 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Merc Cruzer (Post 1945535)
The next one they roll out, will be all electric.

And it will probably be even faster.

35fordtn 10-26-2020 09:07 PM

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I had a ecoboost V6 F-150. Before I sold it, I had Livernois in Detroit tune it and upgrade the turbos. It would out run and out tow any other stock truck out there. The Ecoboost is a great engine. However, It would be cool to see Ford put the new 7.3l gas push rod motor that is in the newest super duty trucks into the GT. It handles a easy 900 HP with a supercharger, injectors and a tune. But, as we all know gas guzzlers and large cubic inches are a thing of the past. I will never experience it as I would be dreaming of a Ford GT on a Ford Mustang budget; as would 99% of the rest of the world.

ford38v8 10-26-2020 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Kube (Post 1945466)
Seriously? I've done my share of stupid sh-- in my life but if someone gave this to me, well, I'd be quick to push out any other car I own in to the rain...


Mike, you ask "Seriously?' ...Read my post again and look for the :rolleyes: 'roll eyes sarcastic' icon!

Actually, I think I'd get more use out of the 1961 VW 23 window that sold for $265,000! :D

Tim Ayers 10-27-2020 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by 35fordtn (Post 1945585)
I had a ecoboost V6 F-150. Before I sold it, I had Livernois in Detroit tune it and upgrade the turbos. It would out run and out tow any other stock truck out there. The Ecoboost is a great engine. However, It would be cool to see Ford put the new 7.3l gas push rod motor that is in the newest super duty trucks into the GT. It handles a easy 900 HP with a supercharger, injectors and a tune. But, as we all know gas guzzlers and large cubic inches are a thing of the past. I will never experience it as I would be dreaming of a Ford GT on a Ford Mustang budget; as would 99% of the rest of the world.

This. Yes, as someone said, electric may be even faster. I’m not saying that the Ecoboost doesn’t produce power, but a V6 in any form in a GT40 is kind of like a mustache on a beauty queen. It just looks out of place.


I did some digging this AM. We all know Dodge has it figured out with their supercharged Hellcat Hemi engine, but it's also not uncommon for guys to get 900-1000 hp with twin spooled Coyote V8's.

Since this is a Ford engine, seems like it would make perfect sense to use that platform, but what the hell to do I know? I can only dream of owning a GT40.

No one said we wouldn’t take it if given, we are only saying it should have had a monster V8 in there.

Kube 10-27-2020 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by cadillac512 (Post 1945518)
Sar-chasm: The gap between a witty comment and the fellow who doesn't "get it". :p:D:p

Wow! Thanks for explaining that to me. I am constantly amazed at the high level of intellect some folks exhibit.
So, how did I do at this "Sar-chasm" thing?


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