3292 x 1720 px | 27,9 x 14,6 cm | 11 x 5,7 inches | 300dpi
Aufnahmedatum:
8. März 2020
Ort:
Chorley, UK
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The Blue and Orange livery worn by the cars of the John Wyer racing teams of the 1960s and ‘70s is one of the most widely recognizable in the world. Back to back wins at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1968 (driven by Pedro Rodriguez and Lucien Bianchi) and 1969 (with Jackie Ickx and Jackie Oliver), contributed mightily to the reputations of both the car and the charming and talented Wyer, who was a force in international racing for decades. In 2006 Ford added a special limited-edition ‘Heritage’ paint scheme to the exclusive GT that recalled that famous JW Automotive/ Gulf Oil livery of the Le Mans-winning GT40, the “Heritage Edition” Ford GT. Finished in Heritage Blue with Epic Orange stripes and White roundels, this “Heritage” Ford GT is one of 343 produced and, with just 5.8 original miles on the odometer, is quite probably the least-driven and most original of them all. Sold new at Steve Baldo Ford in Niagara Falls, New York, it has all the features that make this Ford’s ultimate supercar: an aluminum space frame with double wishbone independent suspension, supercharged 5.4L/550 HP aluminum DOHC V-8 with Ricardo 6-speed gearbox, Goodyear Eagle F1 tires on BBS forged alloy 18- and 19-inch wheels, Brembo Anti-Lock vented disc brakes, HID headlights and a superb Black leather interior with air conditioning and an optional McIntosh audio system with CD player. The car is virtually untouched. The factory and transport stickers remain intact on the windshield and body, the factory-installed protective plastic wrapping on the console, steering wheel and seats is still in place and the original body sticker kit is still stored in its unopened box. The owner’s manual attaché, service manuals and books are all included with this most pristine example of the Ford GT that has already reached the status of collector classic.
