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One owner from new; One of only 343 Heritage examples built 2006 Ford GT Heritage

Switzerland • 30 Jun 2024

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AI Listing Summary

This 2006 Ford GT Heritage is a limited-edition model with a single owner from new and finished in the iconic Gulf Oil livery. Showing just 10,820 miles, it comes with a full service history and original documentation, presenting a rare opportunity for collectors, although potential Swiss import costs should be considered.

Condition

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The car is described as being well-maintained with a full service history. It has low mileage for its age and comes with original documents. The presence of Paint Protection Film indicates care for the exterior. However, the listing also mentions potential Swiss Customs charges, suggesting it might need some preparation for registration in Switzerland.

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1FAFP90S06Y401723

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10,820 miles

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RHD/LHD:

LHD

• 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 Man...