Chassis No. 1FAFP90S46Y400851

As the Ford Motor Company neared its 100th anniversary in 2003, top executives marked the milestone by reviving three iconic nameplates, each of which had played a key role in shaping Ford's commercial success and public image. The reborn Mustang and Thunderbird clearly spoke to Ford's sales legacy, but it was the legendary GT40—an icon of international motorsport and Le Mans dominance, more valuable as a symbol than a sales driver—that inspired the flagship of the initiative: the Ford GT.

Unveiled as a concept at the 2002 Detroit Motor Show, the GT swiftly gained production approval. Under the guidance of Chief Designer Camilo Pardo, its design paid faithful tribute to the GT40's unmistakable profile, yet the engineering beneath was thoroughly modern. The GT featured an advanced aluminum spaceframe chassis and a body crafted from aluminum and superplastic-formed materials—clear departures from the original. At its heart was a 550-horsepower supercharged 5.4-liter V8, paired with a six-speed Ricardo transaxle. When new, this setup enabled the GT to reach 60 miles per hour in just 3.3 seconds and achieve a top speed of 205 mph. Throughout the car, updated homages to the original GT40 were thoughtfully integrated—from the twin-nostril nose and round tail lights to the perforated seats—preserving the spirit of the 1960s legend while creating something entirely suited for the 21st century.

Today, 20 years after the debut of this legendary era of Ford GT, it is increasingly difficult to find a true single-owner example that has been under the same watchful eye and within the same garage from day one. This 2006 Ford GT is one such car remaining with its original owner—legendary IMSA sports car racer John O'Steen—since he purchased it new in August 2006 from Kerry Ford in Cincinnati, Ohio. O'Steen should be a familiar name to even a casual fan of road racing throughout the 1970s, 80s, and 90s having piloted a Mazda-powered Lola T616 to a class win in the 1984 24 Hours of Le Mans and countless iconic Porsche GT and sports racing prototypes, most famously the Coca-Cola-sponsored Akin Racing 935/84 and 962, in IMSA competition. While the Ford vs. Ferrari battles were before his time, O'Steen was likely glued to the television and radio as those global showdowns for sport car racing dominance played out during the 60s and, like many, jumped at the chance to acquire the production Ford GT in the mid-2000s. Finished in Mark IV Red Clearcoat, it's not inconceivable that the popular color was selected due to the Coca-Cola livery sported by O'Steen and his cars in the 1980s. Furthermore, it is specified with all four factory offered options, including Painted Racing Stripes, Light Weight Forged BBS Aluminum Wheels, Red Painted Brake Calipers, and a McIntosh AM/FM CD system.

During its time in O'Steen's Florida collection the GT's clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report and service records on file reveal numerous services at Velde Ford of Vero Beach and today it features just 1,545 miles at the time of cataloging. In addition, this highly original Ford GT received a July 2025 service in preparation for Broad Arrow's Monterey Jet Center Auction. Few modern supercars manage to balance motorsport pedigree with real-world usability as effortlessly as the Ford GT. Beyond its celebrated design and dynamic brilliance, this example's preservation and notable single ownership stand out. Owned by one of America's finest drivers—who competed at the highest levels of international motorsport—it is an offering that speaks to both discerning collectors and dedicated drivers alike.