OT: Ford GT
08-01-2016, 01:01 AM
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I'm an original owner of an '05 FGT. 46K miles on my machine. Just spent the afternoon under the car changing the oil. I got an allocation for the new FGT. Now comes the part about deciding what to sell to fund this adventure! My orange pumpkin 08 GT3RS may have to go. Can't stand the thought of parting with my CGT...too iconic. I just got a GT4 in Gulf Blue and I'm doing a partial wrap with Gulf graphics. First World problems.
08-01-2016, 01:23 AM
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Thanks guys.
Just perplexed I haven't heard anything.
Maybe they lost my applicatoin?????
I would have loved to go to Europe and all the rallies but unfortuntately I'm just a working stiff and time off is tough. As a trial lawyer many times my schedule is not my own. It of course occured to me that that would "improve" my odds but I just don't have the time. Oh well.
I thought about going to Europe but it was bumping up against a court trial in June that couldn't be put off that had to be handled. Alot of those guys have more time on their hands than I do. Not complaining but its just my life.
My last 10 day vacation was 2 years ago. Ugh.
I try and take some long weekends when I can but its tough. Spend 1/2 my weekends working anyway.
On the bright side, my Porsche tech friend is coming tomorrow to help with the install of my center bypass from Competition Motorsports on the RS!!!! Can't wait to hear it!
Just perplexed I haven't heard anything.
Maybe they lost my applicatoin????? I would have loved to go to Europe and all the rallies but unfortuntately I'm just a working stiff and time off is tough. As a trial lawyer many times my schedule is not my own. It of course occured to me that that would "improve" my odds but I just don't have the time. Oh well.
I thought about going to Europe but it was bumping up against a court trial in June that couldn't be put off that had to be handled. Alot of those guys have more time on their hands than I do. Not complaining but its just my life.
My last 10 day vacation was 2 years ago. Ugh.
I try and take some long weekends when I can but its tough. Spend 1/2 my weekends working anyway.
On the bright side, my Porsche tech friend is coming tomorrow to help with the install of my center bypass from Competition Motorsports on the RS!!!! Can't wait to hear it!
08-01-2016, 01:32 AM
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I'm an original owner of an '05 FGT. 46K miles on my machine. Just spent the afternoon under the car changing the oil. I got an allocation for the new FGT. Now comes the part about deciding what to sell to fund this adventure! My orange pumpkin 08 GT3RS may have to go. Can't stand the thought of parting with my CGT...too iconic. I just got a GT4 in Gulf Blue and I'm doing a partial wrap with Gulf graphics. First World problems.
08-02-2016, 12:03 AM
#199
From R&T: http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars...nce-rejection/[/B]
Here Are the Notable People Ford Accepted and Rejected for GT Ownership
It's very evident that not just anyone can own a Ford GT.
"Ford has taken an unorthodox approach to selling its latest flagship. The Ford GT is a highly anticipated vehicle for the automaker, its successor to the famous supercar released in 2005. This year, it even brought the car back to Le Mans and won. Ford is serious about this car, but did it choose the right buyers?
The company's decided to build just 500 cars (initially), which means not every run-of-the-mill multi-millionare can walk down to their nearest Ford lot and pick one up. Unlike the last GTs, which could be bought by any shmoe that walked into a Ford dealer, every unit of the new GT has already been spoken for. Demand was so high, that over 7000 people applied for the opportunity to buy the $450,000+ supercar.
On its surface, Ford's plan made sense. Give people with a voice the chance to own the new GT, giving them to incentive to share their experiences with the car to their followers. This, in turn, would allow Ford to reach larger audiences and sell more cars.
So, obviously, Ford chose people with reach. Music sensation Deadmau5, baseball star and noted car enthusiast C.J. Wilson, Youtuber Shmee150, and Brooks from Dragtimes are among the list of approved applicants. Whether you're a fan of these names or not, you can't deny they have influence.
We've also heard from autoevolution that Scottish singer Amy MacDonald has received an allocation for Ford's new flagship. If the name sounds familiar, MacDonald appeared on Top Gear a few years ago, and is a huge car enthusiast. Remember, it's 500 units globally, so it has to be divided among places other than the U.S.
Probably the most interesting public acceptance letter has come from the automotive website The Truth about Cars. TTAC announced that Sanjay Mehta, the brother of TTAC writer Sajeev, was able to secure one of the 500 cars.
Of course, Sanjay is also a noted cancer surgeon and an avid collector with a garage full of exotic cars, including a last generation Ford GT. He would have been able to get an allocation without the relation to TTAC, but the outlet for exposure probably didn't hinder his chances.
Ford made it clear that owners should want to share their experiences with the car, and what better way to do that other than a popular automotive website where your brother is a writer?
But what about the people who didn't get approved? Other Youtubers, like Rob Ferretti of Super Speeders and Salomondrin, have just as much influence as the lucky applicants above, but for some reason, weren't chosen. You might think Ford only wants to give new GTs to loyal customers, but both of these Youtubers have owned Ford GTs in the past.
There are some notable people who haven't said a word about whether they've gotten a new GT. Jay Leno did an entire segment on his television show, Jay Leno's Garage, about the new car, so if he applied for a car, there's no doubt Ford would give him one. We wouldn't be surprised if one of the first production models shows up in his warehouse.
Also notable among those that haven't said anything is Classic Car Club Manhattan. The high-end driving club purchases many cars every year for its members to drive and enjoy. Everything from exotics like the Lamborghini Huracan, to classics like the '69 911T, populate its warehouse. The Club has its fair share of Fords, more than enough to convince the company they're "worthy." They even maintain a GT40 replica covered in Gulf livery in their fleet, which featured prominently in its video application to get a GT.
The Car Club would theoretically be an ideal candidate for a Ford GT, thanks to its affluent clientele and strong social media presence. With a new GT in their fleet, the Club would allow members to drive and experience the car, giving Ford even more good press. In this instance, however, we tend to think that no news is not good news.
People like James Glickenhaus have surely considered a Ford GT, but might not be too into the idea one has to apply to own a car. "I was so busy racing I never sent in an application. They got over 7000 applications for 500 cars."
People who we watch on our television and computer screens all day will soon have a Ford GT to show us, which is what we wanted anyway. This is a public assurance these owners will drive their cars. Ford has chosen our representatives, but have they chosen wisely? I guess we'll have to wait and see."
The company's decided to build just 500 cars (initially), which means not every run-of-the-mill multi-millionare can walk down to their nearest Ford lot and pick one up. Unlike the last GTs, which could be bought by any shmoe that walked into a Ford dealer, every unit of the new GT has already been spoken for. Demand was so high, that over 7000 people applied for the opportunity to buy the $450,000+ supercar.
On its surface, Ford's plan made sense. Give people with a voice the chance to own the new GT, giving them to incentive to share their experiences with the car to their followers. This, in turn, would allow Ford to reach larger audiences and sell more cars.
So, obviously, Ford chose people with reach. Music sensation Deadmau5, baseball star and noted car enthusiast C.J. Wilson, Youtuber Shmee150, and Brooks from Dragtimes are among the list of approved applicants. Whether you're a fan of these names or not, you can't deny they have influence.
We've also heard from autoevolution that Scottish singer Amy MacDonald has received an allocation for Ford's new flagship. If the name sounds familiar, MacDonald appeared on Top Gear a few years ago, and is a huge car enthusiast. Remember, it's 500 units globally, so it has to be divided among places other than the U.S.
Probably the most interesting public acceptance letter has come from the automotive website The Truth about Cars. TTAC announced that Sanjay Mehta, the brother of TTAC writer Sajeev, was able to secure one of the 500 cars.
Of course, Sanjay is also a noted cancer surgeon and an avid collector with a garage full of exotic cars, including a last generation Ford GT. He would have been able to get an allocation without the relation to TTAC, but the outlet for exposure probably didn't hinder his chances.
Ford made it clear that owners should want to share their experiences with the car, and what better way to do that other than a popular automotive website where your brother is a writer?
But what about the people who didn't get approved? Other Youtubers, like Rob Ferretti of Super Speeders and Salomondrin, have just as much influence as the lucky applicants above, but for some reason, weren't chosen. You might think Ford only wants to give new GTs to loyal customers, but both of these Youtubers have owned Ford GTs in the past.
There are some notable people who haven't said a word about whether they've gotten a new GT. Jay Leno did an entire segment on his television show, Jay Leno's Garage, about the new car, so if he applied for a car, there's no doubt Ford would give him one. We wouldn't be surprised if one of the first production models shows up in his warehouse.
Also notable among those that haven't said anything is Classic Car Club Manhattan. The high-end driving club purchases many cars every year for its members to drive and enjoy. Everything from exotics like the Lamborghini Huracan, to classics like the '69 911T, populate its warehouse. The Club has its fair share of Fords, more than enough to convince the company they're "worthy." They even maintain a GT40 replica covered in Gulf livery in their fleet, which featured prominently in its video application to get a GT.
The Car Club would theoretically be an ideal candidate for a Ford GT, thanks to its affluent clientele and strong social media presence. With a new GT in their fleet, the Club would allow members to drive and experience the car, giving Ford even more good press. In this instance, however, we tend to think that no news is not good news.
People like James Glickenhaus have surely considered a Ford GT, but might not be too into the idea one has to apply to own a car. "I was so busy racing I never sent in an application. They got over 7000 applications for 500 cars."
People who we watch on our television and computer screens all day will soon have a Ford GT to show us, which is what we wanted anyway. This is a public assurance these owners will drive their cars. Ford has chosen our representatives, but have they chosen wisely? I guess we'll have to wait and see."
08-02-2016, 12:07 AM
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08-02-2016, 05:52 AM
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From R&T: http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars...nce-rejection/ Here Are the Notable People Ford Accepted and Rejected for GT Ownership It's very evident that not just anyone can own a Ford GT. "Ford has taken an unorthodox approach to selling its latest flagship. The Ford GT is a highly anticipated vehicle for the automaker, its successor to the famous supercar released in 2005. This year, it even brought the car back to Le Mans and won. Ford is serious about this car, but did it choose the right buyers? The company's decided to build just 500 cars (initially), which means not every run-of-the-mill multi-millionare can walk down to their nearest Ford lot and pick one up. Unlike the last GTs, which could be bought by any shmoe that walked into a Ford dealer, every unit of the new GT has already been spoken for. Demand was so high, that over 7000 people applied for the opportunity to buy the $450,000+ supercar. On its surface, Ford's plan made sense. Give people with a voice the chance to own the new GT, giving them to incentive to share their experiences with the car to their followers. This, in turn, would allow Ford to reach larger audiences and sell more cars. So, obviously, Ford chose people with reach. Music sensation Deadmau5, baseball star and noted car enthusiast C.J. Wilson, Youtuber Shmee150, and Brooks from Dragtimes are among the list of approved applicants. Whether you're a fan of these names or not, you can't deny they have influence. We've also heard from autoevolution that Scottish singer Amy MacDonald has received an allocation for Ford's new flagship. If the name sounds familiar, MacDonald appeared on Top Gear a few years ago, and is a huge car enthusiast. Remember, it's 500 units globally, so it has to be divided among places other than the U.S. Probably the most interesting public acceptance letter has come from the automotive website The Truth about Cars. TTAC announced that Sanjay Mehta, the brother of TTAC writer Sajeev, was able to secure one of the 500 cars. Of course, Sanjay is also a noted cancer surgeon and an avid collector with a garage full of exotic cars, including a last generation Ford GT. He would have been able to get an allocation without the relation to TTAC, but the outlet for exposure probably didn't hinder his chances. Ford made it clear that owners should want to share their experiences with the car, and what better way to do that other than a popular automotive website where your brother is a writer? But what about the people who didn't get approved? Other Youtubers, like Rob Ferretti of Super Speeders and Salomondrin, have just as much influence as the lucky applicants above, but for some reason, weren't chosen. You might think Ford only wants to give new GTs to loyal customers, but both of these Youtubers have owned Ford GTs in the past. There are some notable people who haven't said a word about whether they've gotten a new GT. Jay Leno did an entire segment on his television show, Jay Leno's Garage, about the new car, so if he applied for a car, there's no doubt Ford would give him one. We wouldn't be surprised if one of the first production models shows up in his warehouse. Also notable among those that haven't said anything is Classic Car Club Manhattan. The high-end driving club purchases many cars every year for its members to drive and enjoy. Everything from exotics like the Lamborghini Huracan, to classics like the '69 911T, populate its warehouse. The Club has its fair share of Fords, more than enough to convince the company they're "worthy." They even maintain a GT40 replica covered in Gulf livery in their fleet, which featured prominently in its video application to get a GT. The Car Club would theoretically be an ideal candidate for a Ford GT, thanks to its affluent clientele and strong social media presence. With a new GT in their fleet, the Club would allow members to drive and experience the car, giving Ford even more good press. In this instance, however, we tend to think that no news is not good news. People like James Glickenhaus have surely considered a Ford GT, but might not be too into the idea one has to apply to own a car. "I was so busy racing I never sent in an application. They got over 7000 applications for 500 cars." People who we watch on our television and computer screens all day will soon have a Ford GT to show us, which is what we wanted anyway. This is a public assurance these owners will drive their cars. Ford has chosen our representatives, but have they chosen wisely? I guess we'll have to wait and see."
08-02-2016, 07:34 AM
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08-02-2016, 12:07 PM
#204
Nordschleife Master
However, at this point doesn't seem like it will be returned. I hope I'm wrong though. That would restore my faith.
I have bled Ford Blue for over 25 years. Track a Boss 302 TA3 race car, own many Fords and have been a Shelby fan for ever.
I see many guys with 1 Ford GT or even no FGT with many other makes in their garage and no other Fords get a NFGT. My garage was exclusively Fords and Shelbys as was for over 20 years. Owned by FGT since 2007 and a FGTforum member since 2007. Go figure.
Oh well. Thats life I guess. I guess in the end it came down to 1. Brown nosing and/or 2. access and/or influence and/or internet presence. I'm just a guy who was a loyal Ford enthusiast and worked hard over the years to acquire the Fords I love. Loyalty is clearly not a two way street. Guess that didn't count for much. Lesson learned.
This pic of my Fords was submitted with my application.
Oh, and I use my Fords too.
Do I feel dissed? Yep. But....as my dad woud say "Next". Hell, its only a car.
Still love my Fords and plan to buy a new Raptor. I'm not a "grudge" kinda guy.
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08-02-2016, 01:25 PM
#205
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I never even got a response. PM'd Raj Nair and he said they would send me a response. Still hoping though and hope Ford does the right thing by me.
However, at this point doesn't seem like it will be returned. I hope I'm wrong though. That would restore my faith.
I have bled Ford Blue for over 25 years. Track a Boss 302 TA3 race car, own many Fords and have been a Shelby fan for ever.
I see many guys with 1 Ford GT or even no FGT with many other makes in their garage and no other Fords get a NFGT. My garage was exclusively Fords and Shelbys as was for over 20 years. Owned by FGT since 2007 and a FGTforum member since 2007. Go figure.
Oh well. Thats life I guess. I guess in the end it came down to 1. Brown nosing and/or 2. access and/or influence and/or internet presence. I'm just a guy who was a loyal Ford enthusiast and worked hard over the years to acquire the Fords I love. Loyalty is clearly not a two way street. Guess that didn't count for much. Lesson learned.
This pic of my Fords was submitted with my application.
Attachment 1076492
Oh, and I use my Fords too.
Attachment 1076493
Do I feel dissed? Yep. But....as my dad woud say "Next". Hell, its only a car.
Still love my Fords and plan to buy a new Raptor. I'm not a "grudge" kinda guy.
However, at this point doesn't seem like it will be returned. I hope I'm wrong though. That would restore my faith.
I have bled Ford Blue for over 25 years. Track a Boss 302 TA3 race car, own many Fords and have been a Shelby fan for ever.
I see many guys with 1 Ford GT or even no FGT with many other makes in their garage and no other Fords get a NFGT. My garage was exclusively Fords and Shelbys as was for over 20 years. Owned by FGT since 2007 and a FGTforum member since 2007. Go figure.
Oh well. Thats life I guess. I guess in the end it came down to 1. Brown nosing and/or 2. access and/or influence and/or internet presence. I'm just a guy who was a loyal Ford enthusiast and worked hard over the years to acquire the Fords I love. Loyalty is clearly not a two way street. Guess that didn't count for much. Lesson learned.
This pic of my Fords was submitted with my application.
Attachment 1076492
Oh, and I use my Fords too.
Attachment 1076493
Do I feel dissed? Yep. But....as my dad woud say "Next". Hell, its only a car.
Still love my Fords and plan to buy a new Raptor. I'm not a "grudge" kinda guy.
RLTW.
08-02-2016, 02:21 PM
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My Dear John has arrived
Dear Keith,
Thank you for your interest in purchasing a Ford GT!
We are thrilled that you share our passion for performance and the all-new Ford GT.
The demand for Ford GT from enthusiasts like you has surpassed our very limited production. Unfortunately, we do not have enough Ford GTs to fulfill your request at this time.
We have confirmed our Ford GT production plans for only two years. However, if additional production is confirmed, your application information will remain in your profile for easy updating.
Meanwhile, we encourage you to stay connected to the latest announcements, news and information through our website: www.fordgt.com.
Thank you, again, for your passion for our all-new supercar.
Regards,
The Ford GT Team
Thank you for your interest in purchasing a Ford GT!
We are thrilled that you share our passion for performance and the all-new Ford GT.
The demand for Ford GT from enthusiasts like you has surpassed our very limited production. Unfortunately, we do not have enough Ford GTs to fulfill your request at this time.
We have confirmed our Ford GT production plans for only two years. However, if additional production is confirmed, your application information will remain in your profile for easy updating.
Meanwhile, we encourage you to stay connected to the latest announcements, news and information through our website: www.fordgt.com.
Thank you, again, for your passion for our all-new supercar.
Regards,
The Ford GT Team
08-02-2016, 03:46 PM
#210
Nordschleife Master
I too am disappointed that ford chose the social media aspect over the their advertised intent of the car going to "enthusiasts." It's evident as you and others have shown on the FGT forum that having a youtube channel and instagram account are big factors in the selection. I would have been ok if they had said from the get go, that cars were going to those with the most exposure, and not just those who are original FGT owners that bleed blue. Get ahold of DBK about the lack of email.
RLTW.
RLTW.
I think I can extrapolate from here.