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6 hours ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Wayne Gretzky's Rare 2006 Ford GT Heritage Edition Hits the Ice on Bring a Trailer
Read the full story on Modern Car Collector A supercharged slice of American performance history with celebrity provenance has hit the auction block as Wayne Gretzky's 2006 Ford GT Heritage Edition is now live on Bring a Trailer, ending June 6. Already a sought-after modern classic, the first-generation Ford GT stands out for its old-school supercar feel—manual transmission, rear-wheel drive, and raw V8 power. This example adds a layer of exclusivity, having once been owned by the NHL's all-time leading scorer, the 'Great One' himself. Finished in the iconic Gulf livery—pale blue and orange—this Heritage Edition echoes the 1960s GT40s that triumphed at Le Mans. Number '99' decals on the doors serve as a nod to Gretzky's legendary jersey number, further enhancing its appeal to both car collectors and hockey fans alike. Under the rear clamshell sits a 5.4-liter supercharged V8, producing 550 horsepower and 500 lb-ft of torque. Paired to a six-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential, the GT delivers a driving experience that's both visceral and nostalgic. Car and Driver clocked this model at 0–60 mph in 3.3 seconds when new, making it quicker than several European exotics of its day. Despite its performance pedigree, this car has barely been exercised, showing just 1,200 miles on the odometer. Inside, it offers modest creature comforts like air conditioning and a CD player—rare luxuries in such a focused machine. While celebrity ownership can add inconsistent value, the combination of ultra-low mileage, a desirable Heritage Edition, and connection to a sports icon makes this Ford GT a compelling bidder's target. Bidding is open now through June 6, and given rising market interest in early Ford GTs, this one is expected to draw serious attention—and potentially, a price worthy of its legendary lineage. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter
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6 hours ago
- Automotive
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Wayne Gretzky's 2006 Ford GT Is up for Auction on Bring a Trailer
A first-gen Ford GT is already desirable, and this one has celebrity provenance. With a supercharged V-8 and a manual transmission, this era of Ford GT is more old-school than the high-tech 2020s edition. This car has ultralow mileage and is a Heritage Edition with great livery. How much value celebrity ownership adds to a car can vary wildly (see: Jon Voight's Chrysler LeBaron from that Seinfeld episode). But park a supercharged-V8 Ford GT in an ice rink and you're going to get a lot more attention than the post-second-period Zamboni. The photo location highlights the fact that this 2006 Ford GT Heritage Edition on Bring a Trailer (which, like Car and Driver, is part of Hearst Autos) was once owned by hockey's Great One: Wayne Gretzky. Gulf-racing orange over pale blue, an homage to the GT40s that raced and won at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, really works on this era of Ford GT. And those "99" racing decals are an obvious reference to Gretzky's longtime jersey number. Although the later, second-generation Ford GT is a technical tour de force, this first generation provides a closer experience of what driving around in a GT40 actually feels like. As such, values have been skyrocketing of late, so you might as well go for one with a great history and cool colors. It also helps that this example has just 1200 miles on the odometer. Powered by a mid-mounted 5.4-liter V-8 fitted with a supercharger, the GT packs a still-respectable 550 horsepower and 500 pound-feet of torque. Those twin exhausts emit a roar like a hometown crowd celebrating an overtime-winning goal when you goose the throttle. Add in a six-speed manual and a limited-slip diff out back, and this is some old-time rock 'em sock 'em performance. Speaking of performance, while Gretzky made his name as a playmaker and goal scorer, the GT finishes its checks like his old teammate and enforcer Dave Semenko. As tested by Car and Driver back when it was new, the 2006 Ford GT clocked off a 3.3-second 0-to-60-mph run, leaving a Ferrari 430 Challenge Stradale and a Porsche 911 GT3 in its dust. It pulled nearly 1.0 g on the skidpad, had fade-free brakes, and generally knocked the European competition off their skates. It's a bruiser. Not to the driver though. The GT comes with air conditioning and a CD player. The ride is pretty firm, but beyond that, there is no excuse for only having 1200 miles on the odometer. As number 99 famously said, "You miss 100 percent of the shots you don't take." So get in there and place your bid. Don't leave this Ford GT on ice. The auction ends on June 6. You Might Also Like Car and Driver's 10 Best Cars through the Decades How to Buy or Lease a New Car Lightning Lap Legends: Chevrolet Camaro vs. Ford Mustang!
Car and Driver
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Car and Driver
Wayne Gretzky's 2006 Ford GT Is up for Auction on Bring a Trailer
A first-gen Ford GT is already desirable, and this one has celebrity provenance. With a supercharged V-8 and a manual transmission, this era of Ford GT is more old-school than the high-tech 2020s edition. This car has ultralow mileage and is a Heritage Edition with great livery. How much value celebrity ownership adds to a car can vary wildly (see: Jon Voight's Chrysler LeBaron from that Seinfeld episode). But park a supercharged-V8 Ford GT in an ice rink and you're going to get a lot more attention than the post-second-period Zamboni. The photo location highlights the fact that this 2006 Ford GT Heritage Edition on Bring a Trailer (which, like Car and Driver, is part of Hearst Autos) was once owned by hockey's Great One: Wayne Gretzky. Bring a Trailer Gulf-racing orange over pale blue, an homage to the GT40s that raced and won at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, really works on this era of Ford GT. And those "99" racing decals are an obvious reference to Gretzky's longtime jersey number. Bring a Trailer Although the later, second-generation Ford GT is a technical tour de force, this first generation provides a closer experience of what driving around in a GT40 actually feels like. As such, values have been skyrocketing of late, so you might as well go for one with a great history and cool colors. It also helps that this example has just 1200 miles on the odometer. Bring a Trailer Powered by a mid-mounted 5.4-liter V-8 fitted with a supercharger, the GT packs a still-respectable 550 horsepower and 500 pound-feet of torque. Those twin exhausts emit a roar like a hometown crowd celebrating an overtime-winning goal when you goose the throttle. Add in a six-speed manual and a limited-slip diff out back, and this is some old-time rock 'em sock 'em performance. Bring a Trailer Speaking of performance, while Gretzky made his name as a playmaker and goal scorer, the GT finishes its checks like his old teammate and enforcer Dave Semenko. As tested by Car and Driver back when it was new, the 2006 Ford GT clocked off a 3.3-second 0-to-60-mph run, leaving a Ferrari 430 Challenge Stradale and a Porsche 911 GT3 in its dust. It pulled nearly 1.0 g on the skidpad, had fade-free brakes, and generally knocked the European competition off their skates. It's a bruiser. Not to the driver though. The GT comes with air conditioning and a CD player. The ride is pretty firm, but beyond that, there is no excuse for only having 1200 miles on the odometer. As number 99 famously said, "You miss 100 percent of the shots you don't take." So get in there and place your bid. Don't leave this Ford GT on ice. The auction ends on June 6. Brendan McAleer Contributing Editor Brendan McAleer is a freelance writer and photographer based in North Vancouver, B.C., Canada. He grew up splitting his knuckles on British automobiles, came of age in the golden era of Japanese sport-compact performance, and began writing about cars and people in 2008. His particular interest is the intersection between humanity and machinery, whether it is the racing career of Walter Cronkite or Japanese animator Hayao Miyazaki's half-century obsession with the Citroën 2CV. He has taught both of his young daughters how to shift a manual transmission and is grateful for the excuse they provide to be perpetually buying Hot Wheels. Read full bio
Car and Driver
18-05-2025
- Automotive
- Car and Driver
Elana Scherr: Is There Anything Sadder Than a Good Car Undriven?
From the May/June 2025 issue of Car and Driver. Hemingway didn't write the world's saddest short story, although he's often credited with it. "For sale: baby shoes, never worn." I can see pathos in the tale, but I don't think it has to read as sad. It's possible the baby just had big feet and the shoes didn't fit. Maybe the in-laws bought the shoes and they have terrible taste. There are all kinds of reasons why new parents might have an excess of infant footwear. Babies don't even really need shoes. If you want a poignant sentence, try "At auction: sports car, low miles." I'm tearing up just thinking about it. Is there anything sadder than a good car, undriven? I don't mean everything needs to come to the auction block with worn-smooth pedals and a rolled-over odometer. I'd be the first person to jump on a nice classic with, say, 60,000 miles or recommend a modern collectible that has yet to reach its dirty thirties, but when I see a 2022 Ford GT up for auction with 13 miles on it, I get the blues. Heck, I've driven a Ford GT more than 13 miles, and I've never even owned one. Those were memorable miles too, with the ocean mist of Big Sur whirling through the windows in the car's flying-buttress roofline and the breathy turbo whistle ping-ponging off the cliff walls. If I hadn't had to return the hotel pillow I stole so I could fit in the nonadjustable seat, I would have kept going till I ran out of gas or the Ford handlers caught up to me. The owner of this 13-mile car missed out on a good driving machine. Greg Pajo | Car and Driver Aaron Kiley | Car and Driver But: "If your enjoyment is having it in your garage, and everybody comes over and looks at it, there's nothing wrong with that."–Author Jim Pickering Auctioneering Best of the Bring a Trailer Alumni Corral Elana Scherr Senior Editor, Features Like a sleeper agent activated late in the game, Elana Scherr didn't know her calling at a young age. Like many girls, she planned to be a vet-astronaut-artist, and came closest to that last one by attending UCLA art school. She painted images of cars, but did not own one. Elana reluctantly got a driver's license at age 21 and discovered that she not only loved cars and wanted to drive them, but that other people loved cars and wanted to read about them, which meant somebody had to write about them. Since receiving activation codes, Elana has written for numerous car magazines and websites, covering classics, car culture, technology, motorsports, and new-car reviews. In 2020, she received a Best Feature award from the Motor Press Guild for the C/D story "A Drive through Classic Americana in a Polestar 2." In 2023, her Car and Driver feature story "In Washington, D.C.'s Secret Carpool Cabal, It's a Daily Slug Fest" was awarded 1st place in the 16th Annual National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards by the Los Angeles Press Club. Read full bio
Yahoo
31-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Moldy Ford GT Supercar Left To Rot Starts Up, But Probably Shouldn't
Read the full story on Backfire News Just like seeing a Dodge Viper left to just sit and rot, it's hard for us to see a first-gen Ford GT supercar allowed to mold inside a garage for a decade and a half. We remember the excitement these special machines generated when they first came out, with people lucky enough to snatch up one of the only 4,038 made act incredibly was around 20 years ago and a lot can go down in two decades. Unfortunately, we don't get the backstory for this supercar at all. Why is a mystery because it's not even mentioned. Instead, the guys in the video are more of a focus. One of the most interesting things about barn find cars is the backstory. Without that, it's just a thing that's been allowed to sit. We bet there's one hell of a story about why this Ford GT was just parked, considering it happened only a few short years after it was originally purchased. The guys who rescue this barn find Ford GT sure are a far cry from Dennis Collins or anyone really savvy about this type of work. They stop at the Home Depot to get plastic suits to wear over nice clothing, instead of just wearing grubbies, and drive a Lamborghini Diablo SV there. But the one is still wearing his nice loafers while climbing over piles of junk stacked up around the moldy supercar. This is what happens when influencers try doing blue collar work. Also, we're getting Breaking Bad vibes when Walt and Jesse bumble around trying to stay ahead of the law while wearing a similar getup. We certainly hope these guys were just trying to ham it up for the camera. But wait, it gets even worse. Without even pulling the dipstick or checking any other fluids, these two fire up the V8 and drive it to the awaiting wrecker. Yes, they did that and you can scream inside your head or out loud, whichever you prefer. As an aside, it is pretty amazing the Ford fired up like that. Hopefully no damage was done, but it isn't our problem, thankfully. Images via VINwiki/YouTube
