only 100 GT40s in 2003 - Focaljet

**biker16** · 02-25-2002, 09:57 PM

confirmed ford will make only 100 GT40s next year production beginning on or aboutjune 2003.
Expect delays.

[ 02-25-2002: Message edited by: biker16 ]

**svtresearch** · 02-25-2002, 10:01 PM

100 of them? Who'd you hear that from?

**det_riot** · 02-25-2002, 10:02 PM

that seems about right
they only made like 200 zo6's the first year.

**biker16** · 02-25-2002, 10:25 PM

<blockquote>quote:<hr>
from Automotive news

DETROIT ? Ford Division is betting the 500-hp GT40 sports car will help revive its deteriorating car sales.

A production version of the high-performance Ford GT40 will reach showrooms in limited numbers by June 2003, Ford Division President Jim O?Connor said last week.
<hr></blockquote>

<blockquote>quote:<hr>
thecarconnection.com

Ford was mum on where the GT40 will be built,
how much it will cost and how many per year it
will build. It will be in production, though, with
a supplier company/builder by next year. Ford
says it plans to put them on sale during its
Centennial year, 2003. Sources said the
company was leaning toward building just 100
next year to match the company?s Centennial
year, while more were possible in subsequent
years depending on demand. That nearly
guarantees first-year cars will be highly
collectible and hard for anyone but Ford brass
and dealers to obtain.
<hr></blockquote>

**Egz** · 02-26-2002, 06:45 AM

<blockquote>quote:<hr> That nearly
guarantees first-year cars will be highly
collectible and hard for anyone but Ford brass
and dealers to obtain.

<hr></blockquote>

Thats not very nice. What if a kid out of college wanted one? [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img]

**BosUnscene** · 02-26-2002, 07:05 AM

Yeah and what about of us still in college...I was about to go to my dealership and order one.....oh well

**SCARECROW** · 02-26-2002, 05:09 PM

I am sorry, but I find it really hard to believe that Ford would produce only 100 of these cars. How would they go about deciding which dealerships would get one and which ones would not. I think I can safely say you would have about 2000 dealers royally pissed off. Not to mention the fact it can hardly be worth setting up a plant to only build 100 of anything when the set-up is astronomical. The only reason Ford gets by making only 25,000 T-birds a year is because it shares parts with the Lincoln LS and the Jaguar s-type. [img]images/icons/rolleyes.gif[/img]

**TLP** · 02-26-2002, 05:28 PM

Remeber Ford turns 100... Thats why you may only see 100 next year. The year after maybe a few more. Ford wll make cars that dont turn a profit to prove a point, Racing Puma!

Oh ya other cool thing Ford racing already had its 100th Birthday.... its older then Ford Motor Co. [img]graemlins/thumbup.gif[/img]

**FocusJeloSan** · 02-26-2002, 05:30 PM

Well, that upps the value a bit for first year productions, doesn't it. I think that's pretty cool, actually.

**Blazo** · 02-26-2002, 11:14 PM

if i had the money, i'd buy them all!!!!! [img]graemlins/evilgrin.gif[/img]

**Big Al** · 02-27-2002, 06:51 PM

$100,000.00 price tag too! I was thinking in the 85 to 90K range would have been more approachable.

**Thameth** · 03-06-2002, 03:33 PM

My Dealer said (oh those dreaded words). That they have been told they were getting 1 and its already been sold! [img]images/icons/shocked.gif[/img]

He mentioned that they will probably put a 25k price tag on top of the 100k msrp. But he also mentioned that many other dealers will probably add 50k or more. [img]graemlins/thumbdown.gif[/img]

**biker16** · 03-06-2002, 03:37 PM

<blockquote>quote:<hr>Originally posted by Thameth:
My Dealer said (oh those dreaded words). That they have been told they were getting 1 and its already been sold! [img]images/icons/shocked.gif[/img]

He mentioned that they will probably put a 25k price tag on top of the 100k msrp. But he also mentioned that many other dealers will probably add 50k or more. [img]graemlins/thumbdown.gif[/img] <hr></blockquote>

this is america, And would't be surprized if some GT40s are sold for 250,000$ in the first year. it will be an automatic colletors item.

**svtresearch** · 03-06-2002, 09:00 PM

Dealers don't know if they're getting one yet. We haven't decided how to allocate them.

Yer dealer should take a pill. [img]graemlins/rant.gif[/img]

**Peloton25** · 03-06-2002, 11:02 PM

Pam -

Do you think Joe's dealer will get their first GT40 before he gets his SVT Focus??

Just curious, ya know... [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img]

[img]graemlins/lol.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/evilgrin.gif[/img]

>8^)
ER

**Thameth** · 03-07-2002, 02:46 AM

<blockquote>quote:<hr>My Dealer said (oh those dreaded words). <hr></blockquote>

Thats why i made that disclaimer ^^^^^^^. But he didn't exactly say they were definitely allocated one. But he was guessing due to their size and status as an SVT dealer that they should get 1. Kinda like the deal with the Mini's and how people had deposits at BMW dealers before they assigned which ones would get mini's.

[img]images/icons/tongue.gif[/img] [img]images/icons/tongue.gif[/img]

**Peloton25** · 03-07-2002, 04:52 PM

You just keep stoking the fire Joe, don't ya. [img]graemlins/lol.gif[/img]

Pam, you made a note of Thameth's VIN# didn't you??

It's 3FAHP39592R180487 in case you don't have it handy... [img]graemlins/evilgrin.gif[/img]

>8^)
ER

**Thameth** · 03-07-2002, 05:45 PM

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**S. on Da 5** · 03-08-2002, 04:00 PM

Who here can really afford one?

**svt_grrl** · 03-08-2002, 08:54 PM

<blockquote>quote:<hr>Originally posted by Mike-SVT:
I just read on Auto Week that Steve Saleen may be the manufacturer of the GT40 for Ford so that is why only 100 will be produced.

One or One Hundred, I can't wait till I see one in person.
MGM<hr></blockquote>

Then we'd all be required to wear our shirt collars up when we drove it. [img]graemlins/lol.gif[/img]

Oh, AND dorky Ray-Ban's from the early 80's. [img]graemlins/lol.gif[/img]

**Mike-SVT** · 03-09-2002, 12:42 AM

I just read on Auto Week that Steve Saleen may be the manufacturer of the GT40 for Ford so that is why only 100 will be produced.

One or One Hundred, I can't wait till I see one in person.
MGM

**focuskid** · 03-09-2002, 09:16 AM

I think 100 gt40's would be to much, I understand the history of the car etc., but if you actually think the people that have $100,000 to spend on a car are buying it for speed, history, etc. I am sure people buy brands like Lamborgini, Ferrari for the prestige not for the anyother reason. They will not buy a $100,000 Ford!

**Maxis24** · 03-10-2002, 11:09 AM

<blockquote>quote:<hr>Originally posted by focuskid:
I think 100 gt40's would be to much, I understand the history of the car etc., but if you actually think the people that have $100,000 to spend on a car are buying it for speed, history, etc. I am sure people buy brands like Lamborgini, Ferrari for the prestige not for the anyother reason. They will not buy a $100,000 Ford!<hr></blockquote>

For a name like GT40, I am sure that they would easily sell 100. Remember, this is a car that in its original form paced with and beat Lamborgini, Ferrari, etc.

**FocusBoy** · 03-10-2002, 07:59 PM

Oh well. Guess I'll have to wait until 2004. [img]graemlins/lol.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/lol.gif[/img]

**belacyrf** · 03-11-2002, 04:31 PM

<blockquote>quote:<hr>Originally posted by focuskid:
I think 100 gt40's would be to much, I understand the history of the car etc., but if you actually think the people that have $100,000 to spend on a car are buying it for speed, history, etc. I am sure people buy brands like Lamborgini, Ferrari for the prestige not for the anyother reason. They will not buy a $100,000 Ford!<hr></blockquote>

Someone could try and sell carbon fiber apples for 800.00 a piece, market them as as "The apple of the stars", and I bet you'd see quite a few be sold to people just pretentious enough to buy one... and why??? Because they can!! Now obviously this is an over-exxageration, but your totally underestimating what those with money can do.

Hmmm lets see, I make a million a year, I already own a Ferrari (classy), a Porsche (racey)... I need something else... Hey. that GT40 looks mean as hell and nobody I know has one... I think that's my next buy!!!!

Oh they will sell all 100, we have MANY millionares in these here states. They'll sell 500 if they make that many! Not to mention, that car is the anti-ferrari/porche.. it's opposite.. so it's going to attract those young or young at heart red-blooded americans who just have to much stinking money hehe [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img]

02-25-2002, 09:57 PM	#1
biker16 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Cleveland, OH, USA Posts: 4,710	only 100 GT40s in 2003 confirmed ford will make only 100 GT40s next year production beginning on or aboutjune 2003. Expect delays. [ 02-25-2002: Message edited by: biker16 ]</p>

02-25-2002, 10:01 PM	#2
svtresearch TEAM Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Dearborn, MI Posts: 250	Re: only 100 GT40s in 2003 100 of them? Who'd you hear that from?

02-25-2002, 10:02 PM	#3
det_riot Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: detroit area Posts: 2,254	Re: only 100 GT40s in 2003 that seems about right they only made like 200 zo6's the first year.

02-25-2002, 10:25 PM	#4
biker16 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Cleveland, OH, USA Posts: 4,710	Re: only 100 GT40s in 2003 <blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr> from Automotive news DETROIT ? Ford Division is betting the 500-hp GT40 sports car will help revive its deteriorating car sales. A production version of the high-performance Ford GT40 will reach showrooms in limited numbers by June 2003, Ford Division President Jim O?Connor said last week. <hr></blockquote> <blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr> thecarconnection.com Ford was mum on where the GT40 will be built, how much it will cost and how many per year it will build. It will be in production, though, with a supplier company/builder by next year. Ford says it plans to put them on sale during its Centennial year, 2003. Sources said the company was leaning toward building just 100 next year to match the company?s Centennial year, while more were possible in subsequent years depending on demand. That nearly guarantees first-year cars will be highly collectible and hard for anyone but Ford brass and dealers to obtain. <hr></blockquote>

02-26-2002, 06:45 AM	#5
Egz Moderator Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Tappahannock, VA Posts: 19,432	Re: only 100 GT40s in 2003 <blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr> That nearly guarantees first-year cars will be highly collectible and hard for anyone but Ford brass and dealers to obtain. <hr></blockquote> Thats not very nice. What if a kid out of college wanted one? [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img]

02-26-2002, 07:05 AM	#6
BosUnscene Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: MA Posts: 3,300	Re: only 100 GT40s in 2003 Yeah and what about of us still in college...I was about to go to my dealership and order one.....oh well

02-26-2002, 05:09 PM	#7
SCARECROW TEAM Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Goshen, IN Posts: 919	Re: only 100 GT40s in 2003 I am sorry, but I find it really hard to believe that Ford would produce only 100 of these cars. How would they go about deciding which dealerships would get one and which ones would not. I think I can safely say you would have about 2000 dealers royally pissed off. Not to mention the fact it can hardly be worth setting up a plant to only build 100 of anything when the set-up is astronomical. The only reason Ford gets by making only 25,000 T-birds a year is because it shares parts with the Lincoln LS and the Jaguar s-type. [img]images/icons/rolleyes.gif[/img]

02-26-2002, 05:28 PM	#8
TLP TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: provo utah Posts: 422	Re: only 100 GT40s in 2003 Remeber Ford turns 100... Thats why you may only see 100 next year. The year after maybe a few more. Ford wll make cars that dont turn a profit to prove a point, Racing Puma! Oh ya other cool thing Ford racing already had its 100th Birthday.... its older then Ford Motor Co. [img]graemlins/thumbup.gif[/img]

02-26-2002, 05:30 PM	#9
FocusJeloSan Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: San Rafael, Ca, US Posts: 2,180	Re: only 100 GT40s in 2003 Well, that upps the value a bit for first year productions, doesn't it. I think that's pretty cool, actually.

02-26-2002, 11:14 PM	#10
Blazo Rookie Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Southgate, Mi, US Posts: 11	Re: only 100 GT40s in 2003 if i had the money, i'd buy them all!!!!! [img]graemlins/evilgrin.gif[/img]

02-27-2002, 06:51 PM	#11
Big Al TEAM Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Three Rivers , MI Posts: 253	Re: only 100 GT40s in 2003 $100,000.00 price tag too! I was thinking in the 85 to 90K range would have been more approachable.

03-06-2002, 03:33 PM	#12
Thameth Administrator Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: North Miami Beach, FL USA Posts: 37,641	Re: only 100 GT40s in 2003 My Dealer said (oh those dreaded words). That they have been told they were getting 1 and its already been sold! [img]images/icons/shocked.gif[/img] He mentioned that they will probably put a 25k price tag on top of the 100k msrp. But he also mentioned that many other dealers will probably add 50k or more. [img]graemlins/thumbdown.gif[/img]

03-06-2002, 03:37 PM	#13
biker16 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Cleveland, OH, USA Posts: 4,710	Re: only 100 GT40s in 2003 <blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Thameth: My Dealer said (oh those dreaded words). That they have been told they were getting 1 and its already been sold! [img]images/icons/shocked.gif[/img] He mentioned that they will probably put a 25k price tag on top of the 100k msrp. But he also mentioned that many other dealers will probably add 50k or more. [img]graemlins/thumbdown.gif[/img] <hr></blockquote> this is america, And would't be surprized if some GT40s are sold for 250,000$ in the first year. it will be an automatic colletors item.

03-06-2002, 09:00 PM	#14
svtresearch TEAM Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Dearborn, MI Posts: 250	Re: only 100 GT40s in 2003 Dealers don't know if they're getting one yet. We haven't decided how to allocate them. Yer dealer should take a pill. [img]graemlins/rant.gif[/img]

03-06-2002, 11:02 PM	#15
Peloton25 Mr Know-It-All Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Moorpark, CA USA Posts: 21,791	Re: only 100 GT40s in 2003 Pam - Do you think Joe's dealer will get their first GT40 before he gets his SVT Focus?? Just curious, ya know... [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/lol.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/evilgrin.gif[/img] >8^) ER

03-07-2002, 02:46 AM	#16
Thameth Administrator Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: North Miami Beach, FL USA Posts: 37,641	Re: only 100 GT40s in 2003 <blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr>My Dealer said (oh those dreaded words). <hr></blockquote> Thats why i made that disclaimer ^^^^^^^. But he didn't exactly say they were definitely allocated one. But he was guessing due to their size and status as an SVT dealer that they should get 1. Kinda like the deal with the Mini's and how people had deposits at BMW dealers before they assigned which ones would get mini's. [img]images/icons/tongue.gif[/img] [img]images/icons/tongue.gif[/img]

03-07-2002, 04:52 PM	#17
Peloton25 Mr Know-It-All Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Moorpark, CA USA Posts: 21,791	Re: only 100 GT40s in 2003 You just keep stoking the fire Joe, don't ya. [img]graemlins/lol.gif[/img] Pam, you made a note of Thameth's VIN# didn't you?? It's 3FAHP39592R180487 in case you don't have it handy... [img]graemlins/evilgrin.gif[/img] >8^) ER

03-07-2002, 05:45 PM	#18
Thameth Administrator Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: North Miami Beach, FL USA Posts: 37,641	Re: only 100 GT40s in 2003 [img]images/icons/mad.gif[/img] [img]images/icons/mad.gif[/img] [img]images/icons/mad.gif[/img] [img]images/icons/mad.gif[/img] [img]images/icons/tongue.gif[/img]

03-08-2002, 04:00 PM	#19
S. on Da 5 Moderator Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: S. Cali., USA Posts: 12,316	Re: only 100 GT40s in 2003 Who here can really afford one?

03-08-2002, 08:54 PM	#20
svt_grrl Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 1,034	Re: only 100 GT40s in 2003 <blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Mike-SVT: I just read on Auto Week that Steve Saleen may be the manufacturer of the GT40 for Ford so that is why only 100 will be produced. One or One Hundred, I can't wait till I see one in person. MGM<hr></blockquote> Then we'd all be required to wear our shirt collars up when we drove it. [img]graemlins/lol.gif[/img] Oh, AND dorky Ray-Ban's from the early 80's. [img]graemlins/lol.gif[/img]

03-09-2002, 12:42 AM	#21
Mike-SVT Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Friendswood, Tx Posts: 1,231	Re: only 100 GT40s in 2003 I just read on Auto Week that Steve Saleen may be the manufacturer of the GT40 for Ford so that is why only 100 will be produced. One or One Hundred, I can't wait till I see one in person. MGM

03-09-2002, 09:16 AM	#22
focuskid TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 184	Re: only 100 GT40s in 2003 I think 100 gt40's would be to much, I understand the history of the car etc., but if you actually think the people that have $100,000 to spend on a car are buying it for speed, history, etc. I am sure people buy brands like Lamborgini, Ferrari for the prestige not for the anyother reason. They will not buy a $100,000 Ford!

03-10-2002, 11:09 AM	#23
Maxis24 [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: dhcp.stls.mo.charter.com Posts: 5,695	Re: only 100 GT40s in 2003 <blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by focuskid: I think 100 gt40's would be to much, I understand the history of the car etc., but if you actually think the people that have $100,000 to spend on a car are buying it for speed, history, etc. I am sure people buy brands like Lamborgini, Ferrari for the prestige not for the anyother reason. They will not buy a $100,000 Ford!<hr></blockquote> For a name like GT40, I am sure that they would easily sell 100. Remember, this is a car that in its original form paced with and beat Lamborgini, Ferrari, etc.

03-10-2002, 07:59 PM	#24
FocusBoy TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 625	Re: only 100 GT40s in 2003 Oh well. Guess I'll have to wait until 2004. [img]graemlins/lol.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/lol.gif[/img]

03-11-2002, 04:31 PM	#25
belacyrf [FJ] Addict Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Where my home is Posts: 17,300	Re: only 100 GT40s in 2003 <blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by focuskid: I think 100 gt40's would be to much, I understand the history of the car etc., but if you actually think the people that have $100,000 to spend on a car are buying it for speed, history, etc. I am sure people buy brands like Lamborgini, Ferrari for the prestige not for the anyother reason. They will not buy a $100,000 Ford!<hr></blockquote> Someone could try and sell carbon fiber apples for 800.00 a piece, market them as as "The apple of the stars", and I bet you'd see quite a few be sold to people just pretentious enough to buy one... and why??? Because they can!! Now obviously this is an over-exxageration, but your totally underestimating what those with money can do. Hmmm lets see, I make a million a year, I already own a Ferrari (classy), a Porsche (racey)... I need something else... Hey. that GT40 looks mean as hell and nobody I know has one... I think that's my next buy!!!! Oh they will sell all 100, we have MANY millionares in these here states. They'll sell 500 if they make that many! Not to mention, that car is the anti-ferrari/porche.. it's opposite.. so it's going to attract those young or young at heart red-blooded americans who just have to much stinking money hehe [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img]

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