Wayne Gretzky's Ford GT: auction hit with historical flair!

Wayne Gretzky's Ford GT: auction hit with historical flair!

A very special car is currently causing excitement in the collector scene: a 2006 Ford GT that once belonged to famous Canadian hockey player Wayne Gretzky is up for auction. LaVoixDuSud reports that this exclusive sports car icon, inspired by the legendary GT40 of the '60s, has reached a bidding height of $625,000 so far - and the bidding is still closed completed.

This Ford GT is a truly rare treasure, as only 343 examples of the Heritage Edition were built and the car on offer bears the number 195. What is particularly remarkable is that the vehicle has only 1,200 miles on the clock, which corresponds to around 2,000 kilometers. The Heritage Blue and Epic Orange paintwork pays homage to the famous Gulf Livery and gives the car a distinctive character. BringATrailer highlights that the car is also equipped with a 5.4-liter V8 engine that delivers an impressive 550 horsepower and 500 lb-ft of torque.

Technical finesse and equipment

The American super sports car impresses not only with its performance, but also with its high-quality equipment. The model has a six-speed manual transmission, a high-quality McIntosh sound system and air conditioning. The brakes also come from Brembo and are specially designed for this edition. In addition, the wheels are made of lightweight BBS aluminum and are equipped with Bridgestone Potenza tires. Carscoops describes the condition of the car as brand new - unmodified and in excellent original condition. The entire body is covered with a paint protection film, which further ensures value retention.

From the life of Wayne Gretzky

The connection to Wayne Gretzky, considered one of the greatest ice hockey players of all time, gives this vehicle a very special aura. His NHL jersey number 99 can be found in the form of Rundel on the vehicle. The stallion has left his mark in the world of sports, and now he is also making a lasting impression in the automotive world with this extraordinary collector's item.

The current market value for Ford GT models is remarkably high; Similar vehicles have recently achieved high sales prices. Another 2006 GT Heritage Edition was auctioned for $703,500 - a clear indication that the price of Gretzky's car could potentially even exceed the $1 million mark. Whether the animal actually turns out to be good business remains to be seen in the coming days.

So if you have a passion for sports cars or are a collector, you shouldn't miss this opportunity. This could be an opportunity to put a piece of automotive history with a remarkable history in your own garage.