He might not be who Ford originally pictured owning the GT but he 1000% deserves owning one. He might not be a "influencer" whatever difference that makes but I'm glad he got one.
They do say that its not what you know, its WHO you know. He said it himself, he only got the car because he met that guy. lots of people that deserved it weren't considered.
He is a real “car guy”. He’s probably got more money in his wallet than I have in my life, but a t-shirt and jeans are just fine. He knows what he owns, and how to use them. Great cars, great episode. Thank you ~ Chuck
A Mate here in Australia has one, and he has Been Waiting 18 Months for Ford to Fix the Shitbox... the transmission bricked itself after 3 months, then he had The Typical, Ford electrical system Failure.. you would be a idiot to buy one... He was Told by Ford, oh your driving it too much, WTF? it's only designed for short trips, thats why the petrol tank is So FN Small... We live in australia,we will drive 300 miles, just to go to our favorite pub, on the weekend... it's overpriced American CRAP.. Bugger all sales worldwide, only dumb americans bought them..
I think it has to do with his privacy, with the way the man dresses, he seems pretty humble about his worth so it is understandable to be embarrassed with how much you're actually worth.
Respect for choosing the 2005 as his favourite. It's mine too. The new one is faster, but the old one has an absolutely timeless, beautiful, styling to it.
2005 and 2017+ are unobtanium for me, probably that way for the rest of my life. But I am happy with my very cheap to own 2019 Mustang GT cousin of these cars. If i ever get the opp though a 2005/2006 would be my choice
The new one is probably a great car but visually it is a mess of conflicting themes. The 2005 version looks exactly like what it is, a GT40 redone to be a practical car for regular use on modern roads.
I just bought a 2005 Ford GT 2 months ago. I've already put 2,000 miles on mine and I can't get enough of it! It's intoxicating. It gets all of your senses going the entire time you drive it, every time, from the feel of the shifter ball to the aesthetics of the cockpit, to the sound of the supercharger while cruising... It's all just so incredible! I've never once thought it feels cheap nor like a kit car. It feels like one of the most awesome cars ever built with the street presence to match! I also have a Superformance GT40 and was going to get a new Ford gt, but everything I've seen and everyone I've talked to that has the new gt says they like the 2005 way better (new one is fairly boring to drive).. so I guess I'll save the $1M+ and enjoy what I've got 😂
This dude and Jason our national treasures and must be protected by hagerty at all costs! We must not lose them or their stunning high production value Automotive content... 🙏 😂😂😂
A Mate here in Australia has one, and he has Been Waiting 18 Months for Ford to Fix the Shitbox... the transmission bricked itself after 3 months, then he had The Typical, Ford electrical system Failure.. you would be a idiot to buy one...
Yeah specially when they took the engine out of a Ford Mondeo and souped it up... Talking about giving the customer the middle finger. No thanks. We have technology, put a 12-cylinder engine in that car and we'll talk, otherwise don't waste my time.
@@ericbeltrami2718 You do know that the v6 in was picked mostly because of the areo right? The designers were the ones who sketched up the gorgeous, and extremely efficient tear drop shape. The design was in place before the engine choice was finalized. A V8 physically couldn't fit in the engine bay with how tight the packaging is. Not to mention it was a fuel efficient and extremely reliable engine choice . Both things that are very important when it comes to endurance racing.
gotta love Bill - one of the few people who will actually drive these things. the questionnaire that companies with supercars give should include: "are you going to mile it up and beat the living snot out of it?" and at the end of 2 years if you don't have at least 5-10K on it, you're screwed
This guy is awesome. Makes me happy to see these are getting to people that actually will appreciate and enjoy them and not just rich people trying to flex. I fist pumped when he said hell no to selling it... A true car guy right there. People are so eager to move onto the next expensive toy and that's their right, but sometimes you really gotta enjoy something before you come to a true judgement.
6:25 Sure, if you plan on having a passenger, but if you're alone, there's plenty of room in the passenger seat for carry-on luggage. Maybe strap the luggage in using the seatbelt for safety. Now if you've got an Ariel Atom or BAC Mono, that's a different story.
I love how these are the kind of cars Ford can make on a lark. Imagine what Ford would be capable of if they dedicated their entire company to making cars like this. No other sports car company on earth would be able to compete.
Why would Ford, a car brand that prides itself in being the people's car brand, devote itself purely to exotic cars? That would be like Ferrari saying they were only going to make commercial semi trucks moving forward. The diversity and range of Ford's lineup is one of their biggest strengths.
@@themidnighttavern6784 i can see reading comprehension isn't your strong suit. it's ok, the world is full of idiots, so i'm sure you feel right at home.
@7:50 howabout also the fact that they wanted a low roof line and windshield angle and safety standards indicate a minimum distance between the drivers head and windshield? I suspect that's the true reason and because they knew that it wasn't going to move they could take advantage of that fact to do better balancing
I heard the reason the car seat doesn't move is because the driver's head has to be a certain distance from the windshield; for safety reasons. Not for the reason you state in the video.
This, 100 percent. The '05 is nice, but it's a just a retro special that never lived up fully to the legacy of the GT40. Which was to be an incredible race guy. The newer gt delivered on that.
To keep the price of these cars up (all these hyper cars and the like) I bet the manufacturers will implement some rules in the future where you have to sell if back to them if you wreck it. So they can crush it and make it go away. This will leave the price of the existing cars secure. Just imagine some TH-camr getting his paws 🐾 on one of these after a wreck and slapping it back together to resell it.
I watched the first video and it's amazing how many miles that car has on it. like he says he drives it. I also agree with him I like the 05 model better. its so much more like the original GT-40s which are great looking cars. and I like the manual transmission much more. but don't get me wrong the new GT is a an aerodynamic masterpiece, there is simply nothing better. and it has a very impressive engine in it. but this is the part that everyone isn't going to like what I have to say. at six hundred plus grand, Ford aparrentlly thinks these cars are made of of gold. especially when you put it along side a Corvette. which will keep up with it for just over one hundred grand, and that's a fact. so again don't get me wrong I like the Ford GT. I'm just not on board with the huge cost difference. maybe as far as I can figure the reason is to keep the car out of reach for just anyone. and that the cars are so special that they should owned by special owners. hell I probably shouldn't say anything. because I'll never be able to own a GT and even drive one.
It's art for collectors. They don't drive these cars. They let them sit. Like somebody said I'd take a C8 Z06 Vette over this. It will out perform the Ford GT and I can drive it without it depreciating half a million dollars.
@@cobracolin im saying that MOST extremely wealthy people do not shop at Walmart or the places you mentioned for clothes. i don't know you, you can do whatever you want.
Good for you......never cared(and still dont) about the newer Ford gt.....I'm glad it's appreciated for those that could afford one AND got one. Turned my head away when I heard turbo v6, the gave the finger to ford over choosing to who buy one...no thanks
That’s just shows how pathetic Ford are that they would not sell someone a car unless they are an influencer. No wonder they are struggling to sell cars throughout the world.
Great car, but I still stand by my thoughts what's wrong with this car and it should've used the coyote v8 with a supercharger or twin turbo with a seven speed manual.
Buy and enjoy what you like .... I have 18, most bought new. I LOVE 💌 my 1978 base model Thunderbird delivered 9/21/77 with 260k miles just as much as my 2022 Mustang GT 6 speed convertible. Nothing is for sale at ANY price ....
Sooooooo.... what did Bill do for a living (or currently do) to afford a $600,000+ CAR?! Wow! I have a degree and 20 years vast business experience for Fortune 100 companies, but I can't afford that! Bill - can I have a job?
These cars live in a strange space. I think Ford put marketing their V6 ecoboost brand above all else when, in reality, ecoboost has been synonymous with many different chronic widespread engine failures from head gaskets, to carbon build up, to timing chains, to catastrophic bearing failure. Ecoboost has become synonymous with “Ecoboom” with a huge number of well documented premature engine failures. Ford is the same company that couldn’t engineer sparkplugs that don’t blow out of the head or break in half when removing them on even their best selling vehicle the F150. They’ve lost their way.
The ecoboost engine that they took to LeManns ran flawlessly. a huge part of the problem is when Ford's engineers designed the ecoboost engine. they didn't factor in a bunch people mopping around like grannies with them. but the truth is it's not a very good engine, but that's nothing new for Ford Motor Company. since they can only produce GARBAGE. the fact is everything they make is GARBAGE!!!
He might not be who Ford originally pictured owning the GT but he 1000% deserves owning one. He might not be a "influencer" whatever difference that makes but I'm glad he got one.
Suoercars are made as brand icons for promotion not to make money so they want as much exposure as possible
These cars influence more people on the road than in a garage so Bill IS an influencer in my book!
They do say that its not what you know, its WHO you know. He said it himself, he only got the car because he met that guy. lots of people that deserved it weren't considered.
Damn how is anyone not talking about the license plate "ENZO WHO".😂😂😂 EPIC.
LEGEND LMAO
check his other plate at 2:56
He is a real “car guy”. He’s probably got more money in his wallet than I have in my life, but a t-shirt and jeans are just fine. He knows what he owns, and how to use them. Great cars, great episode. Thank you ~ Chuck
A Mate here in Australia has one, and he has Been Waiting 18 Months for Ford to Fix the Shitbox... the transmission bricked itself after 3 months, then he had The Typical, Ford electrical system Failure.. you would be a idiot to buy one...
He was Told by Ford, oh your driving it too much, WTF? it's only designed for short trips, thats why the petrol tank is So FN Small...
We live in australia,we will drive 300 miles, just to go to our favorite pub, on the weekend... it's overpriced American CRAP..
Bugger all sales worldwide, only dumb americans bought them..
he said he didnt wanna embarrass him by stating it was $615,000... these guys are in another world, that i wanna live in
I think it has to do with his privacy, with the way the man dresses, he seems pretty humble about his worth so it is understandable to be embarrassed with how much you're actually worth.
Respect for choosing the 2005 as his favourite.
It's mine too. The new one is faster, but the old one has an absolutely timeless, beautiful, styling to it.
2005 and 2017+ are unobtanium for me, probably that way for the rest of my life. But I am happy with my very cheap to own 2019 Mustang GT cousin of these cars. If i ever get the opp though a 2005/2006 would be my choice
2005 always had a half-baked kit car feel to it, but at least it had a V8.
The new one is probably a great car but visually it is a mess of conflicting themes. The 2005 version looks exactly like what it is, a GT40 redone to be a practical car for regular use on modern roads.
@@taylorc2542 Still baked enough to go 300 mph in a twin turbo version at the Texas Mile !!
I just bought a 2005 Ford GT 2 months ago. I've already put 2,000 miles on mine and I can't get enough of it! It's intoxicating. It gets all of your senses going the entire time you drive it, every time, from the feel of the shifter ball to the aesthetics of the cockpit, to the sound of the supercharger while cruising... It's all just so incredible! I've never once thought it feels cheap nor like a kit car. It feels like one of the most awesome cars ever built with the street presence to match! I also have a Superformance GT40 and was going to get a new Ford gt, but everything I've seen and everyone I've talked to that has the new gt says they like the 2005 way better (new one is fairly boring to drive).. so I guess I'll save the $1M+ and enjoy what I've got 😂
This dude and Jason our national treasures and must be protected by hagerty at all costs! We must not lose them or their stunning high production value Automotive content... 🙏 😂😂😂
The execution of modern interpretation of classic Ford GT design is flawless. My jaw dropped when they unveiled it. Stunning car.
A Mate here in Australia has one, and he has Been Waiting 18 Months for Ford to Fix the Shitbox... the transmission bricked itself after 3 months, then he had The Typical, Ford electrical system Failure.. you would be a idiot to buy one...
@@graemejohnson9025 i'd let the thing wrap me around the tree and still not regret my purchase.
Yeah specially when they took the engine out of a Ford Mondeo and souped it up... Talking about giving the customer the middle finger. No thanks. We have technology, put a 12-cylinder engine in that car and we'll talk, otherwise don't waste my time.
@@ericbeltrami2718 bigger equals better!!!! MURICA!!!!! delusion
@@ericbeltrami2718 You do know that the v6 in was picked mostly because of the areo right? The designers were the ones who sketched up the gorgeous, and extremely efficient tear drop shape. The design was in place before the engine choice was finalized. A V8 physically couldn't fit in the engine bay with how tight the packaging is.
Not to mention it was a fuel efficient and extremely reliable engine choice . Both things that are very important when it comes to endurance racing.
I love the license plate (ENSO WHO). I'm not surprised that there is a radar protector in there as well.
I love this owner's attitude. Enjoy it while you can and you cannot take it with you when you die. This man knows what happy is.
gotta love Bill - one of the few people who will actually drive these things. the questionnaire that companies with supercars give should include: "are you going to mile it up and beat the living snot out of it?" and at the end of 2 years if you don't have at least 5-10K on it, you're screwed
that spec is beautiful
Very
The owner seems like a super nice guy. Good for him!
I commented on the 2005 GT that Bill was my hero.
Now…. He’s my Super Hero!!
I love that Bill, who looks like he could be working at the local hardware store, owns TWO Ford GTs. America - what a country!
His story as to how he has it is amazing. I’m glad he’s keeping it, this is what it’s about
My man is living the dream! 2 Ford GT'S!!! I love when l see a rich dude in jeans and a tee shirt.
This guy Is similar to Jay Leno who also has two GTs. with one huge difference this guy actually drives his GTs.
guy is living the dream... his attitude is spot on...
I'm right with the man. The 2020 is a fantastic car but I like the 05 better. I'm a stick shift guy. Nuff said.......
This guy is awesome. Makes me happy to see these are getting to people that actually will appreciate and enjoy them and not just rich people trying to flex. I fist pumped when he said hell no to selling it... A true car guy right there. People are so eager to move onto the next expensive toy and that's their right, but sometimes you really gotta enjoy something before you come to a true judgement.
The 2005 Ford GT is a road car that can be driven on the track. The 2017 is a track car that can be driven on the road.
Probably why they are usually such low mileage cars.
Really? 2005 is rwd with no traction control.
@@catinthehat5140 people have managed to live for years without traction control, hell I don't even have ABS on one of my RWD cars.
@@bindingcurve so?
@@catinthehat5140 so is the mazda miata lol
Love the fact that this car has the same headlight switch as my mk3 focus 😂
6:25 Sure, if you plan on having a passenger, but if you're alone, there's plenty of room in the passenger seat for carry-on luggage. Maybe strap the luggage in using the seatbelt for safety. Now if you've got an Ariel Atom or BAC Mono, that's a different story.
roof racks.
I love how these are the kind of cars Ford can make on a lark. Imagine what Ford would be capable of if they dedicated their entire company to making cars like this. No other sports car company on earth would be able to compete.
Why would Ford, a car brand that prides itself in being the people's car brand, devote itself purely to exotic cars? That would be like Ferrari saying they were only going to make commercial semi trucks moving forward. The diversity and range of Ford's lineup is one of their biggest strengths.
@@themidnighttavern6784 i can see reading comprehension isn't your strong suit. it's ok, the world is full of idiots, so i'm sure you feel right at home.
I'd love to know Bill's life story. Seems like a very cool guy.
Congrats to him for living his best life. Great looking car.
It's easy to knock Ford, but pretty hard to knock what Ford has created with the different versions of the GT. World class.
It's still easy to knock Ford. when the mid engine Corvette will keep up with a GT. for just over one hundred grand.
Respect to this wise fellow.
Would never be able to own one. But is a beautiful car. Just admire it from a distance.
This video will have all the C8 nut swingers in here complaining, 😂😂😂😂
Smart man right there. Keep it, value still going up.
This car is a work of art!
I'd have to agree that the 2005 is the one. All analog, and a manual transmission, without all the tech.
This guy is awesome 👏
I agree with him. 05 is special in its own way. Frankly I don’t see myself selling either of mine
LOVE the plate!!! 👌😉 😎🇬🇧
"You get where you're going and you just go and buy new clothes." LOL. I bet it would attract a crowd at the walmart. Sweet car.
Bill is the man !
Didn't Doug say they fixed the seats because of the windshield angle. Thus the head would get too close to the glass for safety.
I hope Hermann got to see the spec on this one
God that's a lot of Shelby's!
What a work of art.
@7:50 howabout also the fact that they wanted a low roof line and windshield angle and safety standards indicate a minimum distance between the drivers head and windshield? I suspect that's the true reason and because they knew that it wasn't going to move they could take advantage of that fact to do better balancing
00:59 ENSO WHO 😂😂😂
Good for him!
I heard the reason the car seat doesn't move is because the driver's head has to be a certain distance from the windshield; for safety reasons. Not for the reason you state in the video.
Yeah Doug mentioned that in his most recent review.
I'm a simple man
Icons or revelations on the OM606
THANKS
I like that license plate
soooo Vmax mode for the Autobahn?
Cool old dudes rule!
That’s a killer story kudos
I gave ford a bunch of paper Brilliant
Anything you can buy will be worth more than the paper traded
Not being an influencer is a bad thing apparently.
Such a shame, these car prices are getting out of hand.
Colin says fixed seats are for weight distribution. Doug says it's because the tilt of the windshield.
WHICH OF THESE 2 TITANS IS RIGHT???
My dream car 😢
Wow nice car!
Where was this filmed?
I wonder if the 05 or 20 will be worth more in 30 years?
This, 100 percent. The '05 is nice, but it's a just a retro special that never lived up fully to the legacy of the GT40. Which was to be an incredible race guy. The newer gt delivered on that.
Bloody hell.. $1.1m USD = $1.6m AUD Fml..
Drive it man
To keep the price of these cars up (all these hyper cars and the like) I bet the manufacturers will implement some rules in the future where you have to sell if back to them if you wreck it.
So they can crush it and make it go away.
This will leave the price of the existing cars secure.
Just imagine some TH-camr getting his paws 🐾 on one of these after a wreck and slapping it back together to resell it.
I watched the first video and it's amazing how many miles that car has on it. like he says he drives it. I also agree with him I like the 05 model better. its so much more like the original GT-40s which are great looking cars. and I like the manual transmission much more. but don't get me wrong the new GT is a an aerodynamic masterpiece, there is simply nothing better. and it has a very impressive engine in it. but this is the part that everyone isn't going to like what I have to say. at six hundred plus grand, Ford aparrentlly thinks these cars are made of of gold. especially when you put it along side a Corvette. which will keep up with it for just over one hundred grand, and that's a fact. so again don't get me wrong I like the Ford GT. I'm just not on board with the huge cost difference. maybe as far as I can figure the reason is to keep the car out of reach for just anyone. and that the cars are so special that they should owned by special owners. hell I probably shouldn't say anything. because I'll never be able to own a GT and even drive one.
It's art for collectors. They don't drive these cars. They let them sit. Like somebody said I'd take a C8 Z06 Vette over this. It will out perform the Ford GT and I can drive it without it depreciating half a million dollars.
Oh hell yeah he has a radar detector! MY MAN!
Americans will always love their V8’s these companies need to understand that.
I don't think too many are crying over a 660 horsepower V6. A V8 won't fit in this car is what I've heard.
That's crazy.....
Imagine Bill's monthly insurance plan??? Haha my god
I love and agree the 05 is still the better car however, when it comes to the techie side the 2020 is the obvious choice. Just cant beat originality.
Bro said you go to Walmart and buy new clothes LOL imagine a GT owner shopping at Walmart for clothes
So you're saying I shouldn't shop there? How about Target? Kohls? Just need a place with a good selection of plaid. Thanks!
@@cobracolin im saying that MOST extremely wealthy people do not shop at Walmart or the places you mentioned for clothes. i don't know you, you can do whatever you want.
Good for you......never cared(and still dont) about the newer Ford gt.....I'm glad it's appreciated for those that could afford one AND got one. Turned my head away when I heard turbo v6, the gave the finger to ford over choosing to who buy one...no thanks
More redline update!
That’s just shows how pathetic Ford are that they would not sell someone a car unless they are an influencer.
No wonder they are struggling to sell cars throughout the world.
Ferrari does the same thing.
Unless you're someone important you start at the bottom.
I still wish they came out with a Ford GTR with a turbo v8.
a v8 does not physically fit into the car, that why it doesnt have one to begin with
Rather get a vette.. 80 and you've got a gem.
So if this GT had a similar V8 as hus 05 would he have picked it is my question
I reckon this makes the Porsche GT2 RS look phenomenal value…and you can every day it.
Or better yet a Corvette. the mid engine Corvette will keep up with a GT for just over one hundred grand. I'd say that's a bargain.
@@musicauthority7828 Bang on…bit crazy to get one in Australia…
Yall are falling behind. Where's the Z06? Lotus Emira? MC20? You guys have got to keep up.
yea nothing can replace that car.
Beautiful, but I cringe if he has to take it into Ford Service.
this will end when they start going after the people who defrauded the PPP program...
Where is Camissa?
These are the types of people who should be allocated cars.... not garage queens. That should be the main question.... 'Are you going to drive it'?
Great car, but I still stand by my thoughts what's wrong with this car and it should've used the coyote v8 with a supercharger or twin turbo with a seven speed manual.
Then that would give Ford the excuse to reem people for twice as much. as the six hundred and fifteen grand price tag that this car has.
Watched from Jamaica and love to see one on the road in my country and better still, I driving it!
In my view the 2005 is way better looking. This looks like every super car out there, the 2005 looks like a beast like the original GT 40's did.
So you've never seen any supercars aside from this? It's prob the most unique looking exotic car out there.
Why is the Ford GT made in Ontario Canada.....
They have best factory over there
Hmm....More fords keeps coming up🤔
Awesome toy. For 615K couldnt Ford throw in the PPF?
I thought these were 400k. That moment when a 140k corvette zr1 beats your 600k ford around every track.
It's an amazing & mind-blowing BEAST 😈
why the rear of this GT looked almost exactly like Gran Turismo Nissan GTR 2020 concept that came out in 2014? 😂😅...
Buy and enjoy what you like .... I have 18, most bought new. I LOVE 💌 my 1978 base model Thunderbird delivered 9/21/77 with 260k miles just as much as my 2022 Mustang GT 6 speed convertible. Nothing is for sale at ANY price ....
So the aggressive brand protection worked..... Ford vs Ferrari on whose rhe worst😂
Sooooooo.... what did Bill do for a living (or currently do) to afford a $600,000+ CAR?! Wow! I have a degree and 20 years vast business experience for Fortune 100 companies, but I can't afford that! Bill - can I have a job?
Perhaps it's time you increase your value and demand more. If you're good at what you do they will look for you. Good luck.
A degree and experience is not the secret to wealth haha investing and owning stuff is.
@@michaelmorin1926 LOL - that's not gonna get me to where I an drop HALF A MIL on a dang car!
Bet he has more fun in the '05, sure is easier on the eyes.
Newer one looks better.
That old sefid money
Good luck getting tires that no longer get produced.
$700,000 Value INCREASE in 2 years: 2020 Ford GT. No it did not One person wanted it and he got it
No 700K increase within in the first 6 months
What ashame it doesn't come with a manual gearbox-
Not very many cars these days have manual transmissions. and it's only going to get worse. the manual transmission is becoming a thing of the past.
These cars live in a strange space. I think Ford put marketing their V6 ecoboost brand above all else when, in reality, ecoboost has been synonymous with many different chronic widespread engine failures from head gaskets, to carbon build up, to timing chains, to catastrophic bearing failure. Ecoboost has become synonymous with “Ecoboom” with a huge number of well documented premature engine failures. Ford is the same company that couldn’t engineer sparkplugs that don’t blow out of the head or break in half when removing them on even their best selling vehicle the F150. They’ve lost their way.
When you manufacture as many vehicles as they do, there are going to be some issues. All the big manufacturers are the same way.
Ecoboost engines have a stellar reputation for reliability and longevity dude. If you want a reliable turbocharged engine, you buy an Ecoboost.
The ecoboost engine that they took to LeManns ran flawlessly. a huge part of the problem is when Ford's engineers designed the ecoboost engine. they didn't factor in a bunch people mopping around like grannies with them. but the truth is it's not a very good engine, but that's nothing new for Ford Motor Company. since they can only produce GARBAGE. the fact is everything they make is GARBAGE!!!
And he didn't sell it so why post it?