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Ford GT 1st Generation

20052006 · coupe

First-gen Ford GT — Centennial-era GT40 tribute. Mid-engine, 2-door coupe. 5.4L supercharged Modular V8 (550hp/500 lb-ft) with Lysholm screw-type supercharger. Ricardo 6-speed manual, RWD. 4,038 built across the 2005 and 2006 model years. Recent collector market has these at $400k-700k+ depending on color combo and miles. The GTX1 variant added removable Targa roof panels.

Watch out: Two well-documented service items: (1) supercharger snout / bearing wear — proactive snout rebuild around 30-40k miles is the standard preventive job, runs $3,000-5,000; (2) Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 OEM tires are decade-out-of-production — replacement choices are limited (Michelin Pilot Sport / Bridgestone options) and require careful sourcing. Also: dry-sump oil system requires specific Mobil 1 0W-40 and meticulous service to avoid scavenge-pump issues.

Full clubhouse — owner Garage Lineage, common problems, year-by-year notes, and product picks — is on the build list.

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