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Whether you’re a huge hockey fan or just want to have a celebrity-owned car, you might be interested in a 2006 Ford GT Heritage Edition which was owned by Wayne Gretzky. The professional athlete obviously showed tremendous restraint with his Ford, perhaps seeing its future collectability, because it has a mere 1,226 miles on it.
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But another huge draw to this car is it’s one of the rare Heritage Edition models from the first Ford GT supercar generation, with only 343 made for the 2006 model year. Designed to celebrate Ford’s 100-year anniversary and commemorate winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans four times in a row from 1966 to 1969, it wears a livery similar to the Gulf Ford GT40 racecars.
When this vehicle was released, the retro-inspired design made a strong statement, taking many enthusiasts aback in admiration, even if they weren’t Ford fans. Backing that up is a 5.4-liter V8 topped by a twin-screw supercharger. That setup makes 550-horsepower and 500 lb.-ft. of torque, impressive figures at the time.
This supercar doesn’t just look fast and have a lot of power, it performs like one. The Ford GT can do 0-60 mph in 3.3 seconds and hit a top speed of 205 mph.
According to the dealer selling this American supercar, Wayne Gretzky owned it for about seven years, having purchased it brand new, before the current owner bought it. In other words, you would be the third owner.
Because Gretsky ordered this car, he had his number 99 applied to the exterior, which is a nice touch for a celebrity-owned ride. The original window sticker, manufacturer certificate, and accessories are being included for the $799,990 asking price.
While that might seem like a lot, these first-gen Ford GTs have appreciated considerably in value, especially the Heritage Edition cars. Add the celebrity ownership, low mileage, and cherry condition to this and this might be just the deal a collector has been hunting down.
See this Ford GT Heritage Edition’s listing here.
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