Here at Backfire News, we genuinely want one of our readers to win this. Not just anyone — you. And what you’d be winning is extraordinary: a 2006 Ford GT with only 435 miles on the clock, in showroom-perfect condition. If you’d rather have the cash, the alternative prize is $400,000. This is a real sweepstakes run by the Shelby American Collection, a 501(c)(3) non-profit museum in Boulder, Colorado, and every entry goes toward preserving some of the most iconic American racing history ever made.
This particular Ford GT is one of only 541 examples finished in Tungsten Grey clearcoat metallic with painted silver stripes over Ebony leather in 2006. It has been meticulously preserved since new — factory stickers are still intact, and protective films remain in place. It’s not just a car; it’s an investment-grade American icon. The winner who takes the car also receives $25,000 for expenses.
The Ford GT took its inspiration from the legendary GT40 racing cars that dominated Le Mans in the 1960s. It features an extruded-aluminum space frame, roll-bonded floors, and aluminum body panels. Under the mid-mounted, vented hood sits a supercharged 5.4-liter DOHC V8 with a Lysholm screw-type supercharger, a dry-sump lubrication system, 550 horsepower, and 500 lb-ft of torque — all routed through a six-speed manual gearbox and a helical limited-slip differential.
This example was factory-optioned with forged BBS lightweight aluminum wheels — 18-inch up front and 19-inch out back — along with red-finished Brembo brake calipers and a McIntosh stereo system. Additional factory kit includes HID headlights, fog lights, side air intakes, a front splitter, an aggressive rear diffuser, and a dual center-exit exhaust system. The Sparco seats feature carbon-fiber shells and GT40-style ventilation grommets. This is a car built to look as fast as it goes.
The sweepstakes closes on July 23, 2026, with the drawing taking place on August 1, 2026, at the Shelby American Collection in Boulder, Colorado. Entries start from just $25 (18 entries), and no purchase is necessary — there is a free entry option available. The funds raised support the museum’s mission to preserve the racing heritage of Shelby American, including the Cobra, Shelby Mustang, and Ford GT40 cars that rewrote the history books.
We don’t say this lightly: we genuinely want one of our readers walking away with this Ford GT. It’s one of the most spectacular cars we’ve ever featured, and the fact that it’s been sitting untouched with only 435 miles makes it even more surreal.
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