My Ford GT is on the way to Texas!

[FLATOUT]

Well I kept my fingers crossed that we would get the deal done and we did.

So I tried to buy a 2010 VooDoo edition ACR Viper from this seller on Vancouver Island BC over the Christmas Holiday but I could never get a hold of him, and when I finally did he had already taken a deposit on he car. I begged the guy to sell me the car but it just wasn't going to happen. Excellent integrity to honor his deal with his previous buyer.

During our conversation he mentioned that he had a Ford GT that he was thinking about selling. One owner car since new with a touch over 4,000 original miles. It was a long shot but I begged him to give me a call if he chose to sell it.

Fast forward to last week and I got the call. We discussed it and came to a number we were both happy with and the deal was done as far as monies were concerned.

Now I had to get it into the US and off of Vancouver Island and safely into the states. Reliable Carriers wanted 5 grand just to get it off the island and through customs.

I called Jon B who of course just happened to have a friend and local importer that also just happened to own a Ford GT. We spoke and realized the best way to get the car over was to drive it over via Ferry and then through customs.

The car made it over safe and sound and just got loaded onto the transporter in Bellvue Washington. This is a bucket list car for me and I can't wait to take delivery. Car has an acufab pulley, exhaust and tune and should make around 640rwhp.

First picture from the seller on the Island

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n133/ZOSICK/GTSide_zpsff114ed5.jpg (http://s111.photobucket.com/user/ZOSICK/media/GTSide_zpsff114ed5.jpg.html)

Pulled over on the way to the ferry for no plates :) I am loving this car already.

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n133/ZOSICK/image_zpsf36e70be.jpg (http://s111.photobucket.com/user/ZOSICK/media/image_zpsf36e70be.jpg.html)


http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n133/ZOSICK/image_zpse6299e1e.jpg (http://s111.photobucket.com/user/ZOSICK/media/image_zpse6299e1e.jpg.html)

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n133/ZOSICK/image_zps866a9c34.jpg (http://s111.photobucket.com/user/ZOSICK/media/image_zps866a9c34.jpg.html)

Get across that border baby!

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n133/ZOSICK/image_zps251b8fc3.jpg (http://s111.photobucket.com/user/ZOSICK/media/image_zps251b8fc3.jpg.html)

Safe and sound at the importers house.

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n133/ZOSICK/image_zps93b9fcb3.jpg (http://s111.photobucket.com/user/ZOSICK/media/image_zps93b9fcb3.jpg.html)

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n133/ZOSICK/image_zps83951445.jpg (http://s111.photobucket.com/user/ZOSICK/media/image_zps83951445.jpg.html)

Waiting for Passport to pick it up and get it down to the greatest state, TEXAS!

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n133/ZOSICK/8ebc4fd1-8068-478d-a0a7-f1155c0676fe_zps3ea6eac6.jpg (http://s111.photobucket.com/user/ZOSICK/media/8ebc4fd1-8068-478d-a0a7-f1155c0676fe_zps3ea6eac6.jpg.html)

And how cool is this last shot. The car built to celebrate Fords 100th anniversary on top of one that help to get the ball rolling.

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n133/ZOSICK/image_zps15103c9c.jpg (http://s111.photobucket.com/user/ZOSICK/media/image_zps15103c9c.jpg.html)

[ACRucrazy]

Congrats on the purchase!

[AaronFL]

Wow! That is such a pretty car. Thanks for posting the pictures. I am sure you are going to enjoy the heck out of it!

[ACRucrazy]

I am curious which car you will like more after you get some seat time..

[FLATOUT]

Doubt I will put that many miles on the GT the market for them is out of control so it won't ever see a track just some freeway blasts and cars and coffee's.

[Fatboy 18]

Congratulations, beautiful car.

[Mbccenter]

great looking car.....they are very fun to drive.

[Next Phase]

Wow! Congrats on the GT!

You cant lose money on that car...

[pdub]

Hell yeah. Nice buy!

[commandomatt]

Bucket list car !!!....your damn straight. Sure, you missed out on the Voodoo but to then end up with this instead, that's amazing.

This is definitely the ultimate American built car to own.

Great color combo.

It has to be an incredible feeling to have this sitting in your garage.

Matt

[gutterworks129]

What a beautiful car. The story is amazing as well. Was it difficult doing a Canadian deal?(Like title transfer, Customs, taxes, inspections)? I glad you had the dude take the pics, adds the the history for the future buyer.

[Policy Limits]

That looks incredible!!!!!!

It's a great investment too! Now that they aren't making them any more the values have shot up high. I think the trend will continue.

I love your color combination! Enjoy the car, it is fantastic!

[Drummerviper]

My favorite cars. Nothing better.

[Sybil TF]

Stunning car!!

[PittsburghRT]

Congrats man. That is my dream car..... I want one bad!!! The prices just keep going up on those cars.

[Troublemaker]

My favorite cars. Nothing better.

A Heritage, really? How dare you let that stay on the bottom.

By the time my finances are right, these will be 7 figure cars. I envy you both.

[FrgMstr]

That is badass. I hate you now.

[pony23]

Yeah, you suck. Ford GT is a dream car for me. The value on those things only went up^^^^^^^^

[FLATOUT]

What a beautiful car. The story is amazing as well. Was it difficult doing a Canadian deal?(Like title transfer, Customs, taxes, inspections)? I glad you had the dude take the pics, adds the the history for the future buyer.

The deal could have been difficult, but Jon B got me in touch with an import/export company that made the entire thing a piece of cake. It ran me a little over a $1,000 to get it into the US and then Passport is taking it the rest of the way. John Bryce is the importer you see in the pictures with the car. They got it down and parked it in his personal garage at his house.

Him and his son even hand washed it for me today before it was loaded on the truck, can't beat that for customer service.

Thanks for all the kind words guys I'll update the thread when it gets here.

Andy

[Rizzo]

Just remember i get first dibs on that car seeing as though you stole it from me. I cant believe you would do that to me...lol. If i had the cash it would still be there right beside my Voodoo and i would be picking both of them up in 2 weeks. Oh well. Congrats again. Now that i see the pics i really wish i would have figured out how to take both of them. Enjoy it. Glad it all worked out.

[FLATOUT]

Yeah well you got one I wanted so we're even ;)

[VRYALT3R3D]

Congrats on the Ford GT!

Did you buy the FGT here because it was much cheaper? Was it a US car?

[FLATOUT]

No bought because of its ownership history, price, and color/option package. It's also kind of cool to have a Canada market car in the states.

[BAD BOYZZ GARAGE]

Andy

Nice ride and great investment, one of my favorite cars! Is your new Ford GT an 05' with the billet cnc'd upper and lower control arms..?

[FLATOUT]

Morning Toddy the car is a 2006.

[XSnake]

So jealous, Congrats!!!

[Rizzo]

Yeah well you got one I wanted so we're even ;)

I keep telling you. I am the nicest guy you've ever spoken to and to prove it and because I feel so bad for stealing your VooDoo I will swap you straight across for the GT. I will even personally drive the VooDoo down to Texas to do the swap and pay all the expenses. I realize that this is a better deal for you but I am willing to eat the value difference because I am soooo nice. You know you want the VooDoo more plus it will be faster on the track than that slow ass GT so you might as well do the deal and make yourself happy... HAHAHA. :dude3::o

[Rizzo]

I see in the pics that it has a big box sitting in the front seat. Jerry was telling me he had a ton of stuff to go with it and wasn't sure if he could get everything in to the car. I cant believe you got it out of BC driving it without a plate on. I'm amazed they didn't impound the car and fine you with a bunch of BS tickets. The cops in BC are not known to have a sense of humour and they have some different laws out there. Must be on account of they are all stoned all day...LOL. BC bud is FAMOUS..

[FLATOUT]

I see in the pics that it has a big box sitting in the front seat. Jerry was telling me he had a ton of stuff to go with it and wasn't sure if he could get everything in to the car. I cant believe you got it out of BC driving it without a plate on. I'm amazed they didn't impound the car and fine you with a bunch of BS tickets. The cops in BC are not known to have a sense of humour and they have some different laws out there. Must be on account of they are all stoned all day...LOL. BC bud is FAMOUS..

The importer was a pro we had all of our paperwork in order and then some. We didn't expect the seller to pull the plates, but he did so we didn't have much of a choice. The cop that stopped him has udnerstanding once he saw all of the paperwork and let him through no problem.

Yes I got a bunch of extras with the car. Everything made it on the transporter and is on the way. Very fortunate as far as logistics are concerned.

Andy

[SSGNRDZ_28]

Awesome! The Ford GT will be my next car - trying to catch the train before it gets too expensive!!! You and the other GT owners out there are very lucky!

[VYPR BYT]

Nah, it wasn't the plates... he just wanted to get a closer look!
Congratz!

[ViperSmith]

I am 100% jealous of you, FYI. One of my favorites.

[JonB ~ PartsRack]

Glad to be of help with the 'other' JohnB......... John Bryce has exported 2 Vipers for us, and imported 8 bodies. Always excellent service. He got hooked on Vipers by a pace car ride with me in 1997, and has been an owner ever since. He got his FGT from Bernie Katz.....ironic that his GT came from TX to NW and yours comes from NW to TX.

In his profession he is ideally-suited to be a perfectionist. I knew he would be DA MAN to move your GTS


The deal could have been difficult, but Jon B got me in touch with an import/export company that made the entire thing a piece of cake. It ran me a little over a $1,000 to get it into the US and then Passport is taking it the rest of the way. John Bryce is the importer you see in the pictures with the car. They got it down and parked it in his personal garage at his house.

Him and his son even hand washed it for me today before it was loaded on the truck, can't beat that for customer service.

Thanks for all the kind words guys I'll update the thread when it gets here.

Andy

[FLATOUT]

Jon,

That guy delivered and then some! Him and his son kept me constantly updated with cell phone pictures, and texts to let me know everything was on track. Excellent communication for paperwork before he picked it up, and he even rushed home on Sunday to wash it for me before it was loaded up on the passport truck. He even took a video of it loading up that he is sending later today.

That's customer service! Jon thanks again for your reccomendation!


Glad to be of help with the 'other' JohnB......... John Bryce has exported 2 Vipers for us, and imported 8 bodies. Always excellent service. He got hooked on Vipers by a pace car ride with me in 1997, and has been an owner ever since. He got his FGT from Bernie Katz.....ironic that his GT came from TX to NW and yours comes from NW to TX.

In his profession he is ideally-suited to be a perfectionist. I knew he would be DA MAN to move your GTS

[slowhatch]

Andy, I've already told you how much i hate you, but i hate you.

Congrats man!

[VoodooRob]

Is the car a "4 option"? Super car to own, the best Ford has ever put on the road, congrats.

[FLATOUT]

Is the car a "4 option"? Super car to own, the best Ford has ever put on the road, congrats.

3 option, no Macintosh.

[Drummerviper]

3 option, no Macintosh.

That is rare 3 option. Mac delete?

Make sure you get original sticker and factory sheets from Ford, if not with the car. I once bought a GT that everyone including me would have sworn was a 4 option. A mega millionaire bought it at BJ and sent it back to Ford and had stripes and upgraded wheels put on it.

Does not matter if no option or 4 , it is GT.

[FLATOUT]

I have the build sheet and extensive documentation on it, and it is correct. The seller mentioned it having something to do with it being a canadian market car. Has the forged wheels, calipers, and stripe package.


That is rare 3 option. Mac delete?

Make sure you get original sticker and factory sheets from Ford, if not with the car. I once bought a GT that everyone including me would have sworn was a 4 option. A mega millionaire bought it at BJ and sent it back to Ford and had stripes and upgraded wheels put on it.

Does not matter if no option or 4 , it is GT.

[Drummerviper]

Great. Stream of consciousness thoughts .

The bottom of car is almost complete sealed making oil changes a chore. A zillion rivets . If you are missing any, I have extras. 5/50 motor craft . I think 9 quarts. Don't get Ford oil filter. Very expensive and made by Mann. You can get the Mann exact same filter for 2/3s less on eBay.

Basically a pretty uncomplicated car. Any thing serious happens call "The GT Guys" in Detroit. 2 techs who built the car at Ford. They travel the country working on GTs.

[ACRucrazy]

The GT guys. Sounds like they cornered the market. Lol. We built them. We'll come to you and fix them. Haha

[FLATOUT]

Thanks Brother I'll introduce myself on the GT forum once I take delivery, but I have been reading up on a lot of the things you are talking about.

I wrench quite a bit and have a two post lift so not worried about getting under the car.




Great. Stream of consciousness thoughts .

The bottom of car is almost complete sealed making oil changes a chore. A zillion rivets . If you are missing any, I have extras. 5/50 motor craft . I think 9 quarts. Don't get Ford oil filter. Very expensive and made by Mann. You can get the Mann exact same filter for 2/3s less on eBay.

Basically a pretty uncomplicated car. Any thing serious happens call "The GT Guys" in Detroit. 2 techs who built the car at Ford. They travel the country working on GTs.

[hawk02]

Sick ride, good luck with it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ViperSmith]

I really wish Ford would enter the super car market again. It would make the Viper-Corvette game more interesting.

[Ricketts]

Nice score!!! I'd love to have a GT.

[FLATOUT]

I'm sure I could be persuaded to sell it at some point, to many cars, too little time. Is it bad that I want to try them all lol.

[commandomatt]

I'm sure I could be persuaded to sell it at some point, to many cars, too little time. Is it bad that I want to try them all lol.

Sell it .....dont do it ...ever! Most any car can be replaced down the road. The FGT is one that you really cant. There is nothing quite like it and the more new cars change the more timeless the FGT becomes.

I can see the dilemma with driving it though. Cant rack up the miles but at the same time I am sure you will want to. You will just have to get in that 'old' ACR to get your fix.....problem solved.

Matt

[Slithr]

Congrats Andy, certainly on my bucket list (although distant). Looking forward to a ride :p

[DreadLox]

Congrats man! Great car you invested in there! Maybe you could talk my wife into "letting" me get another vehicle! I use quotations because letting simply means KEEPING THE PEACE....

[Canadian venom]

That's a sick car, my friend, a local Ford dealer, still have a red/white stripe, unregistered with less than 1k miles on it...

[dbow119]

I'm very jealous. I love the Ford GT and they have proven to be a great investment considering I think they were around $125k when they were brand new and now you see them on ebay with an asking price around $200k. Hopefully someday I'll be able to own one.

[BlknBlu]

I am not a Ford guy at all but the owner of Baxter here in Omaha owns the Heitage Edition car from Canada with Wayne Gretzky's autograph and it has factory number plates on it. It is a very cool car.

here is the old add for it.

http://www.bjmotors.biz/2006-ford-gt-heritage-gulf-edition-sale-0385.html

Bruce

[Timnineside]

I remember when I was younger I seen some of these FGT's go in the mid $150's. I was dreaming about them way back when. Never could afford one then steadily watch the prices go higher and higher and now you can't touch them for under $200K.

Congrats on the new ride FLATOUT. Car looks amazing you're extremely lucky to be able to snag one up!

-Tim

[herbbone]

Congrats. Beautiful GT! Nice color combo. It will only go up in value. Enjoy!

[FLATOUT]

I aree pricing is still constantly moving up and as I'm sure everyone noticed at Barrett, RM, and Mecum, they continue to climb. Very fortunate to have one and I feel like at some point a majority will be stashed away in collections.

[FrankBarba]

If you want a FGT for you bucket list i'm open to realistic offers. White / Blue - 4 option car - Pulley, tune.
2k Miles.....

[FLATOUT]

If you want a FGT for you bucket list i'm open to realistic offers. White / Blue - 4 option car - Pulley, tune.
2k Miles.....

Bet it looks great Frank!

[Tomball-Dodge]

Call me Frank I will buy it

[MI Viper]

Congrats, awesome car, I wanted 1 also, just alittle too much juice for my car budget.

[octopus]

I'm not sure how I missed this thread but beautiful car, and a favorite of many! Glad everything went smooth for you as far as bringing it in the U.S. and shipping goes. I browse the Ford GT forum just for fun and the owners there seem to be very knowledgeable and friendly. I'm sure it'll be a great community to be a part of. Congrats and make sure to post plenty of pictures and videos!

[Policy Limits]

OP. been weeks; what is your impression of the car?