The Daily Vroom

Welcome to the Friday edition of The Daily Vroom, your one-stop-shop for collector and modern car online auction news, trends, and insights.

Here's what we've got for you today:

• 🥇 Let's talk Ford GT 1st generation

• 💭 Unique & special cars up for auction

• 💰 Sales you might have missed

• 📰 Vroomy old ads

FORD GT: 2023 PERFORMANCE PLUS INTRIGUING FACTS

The 2005/2006 Ford GT continues to be a sought-after collectible, as evidenced by these recent online auction sales. Below is a summary of all the sales for these iconic vehicles in 2023.

Two of the sales both on Bring A Trailer, both for 2006 Ford GT and both ended up selling for the exact same price of $406,000, just 12 days apart. What are the odds?

Price wise there seems to be a soft spot at around the $400,000 price. So if you have one sitting in your garage (who doesn't) you know the type of money you'll be fetching for it.

I don't normally like to bring into the discussions the physical auctions houses, as here on The Daily Vroom we concentrate our efforts solely on the online auction space. That being said the sales of the 1st generation Ford GT in these physical auction houses mirrors the online space with an average sale at around $400,000.

History:

The Ford GT was introduced in 2005 as a modern homage to the legendary Ford GT40 race car that won the 24 Hours of Le Mans four times in a row during the 1960s.

The 2005/2006 model boasts a mid-mounted 5.4-liter supercharged V8 engine producing 550 horsepower and a top speed of 205 mph, making it a highly desirable collector's item. There were just 4,038 of them made, of which zero I have driven in 😭

Little-known facts:

1. The Ford GT's design was led by Camilo Pardo, a renowned automotive designer and artist.

2. The car was initially named the "GT40," but due to a trademark conflict with the original GT40 race car, it was simply renamed "GT."

3. The roof-mounted doors, reminiscent of the original GT40, were included in the design as a nod to the car's racing heritage.

4. The limited production run of the 2005/2006 Ford GT included only 4,038 units, adding to its rarity and desirability.

5. The Ford GT was so popular that it was brought back for a second generation in 2017, paying tribute to the 50th anniversary of Ford's 1966 Le Mans victory.

UNIQUE & SPECIAL CARS UP FOR AUCTION

Rare Beauty: 1961 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8 Roadster on Auction Block 🏎️🔥

A highly sought-after 1961 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8 Roadster 'Outside Bonnet Lock' is up for grabs on Collecting Cars, with bidding currently over $120,000 💰. This beauty is chassis number 38 of the first 50 right-hand-drive models and has a unique flat floor, OBL, and welded bonnet louvres.

Key Facts:

• Only 32,035 miles on the clock 🛣️

• Powered by a 3.8-liter straight-six engine producing 265 bhp 🚀

• Four-speed manual transmission 🕹️

• Opalescent Dark Blue exterior with black factory hard-top and convertible roof 🌟

• Red leather interior with textured aluminum trim and chrome accents 🔴

• Comprehensive restoration in 2004 and recent mechanical restoration by Classic Motor Cars (CMC) totaling over £53,000 🔧

• Original toolkit, bonnet opening tool, and handbooks included 📚

• Optional original June 1961 engine available for concours events 🏆

Get ready to turn heads with this sophisticated and rare 1961 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8 Roadster 'Outside Bonnet Lock' 🌟. A testament to British automotive design, this stunning classic is perfect for weekend drives, summer cruises, and prestigious events 🏁.

2015 Ferrari 458 Challenge Evoluzione

🚗💨 Introduction:

Hold on to your seats! The 2015 Ferrari 458 Challenge Evoluzione has arrived on Cars & Bids and it's a rare factory-built race car that's mostly unmodified and ready to hit the track.

🎨 Exterior:

This Ferrari is finished in iconic Rosso Corsa with a red and black interior. The exterior features a Challenge Evoluzione aero kit with a massive rear wing, 19-inch BBS center lock wheels, and an air-jack mounting system. The seller reports some scratches and dings throughout the vehicle, along with damage to the rear bumper.

🔧 Features:

Under the hood, the 458 Challenge Evoluzione is powered by a mid-mounted F136 4.5-liter V8 engine, rated at 562 horsepower and 398 lb-ft of torque. It spins the rear wheels via a 7-speed DCT transmission. This Ferrari is equipped with a racing exhaust system, a Challenge Evoluzione aero kit, a racing fuel filler cap, a 6-point seat-belt harness, a racing roll cage, and a cool shirt system. The detachable steering wheel uses a Lifeline quick-detach, and the car also has a plumbed-in Lifeline fire extinguisher system.

👀 Interior Summary:

Inside, this Ferrari is stripped down to its racing essentials with a Sabelt racing seat, cloth upholstery, a detachable steering wheel, and a plumbed-in Lifeline fire extinguisher system. The seller also notes some wear on the reverse button and door panels.

🛡️ Known Flaws: (I don't care, I just wanna drive it!!)

The seller reports scratches and dings throughout the vehicle, damage to the rear bumper, wear on the reverse button and door panels, and the right headlight not working. The low beams, high beams, turn signals, and reverse lights do not work either.

👨‍🔧 In summary, this 2015 Ferrari 458 Challenge Evoluzione is an exceptional opportunity to own a rare factory-built race car that's mostly unmodified and ready to hit the track.

If like me you're a Ferrari enthusiast searching for the ultimate track toy, this could be your chance to own a piece of Ferrari history. The auction ends on April 26th...

SALES YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED

Highlighted below (with prices underneath) are some sales from yesterday that you might have missed. You can click on each picture to take you to the auction page.

VROOMY OLD ADS

I can't get enough of these old ads ❤️ 📰

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