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October 18, 2005: Our 2nd 2005 Ford GT . . .

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  • I remember seeing three new Ford GTs pass through the Joe Machens Ford showroom when I worked there.  This stunning Mark IV Red Clearcoat Ford GT was actually delivered on Friday October 15.

    I remember seeing three new Ford GTs pass through the Joe Machens Ford showroom when I worked there. This stunning Mark IV Red Clearcoat Ford GT was actually delivered on Friday October 15.

  • Once prepped and detailed, it spent a few days in the showroom before the new owner took delivery.

    Once prepped and detailed, it spent a few days in the showroom before the new owner took delivery.

  • I took advantage of the weekly Monday morning sales department meeting to snap a few pics while the showroom was empty.

    I took advantage of the weekly Monday morning sales department meeting to snap a few pics while the showroom was empty.

  • The MSRP of $140k was augmented by a few option bringing the total to $156k.

    The MSRP of $140k was augmented by a few option bringing the total to $156k.

  • Power comes from a supercharged 5.4L V8 that makes 550 hp.

    Power comes from a supercharged 5.4L V8 that makes 550 hp.

  • Has 18" wheels in front.

    Has 18" wheels in front.

  • Rear wheels are 19".

    Rear wheels are 19".

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  • This is a rare car, one of 2,022 produced that year.

    This is a rare car, one of 2,022 produced that year.

  • It's also one of only 765 finished in Mark IV Red Clearcoat paint.

    It's also one of only 765 finished in Mark IV Red Clearcoat paint.

  • Only available with a manual transmission.

    Only available with a manual transmission.

  • This car, like the other GTs we received, were all sold orders.

    This car, like the other GTs we received, were all sold orders.

  • 2005 Ford GT in the Joe Machens Ford showroom.

    2005 Ford GT in the Joe Machens Ford showroom.

  • The car was brought back to the Service Department to address a concern with the radio speakers.

    The car was brought back to the Service Department to address a concern with the radio speakers.

  • This allowed me to get better pics of the interior.

    This allowed me to get better pics of the interior.

  • This car was only available with a manual transmission.

    This car was only available with a manual transmission.

  • Interesting location for the HVAC controls.

    Interesting location for the HVAC controls.

  • Racing style bucket seats.

    Racing style bucket seats.

  • Racing style pedals.

    Racing style pedals.

  • Supercharged 5.4L V8 that makes 550 hp.

    Supercharged 5.4L V8 that makes 550 hp.

  • Shop Foreman Jim was the only person allowed to drive this car.

    Shop Foreman Jim was the only person allowed to drive this car.

  • There was some kind of issue with one of the radio speakers that tech Justin was looking into.

    There was some kind of issue with one of the radio speakers that tech Justin was looking into.

  • Part of the door trim panel removed.

    Part of the door trim panel removed.

  • New 2005 Ford GT in the shop.

    New 2005 Ford GT in the shop.

  • I don't remember the specific issue.  But I believe one or more of the speakers wasn't working.

    I don't remember the specific issue. But I believe one or more of the speakers wasn't working.

  • Service tech Justin checking out one of the radio speakers.

    Service tech Justin checking out one of the radio speakers.

  • New 2005 Ford GT.

    New 2005 Ford GT.

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