A 2017 Ford GT owned by legendary actor and comedian Tim Allen is currently available for auction.
Listed on the Bring a Trailer website, it becomes the latest celebrity-owned GT to come up for sale.
With a low mileage, choice upgrades and a famous owner, this seems a particularly desirable example of Ford’s flagship supercar.
Michigan icons together
A prolific car collector, Allen has owned vehicles ranging from a classic Ferrari 330 to a Mercedes-Benz 500E. However, having grown up in Michigan, and even worked at General Motors, domestic performance cars have always been part of his passion.
While starring on Home Improvement, Allen entered the 24 Hours of Daytona race in 1997. Although his Saleen Allen Speedlab team only finished in 68th place, it demonstrated Allen’s enthusiasm for power.
Being such a high-profile car fan will have helped Allen secure a second-generation Ford GT. The car was ordered new from Galpin Ford, and was tailored to Allen’s specification.
No need for home improvements
The GT’s carbon fiber bodywork is finished in Ingot Silver paint. Exposed carbon fiber trim can be found on the front splitter, wing mirrors and engine bay louvres. Although paint protection film has been applied, some scuffs are noted on the front end.
The 20-inch wheels are made from carbon fiber, with lightweight titanium wheel nuts. Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires help control the power on offer.
Despite his love for hot rodding, Allen has left the 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6 engine relatively untouched.
Like fellow celebrity Ford GT owner Jay Leno, Allen has opted for a Heffner titanium exhaust system. This is designed to complement the standard 647 hp output from the GT.
No DIY required
Allen opted for the ‘Dark Energy’ interior package when specifying his GT. This means carbon fiber bucket seats wrapped in Ebony Alcantara, with the same material used for the two-spoke steering wheel.
More Ebony Alcantara appears on the headlining and roof pillars. Matte dark stainless detailing is used on the instrument panel, with the paddles for the seven-speed dual-clutch transmission also in black.
Despite all his effort specifying the mid-engined Ford, Allen has driven it just 700 miles. Given the rarity of second-generation GTs, this auction offers the chance to grab one almost like new.
Celebrity GT showdown
Bidding for the Ford GT has already hit seven figures, making for a notable profit on the $487,500 Allen originally paid for it. It remains to be seen just how high it will go.
Earlier this year a 2018 Ford GT owned by IndyCar racer Graham Rahal sold on Bring a Trailer for $1,050,000. Vaughn Gittin Jr.’s own GT reached $910,000, but failed to pass the reserve set.
Potential new owners, and interested observers, will not have to wait long to see the result. The Bring a Trailer auction is due to run until Wednesday 27 October.
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