The 2005 Ford GT originally owned by Jeremy Clarkson has appeared for sale again in the UK.
Listed by Essex-based performance car specialists GT 101, this is your opportunity to own the car that broke Clarkson’s heart. The GT caused a stir when it was previously listed for sale in 2017.
Having appeared on Top Gear with its owner when new, whoever buys the GT will get a genuine piece of TV history.
Sounding the alarm
Clarkson tested a pre-production version of the first Ford GT in 2003. He expressed his admiration for the mid-engined supercar on Top Gear, making it clear how much he wanted to own one.
Only 27 cars were allocated to the UK, but Clarkson’s status helped him secure one. This led to a two-year wait, with the list price for the 550hp GT increasing during that time.
Once finally delivered, Clarkson’s car immediately began to cause problems. Faults with the alarm system and engine immobiliser saw the GT returned to Ford for a refund after only a month.
Jezza would later buy the car back, but eventually replaced it with a Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder.
Ready for a power lap?
Following the sale, the car passed into the hands of a new private owner. During their tenure, the majority of the 24,454 miles shown on the odometer were added.
New additions include adjustable KW suspension components, along with an Accufab performance exhaust system. The GT’s original parts have been retained, should a new owner wish to return the car to stock specification.
The rest of the car remains as ordered by Clarkson. This includes the desirable BBS alloy wheels, plus painted white stripes over Midnight Blue paintwork. The Alpine sound system includes Bluetooth connectivity.
Star in a reasonably priced supercar
Service records for the car, and its 5.4-litre supercharged V8 engine, are noted as being comprehensive and up to date. A new battery has recently been added, with the MOT good until June 2022.
The market for first-generation Ford GTs is notably buoyant in the United States. However, it remains something of a blue-collar bargain in the UK.
A sale price of £269,000 ($369,000) has been set by GT 101. For a 205mph supercar previously owned by one of the world’s biggest motoring celebrities, that seems a relatively small price to pay.
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