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New Ford GT burns to the ground in Germany after 43 miles on the odometer

Started by deathsled, June 18, 2018, 09:56:53 PM

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deathsled

June 18, 2018, 09:56:53 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EmpPJfcYgig

I will give Ford the benefit of the doubt until further investigation.  But it's sad to see.
"Low she sits on five spoke wheels
Small block eight so live she feels
There she's parked beside the curb
Engine revving to disturb
She's the princess from his past
Red paint gold stripes damned she's fast"

98SVT - was 06GT

#1
June 19, 2018, 12:34:29 AM
I wonder how the insurance company will replace it?
Previous owner 6S843 - GT350H & 68 GT500 Convert #135.
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deathsled

#2
June 19, 2018, 01:59:06 AM
Cash payout I suspect. Probably insured for 1.8 million measured by the auction of the only one sold from private hands.
"Low she sits on five spoke wheels
Small block eight so live she feels
There she's parked beside the curb
Engine revving to disturb
She's the princess from his past
Red paint gold stripes damned she's fast"

tesgt350

#3
June 19, 2018, 07:10:15 AM
I am betting Ford is already involved, maybe already in possession of the GT.......just like the Yellow Shelby GT 350 that burned.

Shelby_r_b

#4
June 19, 2018, 07:47:22 AM
Very sad and interesting at the same time. Anxious to see how this plays out.
Nothing beats a classic!

deathsled

#5
June 19, 2018, 08:06:32 AM
A Jalopnik article said it happened at a train station and the owner was with his son. The owner apparently is a car collector with an impressive collection. Maybe I should blame my Canadian breathern North of the border at Multimatic where the GT is made.
"Low she sits on five spoke wheels
Small block eight so live she feels
There she's parked beside the curb
Engine revving to disturb
She's the princess from his past
Red paint gold stripes damned she's fast"

FL SAAC

#6
June 19, 2018, 08:10:51 AM
got to admit that's one hot car...
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CharlesTurner

#7
June 19, 2018, 10:18:33 AM
Interesting that the guy noted a Porsche GT3 recall with a cease-driving order.  There was one of those on the 05/06 Ford GT's as well, if I remember right it was something with the suspension/steering.  Dealers were flat-bedding the cars in to have them fixed.

Charles Turner
MCA/SAAC Judge

2112

#8
June 19, 2018, 10:52:02 AM
Quote from: caspian65 on June 19, 2018, 10:18:33 AM
Interesting that the guy noted a Porsche GT3 recall with a cease-driving order.  There was one of those on the 05/06 Ford GT's as well, if I remember right it was something with the suspension/steering.  Dealers were flat-bedding the cars in to have them fixed.

It was on the first half of the '05 model year production run. (About 1000 of 4035 cars made) There was a forging flaw in the control arm. All were replaced before an accident occurred.

The production flaw was corrected and no further issues presented themselves.

alexgt350h

#9
June 19, 2018, 11:21:50 AM
Just spent the weekend with a new GT, and its owners. It was hot outside (Tulsa) but the car stayed cool.
Hope the fire thing isn't a hidden bug.
Brent

557

#10
June 19, 2018, 11:42:02 AM
That could (easily)ruin your whole day....ouch!!! :o

deathsled

#11
June 19, 2018, 12:34:47 PM
Quote from: FL SAAC TONY on June 19, 2018, 08:10:51 AM
got to admit that's one hot car...
LOL!!!!!!!
"Low she sits on five spoke wheels
Small block eight so live she feels
There she's parked beside the curb
Engine revving to disturb
She's the princess from his past
Red paint gold stripes damned she's fast"

Bigfoot

#12
June 19, 2018, 01:30:35 PM
Uhhhhh boy.......
RIP KIWI
RIP KIWI

Dizzy

#13
June 19, 2018, 06:21:59 PM
"Honey,did you forget to mail the insurance payment for the new car? It is still here ,on the counter..."

BOSSHEMI

#14
June 19, 2018, 11:19:14 PM
Am I the only one here who was hoping the Narrator of the video would spontaneously burst into flames?
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