What have you done with your new Ford GT?


TO AWSUM

Ford GT Owner
Mark II Lifetime
Jul 4, 2007
1,505
Niceville FL
I tried a lot of sources to buy yellow Hot Wheels GT’s in bulk and I couldn’t. So I spent a couple hours on Amazon and EBay literally buying everyone that was reasonably priced on those two sites. I bought probably 500 GT’s 1, 2, 3, or sometimes 15-20 at a time at an average cost of $5.50 each including shipping. I thought it was fun but most would consider it a PIA. Mattel would not respond to my requests to buy in bulk nor did any toy distributors.

Chip
Chip, is this you in the yellow car in Pheonix? LOL
https://www.facebook.com/12news/videos/10155275208869015/

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ChipBeck

GT Owner
Staff member
Mark IV Lifetime
Le Mans 2010 Supporter
Feb 13, 2006
5,769
Scottsdale, Arizona
Sweden Ford Fan

Chip, is this you in the yellow car in Pheonix? LOL
https://www.facebook.com/12news/videos/10155275208869015/

Awsum,

No, I’m still alive. That made me cringe watching it. Awful. On a cheerier note, I ran into a young man from Sweden at last Saturday’s Pavilions Car Show. He stood and looked at the GT for some time before approaching me. His English wasn’t too bad and he told me he has been a Ford fan since childhood. LOVED American built Ford cars. I didn’t believe him at first BECAUSE THE GUY’S FROM SWEDEN!!! Then he showed me his right arm. I handed him the key to my GT and let him get in, start it up, and put it in track mode. He was so happy, if I had more time I’d have taken him for a ride. Cheers.

Chip
 

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Spirit

Heritage GT Owner
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Le Mans 2010 Supporter
Good show Chip; you made a lifetime memory for that young man from Sweden which he will never forget.:thumbsup
 

Ed Sims

GT Owner
Mark IV Lifetime
Apr 7, 2006
7,850
NorCal
I'm your fan Chip & I'll become your lifetime fan if you get that same tattoo!

Ed
 

soroush

Ford Gt Owner
Mark II Lifetime
Aug 8, 2007
5,256
Awsum,

No, I’m still alive. That made me cringe watching it. Awful. On a cheerier note, I ran into a young man from Sweden at last Saturday’s Pavilions Car Show. He stood and looked at the GT for some time before approaching me. His English wasn’t too bad and he told me he has been a Ford fan since childhood. LOVED American built Ford cars. I didn’t believe him at first BECAUSE THE GUY’S FROM SWEDEN!!! Then he showed me his right arm. I handed him the key to my GT and let him get in, start it up, and put it in track mode. He was so happy, if I had more time I’d have taken him for a ride. Cheers.

Chip

If I had not seen the picture I would not believe it...... thats great!
 
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Saint Ho

GT Owner
Feb 12, 2013
481
Paris FRANCE
Dear CHIP.

Here is another tattoo that can be seen in Sweden.
It is the arm of a very nice young man, passionate, and owner of a 2005 Ford GT.

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Best regards from France.
 

ChipBeck

GT Owner
Staff member
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Feb 13, 2006
5,769
Scottsdale, Arizona
That's amazing.

Chip
 

06fordgt

GT
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Nov 8, 2006
1,908
Toronto Canada
The local authorized car hauler brought my car in for service and asked if he could get a pic with it and his unit to use as a Christmas card.
I said, "sure go ahead". So here it is.
 

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Awsum GT

GT Owner '18
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Sep 17, 2005
3,985
Carmel & Cntrl Ca
I thought the servicing Ford dealer was to have purchased a trailer to pick up for service??
 

06fordgt

GT
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Nov 8, 2006
1,908
Toronto Canada
I had some warranty work.done so that who the concierge arranged for pick up.
 

THamonGT

GT
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Le Mans 2010 Supporter
Aaron Shelby will blow them away this weekend at the DFW Auto Show with he and his Dad’s Beautiful 2017 Ford GT! We’re covering the Auto Shows in Texas this month guys. She will be the hit of the Show for sure!
 

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aashelby

GT Owner
Jan 27, 2016
39
Dallas
Thanks THamonGT! We got it all set up this morning. Show was still a work in progress as far as assembly goes. Officially starts tomorrow afternoon at the Dallas Convention Center.
 

aashelby

GT Owner
Jan 27, 2016
39
Dallas
On another note...I drove the car to work Friday and yesterday as I had to 'empty' the gas tank before the auto show. It still amazes me how many heads turn when the NFGT drives by. Pictures are no problem, but the scariest part are the folks that want to video it as I drive alongside them on the highway....Anyone else run into this 'problem'?
 
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RPM217

2005 white/blue stripe
Jun 18, 2010
1,658
Rye Brook, New York
On another note...I drove the car to work Friday and yesterday as I had to 'empty' the gas tank before the auto show. It still amazes me how many heads turn when the NFGT drives by. Pictures are no problem, but the scariest part are the folks that want to video it as I drive alongside them on the highway....Anyone else run into this 'problem'?

I have that problem, when I drive my 05, I can only imagine how much crazier it is in the NFGT!!!!!!!
 

dbk

The Favor Factory™
Staff member
Le Mans 2010 Supporter
Jul 30, 2005
15,187
Metro Detroit
On another note...I drove the car to work Friday and yesterday as I had to 'empty' the gas tank before the auto show. It still amazes me how many heads turn when the NFGT drives by. Pictures are no problem, but the scariest part are the folks that want to video it as I drive alongside them on the highway....Anyone else run into this 'problem'?

Only one solution! Drive faster! :biggrin
 

Awsum GT

GT Owner '18
Mark IV Lifetime
Sep 17, 2005
3,985
Carmel & Cntrl Ca
I like DBK's advice... more miles and faster!
 

CJ428

Farm GT
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May 21, 2008
1,473
NJ
one of the many facets of owning a GT.
 

aashelby

GT Owner
Jan 27, 2016
39
Dallas
Only one solution! Drive faster! :biggrin

Good call!


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THamonGT

GT
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Well they rolled out the Red Carpet for my Girl last night at the Bentley of Houston Dealership for the Keels & Wheels Uncorked fundraiser for the Boys & Girls Harbor fund raiser with the top restaurants of Houston. She was a hit!
 

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THamonGT

GT
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I’m working hard to keep my end of the commitment. Wonderful evening with many new friends, good food and great wine pareing, except I couldn’t participate knowing I had to drive my Girl home in the Houston traffic at 10:00pm. Exposure and location works every time!
 

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