Congratulations Steve Coates


DakotaGT

GT Owner
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Dec 9, 2012
1,694
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
That is impressive- congratulations to Steve! I had seen so many NFGT delivery videos with Steve that I sort of assumed that I would meet him when mine was delivered, but delivery specialist Bernardo Martinez was assigned to me, and he was absolutely fantastic, as well.
 

Stef

GT Owner
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Le Mans 2010 Supporter
Apr 5, 2009
1,082
Southern California
Congratulations Steve.
Outstanding and awesome at 500+.
I remember almost word for word the orientation you did for me on my delivery. You instilled alot of confidence in my mind as well.
I believe the final word was
"Now just take her out and drive,
what this car was built for"
Thank you sir.
 

Specracer

GT Owner
Mark IV Lifetime
Nov 28, 2005
7,081
MA
WOW!
 

john gourley

GT Owner
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Apr 27, 2006
418
Really incredible. Such a great guy. Cheers Steve
 

GTJack

GT Owner
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Le Mans 2010 Supporter
Oct 1, 2006
1,728
Saddlebrooke, MO
Wow is right! Steve did a great job with our delivery including getting the driver to back down our curvy road as there was not enough room to turn around the rig at the end of it. Then he did an absolutely great job of clueing me in while answering enthusiastic guests' questions.
 
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Iconic GT

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Dec 30, 2017
699
New Braunfels, Texas
Very cool. I’ve had the pleasure of being part of a number of these deliveries. SUPER STEVE!!! Congrats
 

ScottK

GT Owner
Mark II Lifetime
Congratulations and Thank You. Will always remember delivery day with you Steve.
 

GTMD

GT Owner
Mark II Lifetime
Jan 4, 2011
957
NorCal
Holy crap, that is bonkers. Congrats Steve!
 

extrap

GT Owner
Mark II Lifetime
Jul 16, 2020
1,751
Gainesville FL
Wild guess, if the average delivery location was 1,000 miles away, ie 2,000-mile round trip, that's 1,000,000 miles of traveling to deliver NGTs.
 

fjpikul

GT Owner
Mark IV Lifetime
Le Mans 2010 Supporter
Jan 4, 2006
11,475
Belleville, IL
He doesn't live in Detroit or anywhere near.
 

Nafod

GT Owner
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Both Kevin and Steve went above the normally delivery experience for us. Both are exceptional , tireless individuals that made the whole experience great. Congrats Steve.
 
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GEE-TEE

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May 1, 2009
617
Calabasas, California
Congrats Steve. Thank you for making my delivery experience outstanding. The best part is he not only enjoys what he does but takes his time and doesn't miss a beat. 🙏🏻🤗🇺🇲
 

GEE-TEE

GT Owner
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May 1, 2009
617
Calabasas, California
Both Kevin and Steve went above the normally delivery experience for us. Both are exceptional , tireless individuals that made the whole experience great. Congrats Steve.
Agree 100%. Kevin really made it special and it's such a pleasure knowing him and Steve.
 
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Steve GT Delivery Guy

Ford GT Team Alumni
Jul 1, 2022
2
Hi everyone, thanks for all the kind words. Yes, 500 is a big number and it surprised me when I was counting up the other week. Every delivery is uniquely different and always enjoyable.

The GT is such a special car within the car community I feel very humbled to have a small part in it. I know my GT Delivery Specialist colleagues Bernardo and Claude work as hard and feel the same way I do about how special the GT and program is.

As a car guys, all of us Delivery Specialists want to pass on as much info as possible to the owner so they can use and look after the GT with as much care and attention as the guys that designed the car intended. The GT ordering and ownership experience would not have been possible without the whole GT Concierge team and service dealer network working hard behind the scenes to make the car happen.

Cars like the GT only come around every 10-20 years that really push the envelope of what a car is or what a car should be. Obviously time will tell what history makes of the GT, but personally I would put the GT in the same arena as the Lamborghini Miura and McLaren F1 as cars that have moved the automotive needle.

5 years into the program and this is my first post on here, yes I monitor the chat, but for needing to stay impartial reasons I have not had a account and will probably keep my future postings limited, but seeing so many nice comments I had to respond. We are not done yet, still a hundred+ GT's to deliver and we are looking forward to meeting more new owners.

Drive and enjoy your GT,
Steve Coates
Ford GT Delivery Specialist
 

Specracer

GT Owner
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Nov 28, 2005
7,081
MA
Welcome out of the shadows Steve (for a minute)!
 
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PL510*Jeff

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Mark IV Lifetime
Le Mans 2010 Supporter
Nov 3, 2005
4,876
Renton, Washington
Hi everyone, thanks for all the kind words. Yes, 500 is a big number and it surprised me when I was counting up the other week. Every delivery is uniquely different and always enjoyable.

The GT is such a special car within the car community I feel very humbled to have a small part in it. I know my GT Delivery Specialist colleagues Bernardo and Claude work as hard and feel the same way I do about how special the GT and program is.

As a car guys, all of us Delivery Specialists want to pass on as much info as possible to the owner so they can use and look after the GT with as much care and attention as the guys that designed the car intended. The GT ordering and ownership experience would not have been possible without the whole GT Concierge team and service dealer network working hard behind the scenes to make the car happen.

Cars like the GT only come around every 10-20 years that really push the envelope of what a car is or what a car should be. Obviously time will tell what history makes of the GT, but personally I would put the GT in the same arena as the Lamborghini Miura and McLaren F1 as cars that have moved the automotive needle.

5 years into the program and this is my first post on here, yes I monitor the chat, but for needing to stay impartial reasons I have not had a account and will probably keep my future postings limited, but seeing so many nice comments I had to respond. We are not done yet, still a hundred+ GT's to deliver and we are looking forward to meeting more new owners.

Drive and enjoy your GT,
Steve Coates
Ford GT Delivery Specialist
It's time for more hot dogs!
 
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Demolition Man

GT Owner/B.O.D
Mark IV Lifetime
Jan 29, 2006
103
danville, CA
Congrats Steve. You and your team are the perfect delivery specialist's to deliver one of the greatest cars of all time. Enjoyed my delivery with you and I hope your future deliveries continue to bring you joy along with exciting new experiences for you and your colleagues.

Thank you again for all you do.
 

STORMCAT

GT
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Le Mans 2010 Supporter
May 25, 2006
7,549
Ft. Lauderdale
way cool.. I'm sure he has some great stories !!
 

tpraceman

THEE GT OWNER
Mark II Lifetime
Le Mans 2010 Supporter
Feb 20, 2006
2,835
Washington Michigan
Steve, every once in a while people like you come along and make this world a better place. Our folks both over 90 talked about how wonderful you were. Tom Phipps K020 Washington Michigan January 5th 2019
 

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Biginch Blake

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Mark II Lifetime
Nov 4, 2008
983
Rockville, Indiana
In November 2017 the truck pulled into my local Ford dealer and the delivery started. Steve introduced him self and ask who’s is the lucky new owner, there were 20+ people standing around. Interdiction were made and I wasn’t sure who was more excited me of Steve. What a great experience it was. I still have the GoPro from him doing over the car and explaining the controls. Have been at several other delivery’s he made and he had the same excitement at them all. Thanks Steve and congratulations. EE5945B1-E14B-47CD-9463-8F825A9CF910.jpeg
 
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