I can't think of a better car for a European road trip than a Ford GT. Sure it would be a nightmare in the tight confines of Lucca, but oh the pleasure of motoring through on the open road. Think of the fun to be had at the stop light Grands Prix in the cities. The big bore blats bouncing off the buildings would be enthralling.
Am I the only one who thought--for a moment--that said "LeMons"? And then felt the briefest of twinges of disappointment--but enough time to wonder how many penalty laps this baby would get. Maybe none; one lap around and all the other vehicles would be blown off the track. Drop dead gorgeous and lethally fast. WIN!
Good friend of mine has a GT -drives it everywhere (close to 50k miles on it). Having had the chance to drive it often myself, I love these cars. When I have my inevitable mid life crisis, I'll be figuring out a way to pick one up...
@Vintage Racer is out taking pictures: I am clicking your heart now in hopes that when you have your midlife crisis you will remember your Jalopnik friends and offer us the chance to drive it.
I've sat in one, and started it up. Fit like a glove, sounded like pure sex.
@engineerd is functionally ЯetardeD: Who could argue? In some ways, I think the modern GT might be sexier (though certainly not greater) than the original GT40.
@engineerd is functionally ЯetardeD: I beg your pardon sir! How dare you disparage the name and honor of my 94 Escort. She is the sexiest. I will die defending her honor. Pistols at dawn.
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I've sat in one, and started it up. Fit like a glove, sounded like pure sex.
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He drives the race car that I maintain. One of the perks when we're out of town is using the GT as a part's chaser and running for lunch ;-)
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Have to go back tonight and read it in its entirety. Starts out very good.
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Although, I could print it when I have to poo.
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There. I said it. I'm not backing down, either.
That story was cool. I would give both testicles to drive a GT on the Nurburgring. After doing that I wouldn't need balls to prove my manhood.
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The GT is the sexiest car Ford has ever produced.
I really don't think that's a bold statement, I thought it was more of a given.
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