Steve Saleen to offer his personal, unique Ford GT prototype

The Ford GT in itself is a rare car with just a little over 4,000 units built between 2005 and the end of production in 2007, all of which
were built in a purpose-built facility by Saleen Special Vehicles in Troy, Michigan.

Now Steve Saleen, legendary racer, entrepreneur and in 2005 the man behind Saleen Special Vehicles, is bringing his even rarer, personal 2005 pre-production Ford GT to auction.

Russo and Steele are offering this car at their Monterey auction on August 14, 2010.  
 
Number 5 of only 9 prototypes ever built. Not only is this car, VIN# 1FAFP90825Y400040, number 5 of only 9 prototypes built, it is also the only one using a hand-built twin-screw supercharger which would later become part of the regular production model. Never titled, this car now has only 3,830 miles on the odometer and remains in as-new condition.  
 
Rich movie history – Rocky IV, Fast and Furious 4, XXX: State of the Union. Originally yellow with black stripes, it was first used by the Ford Motor Company for engineering as well as PR and was showcased in numerous books including “The Supercar - An Evolution of Speed, and Velocity” by well known author and photographer John Lamm.

Steve Saleen then had it repainted to its current white with blue stripes and unique Saleen decals for various movie productions
that had requested his personal vehicle. It appeared in the movies Rocky VI, Fast and Furious 4, and XXX: State of the Union as well as numerous TV appearances and exhibits. This vehicle
comes personally autographed by Steve Saleen and is sure to increase in value over the years.
 
This unique Ford GT will be auctioned off on Saturday, August 14, 2010 (Run #S666) at 9.30pm in the presence of Steve Saleen himself. More images can be found at:  http://www.russoandsteele.com/collector-car/2005-Ford-GT Pre-Production/5909.
 
Technical Data  
 
2005 Ford GT Prototype  
Vehicle Type: 2-door coupe, pre-production car  
No 5 of 9 ever built  
VIN# 1FAFP90825Y400040
Never titled, sold on MFO
3,830 miles since new
 
Drivetrain
Configuration:   Mid Engine/RWD  
Engine:   Supercharged V8  
Displacement:  5409 cc  
Horsepower:   550 bhp @ 6,500 rpm  
Torque:   500 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm
Max RPM:   6500 rpm  
Transmission:   6-Speed Manual  
 
Dimensions  
Weight:   3,390 lbs  
Height:   44.3 in  
Length:   182.8 in  
Width:    76.9 in  
Wheelbase:   106.7 in  
 
Performance  
0-60 mph:   3.3 sec  
0-100 mph:   8.6 sec  
Quarter Mile:   11.6 sec @ 128 mph  
Top Speed:   205 mph  
Lateral Acceleration:  1.00g  
Braking, 60-0 mph:  117 ft