Ford is auctioning a 2006 GT Heritage Edition from its Heritage Collection at Barrett-Jackson Fall 2025 with no reserve, the first time a vehicle from this collection has been offered publiclyThis is the third Heritage Edition ever built, one of just 343 examples commemorating Ford's 1-2-3 Le Mans finish in 1966, featuring hand-applied Gulf liveryWith only 8,345 miles and complete documentation, previous Heritage Editions have sold for $680,000 to $1.2 million, with this expected near the million-dollar mark Ford's Heritage Collection houses some genuinely special machinery. The original sixth-generation Bronco prototype lives there. The world's only V10-powered Mustang. Several impossibly rare Ford GT supercars. It's not the most extensive collection, but what it lacks in quantity it makes up for in significance. These are the vehicles Ford considers too important to sell, too historically relevant to release into private hands. Until now. For the first time ever, Ford is offering one of these exceptionally rare vehicles to the public. A 2006 Ford GT Heritage Edition will cross the auction block at the upcoming Barrett-Jackson Fall 2025 sale in Scottsdale, Arizona, with no reserve. That last bit is crucial. No reserve means it sells regardless of price, which is either admirably confident or slightly terrifying depending on your perspective. Ford GT Heritage Edition specifications and history This particular GT Heritage Edition is one of just 343 examples built for the 2006 model year to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Ford's historic 1-2-3 finish at the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans. That race remains one of motorsport's greatest moments, when Ford humiliated Ferrari on their home turf after Enzo refused to sell his company to Henry Ford II. The Heritage Edition celebrates that victory with iconic Gulf livery, painstakingly applied by hand including the roundels. It's not a wrap or decals. Proper hand-applied paint, which is exactly the sort of attention to detail that makes these cars special. Under the hood sits the supercharged 5.4-liter V8 found in all Ford GTs of this era, producing 550 horsepower and 500 pound-feet of torque. Power reaches the rear wheels through a six-speed manual transmission, as God and Carroll Shelby intended. The interior features black leather with subtle retro-inspired accents complementing the exterior's design. It's understated compared to modern supercars that feel obligated to assault your senses with carbon fiber and Alcantara, but that restraint is part of the GT's charm. This specific car is the third GT Heritage Edition ever built and was used sparingly for marketing and media purposes. It has some history, with minor damage to the rear and undercarriage at some point, but both issues were repaired to Ford's quality standards. With just 8,345 miles on the odometer, this is one of the least-driven examples in existence. Most GTs have either been carefully preserved as investments or actually driven and enjoyed, so finding one with this kind of mileage and provenance is increasingly rare. The winning bidder receives a certificate of authenticity along with a build book documenting the car's production from start to finish. For collectors who care about provenance, and they all do at this price level, that documentation is nearly as valuable as the car itself. It proves this isn't just any Heritage Edition. It's Ford's Heritage Edition, the third one built, used by the company for official purposes, and maintained to factory standards. Predicting the final price is difficult, especially with no reserve removing the safety net. Previous Heritage Editions have sold for anywhere between $680,000 and $1.2 million depending on condition, mileage, and provenance. Given this car's status as the third example built, its connection to Ford's own collection, low mileage, and complete documentation, expect it to land closer to the million-dollar mark. Possibly beyond, if two determined bidders decide they absolutely must own it and start treating the auction like a personal duel. Barrett-Jackson Fall 2025 in Scottsdale will be interesting, assuming you've got a million dollars lying around and a desire to own a piece of Le Mans history.
