Owning Ford’s top-tier performance cars isn’t just about money—it’s about playing by their rules. With the last-gen GT, buyers had to apply, get Ford’s approval, and agree not to sell for two years. Some ignored that part, like John Cena, who found himself in a lawsuit before settling out of court. Now, Ford is doing the same thing with the Mustang GTD. If you’re lucky enough to get one, you’re stuck with it for at least two years. Some buyers will see it as an investment, driving it just enough to keep the mileage low before tucking it away in a temperature-controlled garage. Others might actually put it to work on the road or track. Either way, Ford is making sure these cars don’t become instant auction bait. Read More Rolls-Royce Spectre Black Badge Expected to Debut on February 18 Owning a Mustang GTD Isn’t as Simple as Writing a Check Getting a Mustang GTD isn’t about showing up at a dealership with a big bank account. Ford is handpicking just 1,000 buyers from a pool of more than 7,500 applicants. If you’re on the list, it’s because Ford believes you’ll actually drive the car—not flip it for profit. And to make sure of that, every buyer has to sign a contract promising to keep their GTD for at least two years. The GTD is no ordinary Mustang. A supercharged 5.2-liter V8 cranks out 815 horsepower, making it the most powerful production Mustang ever built. It tops out at 202 mph, tearing through the Nürburgring in just 6:57.685—the first American car to break the seven-minute barrier. Talking about the price, the GTD starts at $325,000. That makes it the most expensive Mustang ever, a massive leap from the base model’s $31,920 price tag. And with options, that number climbs even higher. Buyers include John Hennessey, founder of Hennessey Performance, along with some big name YouTubers. So, will these cars be driven hard, or will they become garage queens? Ford’s betting on the former, but history suggests some will never see a track. Either way, getting one is no small feat—and for those who do, the GTD is a Mustang unlike any before it. Flipping a Limited-Edition Car? Automakers Are Cracking Down Car flipping has always been part of the game. Buy a rare car, hold it for a bit, then sell it for a profit—sometimes doubling or tripling the original price. Automakers aren’t happy about it. They want their most exclusive cars in the hands of real enthusiasts, not investors. So now, they’re fighting back. Some brands play it safe. Porsche, for example, won’t officially transfer ownership of the 911 S/T until after a 12-month lease period, making it harder to flip. GM limits warranty transfers and bans resellers from placing future orders if they sell models like the Corvette Z06, Cadillac Escalade-V, and Hummer EV in the first year. Read More Novitec Injects Aggression into Lamborghini Aventador S Roadster Others take a zero-tolerance approach. Rolls-Royce will ban you for life if you resell a Spectre EV within the first year. Aston Martin’s former CEO Andy Palmer publicly warned that anyone flipping their Valkyrie would never get another limited-edition model from the brand again. Then there’s Tesla. It attempted to block Cybertruck resales, but the rule didn’t stick. Used markets were flooded with Cybertrucks almost immediately. Tesla did make an example out of one buyer, though. After he listed his truck “literally everywhere,” the company canceled all his orders and banned him from buying another Tesla. Ford hasn’t revealed what happens if someone sells a Mustang GTD before the two-year restriction is up. But with deliveries starting soon, we’ll find out. Source: Ford Authority
