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VISIT BARRETT-JACKSON.COM FOR THE COMPLETE DOCKET 27The interior captures the spirit of the 1960s with Alcantara-wrapped seats featuring gold and red accent stitching and paddle shifters finished in Alan Mann Red to match the exterior. Carbon-fiber accents adorn the door sills, console and registers. The powertrain is competition-worthy with a 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 rated at 660hp, teamed with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. In addition to pure power and light weight, active aerodynamics help the GT achieve every extra mph.“Whether it’s going like hell at the racetrack or out-innovating the competition, the Ford GT Alan Mann Heritage Edition honors the vehicles that helped lead Ford to its wins,” said Mike Severson, Ford GT program manager, at the time of the car’s release. “With its red and gold livery, this Ford GT is inspired by Alan Mann Racing’s contribution to our Le Mans-winning story.”Alan Mann Racing has a rich racing heritage beyond the prototype GT40s, including Touring Car and Saloon championships. The company is still in business today with sons Henry and Tom at the helm, serving the vintage racing and Resto-Mod markets. The Ford GT Alan Mann Heritage Edition debuted at the 2022 Chicago Auto Show next to the original 1966 Ford AM GT-1 prototype.“It’s a great honor for Alan Mann Racing and the Mann family to celebrate the epic motorsports heritage of Ford GT with this fantastic limitededition car,” said Henry Mann, director, Alan Mann Racing Ltd., prior to the car’s public introduction. “To see the red and gold colors of our team’s livery come back to life, and to debut this new GT alongside one of our original GT40s in Chicago, will be a magical occasion.”Only 30 Ford GT Alan Mann Heritage Editions were built. The 2022 Ford GTs represent the last of the breed, yet promising new beginnings. This is one supercar with a strong link to the past, but a wide-open future. Register as a bidder at the 2024 Palm Beach Auction for your chance to drive this remarkable car into your garage. – Steve Statham For up-to-date information on this vehicle, visit Barrett-Jackson.com