Part 2 - The 2006 Ford GT Heritage Edition - Updated with the Latest August Sales Activity.

1. Sunday, August 17, 2025 Re-Run of Motorcopia ValueScope^TM and Motorcopia Buy/Sell/Hold System^TM methodologies, factoring in the latest sales activity including:

1. Gooding Christie’s Pebble Beach Auctions Lot 9, Friday the 15^th – $650k hammer price.

2. Bring a Trailer, Friday the 15^th - $703,000.

3. Mecum Auctions, Saturday the 16^th , Lot S90.1 - published USD $891,000, likely $810k before commissions.

Report Date/Time: 2025-08-17, 17:00 EDT (Toronto)

Vehicle Overview

Ford built the GT from 2005–2006 as a modern tribute to the GT40. The 2006 Heritage Edition—finished in Gulf-style Heritage Blue/Epic Orange with roundels—was the rarest production variant at 343 units. Power is delivered by a supercharged 5.4-liter DOHC V8 (550 hp) with a 6-speed manual and Brembo brakes. Heritage cars consistently sit at the top of the 2005–06 GT value curve due to low production, livery cachet, and cross-generational appeal.

B. Market Comparable Summary (past ~10 days + context)

Context note: Gooding’s $720k is a realized (premium-in) figure; the house’s posted buyer’s premium for live U.S. sales is 12% on the first $250k and 10% on the remainder, which explains the gap. Gooding & Co.

C. Condition Grades & Current Market Values

FX used (mid-market as of Aug 17, 2025): USD→CAD ~1.382, USD→GBP ~0.7378, USD→EUR ~0.8539. Wise+2Wise+2

D. Motorcopia Buy/Sell/Hold System™ – Weighted Scoring

• Trend — 6.6/10. Three sales in 48 hours showed a wide band ($703k–$891k), signaling sideways with volatility after a strong early-August $850k and June $830k.

• Rarity — 8.8/10. The Heritage run was 343 units, the scarcest first-gen GT production variant.

• Cultural — 9.0/10. Iconic Gulf livery + Le Mans lineage → sustained blue-chip status across media and events.

• Cost — 5.0/10. Ownership/insurance and storage are premium-tier for an appreciating supercar; parts support is solid but not inexpensive.

• Demographic — 7.5/10. Strongest with Gen-X/older Millennials; active bidding across live and online venues this month confirms depth.

• Market Activity — 8.4/10. Multiple near-daily listings/trades across Mecum, Gooding, BaT in August indicate high liquidity.

Weighted Score: 7.56/10 → BUY (data-driven, with volatility caveat).

E. Time-Frame Outlook

• Immediate (0–30 days): Range-bound; expect bids clustering $720k–$860k depending on miles/provenance. (Hold)

• Short-Term (1–12 months): Stable to modestly firm if macro and liquidity hold; premium examples can re-test mid-$800s. (Buy)

• Medium-Term (1–3 years): Constructive on scarcity and cross-venue depth; spread persists between “museum-mile” and driver-mile cars. (Buy)

• Long-Term (3–5 years): Positive; Heritage cars should track top-tier modern collectible indices with periodic spikes. (Buy)

F. Auction Estimate & Internal Reserve Band

Public Auction Estimate (catalog-facing):

• USD: $750,000 – $900,000

• CAD: C$1,036,000 – C$1,244,000

• GBP: £553,000 – £664,000

• EUR: €640,000 – €769,000

Internal Reserve Band (confidential, realistic “will-sell” zone; rounded to $5k):

• USD: $735,000 – $855,000

• CAD: C$1,016,000 – C$1,182,000

• GBP: £542,000 – £631,000

• EUR: €628,000 – €730,000

Why the difference? Public ranges mirror current catalog norms (e.g., Gooding’s $750k–$900k estimate), while the reserve band anchors to the fresh $703k–$720k sales and the $891k outlier, improving sell-through odds without capping upside.

G. Summary & Market Insight

Within 72 hours, Heritage GTs traded at $703k (BaT), $720k realized (Gooding), and $891k (Mecum)—a spread driven by venue, mileage, and bidder mix. The $720k realized on an ultra-low-mile Gooding car (4 miles in catalog) signals some price sensitivity at Pebble despite prestige; the Mecum $891k confirms that top retail is still achievable when two bidders collide. Online liquidity remains robust (two BaT trades in 9 days including $850k on Aug 8), suggesting a deep buyer bench even as results oscillate. For a clean #2 Excellent example, set expectations near $820k with readiness to transact anywhere $735k–$855k depending on venue timing and miles. Bottom line: BUY bias persists but treat pricing as a two-track market (driver-miles vs. museum-miles) and choose venue strategically. Expect some volatility and buy the best car available with the money you can commit.

Sources & FX

• Gooding Christie's Lot 9 (SOLD $720k), auction date: Aug 15, 2025. Gooding Christie's

• Gooding buyer’s premium schedule (live U.S. sales): 12% up to $250k; 10% remainder. Gooding Christie’s.

• Mecum Monterey 2025 Lot S90.1 result (377 miles): $891,000. Classic.com, Mecum Auctions

• Bring a Trailer 2006 GT Heritage results: $703,000 (Aug 15, 2025) and $850,000 (Aug 8, 2025); $830,000 ex-Wayne Gretzky (Jun 6, 2025). Bring a Trailer

• FX (mid-market): USD→CAD ~1.382 (Aug 15); USD→GBP ~0.7378 (Aug 17); USD→EUR ~0.8539 (Aug 17).

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