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Released in 2017, the Ford GT isn\u2019t actually available for […]","datePublished":"2019-02-11","dateModified":"2019-02-18","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. 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When it comes to Ford sellingtheir newest supercar, the GT, they don\u2019t mess around. This isn\u2019t a Fiesta or aFocus after all and Ford are very particular with who gets the privilege ofowning one of these phenomenal machines. Released in 2017, the Ford GT isn\u2019t actuallyavailable for ordinary buyers at the moment, making it a very exclusive carindeed. 1,350 units are to be produced with production ending in 2022. Each oneof these units are only to be sold to the best-performing applicants up until acertain, undecided point in time. For the meantime, you have to be more thanjust rich to own a Ford GT – you need to be a true enthusiast.What does the application form ask?To give you an idea of how Ford wanted tofilter their applicants, here\u2019s a quote straight from Henry Ford III(great-great-grandson of the founder of Ford):\u201c…we ask about your relationship with Ford. Are you a GT owner? Do you take it to car shows or the racetrack? We really are looking for Ford brand ambassadors, and we want to find customers who will actually drive the car.\u201dAt the beginning of the application, Ford asksyou which categories you are a part of. This includes previous Ford GT owners, Fordsuppliers, car collectors, motorsport enthusiasts, influencers (social media orotherwise) and a few more categories. From that point on, you are served questionsbased upon which categories you ticked. For instance, if you ticked youpreviously owned a GT or other Ford vehicle, the application will ask you fordetails on your vehicles, when you bought them, what you used it for and if youstill own it\/them. Other questions belonging to various categories include: Have you ever attended any Ford GT events? Are you a member of any Ford GT clubs? What is the level of your position within the company? Please describe up to three vehicle-related charitable activities\/contributions that you or your company have made. How many vehicles are in your collection? What is the approximate value of your collection? Briefly describe your role as a public influencer. Briefly describe your audience demographics.Lastly, after a rather thorough questioning,you are then served with the end boss battle. You are expected to provide avideo, photograph or document which explains why you would be a great Ford GTowner. How nerve-racking! Who did Ford approve of then?There really is a wide range of people that have been lucky enough to make it through the application process. From actors, to a gaming YouTuber, to singers, to athletes, to talk show hosts, there really isn\u2019t much of a pattern in terms of profession.Here are just some of the lucky successfulapplicants: Nascar driver Joey Logano, gaming YouTuber Jordan \u201cCaptainSparklez\u201d Maron, executive director of the McLaren Technology Group Zak Brown,ex-late night talk show host Jay Leno, singer Amy MacDonald, electronicmusician Deadmau5, car YouTuber Shmee150, actor Tim AllenFamous wrestler and actor John Cena wasanother one of the lucky few, but actually got into some legal trouble withFord for selling his GT before the end of the 2-year contract. What\u2019s the reasoning behind Ford\u2019s pickiness? Head of product development and Chief Technical Officer for Ford, Raj Nair, said that 69% of the new Ford GTs went to people who had owned a GT in the past. Clearly the company favours existing fans of the GT, so that\u2019s one confirmed deciding factor.It\u2019s also clear that Ford favours people whowill actually drive and appreciate the Ford GT by driving it on the track, toevents and just out and about in general. Ford likely wants to avoid people whowill just leave the car stored in a temperature-controlled garage to appreciatein value. They want their masterpiece to be enjoyed, not resold for a profit. Henry Ford III said it himself:\u201cWe want to put this vehicle in the hands ofpeople that will use it, truly celebrating its innovation and technology\u201d \u201cThe guy that plans to keep it hermetically sealed in his garage is not who we want to own the new GT,\u201d says Ford. \u201cIt\u2019s meant to be driven.\u201dWhat do you think of Ford\u2019s picky policy? Is it to be expected with supercars nowadays or have Ford just unnecessarily become another one of those snobby exclusive companies? 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