Jay Leno's Ford GT

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This is from IMSA at Watkins Glen last week. I didn't realize at the time that this was a competition series. The single stripe and arapokvic(sp?) exhaust tips did catch my eye though.

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Had a slight rain move through and look which one they decided to cover up, lol.

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Always enjoy watching Jay.

I think the car looks great in that color combo. Black is one of the best colors when clean and that orange really sets it off.

Thumbs up from me.
 
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Yes, order is final. Q1 delivery

So you're getting a Ford GT?

Comp is an option check box, I dont believe limited in any way. I anticipate not a high take rate with out AC (Ford will not allow it to be added back).

Correct, but I believe those allocations were taken into the original 750.

I don't think they have formerly announced making any past that?
 

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The black does look good on these cars but you need to see it in person. Cameras don't do it justice.

When I went to the RS racing school, they had a press event and I think there were 6-7 different cars out there. Each one is beautiful and carries an enormous presence. The white was my favorite.
 

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did you catch he has a P1 and 350R to add to his many, many toys.........several are one-offs that companies such as GM has built for him....and to think no kids to leave it all behind to.
 

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did you catch he has a P1 and 350R to add to his many, many toys.........several are one-offs that companies such as GM has built for him....and to think no kids to leave it all behind to.

I bet all/most of his collection will be donated to a car museum or something.
 

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That was a really good review, one of the best I've seen of the GT.

Also, anyone else notice the silver terminator drive by at 28:43? haha
 

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Neat to hear the daily ins and outs of the car.

Sure its a race car, we've heard all about its motor and chasis...but who knew there was AM radio, a tach in the wheel, and a trunk compartment for someones panties other than your wifes (which I genuinely laughed at his warning)
 

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He purchased two 2017 Ford GTs. I'm not for sure the other color combo.

Do you have a source? Are you sure it didn't mean he has a 05/06 and a 17? Just seems hard to believe that Ford would turn down so many people to get one, yet let Jay have two. And yes, I realize his status symbol and disposable income.
 

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only Jay can get a 2005 car # 12 and the new one car # 12.

I really doubt he went thru the 'process' to get one, more like " Hi, I'm Jay Leno........" Ford - " No problem, one is yours "

Good to be famous and a huge car guy !
 

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only Jay can get a 2005 car # 12 and the new one car # 12.

I really doubt he went thru the 'process' to get one, more like " Hi, I'm Jay Leno........" Ford - " No problem, one is yours "

Good to be famous and a huge car guy !
I think Ford does that on purpose, you get first pick of the same number car from before.

I can't actually remember where I read that and if it was for the FGT or something different.

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