A 2006 Ford GT originally owned by musician John Mayer is being auctioned at the Barrett-Jackson event in Scottsdale, where it is expected to sell for over $700,000.
Ford built just 4,038 of the mid-engine coupes from 2004-2006, but Mayer's is a particularly special one.It's from a limited run of 343 commemorative Heritage Edition cars painted in the blue and orange scheme of the Gulf-sponsored race cars that won the 1968 and 1969 events.It had a list price of $149,990 and wears the No. 6 of the car driven by Jacky Ickx and Jackie Oliver to victory in 1969.
Its very durable engine has made it a favorite of custom car builders who compete in top speed competitions. It's modified to produce over 2,700 horsepower and set aMayer kept his car stock and was often seen driving it around Los Angeles until he listed it on eBay in 2012 for $265,000 and sold it. It was a pretty good return on his investment if he got the asking price, but the car is worth much more today, even without the celebrity connection.
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