The new 2019 Ford GT Heritage Edition honors the legendary American Gulf Oil-sponsored Ford GT40 by featuring the most famous paint scheme in motorsports – plus a set of additional exclusive touches.
The Heritage Edition of the 2019 Ford GT is emblematic of current product trends where Vintage design meets modern engineering. Paying tribute to the famous Monaco-Le Mans Gulf Oil liveried Ford GT40s that won the 1968, with drivers Pedro Rodriguez and Lucien Bianchi and 1969, legend Jacky Ickx (whom we interviewed in the upcoming issue of World of Watches) 24 Hours of Le Mans, this 2019 Ford GT Heritage Edition is emblazoned with the iconic light blue and orange paint scheme, a signature of the famous oil brand.
Monaco Gulf Inspired 2019 Ford GT Heritage Edition
“Many view the Gulf Oil paint scheme as the most famous in motorsports. The 1968 GT40 quickly became a global sensation after beating its European competitors on the track four times in a row, and in honour of the 50th anniversary of its win, we’re paying fresh tribute to the original with a new heritage limited edition.” – Joe Hinrichs, Ford president of Global Operations.
Arguably immortalised by Steve McQueen’s Le Mans, but actually shot to acclaim thanks to beating the shoo-in European competition four times in a row, the iconic blue and orange of the Gulf Oil-sponsored racecar; today, similar to the 2004 GT, Ford is offering its latest GT supercar in a Heritage Edition bearing these signature Gulf colours.
The interior of the 2019 Ford GT Heritage Edition is dressed in the same design codes as its exterior, ebony Alcantara and blue and orange contrast stitching, with exposed carbon fibre accents on essential elements like the the steering wheel and seats – meriting special mention: square pattern covering the seats is made to replicate that of the winning 1968 GT40 variant.
The new 2019 Ford GT Heritage Edition honors the legendary American Gulf Oil-sponsored Ford GT40 by featuring the most famous paint scheme in motorsports – plus a set of additional exclusive touches.
Special touches like gloss dark 20-inch aluminium wheels, orange brake calippers, silver rearview mirrors, and exposed carbon fibre A-pillars; but the piece de resistance is special Gulf Oil livery for both 2019 and 2020 GT Heritage editions, the current model will wear No. 9 while the 2020 version will wear a No. 6, following the historical racing numbers worn by chassis 1075 in ’68 and ’69. Every Heritage Edition bears its own serialised number plate identify plaque identifying the limited edition street-legal race car. (If you can’t afford the car, there’s always the TAG Heuer Monaco Gulf)
Register your interest for the Ford GT Heritage Edition for both 2019 and 2020 models later this year here. Regent Motors Singapore is a division of Vantage Automotive Limited.
The new 2019 Ford GT Heritage Edition honors the legendary American Gulf Oil-sponsored Ford GT40 by featuring the most famous paint scheme in motorsports – plus a set of additional exclusive touches.
The new 2019 Ford GT Heritage Edition honors the legendary American Gulf Oil-sponsored Ford GT40 by featuring the most famous paint scheme in motorsports – plus a set of additional exclusive touches.
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