2022 Ford GT Heads to Villa d'Este Auction in Pristine Condition
A stunning 2022 Ford GT, one of the final examples of the second-generation supercar, is set to cross the auction block at the prestigious Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este in 2025.
This particular Ford GT is a rare Italian-market example, offered in near-delivery condition by its original owner with just 53 kilometers (33 miles) on the odometer. Finished in striking Heritage Blue with Dual Frozen White 'Over the Top' stripes, this meticulously preserved GT pays homage to the legendary Gulf-liveried GT40s that dominated Le Mans in the late 1960s.
Developed with racing pedigree at its core, the second-generation Ford GT was engineered as a track weapon before being adapted into a road-legal supercar. Its carbon fiber monocoque chassis, aggressive aerodynamics, and twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 engine—delivering 660 horsepower—enable blistering performance figures: a 0-60 mph sprint in just 3.0 seconds and a top speed of 216 mph.
This example is further enhanced with the Dark Energy Interior Package, featuring black Alcantara-trimmed Sparco seats with carbon fiber shells. Optional upgrades include 20-inch Gloss Black forged aluminum wheels, titanium lug nuts, a stainless-steel exhaust system, and Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes with black calipers.
Originally ordered through Ford Italia on November 4, 2022, this GT remains one of the most exclusive supercars ever built, with limited production and high demand ensuring its collectibility. Alongside its impeccable condition, the car comes with its original Ford Italia invoice, a Multimatic Heritage Blue paint spray-out card, a carbon fiber Design Spec box, and a battery charger.
With the second-generation Ford GT's production now concluded, this Italian-market rarity represents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for collectors at Villa d'Este. For those seeking a pristine, low-mileage example of Ford's modern masterpiece, this GT is poised to make a significant impact when it crosses the auction block. You can see it here.
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