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Title: 2017 Ford GT up for Auction at Mecum Indy
Post by: Shelby_r_b on May 15, 2018, 03:00:31 PM
THIS should be interesting.  It's not a charity car, so I'm guessing Ford didn't sign off on the sale....wonder if it's John Cena's old car  ;)

https://www.mecum.com/lots/SC0518-327145/2017-ford-gt/?utm_source=AAInfoNet+Master&utm_campaign=617d451d33-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_SC18_FordGT_S87&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_fa410e9114-617d451d33-113882993&mc_cid=617d451d33&mc_eid=5731bfd1ff

Title: Re: 2017 Ford GT up for Auction at Mecum Indy
Post by: stephen_becker on May 15, 2018, 04:17:26 PM
As CS would say "it's like watching a slow-motion train wreck"!

The lawyers will be out in force, as well they should be.

SGB 8)
Title: Re: 2017 Ford GT up for Auction at Mecum Indy
Post by: BGlover67 on May 15, 2018, 05:04:25 PM
Gorgeous car, but disappointing interior.  :-\
Title: Re: 2017 Ford GT up for Auction at Mecum Indy
Post by: Shelby_r_b on May 15, 2018, 05:08:20 PM
Gorgeous car, but disappointing interior.  :-\

Seriously!  I've seen pictures of other GT interiors, and this one must be the stripped down version.

"...can I get some color?"
Title: Re: 2017 Ford GT up for Auction at Mecum Indy
Post by: Bigfoot on May 15, 2018, 06:06:01 PM
I’ll take it...
Title: Re: 2017 Ford GT up for Auction at Mecum Indy
Post by: tesgt350 on May 16, 2018, 07:11:59 AM
THIS should be interesting.  It's not a charity car, so I'm guessing Ford didn't sign off on the sale....wonder if it's John Cena's old car  ;)

https://www.mecum.com/lots/SC0518-327145/2017-ford-gt/?utm_source=AAInfoNet+Master&utm_campaign=617d451d33-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_SC18_FordGT_S87&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_fa410e9114-617d451d33-113882993&mc_cid=617d451d33&mc_eid=5731bfd1ff
I thought John Cena's Car was Blue.
Title: Re: 2017 Ford GT up for Auction at Mecum Indy
Post by: tesgt350 on May 16, 2018, 07:13:22 AM
The owners are supposed to keep the Car for at least Two Years.  I wonder if that is Two Years after receiving the Car or after placing your Order FOR the Car?
Title: Re: 2017 Ford GT up for Auction at Mecum Indy
Post by: A-Snake on May 16, 2018, 10:20:03 AM
Contract reads two years from delivery date.
Title: Re: 2017 Ford GT up for Auction at Mecum Indy
Post by: KR Convertible on May 16, 2018, 11:06:30 AM
I would clear a bay for it!  Not sure what's going on with the lower dash.  Looks powdery with lots of smudges.
Title: Re: 2017 Ford GT up for Auction at Mecum Indy
Post by: KR Convertible on May 17, 2018, 04:53:38 PM
Knew it was coming...

https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news/this-2017-ford-gt-is-mysteriously-up-for-auction-and-ford-has-questions/ar-AAxnEsU?li=BBnb7Kz&ocid=U348DHP
Title: Re: 2017 Ford GT up for Auction at Mecum Indy
Post by: Shelby_r_b on May 17, 2018, 06:49:04 PM
Where's the popcorn emoji when you need it!
Title: Re: 2017 Ford GT up for Auction at Mecum Indy
Post by: 67_1183 on May 17, 2018, 06:56:30 PM

(http://catheatres.com/images/imagemanager/PopcornRefill-FeatureAd.jpg)
Title: Re: 2017 Ford GT up for Auction at Mecum Indy
Post by: Don Johnston on May 17, 2018, 07:27:46 PM
Gonna need a lot of popcorn refills for this one. 
Title: Re: 2017 Ford GT up for Auction at Mecum Indy
Post by: Wedgeman on May 17, 2018, 09:26:15 PM
Anyone know who the consignors are .... ???
Title: Re: 2017 Ford GT up for Auction at Mecum Indy
Post by: 98SVT - was 06GT on May 18, 2018, 12:10:40 AM
In reality Ford can have the 24 month clause in the contract. But does it also offer to buy the car back if the owner decides to get rid of it? Selling without Ford permission may subject the seller to a lawsuit but will it be for the profit they made? Profit plus penalty? I can't see an award for the total sale price back to Ford. Would a jury be swayed by big bad corporation going after lowley car owner?
Bottom line Ford is getting a lot of free ink suing GT owners.
Title: Re: 2017 Ford GT up for Auction at Mecum Indy
Post by: Don Johnston on May 18, 2018, 02:39:12 AM
Lowly car owner?  Considering the price of the GT and the status one has to have to be one of the chosen few to get it would kind of bury that idea!
Title: Re: 2017 Ford GT up for Auction at Mecum Indy
Post by: mark p on May 21, 2018, 12:38:39 PM
... Bottom line Ford is getting a lot of free ink suing GT owners.

"There's no such thing as bad publicity"??  ::) ???
Title: Re: 2017 Ford GT up for Auction at Mecum Indy
Post by: Shelby_r_b on July 24, 2018, 11:55:52 PM
Well, here's more of the story, regarding the 2017 Ford GT that was auctioned at Mecum Indy:

http://www.foxnews.com/auto/2018/07/23/court-decision-behind-1-8-ford-gt-auction-revealed-as-litigation-continues.html

The dealership that was the 2nd owner SURE took a BIG risk in buying the car for $1.1M just to flip it!  :o
Title: Re: 2017 Ford GT up for Auction at Mecum Indy
Post by: kjspeed on July 29, 2018, 09:02:16 AM
Round and round it goes, where it stops nobody knows: http://www.foxnews.com/auto/2018/07/27/controversial-flipped-ford-gt-supercar-is-for-sale-again.html


But here's your chance to get a Ford GT without getting on the list.
Title: Re: 2017 Ford GT up for Auction at Mecum Indy
Post by: Shelby_r_b on July 29, 2018, 09:36:57 AM
Round and round it goes, where it stops nobody knows: http://www.foxnews.com/auto/2018/07/27/controversial-flipped-ford-gt-supercar-is-for-sale-again.html


But here's your chance to get a Ford GT without getting on the list.

Unbelievable.  What a mess!  With all the lawsuit news circulating, I wonder if anyone would even buy it at this point.
Title: Re: 2017 Ford GT up for Auction at Mecum Indy
Post by: Greg on July 29, 2018, 09:42:09 AM
It's all publicity.....

Its one thing to put it in an auction so MECUM can draw more attention and people to the show.  Its another to actually sell it.  The car will never hit the reserve and the owner will take it home.  Watch and see........
Title: Re: 2017 Ford GT up for Auction at Mecum Indy
Post by: FL SAAC on July 29, 2018, 10:41:25 AM
It's all publicity.....

Its one thing to put it in an auction so MECUM can draw more attention and people to the show.  Its another to actually sell it.  The car will never hit the reserve and the owner will take it home.  Watch and see........

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