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Ford GT Gathering at the Marconi Automotive Museum: A Celebration of Rare Ford GT Models
The Marconi Automotive Museum, a nonprofit foundation dedicated to preserving rare, exotic, and historic cars, recently hosted the annual Ford GT Gathering. This event, organized by William Laporte and Michael Dirr, promises a yearly gathering for Ford GT enthusiasts and showcases all three generations of Ford's iconic GT.
The main show area featured some noteworthy cars, including Sebastian Lefarja's black 2006 first-gen GT, David Miyasako's Gulf-liveried GT40 replica, and a trio of first-gen GTs in a red, white, and blue selection. One of the highlights was the Ruffian GT40, owned and built by Ruffian head Chris Ashton, which made its first appearance at the event in 2022.
This custom GT40 boasts a wild 3D-printed headlights, a custom carbon-fiber-infused body, wide Signature Three centerlock wheels, and Toyo Proxes R888Rs. It also houses a Roush 7.0-liter engine, a throwback to the Ford V-8 that came in those Holman Moody and Shelby-American race cars.
Another notable car at the event was Natan Davoodi's Holman Moody GT Mk II, still built to Le Mans race-ready condition today. Additionally, David Anders brought the second Gulf GT40 replica to represent the oil company's backing of the JW Automotive Engineering GT team in the late 1960s.
Salvador Meza, the owner of the red car in the trio, has modified his vehicle with a Heffner twin-turbo setup, KW coilovers, and HRE three-piece wheels. The Marconi's collection also included Bill Nelson's white second-gen GT and a first-gen Ford GT from Boden Autohaus, updated with a muted green wrap from Inozetek, KW V3 coilovers, HRE 517 wheels, and Michelin Pilot Sport 4S rubber.
The Ford GT Gathering is a unique opportunity for Ford GT enthusiasts to come together and admire these stunning vehicles. If you are interested in participating, the best way to reach the organizers is through the official Ford GT enthusiast community forums or social media groups dedicated to Ford GT owners and fans. You can also check specific Ford GT owner clubs or online groups, such as the official Ford GT Owners Club or dedicated Facebook groups, for direct and reliable communication.
- The Ford GT Gathering at the Marconi Automotive Museum gives a platform for the comparison of various generations of Ford's iconic GT cars.
- Michael Dirr and William Laporte, the organizers of the Ford GT Gathering, ensure a yearly celebration for Ford GT enthusiasts.
- The Event showcases not only the first-gen GT but also the third generation, with Lefarja's black 2006 first-gen GT being one of the standout cars.
- Chris Ashton's custom GT40, Ruffian GT40, made its first appearance at the Ford GT Gathering in 2022.
- Natan Davoodi's Holman Moody GT Mk II was built to Le Mans race-ready condition and was present at the gathering.
- David Anders' Gulf GT40 replica, representing the oil company's backing of the JW Automotive Engineering GT team in the late 1960s, was also exhibited.
- The modifications on Salvador Meza's red car, featured at the Marconi's collection, include a Heffner twin-turbo setup, KW coilovers, and HRE three-piece wheels.
- In the Marconi's collection, Bill Nelson's white second-gen GT and a first-gen Ford GT from Boden Autohaus were updated with a green wrap from Inozetek, KW V3 coilovers, HRE 517 wheels, and Michelin Pilot Sport 4S rubber.
- The Ford GT Gathering offers a chance for automotive lifestyle followers to witness the performance and features of these high-end cars up close.
- The advancement of cars in the automotive industry, such as electric vehicles (EV), has led to developments in gadgets like smartphones and technology that complement the driving experience.
