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All the 2005 Ford GT long-term updates

2005 Ford GT versus 2005 Acura NSX

On May 13, 2019

In 2005 Ford GT Ownership, 2005-2006 Ford GT, Ford GT

Two mid-engine sports cars from 2005, an Acura NSX and Ford GT

In 2005 the Ford GT was a brand new mid-engine sports car from America. That same year the lifecycle of an aging mid-engine sports car from Japan, the Acura NSX, was coming to an end. The brief crossover of these two cars provided an intriguing glimpse in sports car evolution.

The Ford GT is actually slightly lower, overall, than the Acura NSX

One of the first things I noticed about the GT and NSX is how low the Ford sits, even by first-generation Acura NSX standards. The NSX is not a “big” car by any stretch of the imagination. In fact, its tidy dimensions and lightweight aluminum structure were considered cutting edge technology when it debuted in 1991. But when sitting next to the Ford GT the Acura NSX doesn’t look as low-slung as the GT, and careful analysis confirmed it is indeed slightly taller than Ford’s 2005 supercar.

What Superhero Should Drive a Ford GT? Captain America!

By Karl Brauer

On October 31, 2018

In 2005 Ford GT Ownership, 2005-2006 Ford GT, Ford GT

Does any car better fit Captain America’s mojo better than a Ford GT?

As a Halloween “treat” I’m willing to post an image I normally wouldn’t share widely. But this shot turned out really well, mostly because the Ford GT diverts attention from me, so here you go.

When I dressed as Captain America for Halloween a couple years ago I had no plan to drive the Ford GT. In fact, I was going to drive the used 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S I owned at the time. Then it occurred to me: “Captain American in a Porsche 911, while a Ford GT sits in the garage?!” I quickly broke out GT and captured this shot before hopping in the American supercar.

How Could I Sell My 2005 Ford GT???

By Karl Brauer

On September 11, 2018

In 2005 Ford GT Ownership, 2005-2006 Ford GT, Ford GT, New Ford GT

It’s safe to say my identity, both personally and professionally, has been closely tied to my 2005 Ford GT for more than a decade. The car was featured on a long-term blog for 3 years after I bought it, and it’s had plenty of additional updates since. You can read the entirely of this ownership blog on this site (use the “Ford GT Ownership” link to scroll through them all). My Ford GT also made several high-profile appearances in media stories over the years, including this interview on Autoline After Hours, this color correction story on Forbes and this comparison of all three generations of Ford GT on Kelley Blue Book.

“How could You??!” That’s the general reaction after selling my 2005 Ford GT

As you can imagine, having that kind of shared history with a car is hard to give up, and the reaction I’ve gotten since announcing my Ford GT sale doesn’t really surprise me. “What?! How could you???” is the theme of most responses. Rarely a single “what’s the amount your looking for??” which is a bit surprising considering the number of people who look for rides like this on car selling sites like Grays. So why am I looking to sell?

I Just Sold My 2005 Ford GT to Doug DeMuro

By Karl Brauer

On September 10, 2018

In 2005 Ford GT Ownership, 2005-2006 Ford GT, Ford GT, New Ford GT, New Ford GT Ownership

After 13 years and 31,232 miles I’ve sold my 2005 Ford GT to YouTube maestro Doug DeMuro. Doug and I have done a couple videos together, including the launch of the new Ford GT last year and a review of my 2018 Dodge Demon earlier this year.

Ford GT Takata Airbag Replaced

By Karl Brauer

On August 24, 2018

In 2005 Ford GT Ownership, 2005-2006 Ford GT, Ford GT

My Ford GT had its drivers side Takata airbag replaced over a year after the recall

Over a year after receiving my Takata airbag recall notice I received a follow-up notice saying the parts were available. It took awhile to get my Ford GT to a local dealership, and I was nervous about letting the dealer service staff drive it. I still worry about people who aren’t familiar with the GT’s shift pattern, because many novice GT drivers confuse 1st and 3rd gear, and driving a Ford GT in 3rd gear at low speeds can quickly fry the clutch.