Just a random thought...

"Rainbow" (rainbeaux) 10/28/2013 at 23:29 • Filed to: None

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I think Ford really screwed up by ending the GT... If you think of the Big Three and their flagship models, you'll most likely think of the Viper, the Corvette (sometimes Camaro, but it's at least a close call for these ones), and the Mustang. One of these things is not like the others.

Victorious Secret > Rainbow 10/28/2013 at 23:31

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Thats what made the GT special. There was no precedent and there is no reason to make a new one.

The Ford GT did not compete with Corvettes and Vipers.

It competed with FLAGSHIP supercars from the Europeans. Hell, it still spanks a lot of them for breakfast.

Let me put it this way, just now are cars like the F12 and Aventador giving cars like the Ford GT a run for their money. You can't say the same about the 2005 Viper or the 2005 Corvette Z06.

vdub_nut: scooter snob > Rainbow 10/28/2013 at 23:33

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Agreed.

dogisbadob > Rainbow 10/28/2013 at 23:35

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Even though I agree with VS's sentiments, I also agree with you that Ford needs something in that class.

Hell, the Aston-Martin V12 is two Duratecs; surely they can make something really special out of two ecoboosts.

Tyler's SVT Focus Hates Him > Rainbow 10/28/2013 at 23:37

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That's because the Viper, Corvette, and Mustang aren't supercars. The GT is. Supercars are exotic, they're rare, and they should never, ever grow old. Ford could've built the GT indefinitely; the design is so timeless it looks great 10 years after the fact. But Ford wanted a halo car, one that proved they had what it takes to compete with Europeans, just like its predecessor had proven 40 years before, and they had the good sense to let it die young, to add the aura of mystique and awe about the car. Ford built just the right number: enough that the Average Joe has a chance of seeing one in the wild, but rare enough that when you see one, it's something special.

desertdog5051 > Rainbow 10/28/2013 at 23:38

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Totally agree with Victorious. The GT was just like the Gt-40. A one off, limited production vehicle intended to spank the competitors. They both did their job and Ford said, I am leaving now with my head held high. Leave the Mustangs, Camaro's, Challengers and Corvettes to the masses. Great marketing. IMO

desertdog5051 > Tyler's SVT Focus Hates Him 10/28/2013 at 23:46

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Well put.

phenotyp > dogisbadob 10/29/2013 at 00:08

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I very much agree with VS, here, too. It was essentially a one-off, farm-built, beat the world fuck you car when things were dark all around.

A Lamborghini/Ferrari/whatever fighter makes no sense for Ford as a brand. They are America's People Car. Always have been (trying to be). They're really at a renaissance of great product for the masses, which is where they need to be.

Giles007 > Rainbow 10/29/2013 at 07:37

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I also felt this way as Ford doesn't have anything to compete with the Corvette. After reading the comments though, I agree that Ford did the right thing in making the GT a limited production run. But they still need a sports car in their lineup, not just a muscle car.

Steve Zissou > Rainbow 10/29/2013 at 09:24

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Hard to argue that they've screwed anything recently with announcements like this .

It's all about the money money money...

$kaycog > Rainbow 10/29/2013 at 09:27

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VS nailed it. I can still dream though.

Rainbow > Giles007 10/29/2013 at 15:54

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Yeah, I agree completely. I posted this after being awake for about 40 hours, so that's my excuse.
But yeah, I would say Ford's real error is ruining the Thunderbird. THAT could have been their Corvette-killer, but they turned it into an awkward retro mess instead.