Ford GT auction pits rare Riviera Blue 647 HP car against collectors

This Ford GT auction deserves a closer look. A 2017 example finished in custom Riviera Blue is live, with bidding already at $450,000. Reportedly the only second-generation GT in this shade, it wears a colour more often associated with Porsche.

Ford GT auction Stands Apart

On paper, the paint is the headline. Beneath the bodywork, though, this car breaks from the pack. It is the only example specified without the NVH panel between the occupants and the carbon-fibre tub, leaving the carbon finish exposed. Rarity alone has not always guaranteed value, as recent Aston Martin Valkyrie auction results have shown.

Ford’s 3.5-liter twin-turbo EcoBoost V6 produces 647 hp and 550 lb-ft of torque. A seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox sends that power to the rear wheels. The GT is claimed to reach 60 mph in around 3 seconds and 216 mph flat out.

Exposed Carbon And Exotic Colour Choices

The $30,000 exterior carbon-fibre package, 20-inch carbon wheels and factory-painted brake calipers signal an owner who wants visual drama. Inside, Dark Energy Alcantara and Sparco carbon-fibre bucket seats keep the focus on the road. Meanwhile, the exposed tub turns the cabin into a showpiece.

Will Collectors Pay Half a Million?

Still, the current bid suggests the market already sees value here. This Ford GT auction closes on November 5, and the final hammer price will show whether one-off specification outweighs mileage. My bet? This car clears its estimate and becomes a benchmark for future second-generation GT trades.

In reality, a car like this lives in a climate-controlled garage, not on the daily commute. Watch the closing bid closely, because it will set the tone for rare GTs at Auto News Magazine and beyond.

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Liam Campbell

Industry Intelligence & News Editor at Auto News Magazine. Tracking prototype spy shots, Nürburgring development mules, automaker corporate moves, and breaking global automotive scoops.

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