A unique Galpin GTR1 is being auctioned without reserve, with an estimated value of $550,000–750,000. The hypercar was built on the basis of a 2005 Ford GT, and it is being publicly offered for sale for the first time. This is reported by RM Sotheby’s.
Galpin GTR1: aluminum body and 2013 debut
The Galpin Auto Sports project was conceived as its own vision of the further development of the Ford GT. The car was presented at The Quail event in August 2013, after which it was shown at the concept car display in Pebble Beach.
The body was made of aluminum by Metalcrafters. It is 127 mm wider than the standard GT and is complemented by carbon-fiber parts. The interior was trimmed in bright blue leather, an aluminum dashboard was installed, and the McIntosh audio system was retained.
The donor Ford GT had previously had two owners and was involved in an accident in September 2008. In 2009, it was purchased with a salvage document reflecting the corresponding status of the damaged vehicle.
Supercharged hypercar: 1058 hp and acceleration in 2.9 seconds
Initially, the 5.4-liter V8 engine received two turbochargers. Later, they were replaced with a 4.0-liter Whipple mechanical supercharger to improve acceleration.
In this configuration, it is claimed to have 1058 hp and approximately 1345 N·m on 110-octane fuel. Acceleration from a standstill to about 97 km/h takes 2.9 seconds. At its debut, Galpin also claimed a top speed of more than 362 km/h.
The chassis was refined with Penske coilovers, tubular control arms, and six-piston brakes with carbon discs. The car has 20-inch HRE wheels with Pirelli P Zero tires.
Initially, they planned to build at least six GTR1s at a price of more than $1 million, but this example remained the only one.