Ford built the first-generation GT for the 2005 and 2006 model years as a modern take on the GT40 that won Le Mans in the 1960s. Every car shares the same supercharged 5.4-liter V8 and six-speed manual, so value comes down to options, color, mileage, originality and whether the car is a Heritage Edition.
Values have risen sharply. According to Hagerty, a 2005 Ford GT in condition #3 'good' is valued at $581,000 as of October 2026, up 55.3% in the past year and 51.7% over three years; see our guide to cars that go up in value. For the 2017–2022 GT and the full comparison of ways to sell, see the main Ford GT guide.
At a glance
- Most sought after
- The 2006 Heritage Edition, and low-mile cars with all four factory options.
- Most important check
- Originality. Collectors pay most for unmodified cars with original paint and the factory parts.
- Common buyer question
- How many miles, and have the tires, fluids and clutch been looked after on a car that has sat?
- Best route
- Enthusiast and catalog auctions for low-mile and Heritage cars. Specialist buyers for driven cars.
Which first-generation Ford GT do you have?
2005 Ford GT
2005The first model year. Colors and options vary widely, so buyers price each car by its exact combination, its mileage and how original it is.
2006 Ford GT
2006The final year of first-generation production. It is mechanically very close to the 2005 car, so options, color and mileage matter more than the model year.
2006 Heritage Edition
2006Painted in Gulf-inspired light blue and orange to honor the GT40's Le Mans wins in 1968 and 1969. It is usually the most valuable first-generation GT.
Low-mile and stored cars
Many first-generation GTs were bought as investments and barely driven. These sell to collectors, who also check that the car has been properly recommissioned.
Driven cars
Higher-mile cars are an honest and growing part of the market. A well-serviced driven car with records sells to buyers who plan to use it.
Modified cars
Some owners added more boost, twin-turbo conversions or aftermarket exhausts. These sell to a narrower group of buyers, and keeping the original parts helps.
What 2005–2006 Ford GT buyers check first
- The four factory optionsBuyers look for the racing stripes, BBS forged wheels, McIntosh stereo and painted brake calipers. A car with all four usually draws more interest than one with none.
- MileageMileage moves the price more than almost anything else. Hagerty records one with 2,000 miles selling for $822,500 and one with 45,000 miles for $487,500 in October 2026, as our guide to cars that go up in value notes.
- OriginalityOriginal paint, an unmodified engine and factory parts matter to collectors. If the car has been modified, keep the original parts and offer them with the car.
- Care after storageLow-mile cars that sat for years still need fresh tires, fluids and a recent service. Buyers check tire date codes, since original tires age out long before they wear out.
- DocumentationThe original window sticker, books and service records confirm the car's options and mileage, and collectors expect to see them.
Where to sell a 2005–2006 Ford GT
Low-mile cars and Heritage Editions
Enthusiast auctions such as Bring a Trailer, or a catalog auction house for the best examples. Collectors bid hard for original, documented cars; see how selling at auction works.
Driven and modified cars
A specialist exotic buyer with nationwide enclosed pickup, or an enthusiast auction where the history and changes can be explained in detail. Clear records help these cars more than any other.
Every route, compared side by side, is in the Ford GT guide. Still paying off a loan or lease? See selling a Ford GT with a loan or lease.
Documents that add value
- Original window sticker showing options and color
- Service records, including recent tire, fluid and clutch work
- Original books, both keys and the car cover
- Any original parts removed during modifications
- Title and ownership history records
Common questions
What is a 2005 Ford GT worth?
According to Hagerty, a 2005 Ford GT in condition #3 'good' is valued at $581,000 as of October 2026. Mileage, options and originality move individual cars well above or below that; see cars that go up in value.
Is the Heritage Edition worth more than a standard GT?
Usually, yes. The Gulf-inspired livery and limited production make it one of the most sought-after first-generation GTs.
Does a modified Ford GT sell for less?
It usually sells to fewer buyers. Collectors prefer original cars, so returning a car to stock, or including the original parts, widens the market.
Is the 2005–2006 GT valued like the 2017–2022 GT?
No. The later GT is a carbon-fiber car with a twin-turbo V6 that was sold through an application process, and it has its own market. See the main Ford GT guide.