Gorgeous GTX1 Supercar Headlines Ford's SEMA Stand
The star of Ford's stand - and most likely the showstopper at the SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) aftermarket parts show in Las Vegas, Nevada - is Ford's gorgeous GTX1.
This new roadster which is nothing short of incredible, builds on two of the biggest automotive legends - the Euro supercar-beating Ford GT, with inspiration coming from its predecessor, the original Ford GTX1, an open-topped variant of the legendary Ferrari-conquering GT40 racecar of the late '60s, which won Le Mans and the 24 Hours of Sebring.
To create the modern day GTX1, Ford essentially let its SVT (Special
Vehicles Team) dream. After penning what an open topped version of the modern-retro GT, they passed batons to Genaddi Design Group, one of North America's premiere customization firms. Genaddi, a modern coachwork firm, specializes in automotive metalworking and are know particularly for their creation of exotic convertibles and limousines.
In the hands of Mark Gerisch, one of the firm's bodywork experts, the Valencia Yellow and Tungsten Silver GT was transformed from sleek hard top to open top roadster. Unlike common conversions, the GTX1 doesn't incorporate a soft top, but uses a four-piece roof made of lightweight composites that can be installed as either a hardtop or a T-top, or for that matter completely removed to create the sensation of a true "barchetta" like open convertible.
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| The star of Ford's stand and most likely the showstopper at the SEMA Show is Ford's gorgeous GTX1. (Photo: Ford Motor Company) |
This new roadster which is nothing short of incredible, builds on two of the biggest automotive legends - the Euro supercar-beating Ford GT, with inspiration coming from its predecessor, the original Ford GTX1, an open-topped variant of the legendary Ferrari-conquering GT40 racecar of the late '60s, which won Le Mans and the 24 Hours of Sebring.
To create the modern day GTX1, Ford essentially let its SVT (Special
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| In the hands of Mark Gerisch GT was transformed from sleek hard top to open top roadster. (Photo: Ford Motor Company) |
In the hands of Mark Gerisch, one of the firm's bodywork experts, the Valencia Yellow and Tungsten Silver GT was transformed from sleek hard top to open top roadster. Unlike common conversions, the GTX1 doesn't incorporate a soft top, but uses a four-piece roof made of lightweight composites that can be installed as either a hardtop or a T-top, or for that matter completely removed to create the sensation of a true "barchetta" like open convertible.