Ford GT ordering kit delivers a hands-on collector’s experience
Ford GT buyers receive a carbon fibre ordering kit with paint samples, stripe options and scale wheels, turning the configuration process into a tangible keepsake.
Ford’s approach to the GT supercar’s ordering process goes beyond the typical online configurator. Each selected buyer receives a carbon fibre case that doubles as both a practical decision tool and a collector’s item, reflecting the exclusivity of the car itself.
The kit’s exterior is made from carbon fibre, matching the GT’s construction, and features a latch modelled on the GT race car. Inside, buyers find eight exterior paint samples, a selection of interchangeable stripes, and miniature replica wheels. These allow owners to physically mix and match colours, stripes and wheel designs before finalising their specification.
Beyond simple colour swatches, the kit includes samples of interior materials such as leather and Alcantara. Owners can feel the actual materials that will be used in their car, rather than relying on digital images. Ford supplies a slot for a replica VIN plate, which is sent to the owner after the car is built, matching the vehicle’s actual identification number.
A collector’s item in its own right
With production capped at just 250 units per year, the GT is already a rare sight. The ordering kit, available only to approved buyers, adds another layer of exclusivity. The attention to detail, right down to the race car latch, reflects Ford’s intent to make the process feel personal and tactile, rather than transactional.
The GT’s 3.5-litre EcoBoost V6 produces more than 600 horsepower, but the ordering kit focuses on personalisation rather than performance. It is designed to help buyers choose from the extensive range of options, but also serves as a memento of the process. For collectors, the kit is likely to become as sought-after as the car itself.
Ordering experience sets a precedent
Ford’s decision to provide a physical configuration kit for the GT stands out among supercar makers, most of whom rely on digital tools or in-person consultations. The kit’s quality and attention to detail underline the GT’s status as Ford’s flagship, and offer buyers a tangible connection to their car before it arrives.
While most buyers will never see a GT on the road, and even fewer will open the ordering kit, its existence signals how Ford is positioning the car and its owners in the collector market. For those interested in other Ford performance models, see our coverage of theHennessey tunes Ford Focus RS to 405hp with HPE400 kit.
