I've Made My Ford GT Colour Choice!

I have made my choice for the colours on my Ford GT! So what's it going to be, and why? Let me introduce the design to you before heading to Alan Mann Racing to explain the story and why I've gone for these options.

The main Ford GT body colour will be Liquid Red Tri-coat; a colour that is deep and rich, a pearlescent metallic with multiple coats which means it has a wide spectrum from the lighter to darker areas you see. The stripes and wheels will be painted in a very specific shade of Gold from the Alan Mann Racing team of the 60s and 70s, replicated to match.

I have always been a fan of red and gold contrasting schemes for supercars as it makes quite a statement, which I think matches perfectly with the Ford GT as a car. It is a huge thanks to the team at Alan Mann Racing though for making it possible for me to create this car as a tribute with their exact shade, something that will forever carry a storyline as the car becomes a flagship member of my garage.

As explained in the video, the connections for me and this car back to the livery are vast. Alan Mann Racing were a British race team based out of Woking near to London, running various Ford models including the GT40 - to which the new GT was introduced as the 50th anniversary tribute. In 1968 they also ran the Escort mk1 that was victorious in the British Touring Car Championship; the car that then spawned the new Focus RS Heritage 50th anniversary car that will sit with my GT in the garage. During their time, they had drivers including Jacky Ickx, Sir Jackie Stewart, and importantly to me, Bruce McLaren. Of course I have a big fondness of McLaren cars so that's another connection, including the fact that Bruce himself won the famous 1966 Le Mans 24H race as he crossed the line at the front of the grid. As the pieces of this puzzle started to come together it became apparent to me that this was entirely the way to go for my car, and it is a huge thank you from me to the team that they were happy for me to do so.

As I now head to get the paint samples to lock it in with Ford themselves, as well as my other specification, I'll come back to you in a few days with the complete specification and other options that will be on the car.

You can find out more about Alan Mann Racing, and read up on their history via:

Thanks for watching, Tim

[Shmee]

The choice of colours for my Ford GT has been made! What do you think of what I've gone for? I cannot wait for this car to arrive in my garage around December this year.

[joeychaseable]

@Tim #SHMEE150
Congratulations on your GT. There are a ton of Automotive Youtubers these days. There are few that have been putting in the amount of time and hard work that you have over the years consistently creating great content of top notch reviews as well as sharing all of your journeys. Your hard work is recognized by not only the amount of subs and views you receive across the board but, the respect that you have created with all of the Manifactures, other Automotive Youtubers and all of the companies that you work with. Keep up the great work and you'll one day be inducted into a Youtube Automotive Hall Of Fame if there ever is one...

[tomvu]

Metallic pearl red and gold is one of my favourite colour combos. Saw a Speciale in that spec and fell in love since

[sleepwell]

It was a pleasure to see you in Brescia, at the Mille Miglia finish line.. You are a very good person, I love your videos and your life. Great work and big choices, I hope and I think this adventure is only at the beginning!! Greetings from Italy, Tim!

[adilaslam]

Amazing spec! I didn't expect it to look that good but after looking at the render I think it can have the potential to look really good. I love how you always choose bold specs.

[Ratchetfreak]

I can easily get behind that color choice and your reasoning. I love how much you respect the history of cars and how much it influences your choices with your cars.

[davidbest]

Time to paint the red RS’s calipers gold to subtlety match the GT

[simonecominato]

Red and Gold... the perfect colors to receive that car the Christmas day! :P

[MotorStorm]

I would have preferred Orange and black but it is still a really good choice, I wasn't expecting that

[oceans]

Unique spec w/an awesome convergence of backstories. Look fwd to paint samples + the real thing. Well done, Tim!!!

[christiankarl]

Tim. I really love your colour choice. Genius. 😍😍😍😍😍

[MacheteK]

That's such a unique spec! Well done, Tim! 👌❤💛

[jackleight]

Absolutely brilliant spec Shmee. I love how personal you make your cars. This though, in my opinion, has to be the best looking/spec car you will own so far.

[samhammond]

Shmee, That honestly is the best spec on a ford GT yet.I love it !

[Kelvin]

Love your enthusiasm Tim and its infectious. Can’t wait to see the GT in that spec.

[NoviceExpert]

Wow Shmee, you've outdone yourself. I never thought that the Ford GT look good in any other color but the Miami Blue, but you spec has to be the best I've ever seen! Congrats!

[medc]

When you said red and gold at the intro I couldn't imagine it looking good. But seeing it on the graphics. Amazing. Really really good combo

[khalilchouayekh]

This guy is working hard! He deserves the best cars of the world.

[BenM-nvmu]

OMG that Alan Mann Gold is stunning and will look incredible with the liquid red Tim! Respect Ben

[shubhankarjamdar]

Incredible spec but I wouldn't go with the golden wheels. I think black wheels would look rather good.Congrats!