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cmeisenzahl · Dec 16, 2005, 07:07 PM

http://www.news10.net/storyfull2.aspx?storyid=14798

Some bold car thieves remain on the loose after stealing, crashing and dumping one of the most powerful Ford models ever.

The car in question is a limited production Ford GT packing 550 horsepower. The theft was discovered when a Manteca police officer on patrol noticed the bright red car crashed on Locust Street. It appeared the thieves lost control of the car and went over a curb, destroying tires, rims, a fender, mirrors and more to the tune. Damages amount to about $30,000, according to Phil Waterford of Manteca Ford Mercury.

Waterford said the thieves wanted the car badly. The break-in happened about 4 a.m. Tuesday. "They kicked in the back door, came down the hallway, then used crowbars to open the other doors," said Waterford. From there they "broke open a safe and found the keys to the car."

That wasn't all. Waterford said that in order to start the GT, the thieves found the battery charger and jumped it. They pushed a Mustang belonging to rapper 50 Cent out of the way and from the damage that was caused, probably fished-tailed the GT out the showroom's double doors.

At that point, "they took a Navigator and rammed through the fence," Waterford said. The building didn't have an alarm system.

Waterford is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the persons responsible.

The GT is nicknamed the "Ferrari Killer." According to Waterford, in the 1960s the Ford Motor Company tried to buy Ferrari but was rebuffed. Instead it built the GT. The car's specifications include a zero to 60 acceleration time of three seconds. The GT's top speed is rated at over 200 mph. Only 500 of the models are manufactured each year.

Waterford said his dealership has sold five of the GTs this year. The manufacturer's suggested retail price is $160,000.

MightyWinnebago · Dec 17, 2005, 12:32 PM

Wow. That's like Gone in 60 seconds style action. :0

SirCastor · Dec 17, 2005, 01:29 PM

Dangit. Tha's a NICE car. How sad... They're beautiful

Artful Dodger · Dec 17, 2005, 01:33 PM

wow..damn. you'd think an alarm system would be a no brainer.

IceEnclosure · Dec 17, 2005, 01:45 PM

Who's got a freakin' dealership with no alarm/video monitoring. Esp. with a Ford GT in the showroom.

Idiots!

Rev-O · Dec 17, 2005, 02:10 PM

Hell, given a chance I'd steal a GT. Favorite car ever built. Period.

Ratm · Dec 17, 2005, 02:30 PM

Originally Posted by MightyWinnebago

Wow. That's like Gone in 60 seconds style action. :0

Mediaman_12 · Dec 17, 2005, 06:48 PM

The GT is nicknamed the "Ferrari Killer." According to Waterford, in the 1960s the Ford Motor Company tried to buy Ferrari but was rebuffed. Instead it built the GT. The car's specifications include a zero to 60 acceleration time of three seconds. The GT's top speed is rated at over 200 mph. Only 500 of the models are manufactured each year.

They seam to be getting the ORIGINAL 60's GT40 race car and the current Ford GT that LOOKS like the GT40 confused here. The GT40 was the 'Ferrari Killer' built as a LeMans winning track car, the current one is just a great looking road car. They may look similar, but the original is lots smaller, being only 40 inches high for a start.

Spliffdaddy · Dec 17, 2005, 07:00 PM

Waterford said that in order to start the GT, the thieves found the battery charger and jumped it.

Been there, done that.

I think we've all owned a Ford at some point in our lives.

rickey939 · Dec 17, 2005, 07:38 PM

Wow.

hickey · Dec 17, 2005, 07:59 PM

the Ford dealership I worked at had 2 of the GT's in the showroom for about 2 weeks. Each of them sold for a little over 200K. Best sounding car I've ever seen. The day they brought the first one in, the entire dealership seemed to go on break to watch the monster drive up.

far200 · Dec 17, 2005, 09:59 PM

I bet that they will get an alarm and most likely video monitor after this one....... 160,000 for that car..... wow .......