Retired Microsoft Executive Jon Shirley, of Medina (USA), drives off as he took delivery of the world's first FORD GT, America's new supercar, at Bowen Scarff Ford in Kent, Washington (USA) last week. Jon Shirley won the right to the very first Ford GT by outbidding other suitors with his winning bid at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance auction last August. The 2005 Ford GT is a modern interpretation of the Ford GT 40, which raced in the 1960's.

The car was made in Shirley's choice of colour (Midnight Blue with white stripes) and options (McIntosh Radio, lightweight BBS Wheels, and grey painted brake calipers). Each Ford GT will be powered by a hand-built aluminium 5.4-litre supercharged V8 producing 550 horsepower and 500 lb.-ft. of torque. With a top speed of 205 miles per hour, it is the fastest production car ever to wear the Ford oval.