I just bought a 2005 Ford Gt - here is how much it was, why the car made sense to buy, and how it might end up costing me $0 to own - Enjoy! Add me on Instagram: GPStephan
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See, even though most of you know me as a frugal, financial minimalist who stretches the value of a dollar in every way possible…deep down, I’m obsessed with cars. When it comes to myself, I want to make a distinction: I DON’T mind spending money on things as I enjoy, AS LONG as I believe I’m getting a good deal, or I’m buying something that will hold its value.
See, when most people think about buying a car, they see it as a DEPRECIATING ASSET - meaning, its value goes DOWN over time until, eventually, it winds up in a scrap-yard or repurposed for parts…but, not this.
Certain cars defy the gravity of depreciation, and - just like owning a piece of real estate, or a stock in a successful company - cars CAN, and very much DO - go up in value the longer you own them. In fact, when I started digging deeper - certain cars have even outperformed the stock market, and have made their owners quite a lot of money. 
In 2016, it was reported that the value of classic cars increased by 40% in 2014, and by nearly 400% since 2005…not to mention, these cars topped the list for the highest demand “Alternative asset,” outpacing both art and coins….for many, classic cars were seen as a store of value that would appreciate over time. 
Then - In 2018, Bloomberg reported that an early employee of Microsoft sold his 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO for $48.4 million dollars, more than 25% higher than the previous record just a few years prior. Hegarty analyzed that the returns for a vintage Ferrari were roughly 300% during the same time that the stock market was up 158%, even with dividends re-invested.
Last year, in 2020, was more of the same, with booming demand for car sales above $1 million dollars.…that was when 18 Hegarty Analysts proposed their top 10 bullish “investment grade” cars that were likely to continue going up in value…and on that list was this very 2005 Ford GT. 
Now, obviously - I want to say that I’m not buying this car expecting for it to outperform the stock market, or to be a better return than real estate…I’ll be honest, I would be SHOCKED if this beat a traditional investment, anytime soon…but, for me, as I started researching the car…I began to realize more and more that this was something I could own, ENTIRELY FOR FREE, while getting to enjoy it at the same time. 
I was also specifically interested in THIS car because of it’s affordable maintenance…despite it looking like a space-ship, it’s still a Ford car, with Ford parts, and Ford reliability. It’s nowhere near the maintenance cost of Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Aston Martins, or pretty much any other high end car.
Now, as far as the financials of this car that I’m sure you want me to talk about: the final sales price was $306,000, registration is about $500 per year, and insurance is another $1500 per year. Assuming I drive this 1000 miles per year, at 15 miles per gallon…gas should be about $200 per year, and barring any unexpected maintenance…the total out of pocket cost, on average, should be $183 per month. 
With tax depreciation, however - that could lead to a $22,000 savings, which would completely cover the out of pocket expense of ownership. If the value goes up, I make money - if it stays the same, it costs me nothing, and if it goes down…I still got to own a piece of automotive history without breaking the bank. 
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What's up you guys, it's graham here so a year ago, kevin o'leary reviewed my investment portfolio and told me that i should diversify and i took that advice to heart, and so i bought a 2005 ford gt. Now i get it. I know what you're thinking, but let's rewind a little bit and it's all going to start to make some sense see, even though most of you know me as a frugal financial minimalist who stretches the value of a dollar as far as it'll go deep down. I'm a car enthusiast, the first car that caught my attention was the lotus, elise and sure enough.

When i was 19 years old, i made the financially irresponsible decision to spend my entire first commission on a 2006 lotus. Elise - and i got ta say that was the best financial mistake i could have made. I spent almost every weekend morning at car clubs. I've met some of my best friends at those events and driving for me has become this therapeutic way for me just to relax.

But two years later, i decided to put that enjoyment aside for the sake of investing, and so i sold the car for the same price i paid for it and i used that money to go and buy a triplex. Although deep down, i absolutely missed it. I then did the same thing a few years later, with a 2008 lotus exige s240. That was in the background of a lot of my older videos, but history tends to repeat itself and when another good investment opportunity came up, i sold the car for again.

The same price i paid for it so for a while now i've wanted to get back into the car hobby, but i've consistently just put it off, because the financially responsible thing to do is to save and invest right. Well, when it comes to myself, i want to make a distinction. I don't mind spending money on things that i enjoy as long as i know, i'm getting a good deal or buying something that's going to be holding its value, much like both of the lotuses that i bought and sold for the same price i paid for it, But the moment something is overpriced: it doesn't matter how much it is, whether it's 50 cents or 500 000. I won't do it because that's a bad deal.

That is how i could justify spending 11 000 on a first edition pack of pokemon cards from logan paul, but i refuse to spend 10 cents on an extra ketchup packet from mcdonald's. One of those is going to hold its value. The other is going to end up as a stain on my t-shirt, but there is a problem that most automotive enthusiasts will tell you and that cars could be absurdly expensive. That was until i started going down the rabbit hole of research, and i realized that it was not only possible to get to own one of my all-time favorite cars ever built.

But i could also get the opportunity to own and drive one completely for free without costing me any money out of pocket now, if that sounds like i've gone, crazy or fallen victim to some internet related scam, just listen and smash like button for the youtube algorithm, Because here's how this works, but first here's the car in question: it's a 2005 ford gt with a market value of about 300 thousand dollars. I was 15 years old when this car began production and when i first saw one of these on the road my jaw dropped to the floor. The story behind this car is also rather unbelievable. It was built to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the original ford gt40.
Winning the 24-hour le mans race against ferrari, see back in the early 1960s. Henry ford was in negotiations with enzo ferrari to purchase 90 of his company for 18 million. Ford felt like this collaboration would help bolster sales and elevate the entire brand as a manufacturer. With racing credibility, but last minute, ferrari backed out of the deal and that infuriated henry ford to the point where he felt the personal vengeance to beat ferrari at all costs.

So he came up with just one order: design a car that would beat ferrari at the 24-hour le mans race. Now, for those not aware, the 24 hours of le mans is an endurance race dating back to 1923, in which cars drove around an 8.4 mile course over and over again with the goal of covering the most distance in a 24-hour period and from the late 1950s To the mid-1960s ferrari dominated the event, winning seven out of the eight races between 1958 and 1965, with some fine in 1966, the ford gt40 not only beat ferrari, but their cars were so good that they won both first second and third place. Then, 40 years later, ford does this from 2005 to 2006 ford built 4038 of these to celebrate their 100th anniversary of the ford brand, and even here in the front headlights, it secretly says one zero zero back. When these cars first came out, they were only offered with four options.

You had racing stripes painted calipers, a macintosh sound system and forged wheels, even though this car was built to compete on the streets with ferrari. It's still very much designed from its racing heritage, with a 550 horsepower v8, that's capable of doing 0-60 in 3.7 seconds and a top speed of 205 miles an hour. Although i'll leave the car reviews to doug demiro, who just does a way better job than i do, but we got something different to talk about today and that would be how this car costs you absolutely nothing to own. Certain cars defy the gravity of depreciation and just like owning real estate or stock in a successful company, cars can and very much do go up in value.

The longer you own them. In fact, when i started digging deeper, certain cars have actually outperformed the stock market and it made their owners quite a lot of money. In 2016, it was reported that classic cars increased in value by 40 in 2014 and by nearly 400 since 2005.. That was when 18 haggerty analysts proposed their top 10 bullish investment grade cars that were likely to continue going up in value and on that list was this very 2005 ford gt.

Their reasoning was that it was a limited production car based on le mans racing history and best of all it's serviceable at any ford dealership. They didn't make this car with expensive italian parts. In fact, the key, the window switches, the mirror switch and the turn signal came right from a ford focus and all the parts you need are right here on ford's website for an extremely reasonable price at auction. They also noticed an interesting phenomenon.
The more these cars sold, the higher the prices they got from 2005 to 2013. The most gt sold in a year was six with a value of about two hundred thousand dollars, but from 2014 to present, an average of 24 cars have sold for a median price of above 300 000 for all seven years, and that's really created a perfect market. For this car to continue appreciating so a few weeks ago, i started casually looking for a ford gt, but right off the bat, it was very difficult to find one that i felt would be a good deal. I just had the mindset that i would treat this car the same way as i would real estate.

I wanted to buy something with some upside that i could buy just below market value. That way should something happen. I'd at least have some built-in profit from the very beginning. Well, i'm not sure if it was just lucky timing or the right place at the right time.

But within weeks of me, starting my car search, a ford gt came up on auction and the exact color combination i wanted, but there was one problem with the whole thing in that i had to win the auction first. On the auction day, i set a limit of what i was willing to pay, and i told myself if it goes a dollar above that limit. I would walk away and if you're curious what happened that day here you go. Did i win you're, the bidding winner? Congratulations.

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Well, you got to.

Let me know if this is a uh, a stupid thing to get or not. Okay, i will i just want your honest, your honest opinion, honestly. Okay, i will is that the car? What do you think whoa? Are you kidding me whoa? Yes, it's low. Is it a bit of a drop? This is amazing.

So when do we go for a ride, but for me, as i started, researching the car the more i realized that this is a car that i could buy and own and drive and enjoy entirely for free without losing any value. I also liked this car in particular because it was being sold private party and here in the state of nevada. Private party car purchases are not subject to sales tax, so i don't need to pay anything extra to register the car. Now, speaking of registration, nevada bases their calculation on the original msrp of the car when it was brand new, while also factoring in depreciation over that time, meaning that, even though this car has actually gone up in value and now selling for over double msrp, the registration Process actually values this car, as though it costs 22 500.

Yes, you heard me correctly. The registration on this car is the exact same as if it were a 2019 honda civic. If i also use the cars that sits as a backdrop for business use, i might also be able to write off the depreciation of this car's value over five years, meaning at three hundred thousand dollars. I would be able to depreciate sixty thousand dollars a year from this, thereby saving more money on taxes.
Now, as far as the financials of the car, that i'm sure you want me to talk about. The final sales price was three hundred and six thousand dollars. Registration was five hundred dollars and insurance was fifteen hundred dollars. Then, assuming i drive the car a thousand miles a year at an average of fifteen miles per gallon.

That's another two hundred dollars a year in gas, then barring any unexpected maintenance that comes up the total out-of-pocket cost to own. This car should be about 183 dollars a month, but with tax depreciation. However, that could lead to a 22 000 savings which would completely cover the out-of-pocket cost to own the car and best of all, this is not the only type of car you could do this with the honda. S2000 is another perfect example of a manual transmission car which has been going up in value a lot over the recent few years, meaning you could buy.

It drive it for pretty much free and sell it for the same price, if not more than what you paid for it same also applies with the original acura nsx older porsche turbos, the sls amg mercedes and the original tesla roadster, which is another car that i Was seriously considering, but this car came first of course, just like with anything. There is a risk that this investment will end up going down in value. But when done right, cars like this don't have to be a money pit to own and it's completely possible to buy and drive one of these with completely zero dollars out of pocket by the time you buy and eventually sell it. That was the complete intention of this car from the very beginning and from the way i see it, this car is really the perfect combination of a driving experience with history as a good investment without losing any value.

So with that said, you guys thank you. So much for watching, i really appreciate it as always make sure to destroy the like button. Subscribe button and notification bell also feel free to add me on instagram posts are pretty much daily, so if you want to be a part of it, there feel free to add me there. As on my second channel, the gram stefan show i post there every single day - i'm not posting here.

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25 thoughts on “How i bought a ford gt for $0”
  1. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Timba Tee says:

    If I make a Youtube video and put strippers on the background, would I be able to deduct some of the costs?

  2. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Ayman says:

    They're fun to drive, but I prefer the Murci/Aventador/SLS, Vanquish, and DBS, which are also appreciating assets, but the GT will go up more, because it's a manual

  3. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Modded Ri says:

    Love cars especially challengers and camaro’s I bought a challenger sxt 2019 at 18 and I let it go because it was more money out then In , In fact as soon as I drove off it went down in value I will treat myself again but not until an investment or assets can cover it

  4. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars williaml8868 says:

    geez, i didnt think of cars like an investment, this is really eye opening

  5. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars RIFLE says:

    Can you imagine if that's actually how Henry Ford and Enzo Ferrari talked to each other 😂

  6. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Ian Eberle says:

    You didn’t mention it in the video, but did you pay cash for this or finance it?

  7. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Get Real says:

    Wanted to give you the benefit of the doubt and assume you weren't going to spew the obvious thing: WELL, YOU SEE… CERTAIN CARS ACTUALLY APPRECIATE IN VALUE SO I WON'T ACTUALLY BE SPENDING MONEY BECAUSE I WILL SELL IT LATER AND MAKE MORE MONEY. Like, Christ. Don't know why I ever bother with these crappy videos.

  8. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Tom Jones says:

    I’ve seen some of your channel, smart, wise with money. I wish my nephew understand how income can work for them. Passive income I mean, net worth divide how much car is worth. Once your investment takes off and network wealth increase, you can reward yourself with a nicer car. I drive an old car just to get to work, not that I’m broke.

  9. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Have a blessed day:) says:

    How I bought a Ford gt for 0 dollars

    Short answer I stole it

  10. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Dumkoin says:

    This is just a joke:
    You didn't but it, you some it 😏

  11. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Manton Manton says:

    thankfully the value of first gen ford gt's isn't going down what so ever

  12. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Trevor From the Spanish Inquisition says:

    Your a car enthusiast and a financial advisor well that deserves a sub

  13. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Nathan Orr says:

    You have my favorite car in the world. I love it!!!!!!!!!!

  14. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Lorenzo Truscai says:

    200$ a year on gas ??🤣🤣i spend more on my 1.4l car in a month

  15. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars DefinitionEZ says:

    also by the way i think it was Henry Ford II not henry ford :p nice video though and congrats on the new carr 😀

  16. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Format says:

    Invest now because if lots of people do this the prise of the car will go up making you money.

  17. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars charles li says:

    Hi Greham, I am from Toronto. Lotus Elise cost about 60k brand new, where could you possible buy a triplex with that kind of money?

  18. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Nate’s Pokemon tcg stuff says:

    For being frugal for all these years you deserve to treat yourself a little

  19. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars U1rich says:

    I want all the cars you discussed in the video. Except the Tesla Roadster. I'd take the new one though.

  20. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars niklas johansson says:

    That thing is the best looking car from the back at a angle

  21. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars ShadowSharkPVP says:

    "How I bought A Ford GT for $0"
    buys for 300k

    no hate I get the video I just thought it was funny

  22. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Barthallimix The2th says:

    Henry Ford died 16 years before the merger was even proposed, it was his grandson Henry Ford II who oversaw this proposed merger and recruited Carol Shelby and his company to co-design the GT40 with his RnD team.

  23. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars ΓΡΗΓΟΡΗΣ ΧΡΙΣΤΟΠΟΥΛΟΣ says:

    You got the wrong ford that was Henry Ford the second that wanted to buy ferrari. The one you, who's picture you used was the founder.

  24. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars ΓΡΗΓΟΡΗΣ ΧΡΙΣΤΟΠΟΥΛΟΣ says:

    You could have bought an NSX-R or an LFA. (I'd argue more for the NSX that has a great appreciation) there's the argument that the NSX has a decent gas mileage.

  25. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jacob Auron says:

    Interesting. What about car insurance and maintenance? Can these premium prices be neutralized @ resell?

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