Is the Ford GT (1st Gen) a good investment?

The thesis

343 Heritage Edition GTs in Gulf livery; 4,038 total 2005–06 production. Supercharged 5.4L V8, 550 hp, six-speed manual, Le Mans homage. Average $481k; Heritage record $1.32m (Jan 2026). American supercar royalty with cross-generational appeal. Values climbed steadily 2014–present; Heritage premium ~$200k over base GT. Manual gearbox, analog character, and Ford v Ferrari halo effect sustain demand. Mid-cycle—solid, not spectacular upside.