1953 Ford Vega Roadster 'Gardner Special'

No ReserveBarrett-Jackson
Scottsdale, AZ
SoldJan 21, 2006
Sold for$378,000
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Summary
This 'one-off' prototype, commissioned by Ford Motor Company and financed by Henry Ford II, was designed by Vince Gardner and features a lightweight aluminum body. It was displayed at Ford's Rotunda Exhibition Hall and is noted for influencing the design of the 1955 Thunderbird.
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Quantity
Most Recent Sale
Year
2 (<1%)
Jan 21, 2006
Color
SILVER
3 (<1%)
Jan 28, 2022
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Listing history

1 appearance
  • Jan 21, 2006
    Barrett-Jackson
    Sold· this listing
    $378k
Sold for
$378k
#1 of Replicas in 2006
Top 10% of all listings in 2006
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