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Paul Walker’s 2005 Ford GT Listed in Rare Mark IV Red Specification

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Discover details on Paul Walker’s rare 2005 Ford GT in Mark IV Red, listed on Bring a Trailer

A rare 2005 Ford GT once associated with the Always Evolving Collection linked to Paul Walker has returned to the spotlight. Showing just 3,701 miles, the car is now up for auction on Bring a Trailer and stands out not only for its condition but also for its extremely uncommon factory specification: Mark IV Red without stripes, one of just fourteen examples produced in 2005.

Interest in the car is strengthened by the history of Always Evolving, a brand founded by Paul Walker, Roger Rodas, and entrepreneur Erik Davis, combining tuning, motorsport, and high-end car collecting. The fact that this GT passed through AE adds significant cultural weight for both Walker’s fans and enthusiasts of early-2000s performance icons. With that provenance in mind, expectations for the auction seem well-grounded: bidding has already climbed to a substantial figure, and early forecasts suggest that the final price could cross the million-dollar mark, consistent with recent sales of similarly rare and well-preserved GTs.

Paul Walker’s Low-Mileage 2005 Ford GT in Rare Mark IV Red / bringatrailer.com

The car itself is no less impressive than its story. It features a supercharged 5.4-liter V8 rated at 550 horsepower, a Ricardo six-speed manual gearbox, and the classic mid-engine layout inspired by the GT40. The listing notes several upgrades characteristic of the Always Evolving philosophy, including an Accufab throttle body, ECU tuning, a polished supercharger assembly, Penske dampers, and ADV.1 wheels. The sale also includes an SCT handheld tuner, a set of forged BBS wheels, and a clean Carfax report — a rarity for a performance car of this age.

The significance of this example is further enhanced by the broader rise in value of first-generation Ford GTs. Since debuting with an MSRP of $139,995 in 2005, prices have steadily climbed into the $500,000–$600,000 range and beyond on modern auctions. Cars with rare specifications or meaningful provenance have at times achieved even stronger results, as confirmed by several notable sales in recent years.

Paul Walker’s Low-Mileage 2005 Ford GT in Rare Mark IV Red / bringatrailer.com

With its uncommon stripe-delete configuration, excellent condition, documented Always Evolving connection, and exceptionally low mileage, this Ford GT stands out as one of the most compelling listings of the season. It combines the mechanical purity of the original model, subtle AE performance enhancements, and the cultural impact of an era in which Paul Walker became an emblem of automotive passion. For collectors, that combination is often decisive — and it explains why interest in this car continues to rise as bidding progresses.

Mark Havelin

2025, Nov 30 12:32

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