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Old 10-19-2003, 06:47 AM
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Default Ernie,

no urban legend. Bod Wood of Safir GT in Ohio does indeed own the "GT40" trademark. Over the years it seems that Ford never trademarked the name..of course they never expected to use it!

Wood allegedly wanted 10 mill for the name. Ford alledgedly offered a mill and three new GTs. Wood counter offered and Ford said "See Ya"

Ergo, the new car is "Ford GT"

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