--- title: "Ford Mustang GTD Buyers Can Pay Extra So Others Can’t Get the Same Color" date: "2024-07-11" modified: "2024-07-11" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/ford-mustang-gtd-buyers-can-pay-extra-so-others-cant-get-the-same-color" categories: - "Ford News" - "News" - "News by Brand" tags: - "Mustang" - "sports car" --- # Ford Mustang GTD Buyers Can Pay Extra So Others Can’t Get the Same Color ![]() *Ford* In the world of the uber-rich, expensive cars aren't all that special. Wealthy folk have always had a thing for fancy rides, after all. But there's one commodity that they will fight over: Exclusivity. With the $325,000, 800-horsepower, hardcore Ford Mustang GTD, customers can pay extra to make sure no other [Mustang GTD]() is produced in their specific color. Ford calls it the "Exclusive Extended Color Palette Lock-Out Option." It's an extension of the GTD's "Extended Color Palette." Included in the Mustang GTD's base price are six colors to choose from. However, the Extended Color Palette adds thousands of color options, for a price of course. But if you pay even more, you get the Lock-Out Option, which locks every other customer out of choosing your color, making it exclusive to you. While the GTD, which is making its [Goodwood Hill Climb]() debut this weekend, will likely go up in value, a 1-of-1,400 color could make it skyrocket. ![]() ![]() ![]() There's no word on how much either color option will cost, but paying for an exclusive color will likely be worth whatever dollar amount is attached to it, just so the owner can say they have the only Nepo Baby Blue Mustang GTD in the world. Things might get dicey when one rich person wants to pick a color and suddenly realizes they can't because it's been taken. With thousands to choose from, Ford will likely have many similar shades to keep deep-pocketed enthusiasts happy. Ford is far from the only brand to allow customers to spec unique color options, especially for limited edition sports cars. However, Ford's lock-out option adds a layer of competition to the buying process. Ford's been quiet on the order details but it's fair to assume that every customer is given the same list of extended colors to choose from. So there might be a rush to order their car just so they can lock out their chosen color before anyone else gets it. *Got tips? Send 'em to tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Nico is a writer and reviewer from New Jersey who probably thinks he’s a lot funnier than he actually is. His love of cars began when he was just a kid playing Gran Turismo 3, grinding out enough race wins with a Mazda Miata to save up for an in-game RUF 911. That passion for small, lightweight sports cars drove his desire to learn more about the industry, get his hands on as many cars as he could, and bring those experiences to life on the page. He cut his teeth writing about BMWs, Volkswagens, and Audis, mostly, and has owned far too many of each. He’s on his fourth 3 Series sedan, but all of his old, cheap German cars have forced him to learn more about car maintenance than his mechanical capability can handle. Too many late nights have been spent scrambling to get a car running by morning so he could get to work. For some reason, he never seems to learn that old Bimmers probably aren’t the best daily drivers. But he loves more than just old German cars. He’ll gladly drive and discuss anything with four (or even three) wheels. Cars aren’t his only passions, though. Nico is also a big nerd and loves movies, video games, comic books, and cares far too much about the New York Giants. So don’t be surprised if you see football references or dumb, obscure movie quotes in any of his car reviews. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()