When John Cena, the wrestler-turned-actor known for his impressive car collection, bought the highly exclusive 2017 Ford GT, few expected it would land him in a legal bind. But when Cena broke a strict sales agreement, Ford took notice, resulting in one of the more unusual controversies in celebrity car culture.
The 2017 Ford GT isn’t just any car—it’s a limited-production supercar, hand-picked for select customers who went through an exclusive application process. Ford only produced a few hundred of these high-performance vehicles each year, priced at over $450,000, making it one of the most sought-after cars on the market. With its unique design and high-speed capabilities, the Ford GT quickly became an automotive legend, and owners had to follow certain rules if they wanted the privilege of ownership.
One of these rules? A “no-resale” clause, which prohibited owners from selling the car for at least two years. Ford’s intention behind this was to preserve the GT’s exclusive brand value and prevent the car from becoming a quick-profit item in the secondary market. Violating this rule could mean serious consequences—something Cena discovered all too well.
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