And GM has a division dedicated to defense sales:   https://www.gmdefensellc.com/site/us/en/gm-defense/home.html

The interior looks great as does the new fender badge. Not a fan of the wheels but the center cap is cool and a nice retro touch. Not sure about that grille yet. Maybe it will grow on me.

Do you think before you post?  They didn’t save money on GTD - it’s hand built with exotic materials and technology and is faster than a GT.  They will also sell every one they make.  As for Mustang vs corvette - Mustang GT starts at $46k.  Vette starts at $68k.  That’s not even close to “damn near”.  If you want a vette go get one and stop whining.  

Best looking throwback model yet.

Lost how?  I think they're sold out...

If I cared to guess, they did not submit a proposal.  I anticipate I would’ve come across that if they had.   I understand your point regarding not losing any civilian production, but I don’t think Michigan Assembly is operating at full capacity and this would basically be a chassis that wouldn’t go through the whole process on the regular production line.     It is just irritating that Ford rarely competes for defense contracts and using a competitor’s product overseas when they could have competed on this one. 

You do when the competition (RAV4) has a $5,000 cost advantage over your compact SUV (Escape).  

Looks like another major tactical mistake in the making- the enemy will spot that cabless monstrosity from miles away and target it, while a dirty Toyota Tacoma or similar pickup fits in anywhere...

Ford gambled that they could save money by substituting a hopped up Mustang for the more expensive to build GT and lost.  As a consumer, coming from a Ford family the Mustang tempts me, but they keep gutting the Ecoboost and the V8 is almost up to 'Vette prices. My family hasn't bought a GM product since 1966, but the Corvette's a damn bargain and I'm having a hard time resisting!