From an article by Aaron Robinson, dated February 2004, found at Car ad Driver.com dated April 15, 2004, page one:
"Although not announced yet, the base sticker prices for the four-seat coupe and convertible should be close to 2004 pricing, says Ford: about $18,000 for a V-6 coupe to about $28,000 for a V-8 convertible. There will be a five-speed stick shift or a five-speed automatic available with both engines."
continuing on page two, quoting Ford?s new car czar, Phil Martens, group vice-president of product creation:
Martens calls the V-8 GT ?the most accessible 300 horsepower on the market.? By accessible, he means cheap, at least compared with the 305-hp Mach 1, which runs $29,590. For 2005, the base GT will feature almost the same power for about $25,000."
You will notice that says "about $25,000" for the 2005 "base GT". That is $6,000 MORE than your supposed statement by Billy Ford that a fully-loaded GT will be $19,000.