A one-of-a-kind “Blue Angels” edition 2012 Ford Mustang GT sold for $400,000 at the Gathering of Eagles charity auction late last week. The proceeds will benefit the EAA Young Eagles organization, which has provided free introductory flights to more than 1.6 million young people since 1992 while also teaching the value of hard work, personal responsibility and enhanced math and science skills. The “Blue Angels” edition joins three other one-of-a-kind Mustangs created by the Ford design and engineering teams for the EAA Young Eagles Auction in recent years. This year’s Mustang was inspired by the precision, discipline and excitement that define the U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels flight team . “With this year’s beautiful ‘Blue Angels’ edition Mustang GT, we’ve captured those qualities and paired them with the innovation Ford design and engineering team members build into all of our vehicles,” said Edsel B. Ford II, a member of Ford’s board of directors. “Through this project, we take great pride in continuing our support for EAA and the Young Eagles organization.” The “Blue Angels” Mustang is powered by a Ford Racing supercharged 5.0-liter V8 engine producing 624 horsepower. The Ford Racing components found within this special edition also include a handling pack, performance exhaust and racetrack brakes. “Ford is a longtime supporter of EAA and our mission to showcase the finest innovation and technology in flight,” said Tom Poberezny, EAA and AirVenture chairman. “The high interest among aviators in the US Navy and the ‘Blue Angels’ Mustang team made this a very sought-after item, ensuring EAA’s ability to do some amazing things for our future aviation enthusiasts.”
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Ford Raises $400,000 For Charity With “Blue Angels” Mustang
