Ford has announced the first 2015 Mustang GT will be auctioned at the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona on January 18. All proceeds will go to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, the country’s leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes research.
For five decades, the Mustang has symbolized freedom and independence for millions of people around the world. This makes it fitting that the company will auction off a new Mustang to help advance the goal of providing more independence to people whose lives are affected by diabetes.
According to Ford North America Car Marketing Manager Steve Ling, "We’re kicking off the next 50 years of Mustang in style with a 2015 model featuring a sleek all-new design, world-class performance and innovative technologies. We’re thrilled to be able to take advantage of Mustang’s popularity to help achieve the dream of ending juvenile diabetes."
As a small reminder, the Mustang GT is powered by a 5.0-liter V8 engine which creates more than 420 hp and 528 Nm of torque. It can be mated to improved automatic and manual transmissions.
