Ford is extending its continuous support to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) by auctioning the first 2015 Ford Mustang at Barrett-Jackson to mark its 50-year anniversary, next year.
If you ever regret missing the opportunity to grab the first Mustang sold in 1964, the renowned car auction house, Barrett-Jackson is presenting another chance for fans to grab the first 2015 Mustang GT fastback at the annual auction sale in Scottsdale, Arizona, January 18. As the tradition goes, the winning bid will benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), an organization that funds the type 1 diabetes research.
The 2015 Mustang made its worldwide debut in Shanghai, December 5, and is expected to go on sale later next year. Ford will detail the latest technicalities of its sleek all-new Mustang at the 2014 International CES, January 7, 2014. JDRF will then be opening its doors to the bidders of the first 2015 Mustang. The Michigan-based car maker will also mark the 50-year anniversary of its Mustang lineup with the latest addition. Honoring the occasion, each 2015 model will bear a batch with its logo and the words, "Mustang - Since 1964."
"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," About.com quoted Steve Ling, North America car marketing manager for Ford, as saying in a statement. "We're thrilled to be able to take advantage of Mustang's popularity to help achieve the dream of ending juvenile diabetes."
According to Ford, the winning bidder of the Lot No. 3010 can choose to have an automatic or manual transmission, in addition to any interior, exterior and stripe color combination for the 2015 Mustang GT. The company also plans to offer ride-and-drive experience for the auction attendees. The try-outs will also include other popular models, the Shelby GT500, Focus ST and Fiesta ST.
The auction runs from January 12 to 19, but the most-anticipated event will be held on Saturday, January 18, at 7.30 p.m. MST, according to Barrett-Jackson.
