$40,000 USD | Sold

This one-off aviation-themed vehicle was originally created by Ford for the Gathering of Eagles charity auction, part of Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture Oshkosh 2008, the world’s largest annual aviation event. The auction benefited EAA youth education and inspirational experiences that prepare young people to become the engineers, pilots and innovators of tomorrow.

Produced using internal resources and named to commemorate Ford’s participation in EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, the one-of-a-kind, fully customized Mustang AV8R was created by a team that included Mustang Design Chief Doug Gaffka and Mustang Chief Nameplate Engineer Paul Randle, with performance support from Ford Racing. The AV8R’s performance is fueled by a 4.6-liter 24-valve V8 supercharged engine capable of generating 400hp, which is mated to a 6-speed manual transmission. Features also include a Ford Racing Handling Pack with dampers, lowering springs, anti-roll bar kit and strut tower brace, as well as a Ford Racing tuned exhaust.

The AV8R features a unique satin-finish aviation-inspired paint with a black glass treatment, a glass roof canopy with unique Star-in-Circle insignia laminate glass, unique graphic treatment, special front and rear fascias, an AV8R faux gas cap, along with a Mustang Bullitt grille, shift knob and prototype aluminum appliques. The combination of paint and the open-sky canopy in the AV8R invokes the spirit of aircraft, with an aviation-inspired interior that includes distressed “bomber jacket” leather inserts and trim panels.

The Mustang AV8R has 51 actual miles and features autographs from aviation legends and celebrities who attended EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2008, including Harrison Ford, Edsel B. Ford II, Jack Roush, Carroll Shelby and others. The sale of this vehicle will benefit Reach Out WorldWide (ROWW), founded by the late actor Paul Walker in response to the massive earthquake that struck Haiti in 2010. ROWW is an agile group of first responders and other professionals in the medical and construction-related fields who augment local expertise when natural disasters strike in order to accelerate relief efforts.

CARFAX shows Ford Motor Company manufacturer safety recalls issued on 05/27/2015: Driver airbag inflator replacement; and 01/27/2019: Passenger airbag inflator replacement. 100% OF HAMMER PRICE TO BENEFIT REACH OUT WORLDWIDE (ROWW)

WILL BE SOLD AT APPROXIMATELY 5:30 P.M. PDT ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2019

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