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07-06-2011, 04:24 PM
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Blue Angels Ford Mustang GT - Click above for high-res image gallery
Ford (http://www.autoblog.com/make/ford/) has partnered up with EAA AirVenture (http://www.airventure.org/) for the last several years, producing one-off aviation-themed Mustangs (http://www.autoblog.com/model/mustang) that are auctioned off to benefit the EAA Young Eagles program (http://www.youngeagles.org/). Whether it's the collectible nature of the cars or just plain generosity by those with deep pockets, the cars have always garnered huge bids. Last year, an SR-71 Blackbird-themed Mustang built in collaboration with Shelby and Roush sold for $375,000 (http://www.autoblog.com/2010/07/30/one-off-sr-71-mustang-sells-for-375-000-at-eaa-airventure/), and previous years' cars have sold for up to $500,000 (http://www.autoblog.com/2008/08/05/fords-av8r-mustang-nets-500k-for-charity/).
We fully expect there to be plenty of interest in this year's car as well, with the Blue Angels being chosen as the theme for 2011. The one-off Mustang was built by Creation 'n Chrome (http://www.creationsnchrome.com/) in Valencia, California, and features an amazing chrome blue paint scheme that pays homage to the famous F/A-18 Hornets. The Spectra Chrome process that was used along with hand painting the graphics took more than 600 hours to complete. A Boss 302 front fascia, custom rear wing and a set of HRE 590RS wheels complete the look of the exterior.
The Blue Angels theme continues inside, drawing inspiration from the pilots' suits. Dual yellow stripes can be seen on both the seats and seat belts, and the custom Alcantara and leather Recaros each feature an embroidered logo of the Blue Angels' crest. A few pieces from the Boss 302 Laguna Seca (http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/24/2012-ford-mustang-boss-302-laguna-seca-first-drive-review/) parts bin were used inside as well, including the dash-mounted triple gauge pack and the rear seat delete that has also been painted yellow. Even the gauges have been changed to an aviation theme, with the speedometer now displaying "ground speed."
Performance hasn't been ignored either. A supercharger system, Ford Racing handling pack and Brembo brakes have all been installed.
If you want to see the Blue Angels Mustang up close, it will be on display inside the Ford Hangar during EAA AirVenture from July 25-31 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Interested in buying the car? You'll have your chance on July 28 when it goes up for auction. Hit the jump (http://www.mnfords.com/2011/07/06/blue-angels-themed-mustang-to-be-auctioned-off-at-eaa-airventure/#continued) for more details and the official press release from EAA AirVenture.
[Source: EAA AirVenture (http://www.airventure.org/news/2011/110622_blueangelsmustang.html), Creations 'n Chrome (http://www.creationsnchrome.com/)]Continue reading Blue Angels-themed Mustang to be auctioned off at EAA AirVenture (http://www.autoblog.com/2011/07/06/blue-angels-themed-mustang-to-be-auctioned-off-at-eaa-airventure/)
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Blue Angels Ford Mustang GT - Click above for high-res image gallery
Ford (http://www.autoblog.com/make/ford/) has partnered up with EAA AirVenture (http://www.airventure.org/) for the last several years, producing one-off aviation-themed Mustangs (http://www.autoblog.com/model/mustang) that are auctioned off to benefit the EAA Young Eagles program (http://www.youngeagles.org/). Whether it's the collectible nature of the cars or just plain generosity by those with deep pockets, the cars have always garnered huge bids. Last year, an SR-71 Blackbird-themed Mustang built in collaboration with Shelby and Roush sold for $375,000 (http://www.autoblog.com/2010/07/30/one-off-sr-71-mustang-sells-for-375-000-at-eaa-airventure/), and previous years' cars have sold for up to $500,000 (http://www.autoblog.com/2008/08/05/fords-av8r-mustang-nets-500k-for-charity/).
We fully expect there to be plenty of interest in this year's car as well, with the Blue Angels being chosen as the theme for 2011. The one-off Mustang was built by Creation 'n Chrome (http://www.creationsnchrome.com/) in Valencia, California, and features an amazing chrome blue paint scheme that pays homage to the famous F/A-18 Hornets. The Spectra Chrome process that was used along with hand painting the graphics took more than 600 hours to complete. A Boss 302 front fascia, custom rear wing and a set of HRE 590RS wheels complete the look of the exterior.
The Blue Angels theme continues inside, drawing inspiration from the pilots' suits. Dual yellow stripes can be seen on both the seats and seat belts, and the custom Alcantara and leather Recaros each feature an embroidered logo of the Blue Angels' crest. A few pieces from the Boss 302 Laguna Seca (http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/24/2012-ford-mustang-boss-302-laguna-seca-first-drive-review/) parts bin were used inside as well, including the dash-mounted triple gauge pack and the rear seat delete that has also been painted yellow. Even the gauges have been changed to an aviation theme, with the speedometer now displaying "ground speed."
Performance hasn't been ignored either. A supercharger system, Ford Racing handling pack and Brembo brakes have all been installed.
If you want to see the Blue Angels Mustang up close, it will be on display inside the Ford Hangar during EAA AirVenture from July 25-31 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Interested in buying the car? You'll have your chance on July 28 when it goes up for auction. Hit the jump (http://www.mnfords.com/2011/07/06/blue-angels-themed-mustang-to-be-auctioned-off-at-eaa-airventure/#continued) for more details and the official press release from EAA AirVenture.
[Source: EAA AirVenture (http://www.airventure.org/news/2011/110622_blueangelsmustang.html), Creations 'n Chrome (http://www.creationsnchrome.com/)]Continue reading Blue Angels-themed Mustang to be auctioned off at EAA AirVenture (http://www.autoblog.com/2011/07/06/blue-angels-themed-mustang-to-be-auctioned-off-at-eaa-airventure/)
Blue Angels-themed Mustang to be auctioned off at EAA AirVenture (http://www.autoblog.com/2011/07/06/blue-angels-themed-mustang-to-be-auctioned-off-at-eaa-airventure/) originally appeared on Autoblog (http://www.autoblog.com) on Wed, 06 Jul 2011 16:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds (http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/).
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