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July 27, 2009
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Ford Mustang "Baby Doll" will be
auctioned at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, the world largest aviation
event
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Ford Mustang "Baby Doll", one of its kind |
The Mustang AV-X10 “Dearborn Doll,”
will be sold at auction during the Experimental Aircraft
Association (EAA) 2009 AirVenture Oshkosh.
Ford Motor Company created a truly
one-of-a-kind vehicle, the Mustang AV-X10 “Dearborn Doll,” to be
sold at auction during the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA)
2009 AirVenture Oshkosh, the world’s greatest aviation
celebration. Ford is the exclusive automotive partner with EAA
AirVenture Oshkosh and all of the proceeds from the sale will
benefit the Young Eagles organization. EAA AirVenture Oshkosh
will be held from July 27 to Aug. 2 at Wittman Regional Airport
in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. |
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The name Mustang AV-X10 is trademarked
by Ford Motor Company and symbolizes an AirVenture Xperimental
project vehicle based on a 2010 Ford Mustang The “10”
designation represents the model year of the Mustang, plus the
10-millionth engine from the Romeo Engine Plant. The
one-of-a-kind, fully-customized vehicle was created by a
dedicated Ford team, including Mustang Chief Designer Darrell
Behmer, Design Manager George Saridakis and Mustang Chief
Nameplate Engineer Dave Pericak, and Senior Designers Robert
Gelardi and Garen Nicoghosian.. The sale of the AV-X10 will
highlight an evening of festivities at the EAA Gathering of
Eagles at AirVenture on July 30.
The group that will directly benefit
from the auction proceeds is EAA’s Young Eagles, which has
provided free introductory flights to nearly 1.3 million young
people since 1992 while also teaching the value of hard work,
personal responsibility and enhanced math and science skills. |
“Ford Motor Company has been a committed
partner of EAA throughout the years and especially during AirVenture,
where Ford’s support has brought value to those who make ‘Oshkosh’ the
pinnacle of their aviation year,” said Tom Poberezny, EAA chairman and
president. “The generous creation of such specialty vehicles allows EAA
to provide support to its valuable programs and dedicated members
inspiring young people and building the future of flight.”
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In 2008, a specially built
one-of-a-kind Mustang named AV8R raised a record $500,000 for
Young Eagles. “Although it will be hard to top the AV8R, the
Ford team is committed to delivering another extraordinary
vehicle of interest for all enthusiasts and collectors for EAA’s
Gathering of Eagles,” said Edsel B Ford II, a member of Ford’s
Board of Directors.
The Mustang AV-X10 "Dearborn Doll" is
Build #1 of 1 and will be a collector’s dream vehicle. The
AV-X10 is based on a 2010 Mustang GT with the glass roof option.
From there the car takes on its one-of-a-kind personality. Ford
Racing performance modifications (Supercharger, Handling Pack,
tuned exhaust, and exhaust tips) help generate 550-horsepower
from the aluminum block 4.6L 24-valve engine. The special racing
Handling Pack optimizes the performance experience and lowers
the ride height by 1-inch.
AV-X10’s stunning design theme includes
exclusive Satin Silver exterior paint with yellow nose cone and
rear wing, 19" Shelby GT500 wheels in liquid silver with yellow
propeller tips, and white gloss accents emphasizes the
connection with the famous P-51 Mustang aircraft from WWII fame
and other aircraft from this era. The “Dearborn Doll” nickname
is displayed on the front quarter panels using pin-up graphics
to enhance the authentic connection to the WWII era fighter
planes. The all-glass roof includes a unique Air Force Star and
Bar graphic treatment. The aviation inspired interior includes
Bader “worn” leather, military khaki shaded, diamond tucked
unique seat and door inserts. Ford Racing Pyrometer, Boost, and
Fuel Pressure gauges, plus unique "Ground Speed" and AV-X10
cluster graphics complete the package. |
Enhancing the value and allure of the vehicle,
the Mustang AV-X10 "Dearborn Doll" will also feature autographs from
aviation legends and celebrities attending EAA AirVenture, which could
include Harrison Ford, Edsel B. Ford II, Jack Roush, Carroll Shelby, and
others. The vehicle will be on display at the Ford Hangar at EAA
AirVenture Oshkosh beginning July 27.
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Additionally, Ford and EAA will give
AirVenture attendees the chance to win a 2010 Mustang GT
convertible and other cash prizes in a raffle, with proceeds
benefiting the EAA Young Eagles program.
During EAA AirVenture, Ford will also
be providing opportunities to ride in vehicles which span the
past century and point to the future direction of Ford vehicles.
AirVenture attendees can ride in one of several Model T's on
site with members of the Model T Ford Club of America as well as
participate in the 2011 Ford Fiesta Movement demo drive.
Visitors to the Ford Hangar, in the
heart of the EAA AirVenture campus, will be invited to
experience the new 2010 Ford F-150 Raptor through an exciting
simulator experience and test out Ford’s latest features and
technologies. Numerous interactive exhibits will also be
available to demonstrate the latest Ford “Smart,” “Quality,”
“Green,” and “Safe” innovations. More than 50 vehicles will be
on display combined with numerous activities to engage and
educate visitors of all ages.
About EAA AirVenture Oshkosh
The annual meeting of the Experimental
Aircraft Association (EAA), EAA AirVenture features more than
2,500 show aircraft, including homebuilts, antiques, classics,
warbirds, ultralights and rotorcraft, and is expected to attract
more than 500,000 aviation enthusiasts. During the week, more
than 500 forums are conducted by aviation leaders and NASA
researchers, along with FAA personnel, aircraft designers and a
host of others. EAA AirVenture is a 24-hour event. For more
information, please visit www.AirVenture.org. |
(July 23, 09)
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