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Old October 9th 12, 01:51 AM posted to rec.autos.makers.ford.mustang
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Ford 'Red Tails' Edition Mustang GT Celebrates Tuskegee Airmen,
Supports Education Program for Young Aviators

- One-of-a-kind 2013 Ford Mustang design inspired by World War II
squadron of African American P-51 Mustang fighter pilots to be sold at
charity auction July 26 at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wis.
- Sale will benefit the EAA Young Eagles organization
- Ford auction vehicles have collectively raised more than $1.5
million in recent years to support Young Eagles
- Ford is the exclusive automotive partner of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh


DEARBORN, Mich., July 23, 2012 – The engineering and design teams at
Ford Motor Company have produced a truly unique "Red Tails"
edition 2013 Ford Mustang GT. This car will be sold at the Gathering
of Eagles charity auction July 26 during the Experimental Aircraft
Association (EAA) AirVenture Oshkosh 2012 – the World's Greatest
Aviation Celebration.

All proceeds from the car donation and sale will benefit the EAA Young
Eagles program, which has provided free introductory flights to more
than 1.6 million young people since 1992, helping inspire and motivate
the next generation of leaders, aviators and innovators.

Ford is the exclusive automotive partner of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh,
held July 23-29 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wis.

"The perseverance and excellence displayed by the Tuskegee Airmen
are qualities we also celebrate at Ford," said Edsel B. Ford II,
a member of Ford's board of directors. "With this year's
beautiful 'Red Tails' edition Mustang, we've captured the recognizable
symbols in honor of their important role in our history, and paired it
with the innovation our Ford design and engineering teams build into
all of our products.

"Through this project," Ford added, "we take great
pride in continuing our support for EAA and the Young Eagles
organization."

The Ford "Red Tails" Mustang GT celebrates and commemorates
the contributions of the Tuskegee Airmen, comprised of the 332nd
Fighter Group and the 477th Bombardment Group, during World War II.
This courageous squadron of P-51 Mustang pilots was the United States'
first African American military airmen. Known for the red tails of
their planes, the Tuskegee Airmen saw combat in more than 1,500
missions in World War II.

This one-of-a-kind car is secured under VIN 00051 in honor of the P-51
Mustang planes flown by the Tuskegee Airmen. The design of the
modified 2013 Mustang GT 5.0-liter glass-roof coupe will unify the
creative connection of the World War II fighters with a contemporary
flair for the serious collector.

The exterior will showcase a unique polished aluminum non production
finish paint, accented with Race Red and School Bus Yellow, consistent
with the P-51 fighter plane's red tail cues and the logos and markings
of the United States Army Air Corps, 332nd Fighter Group and
Squadrons.

Unique interior details of this "Red Tails" Mustang include
a modified navigation screen, instrument cluster and rear seat-delete.
The car's Recaro seats will include the embroidered "Red
Tails" logo and floor mats embroidered with the 332nd Fighter
Group logo. Additional features include a "Red Tails" script
in the illuminated sill plates and puddle lamps that project "Red
Tails" imagery when the doors open.

With a Ford Racing 2.3-liter twin-screw Whipple supercharger, handling
pack, unique side exhaust, performance quad exhaust from SVT, Forgiato
20-inch aftermarket wheels, GT500 Brembo brakes and rear diffuser, the
"Red Tails" Mustang will exude power and performance.

Mustang Chief Designer Darrell Behmer, Design Manager Melvin
Betancourt and Chief Nameplate Engineer Dave Pericak led the design
and engineering teams that developed the "Red Tails"
Mustang.

The Young Eagles Auction is part of the EAA Gathering of Eagles at the
EAA AirVenture Museum. The Gathering of Eagles annually draws more
than 1,000 aviation enthusiasts in support of Young Eagles and other
EAA programs that inspire young people to become engineers, aviators,
astronauts, scientists and innovators – the aviation pioneers of
tomorrow.

"Ford is a longtime, committed partner of EAA and AirVenture,
bringing value to those who make Oshkosh the pinnacle of their
aviation year," said Rod Hightower, EAA president and CEO.
"These specialty vehicles allow EAA to provide support to its
valuable programs and dedicated members in helping us grow the next
generation of aviators."

The "Red Tails" edition joins four other one-of-a-kind
Mustangs created by the Ford design and engineering teams for the EAA
Young Eagles Auction in recent years, each generating excitement among
aviation and automotive enthusiasts alike. Ford vehicles sold at
auction during past EAA AirVenture events have collectively raised
more than $1.5 million to support Young Eagles.

Other unique vehicles produced by Ford in support of EAA Young Eagles
include the Mustang AV8R, with cues from the F-22 "Raptor,"
which in 2008 helped introduce the glass-roof canopy and delivered a
record auction contribution of $500,000. In 2009, Ford's AV-X10
"Dearborn Doll" Mustang was crafted in honor of World War II
aircraft. In 2010, two automotive icons – the late Carroll Shelby, a
former U.S. Air Force flight instructor, and Jack Roush, longtime P-51
pilot – collaborated for the first time to create the SR-71
"Blackbird" Mustang inspired by the legendary reconnaissance
jet. Last year's "Blue Angels" Mustang celebrated 100 years
of United States naval aviation.

During EAA AirVenture, Ford will offer attendees access to the latest
advances in automobile technology at the Ford Hangar, as well as many
of the industry's most revered classics at the popular Cruisin'
Legends area on the grounds of Wittman Regional Airport. Ford
activities include top-tier entertainment and interactive components
that will add excitement for the hundreds of thousands of aviation
fans in attendance.



Sponsors supporting the build of the "Red Tails" edition
Mustang include 3dCarbon, Creations n' Chrome, Ford Racing, Forgiato,
Kay Graphics, Roush Performance Products and Takata.



Design Vision
- Modify a new 2013 Mustang GT 5.0L M/T Glass Roof Coupe.
- Design led by Darrell Behmer, Mustang Chief Designer, and Melvin
Betancourt, Design Manager.
- Engineering led by Dave Pericak, Mustang Chief Nameplate Engineer.
- Exterior paint in unique non-production finish and accent treatment
with Red Tails cues.
- Interior modifications to include: performance gauges, modified nav
screen & instrument clusters, Recaro seats, rear seat delete,
X-brace, unique sill plates, unique seat belts, unique seat covering,
embroidered Red Tails elements in seats & floor mats.

List of Modifications and add-on components
Super Charger Pack
Suspension Handling Pack
Quad Exhaust System from SVT
Exhaust Pipes - Quad Side
Brembo Brake Package from SVT
Cal Special / Boss Front Valance
2013 Laguna Seca Front Splitter
Boss Grill with Removable lamp covers
Forgiotto 20 Aftermarket Wheels
Rocker Splitters/Molding From Roush
Mirrors -Puddle lamps to project Red Tails
GT 500 Rear Diffuser
Boss Rear Spoiler
Quarter Window Single Vents - 3dCarbon
Boss Steering Wheel
Recaro Seats with Red Tails Logo
Tri-Color Seat belts with Tuskegee Airmen Embroidered
Rear Seat Delete Kit
Cross Brace
Faux Gas Cap with 332nd Fighter Group logo
Floor Mats with 332nd Fighter Group logo
Modified Nav Screen - Logos and still images
Cluster Graphics
Re-trimmed Seats
Ball Shifter
I/P appliques
Push Button Start
Tinted Windows

# # #


EAA AirVenture 2012 will feature 10,000 aircraft, including 2,500 show
planes, and is expected to attract more than 500,000 aviation
enthusiasts from more than 70 countries.

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Old October 12th 12, 01:14 PM posted to rec.autos.makers.ford.mustang
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Default Ford unveils Red Tails Edition Mustang GT

They're wasting their time. The target audience for that are all
driving heavily-chromed Buicks and silver Acura coupes.
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Old October 12th 12, 07:29 PM posted to rec.autos.makers.ford.mustang
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Default Ford unveils Red Tails Edition Mustang GT


"RichA" > wrote in message
...
> They're wasting their time. The target audience for that are all
> driving heavily-chromed Buicks and silver Acura coupes.


....and it looks stupid.


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Old October 16th 12, 11:29 PM posted to rec.autos.makers.ford.mustang
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Default Ford unveils Red Tails Edition Mustang GT

On 10/12/2012 13:29, Jim Stewart wrote:
> "RichA" > wrote in message
> ...
>> They're wasting their time. The target audience for that are all
>> driving heavily-chromed Buicks and silver Acura coupes.

>
> ...and it looks stupid.
>
>



I'd drive it.
 




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