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MAD Industries was selected by FORD Motor Co to modify the First Mustang GT fastback – a one-off unique 2015 F-35 Lightning II Edition Mustang. The design was inspired by the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II strike fighter jet.
This one of a kind edition is headed to AirVenture Oshkosh, Wisconsin to the EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association) where it would be auction off for charity.
The F-35 Lightning II Edition Mustang will be the 7th unique Mustangs created by Ford for the EAA Young Eagles auction.
Press Release: Source: Ford AirVenture
Ford F-35 Lightning II Edition Mustang Celebrates 50 Years and Supports Young Eagles
- New F-35 Lightning II aircraft inspires one-of-a-kind 2015 Ford Mustang design, to be donated and sold at charity auction, July 31 at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wis.
- Sale will benefit the EAA Young Eagles foundation: Ford vehicles have collectively raised more than $2.5 million to support Young Eagles
- This one-of-a-kind car is one of the first all-new 2015 Ford Mustangs to be sold
DEARBORN, Mich., July 24, 2014 – The engineering and design teams at Ford Motor Company led the development of the one-off 2015 F-35 Lightning II Edition Ford Mustang, which will be donated by Ford and sold at the Gathering of Eagles charity event. The event is held on Thursday, July 31, 2014 during the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture Oshkosh 2014 – the World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration.
All proceeds from the sale of the car will benefit the EAA Young Eagles program, which has provided free introductory flights to more than 1.8 million young people since 1992, helping inspire and motivate the next generation of leaders, aviators and innovators.
Ford is the exclusive automotive sponsor of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, held July 28 through Aug. 3 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wis.
“The idea to model one of our specialty builds after the F-35 was four years in the making, under discussion even as we created the SR-71 Blackbird Mustang for auction in 2010. Just as the F35 was designed with unprecedented capabilities and versatility in mind, we felt it would be a natural fit to pair with the all-new 2015 Mustang,” said Edsel B. Ford II, a member of the Ford Board of Directors. “Lockheed Martin supported our requests on both vehicle builds and is bringing their F-35 Lightning II Cockpit Demonstration System, plus several test pilots, to the Ford Hangar. Visitors to the Ford Hangar are sure to be wowed by both the beauty of the F-35 Lightning II Edition Mustang and the opportunity to get the fighter jet experience first hand.”
The unique 2015 F-35 Lightning II Edition Mustang draws design cues from the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II aircraft, the new joint forces strike fighter. The aircraft is the world’s most advanced multi-role fighter jet, providing unmatched capabilities to the military forces of the United States and its allies.
This one-of-a-kind sports car will be one of the first 2015 Ford Mustangs to be sold. The design of the modified Mustang GT fastback exudes a creative connection to the F-35 Lightning, while highlighting the new design features of the 2015 Mustang. Ford design manager Melvin Betancourt and Mustang chief engineer Dave Pericak led the design and engineering teams that developed this unique car.
See Full Press Release here
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Contributing Sponsors:
AUNDE Corporation | Eibach Springs | 3D Carbon Fiber | BASF Automotive Refinish | FORD Racing | Gibson Performance Exhaust | PIRELLI Tires | Forgiato Wheels | Rigid Industries LED Lighting | sPOD Power Distribution & Switching Components | MGP Caliper Covers | LGE-Paint | Madico Window Films | PIAA Corporation | APR Performance | FOCAL | The Source AV | Raceskinz | ODYSSEY Battery | Specialized Ceramic & Powder Coating
MAD Industries was selected by FORD Motor Co to modify the First Mustang GT fastback – a one-off unique 2015 F-35 Lightning II Edition Mustang. The design was inspired by the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II strike fighter jet.
This one of a kind edition is headed to AirVenture Oshkosh, Wisconsin to the EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association) where it would be auction off for charity.
The F-35 Lightning II Edition Mustang will be the 7th unique Mustangs created by Ford for the EAA Young Eagles auction.
Press Release: Source: Ford AirVenture
Ford F-35 Lightning II Edition Mustang Celebrates 50 Years and Supports Young Eagles
- New F-35 Lightning II aircraft inspires one-of-a-kind 2015 Ford Mustang design, to be donated and sold at charity auction, July 31 at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wis.
- Sale will benefit the EAA Young Eagles foundation: Ford vehicles have collectively raised more than $2.5 million to support Young Eagles
- This one-of-a-kind car is one of the first all-new 2015 Ford Mustangs to be sold
DEARBORN, Mich., July 24, 2014 – The engineering and design teams at Ford Motor Company led the development of the one-off 2015 F-35 Lightning II Edition Ford Mustang, which will be donated by Ford and sold at the Gathering of Eagles charity event. The event is held on Thursday, July 31, 2014 during the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture Oshkosh 2014 – the World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration.
All proceeds from the sale of the car will benefit the EAA Young Eagles program, which has provided free introductory flights to more than 1.8 million young people since 1992, helping inspire and motivate the next generation of leaders, aviators and innovators.
Ford is the exclusive automotive sponsor of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, held July 28 through Aug. 3 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wis.
“The idea to model one of our specialty builds after the F-35 was four years in the making, under discussion even as we created the SR-71 Blackbird Mustang for auction in 2010. Just as the F35 was designed with unprecedented capabilities and versatility in mind, we felt it would be a natural fit to pair with the all-new 2015 Mustang,” said Edsel B. Ford II, a member of the Ford Board of Directors. “Lockheed Martin supported our requests on both vehicle builds and is bringing their F-35 Lightning II Cockpit Demonstration System, plus several test pilots, to the Ford Hangar. Visitors to the Ford Hangar are sure to be wowed by both the beauty of the F-35 Lightning II Edition Mustang and the opportunity to get the fighter jet experience first hand.”
The unique 2015 F-35 Lightning II Edition Mustang draws design cues from the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II aircraft, the new joint forces strike fighter. The aircraft is the world’s most advanced multi-role fighter jet, providing unmatched capabilities to the military forces of the United States and its allies.
This one-of-a-kind sports car will be one of the first 2015 Ford Mustangs to be sold. The design of the modified Mustang GT fastback exudes a creative connection to the F-35 Lightning, while highlighting the new design features of the 2015 Mustang. Ford design manager Melvin Betancourt and Mustang chief engineer Dave Pericak led the design and engineering teams that developed this unique car.
See Full Press Release here
[justified_image_grid preset=15 image_categories=airventure developer_link=hide]Contributing Sponsors:
AUNDE Corporation | Eibach Springs | 3D Carbon Fiber | BASF Automotive Refinish | FORD Racing | Gibson Performance Exhaust | PIRELLI Tires | Forgiato Wheels | Rigid Industries LED Lighting | sPOD Power Distribution & Switching Components | MGP Caliper Covers | LGE-Paint | Madico Window Films | PIAA Corporation | APR Performance | FOCAL | The Source AV | Raceskinz | ODYSSEY Battery | Specialized Ceramic & Powder Coating
