First Shelby GT350R Crossing Auction Block
Ford has donated the first production Shelby GT350R to the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction.
Sporting VIN#001, the Ford Shelby GT350R will cross the auction block on Saturday and the winning bidder will be able to choose from available colors and packages for the new sports car. All benefits from the auction will go to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) and the Shelby GT350R will be sold at no reserve. In addition, to make the car even more special, team members involved in the design and development of the GT350R will sign the car in appreciation of the donations to JDRF.
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The Ford Shelby GT350R made its debut at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show sporting a 5.2-liter flat-plane V8 engine churning over 500 hp and 400 lb-ft of torque. It will be produced in limited quantities and will be available in dealerships later this year.
“The Shelby GT350R is a world-class car, the best performing Mustang that we have ever built,” said Raj Nair, Ford Group Vice President, Global Product Development. “We are thrilled to donate the first retail production Shelby GT350R to JDRF for auction. When this car crosses the auction block it should raise a tremendous amount of money for a great charity.”
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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