First 2015 Ford Mustang GT Sells for $300K at Barrett-Jackson

Jason Siu
by Jason Siu

The first production 2015 Ford Mustang GT has netted $300,000 at the Scottsdale Barrett-Jackson auction in Arizona.

The auction’s proceeds will go on to benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, and according to the American automaker, the winning bidder will get to choose a fastback model with either a manual or automatic transmission, any interior, exterior and stripe color combinations. Under the hood of the 2015 Ford Mustang GT is a 5.0-liter V8 engine with at least 420 hp and 396 lb-ft of torque.

SEE ALSO: 2015 Mustang: Top 10 Facts You Need to Know

The 2015 Ford Mustang was revealed late last year, signaling a new generation of the great American sports car.

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Jason Siu
Jason Siu

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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  • Tazaxx Tazaxx on Jan 25, 2014

    And by the way.... yaaawwwnnn....

  • Tommorofski Tommorofski on Feb 07, 2014

    Imagine having the "silly money" to buy a car at B-Js ... more power to'm! At least this one helped a charity. Good goin' guys!

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