Here's Your Chance to Own a One-Off 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor
A one-of-one 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor will cross the auction block in Scottsdale, Arizona.
The American automaker has announced it will auction an all-new one-of-a-kind F-150 Raptor at the 46th annual Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale event from Jan. 14-22 with all proceeds benefiting JDRF, the country’s leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes research. The winning bidder of Lot No. 3004 will become the owner of the last 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor produced and will get to choose from a unique one-of-one Raptor color. The auction will be sold with no reserve.
Also taking place at the auction, Ford president and CEO Mark Fields will announce Raptor Assault, a program at Ford Performance Racing School. It will start in April and Ford will offer all 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor buyers an opportunity to attend the program for free, although they will have to pay for transportation and lodging. Attendees will receive instruction in off-road driving techniques, including rock crawling and other driving skills.
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The 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor is powered by a 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 engine with 450 horsepower and 510 pound-feet of torque, while mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission.
“The new 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor is by far the most off-road-capable vehicle on the market today, boasting some of the best performance technology to come from Ford,” said Jim Owens, marketing manager, Ford Performance. “Raptor serves as a testament to our passion for creating vehicles that are designed to tackle the toughest obstacles on earth. We’re really looking forward to auctioning off our custom creation to help support JDRF.”
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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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