robertlane Posted January 14, 2013 Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 A designer’s labor of love, a "one-of-one" 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 will be offered on Friday, Jan. 18, at the Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale, Ariz. The auction will be televised on Speed TV. The car has been signed by Edsel B. Ford II, William C. Ford, Jr., and Alan Mulally, CEO of Ford Motor Company. The Mustang is the creation of Ford designer Melvin Betancourt, a former cardiac patient who feels that he owes his life to a dedicated team of heart surgeons at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. To show his appreciation for the care he received many years ago, Betancourt focused his talents on creating the special edition Shelby GT500 to benefit the Edith and Benson Ford Heart & Vascular Institute at the hospital. Betancourt’s Shelby stays true to the spirit of the original, but with a modern, sophisticated level of performance and appearance. It is finished in a special white exterior paint scheme, with contrasting white graphics and 20” white wheels. The racing-inspired cockpit features white leather Recaro seats with black stitching. The Mustang has 662 horsepower, and a top speed of more than 200 mph. It is estimated that the car will sell between $150,000 and $250,000. For more information on the auction, registering to bid, or program details on Speed TV, visit www.barrett-jackson.com. # # # About the Edith and Benson Ford Heart & Vascular Institute With a history that spans more than 90 years, the institute has earned international recognition as a leader and innovator in comprehensive cardiovascular care, research and education. Established in 1946, the cardiac training program is one of the longest running in the U.S., and the first in Michigan. The program is one of only three in Michigan for advanced heart failure treatment options and one of the few programs in the U.S. offering robotically assisted laparoscopic aortic surgery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbymotorsports Posted January 14, 2013 Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 This GT500 was on display in the Shelby tribute area of the SEMA show. Lets just say the interior is quite different. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svtkeith Posted January 15, 2013 Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 A designer’s labor of love, a "one-of-one" 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 will be offered on Friday, Jan. 18, at the Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale, Ariz. The auction will be televised on Speed TV. The car has been signed by Edsel B. Ford II, William C. Ford, Jr., and Alan Mulally, CEO of Ford Motor Company. The Mustang is the creation of Ford designer Melvin Betancourt, a former cardiac patient who feels that he owes his life to a dedicated team of heart surgeons at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. To show his appreciation for the care he received many years ago, Betancourt focused his talents on creating the special edition Shelby GT500 to benefit the Edith and Benson Ford Heart & Vascular Institute at the hospital. Betancourt’s Shelby stays true to the spirit of the original, but with a modern, sophisticated level of performance and appearance. It is finished in a special white exterior paint scheme, with contrasting white graphics and 20” white wheels. The racing-inspired cockpit features white leather Recaro seats with black stitching. The Mustang has 662 horsepower, and a top speed of more than 200 mph. It is estimated that the car will sell between $150,000 and $250,000. For more information on the auction, registering to bid, or program details on Speed TV, visit www.barrett-jackson.com. # # # About the Edith and Benson Ford Heart & Vascular Institute With a history that spans more than 90 years, the institute has earned international recognition as a leader and innovator in comprehensive cardiovascular care, research and education. Established in 1946, the cardiac training program is one of the longest running in the U.S., and the first in Michigan. The program is one of only three in Michigan for advanced heart failure treatment options and one of the few programs in the U.S. offering robotically assisted laparoscopic aortic surgery. I sure hope it brings in big coin...but the white wheels and int don't twist my crank at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IngotSilverSnake Posted January 15, 2013 Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 Way to white for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norton Posted January 15, 2013 Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 I sure hope it brings in big coin...but the white wheels and int don't twist my crank at all. Way to white for me. +2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
440sprint Posted January 15, 2013 Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 It's white like my '13 PW/SD Shelby SVTPP/TP, but my black OE rims & black Recaro interior looks better IMO because of the blk/ wht contrast! The white stripe on white is not a bad non-factory addition, tho! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICOOLUM Posted January 15, 2013 Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 I would like to get those wheels in Black or Gun Metal if it would fit the track package Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaporDude Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 The car sold for $150K to a large dealer in Texas. I can't remember his full name but I think his first name is Sam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
springer Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 Would it be Sam Pack Ford? He has quite the car collection here in Dallas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilmor Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 Needs silver stripes and bullet wheels! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devious_stang Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 I would make those wheels gloss black and get rid of the white heat extractor on the hood...just too white Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaporDude Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 Would it be Sam Pack Ford? He has quite the car collection here in Dallas. That would be the man. Henry Ford III and John Luft was talking to him outside after he bought the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaporDude Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 I wouldn't change anythinng on the car since it is a one of one and built by Ford. Anything else would devalue the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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