Ford->ke31 developed yet another great one-off edition that will be auctioned at the Gathering of Eagles charity event on Thursday, August 1st. The special edition is based on a 2014 Ford Mustang GT and was built to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds - the fastest, multi-jet flight demonstration team in the world.

This special Mustang->ke428 GT Thunderbirds Edition features a custom brilliant white paint with red and blue accents, plus numerous logos and markings inspired by the Thunderbirds F-16 Falcon aircraft. Next to the special paint, this unique Mustang GT features handcrafted front and rear body elements, a unique belly pan and a set of custom 22-inch wheels.

For the interior, the model adds a modified navigation screen, instrument cluster and drops the rear seats. Both the driver and front passenger enjoy Recaro seats with embroidered Thunderbird elements. Additionally, the Thunderbird model also features unique sill plates and puddle lamps that project the aircraft silhouette when the doors open.

Next to the exterior and interior updates, Ford Racing also added a supercharger, suspension handling pack and Brembo brakes. Though Ford didn't release the specifications on this special edition, Ford Racing's website lists a series of superchargers that boost the 5.0-liter engine to between 525 and624 horsepower.

Updated 08/05/2013: The new Mustang GT Thunderbirds Edition was auctioned at the Gathering of Eagles charity auction for an impressive $398,000. All the proceeds will go to the EAA Young Eagles program.

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2014 Ford Mustang GT Thunderbirds Edition

Specifications
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  • Model: 2014 Ford Mustang GT Thunderbirds Edition
  • Engine/Motor: V8
  • Horsepower: 525 @ 6400
  • Torque: 470 @ 4200
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Ford Mustang GT

The entire Mustang lineup was revised for the 2013 model year with a more prominent grille, a new hood, and new LED signature lighting. There is also a new GT Track Package that brings an engine cooler, an upgraded radiator, performance friction brake pads, and the same Torsen differential found on the Mustang Boss 302.

A base Mustang GT is powered by a 5.0-liter engine that delivers a total of 420 horsepower and mates to a six-speed SelectShift Automatic transmission that offers the driver a choice between fully automatic operation and manual control.

The Mustang GT is priced from $31,095.