Vaughn Gittin Jr. is paying tribute to American fighter pilots who served in the Royal Air Force during World War II at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed, held July 12 in the UK, with a one-off Eagle Squadron Mustang GT.
Created by Ford Performance and Gittin’s RTR Vehicles, the Eagle Squadron Mustang GT features a 700-horsepower 5.0-liter V8 with a Ford Performance supercharger, RTR carbon fiber wide-body kit and Tactical Performance suspension package.
Powerful and menacing-looking, this one-of-a-kind Mustang takes its inspiration from World War II Royal Air Force Eagle squadrons that flew over the fields of Goodwood nearly 80 years ago.
After the car makes its Goodwood debut, the Eagle Squadron Mustang GT will make its way to the Experimental Aircraft Association’s largest fundraiser, The Gathering, held on July 26 and be auctioned off to support the EAA’s youth education programs. All proceeds will be donated to EAA’s youth education programs to encourage and help the next generation of pilots.
“Supporting young pilots through the EAA charity auction reflects Ford’s aviation history, tracing back to the company’s early days and the Arsenal of Democracy during WWII,” said Darrell Behmer, Ford Mustang design chief. “The Eagle Squadron Mustang GT build with Vaughn and the Ford design team is a great way to honor our heroes and keep the spirit of aviation alive for the next generation of American pilots.”
In addition to the camouflaged, fighter aircraft-inspired Mustang GT fastback, the winning bidder will also receive an all-inclusive package for two to attend the 2018 Ford Woodward Dream Cruise in Detroit in August to take delivery of the car along with a plaque autographed by Gittin and members of the Ford design team.
More information about the car can be found at Ford. To learn more about the charity the Experimental Aircraft Association.
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