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2016 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 Ole Yeller Sold at Auction

The 2016 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 Ole Yeller is one-of-a-kind model specially designed by Ford for Experimental Aircraft Association’s AirVenture event in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The car was sold at the auction for $295,000.

2016 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 Ole Yeller Design

Design of the 2016 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 called Ole Yeller is inspired by U.S. aviation history. It pays homage to Bob Hoover’s P-51 Mustang Ole Yeller fighter plane (photo below). It is mostly painted in yellow livery with black and green accents. It is also equipped with green neon lights. Those really make it stand out during night. The car also received Forgiato aluminum wheels, sport-tuned suspension, and many carbon fiber elements, such as aero mods and custom rear wing. Inside, you’ll notice the Recaro sports seats. All modifications are made by MAD Industries, following the design by Ford Motor Company designers Nicole Rush and Melvin Betancourt.

Bob Hoover's P-51 Mustang Ole Yeller fighter plane
Source: WarbirdDepot.com

This is not the first time Ford Motor Company made one-of-a-kind model for EAA’s event to support Young Eagles youth education programs. Below you can see previous eight models that were sold for charity:

2008 Mustang AV8R
2009 AV-X10 Dearborn Doll Mustang
2010 SR-71 Blackbird Mustang
2011 Blue Angels Mustang
2012 Red Tails Mustang
2013 U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Edition Mustang
2014 F-35 Lightning II Edition Mustang
2015 Apollo Edition Mustang

Engine and Performance

Nothing has changed compared to the regular Mustang cars. That being said, the 2016 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 Ole Yeller is powered by a 5.2L V-8 engine producing 526 horsepower and 429 lb-ft of torque. The unit is mated to a 6-speed manual transmission.

P-51 Mustang Ole Yeller Photos

front view
Source: MotorAuthority.com
rear view
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front top
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rear top
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front end
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dashboard
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front seats
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rear seats
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2016 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 Ole Yeller
Source: MotorAuthority.com

2016 Gathering of Eagles Auction – Ford Mustang

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