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Sale of 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor Raises $207,000 for JDRF at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction
- One-of-one Ford F-150 Raptor – the last VIN produced – commands $157,000 and an anonymous $50,000 donation at 46th Annual Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction; proceeds benefit JDRF, the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes research
- Mark Fields, Ford Motor Company president and CEO, along with executives from JDRF gathered on stage to ramp up the excitement among bidders, fans and TV viewers
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Jan. 27, 2017 – The last 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor fetched $157,000 – with an additional $50,000 anonymous donation – at 46th Annual Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction, with all proceeds from the sale benefiting the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes research.
Sam Pack, CEO of Sam Pack Five Star Ford of Carrollton, Texas, is the winning bidder of the Raptor. He will choose a unique color for his truck.
The sale of this one-of-one Raptor was championed on stage by Mark Fields, Ford Motor Company president and CEO, along with team members involved in design and development, and executives from JDRF.
“Providing support to JDRF in its fight against diabetes is extremely important to my family and everyone at Ford Motor Company,” said Henry Ford III, global marketing manager, Ford Performance. “The auction of this one-of-a-kind Raptor is a true testament to Ford’s commitment to JDRF and a great way to raise awareness for this extremely worthy cause. We’re thrilled that the winning bidder chose to support such a wonderful organization. I’m confident this truly unique Raptor will put a smile on their face every time they get behind the wheel.”
Ford has been a strong supporter of JDRF since 1983.Together, Ford Motor Company and Barrett-Jackson have raised more than $8 million at various auctions benefiting local and national charities over the years.
About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan, committed to helping build a better world, where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams. The company’s Ford+ plan for growth and value creation combines existing strengths, new capabilities and always-on relationships with customers to enrich experiences for customers and deepen their loyalty. Ford develops and delivers innovative, must-have Ford trucks, sport utility vehicles, commercial vans and cars and Lincoln luxury vehicles, along with connected services. The company does that through three customer-centered business segments: Ford Blue, engineering iconic gas-powered and hybrid vehicles; Ford Model e, inventing breakthrough electric vehicles along with embedded software that defines exceptional digital experiences for all customers; and Ford Pro, helping commercial customers transform and expand their businesses with vehicles and services tailored to their needs. Additionally, Ford provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. Ford employs about 174,000 people worldwide. More information about the company and its products and services is available at corporate.ford.com.
About JDRF
JDRF is the leading global organization focused on type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. JDRF’s goal is to progressively remove the impact of T1D from people’s lives until we achieve a world without T1D. JDRF collaborates with a wide spectrum of partners and is the only organization with the scientific resources, regulatory influence and a working plan to bring life-changing therapies from the lab to the community. As the largest charitable supporter of T1D research, JDRF is currently sponsoring $568 million in charitable research in 17 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.jdrf.org/.