Auction to be a hit

A brand new, iconic Ford Mustang is going under the hammer for charity. John Andrew Ford and Mazda are auctioning the right-hand-drive (RHD) Mustang on Trade Me with a $1 reserve on June 9 at 10pm, with the proceeds going to Camp Quality. The auction will run for seven days, concluding on Thursday, June 16 at 10pm at John Andrew’s annual Camp Quality Black Tie Dinner and Auction. The first right-hand-drive Mustang was released late last year and is so popular, it’s currently on back order until early 2017. The auction winner will get the keys on Friday, June 17. Back in June 2015, John Andrew Ford conducted online polls to discover New Zealand’s favourite Mustang, with the results showing that the ideal version would be a fastback manual in magnetic colour, equipped with MB13 Savini D cast forged alloy wheels and a CTB/Ford Performance Racing Stage 3 power upgrade engine package, producing 500kw/670BHP. These upgrades have been donated through suppliers and take the vehicle’s RRP in excess of $115,000. “Mustang fans around the world have longed for this iconic car to be built in factory RHD and at last we have it,” says John Andrew Ford sales manager Shawn Rushby. “Currently the Mustang has a waiting list and if you placed an order today you would be looking at early 2017 for delivery. By bidding on this car you have opportunity to jump the queue and take delivery as early as June 17.” Bidders can bid from home or buy a ticket to attend the dinner – they are available from John Andrew in Auckland. Camp Charity provide annual summer camps and year-round support to help children and families living with cancer.