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Years later, to honor the 45th anniversary of the Ford Society is,” said Craig Jackson, Chairman and CEO
Mustang, Iacocca joined forces with designer Michael of Barrett-Jackson. “We are so honored to provide the
Leone and Gaffoglio Family Metalcrafters to create the platform to help raise funds with this spectacular car,
Iacocca Silver 45th Anniversary Edition Ford Mustang. for such a worthy cause.”
Only 45 were produced, and they were sold exclusively The 2009 Ford Mustang Iacocca 45th Anniversary Edition
through Galpin Ford in Southern California. Lee is an elegant piece of moving artwork. The unique car is
Iacocca bought one of the cars and Kazeminy later coach-built by a team of talented artists using composite
purchased it from his estate, intending to donate it to construction laminates, a reinforced material from the
the Ellis Island Honors Society.
aerospace industry also used on vehicles like the Ferrari
No. 15 of those unique 45 Mustangs is now offered with Enzo, F40 and McLaren F1. The most appealing aspect of
No Reserve at the 2023 Palm Beach Auction, April 13- the Iacocca Mustang is its sleek appearance.
15, at the South Florida Fairgrounds, with 100% of the Each line is clean, very sharp and seems to flow endlessly
hammer price benefiting the Ellis Island Honors Society. with the car. It features a unique profile that carries the
AMERICAN TREASURES “The Ellis Island Honors Society heralds the importance fastback roofline all the way to the back of the decklid,
complemented by the clean, distinctive front end with
of immigration to America’s prosperity and celebrates
recessed headlamps.
the contributions immigrants and their progeny have
made to our nation,” Kazeminy said. “Money raised Each of the 45 Iacocca Anniversary Edition Mustangs
from the sale will go to support our knowledge mission. was painted in a specially created Iacocca silver hue, with
We facilitate this mission through providing education, each part separately cured in an autoclave. The Iacocca-
scholarships, support of the student resource center and designed hood crest was custom-built by a distinguished
support a diverse selection of cultural events.”
jeweler, and every emblem was hand-finished and
The Ellis Island Honors society is also known for its polished. The front and rear wheels are cast aluminum
recognition of inspiring American’s who work for the and chrome-plated, with machined center caps that were
betterment of our country and its citizens. Iacocca also chrome-plated.
received a Medal of Honor in 1986. The interior is stunning, with luxurious touches
“My wife Carolyn and I have witnessed first-hand highlighting the car’s unique heritage. These include
what a wonderful organization the Ellis Island Honors Iacocca diamond-design leather seats with embroidery
stitching, an Iacocca signature dash plaque with serial
number, a leather-wrapped steering wheel with an “I”
badge and Iacocca-badged aluminum door sill plates.

While the exterior fastback design and the interior of the
Iacocca Silver Mustang are compelling, under the hood
resides proper American muscle.
The No. 15 Iacocca Mustang was specially equipped
with some additional enhancements. It’s powered
by a 4.6-liter V8 engine with a 400hp Ford Racing
polished supercharger that is mated to a 5-speed manual
transmission. It was also fitted with the Ford Racing
Handling Package, complete Ford Racing suspension and
high-performance Brembo brakes.

This Iacocca Mustang represents two iconic American
treasures and will sell to benefit another treasure – the
Ellis Island Honors Society, a fitting tribute for all
Americans. Register to bid today for the 2023 Palm Beach
Auction and bring home this symbol of freedom.
– Nicole Ellan James
For up-to-date information on this vehicle, visit Barrett-Jackson.com

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