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BURBANK, Calif. – February 4, 2008 – NBC and the Ford Motor Company will partner to get viewers rolling with the “Ford ‘Knight Rider’ Giveaway Sweepstakes,” during the action adventure “Knight Rider” movie of the week on Sunday, February 17 (9-11 p.m. ET) when viewers will have the chance to win one of four new boldly designed and high-tech Ford automobiles.

The grand-prize winner will receive a 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 KR with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $79,995. The first of this highly sought after performance car recently sold at a charity auction for $550,000. In addition, one first-prize recipient will get the keys to a Ford Edge Limited AWD (MSRP $32,070); a second-prize winner will drive away with a Ford Fusion V6 SEL AWD (MSRP $24,385), and a third-prize recipient will receive a Ford Focus SES Sedan (MSRP $16,375). The total (MSRP) estimated value for all four vehicles is approximately $152,825.

The announcement was made today by John Miller, Chief Marketing Officer, NBC Universal Television Group and Robert Parker, Ford Car Group Marketing Manager.

“NBC’s partnership with Ford is a natural fit with ‘Knight Rider,’ since they have provided the KITT cars we are using for this dynamic new version of the classic series,” said John Miller. “Our audience will not only be thrilled by the adrenaline action on screen, but they will have the exciting chance to actively participate in driving away in their own new high-tech Ford vehicle.”

“‘Knight Rider’ is one of the best examples of a car playing a lead role on television and the Ford Shelby GT 500 KR fits the part perfectly,” said Parker. “The partnership with NBC has allowed us to push the creative envelope on screen and now to audience members who have the chance to win their very own Ford.”

The “Ford ‘Knight Rider’ Giveaway Sweepstakes” begins at 8 p.m. (ET) on February 17 during an episode of “American Gladiators” (7-9 p.m. ET), continues with the movie’s broadcast (9-11 p.m. ET) and concludes the next day, Monday, February 18. At four different, pre-determined intervals during the “Knight Rider” broadcast – approximately every 30 minutes – viewers will be invited to participate in the sweepstakes by answering a question pertaining to the movie by going online. Contestants will be directed to the website www.nbc.com/knightrider. A correct answer is not required for an entrant to make an entry into the sweepstakes. There is a limit of four entries per person for the entire sweepstakes period.

Potential winners will be randomly selected from among all eligible entries received in a drawing to be held on or about March 3, 2008. The potential winners will be notified by phone within two weeks of the drawing date (on or about March 17). The sweepstakes is limited to viewers in the 48 contiguous states (thereby excluding Alaska and Hawaii).

“Knight Rider” — NBC’s iconic 1980s television classic that became a runaway success — comes roaring back to life on the network with an updated sequel movie event. Earlier, NBC unveiled the new customized KITT (Knight Industries Three Thousand) Ford Mustang to be featured in the series.

NBC’s partnership with Ford Motor Company provides for a unique content opportunity that makes the Ford Mustang one of the stars of the movie. The three cars to be employed in the series include the KITT Hero — a Ford Mustang Shelby GT 500 KR that is playing the part of the everyday Hero car with 540 horsepower; the KITT Attack — a super high-speed version of the Ford Mustang Shelby GT 500 KR Hero car that transforms into Attack mode with the help of air-ride technology and specialized body parts — and a KITT Remote, which is a driverless Ford Mustang Shelby GT 500 KR version of the Hero vehicle.

As the original story resumes in this sequel, KITT is absolutely the coolest car ever created: its supercomputer capable of hacking almost any system; its weapons systems efficient; and its body — thanks to its creator’s work and nanotechnology — is capable of actually shifting shape and color. Plus, its artificial intelligence makes it the ideal crime-fighting partner: logical, precise and possessing infinite knowledge. It is the ultimate car — and someone will be willing to do anything to obtain it.

“Knight Rider” stars Justin Bruening (”Cold Case,” “All My Children”), Deanna Russo (”NCIS,” “The Young and the Restless”), Sydney Tamiia Poitier (”Veronica Mars,” “Grindhouse”) and Bruce Davison (”Breach,” “Close to Home”). In addition, David Hasselhoff (NBC’s “America’s Got Talent”) — who starred in the popular lead role as Michael Knight for four seasons during the original series — returns as the same character in a special guest-star appearance.

David Bartis (”Heist,” “The O.C.”) and Doug Liman (”Mr. and Mrs. Smith,” “The Bourne Identity”) serve as executive producers. David Andron is supervising producer and writer. Steve Shill (”Dexter,” “The Tudors”), also a co-executive producer, directs the two-hour movie from Universal Media Studios and Dutch Oven Productions.

[Source: nbc]

Accommodations
• Seating: 2+2
• Drivers Seat Travel: Fixed
• Passenger: Seat Travel 9.5”

Instrumentation
• Speedometer: Infinite
• Tachometer: Infinite
• Boost Pressure: Digital LED
• Oil Pressure: Digital LED
• Fuel Pressure: Digital LED
• Coolant Temp: Digital LED
• Fuel Level: Digital LED
• Flex-Fuel Indicators: Digital LED

Engine
• Type: Aluminum Block/Titanium Heads 5.4lV8 Internal Combustion with Whipple Supercharger and Knight Industries Liquid Air Cycle Auxiliary: Turbine engine
• Layout: Longitudinal
• Valvetrain: Duel Overhead Cam, 4 valve/cyl
• IC Displacamnet: 330 cu in
• Turbine Displacement: 200 cu in
• Compression: variable
• Horsepower (SAE): Infinite
• torque: infinite
• Limiter: None
• fuel injection: sequential port
• Recommended Fuel Flex Fuel – including conventional Petrol, Jet A, Pure Kerosene, Liquid Hydrogen, electric and solar fuel
Drive Train
• Transmission Continuously variable transmission with infinite power band
• Final Drive Ratio 2:1

Chassis and Body
• Layout Front engine with on demand all-wheel drive
• Body/Frame Titanium/Aluminum

Price as tested
• $45,567,999

Acceleration
• 0-60/1.77 seconds
• 1/4 mile 3.87 seconds

Braking
• 300mph/12ft

Fuel Economy
• Not testable

Handeling
• Ford Racing Handling Pack (lowering springs, dampers, sway bars & bushings) Noise
• Exterior Silent Capabilities
• Interior Silent Capabilities

Advanced Features (Operationally controlled by the Knight Industries 2000 microprocessor Version 2.3)

1. Auto Cruise
2. Auto Pursuit
3. Auto Collision Avoidance (with over-ride option)
4. Voice interaction (aka KITT)
5. Emergency Eject
6. Audio/video in-dash entertainment/surveillance capabilities
7. Radar
8. Sonar
9. X-ray
10. Automatic Pilot
11. Voice analyzer
12. Infrared Tracking Scope (Range: 20 miles)
13. Pyroclastic Lamination (Maintains cool body temperature in extreme heat)
14. Blood Analyzer
15. Microwave Jammer
16. Interior Oxygenator
17. Rocket Boosters
18. Smokescreen
19. Olfactory Detector
20. Spectrograph
21. Electromagnetic Field Generator
22. Microwave Ignition Sensor (Activates other engines)
23. Aquatic Synthesizer
24. Electronic Field Disrupter
25. Ultra magnesium Charges
26. Ultra phonic Chemical Analyzer
27. Graphic Translator (Sketches likenesses from verbal input)
28. Anamorphic Equalizer
29. DNA analysis equipment
30. Mass spectrometer capability
31. Targeted electro magnetic pulse (to disrupt any electronic equipment)
32. Access to military (dscs – defense satellite communication system) and commercial satellite systems – provides real-time gps/photographic info
33. Heated seats
34. 3D – heads up holographic display system
35. Lethal and non-lethal laser weapons system
36. Advanced holographic projection capability
37. Keyless entry and ignition
38. Personal safety system
39. Nano technology – provides cloaking abilities, (color changes and exterior vehicle morphing)
40. 360 degree real time video imagery surveillance – panoramic vision system
41. Laser guided missal defense system
42. Internally launched reconnaissance drone (mini-KITT)
43. 24 hour roadside assistance provided via Knight Industries C-130 (includes wet bar)
44. 1000 WATT – quadraphonic stereo system, 15″ lead cone woofers
45. Full medical diagnostic capability built into the seating system
46. Biometric analysis

Test Conditions
Temp: 80 F
Humidity: 25%
Wind Calm:
Barometric Pressure: 29.92
Location: New Mexico

PRESS RELEASE:

ONE-OF-A-KIND 2008 FORD SHELBY GT500KR DRIVES EXCITEMENT AT BARRETT-JACKSON AUCTION ON SATURDAY

* Ford and Shelby Automobiles to auction one-off Shelby GT500KR featuring a full glass roof to benefit Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
* Ford Racing and Patrick Dempsey to auction off his No. 156 Ford Mustang FR500C, which the star raced in the Grand-Am KONI Challenge series

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Jan. 17, 2008 – A one-of-a-kind 2008 Ford Shelby GT500KR will go on the block at this year’s Barrett-Jackson auction: the only “King of the Road” model to feature a full glass roof. Continuing a Ford and Shelby tradition of charitable giving, proceeds from the auction will benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF).

“Barrett-Jackson is an ideal venue to launch and sell Ford’s premier models,” said Robert Parker, Ford car marketing manager. “It’s the ultimate platform for selling the world’s most remarkable cars, and we’ve created a unique GT500KR just for the occasion.”

Barrett-Jackson will feature an unprecedented stable of muscle cars, led by a vintage Mustang from each year in which performance legend Carroll Shelby and Ford Motor Company produced the street-ripping 1960s classics. The highlight of the crop will be Mr. Shelby’s personal 1969 GT500 convertible, followed by a pristine 1967 GT500 originally gifted by Carroll to his son, Mike Shelby.

Muscle car enthusiasts are sure to tune in on SPEED TV this Saturday to watch Ford continue to lead the muscle car wars.

Shelby GT500KR with Glass Roof
The 540-horsepower Shelby GT500KR on the block at Barrett-Jackson is a unique rendition of the most powerful factory-built Mustang ever. Shelby GT500KR production began in Las Vegas on Jan. 11, Carroll Shelby’s 85th birthday. The one-of-one ebony black GT500KR up for auction will feature the same full glass roof that is being offered as an option on the 2009 V-6 Mustang and Mustang GT models only.

The glass roof provides a third roof option for customers and responds to their growing desire for more natural light. The glass is tinted, which reduces both infrared rays and vehicle cool down time by 50 percent. Production of large sunroofs has increased nearly 200 percent in North America since 2003, according to Just-autos.com.

While the Shelby GT500KR coupe features racing stripes over the roof, the unique glass roof on the auction model features stripes etched directly into the glass.

“Barrett-Jackson will be a rare opportunity for one lucky bidder to own a Shelby GT500KR with a glass roof, a car no one else can even buy,” said Carroll Shelby. “It’s been too long, but I’m very excited to have the ‘King of the Road’ back.”

“Only Ford Motor Company and Shelby American have sold more genuine Ford-powered Shelby vehicles than the Barrett-Jackson auction over the past 36 years,” said Craig Jackson, Chairman/CEO of the Barrett-Jackson Auction Co. “I’m proud that Ford and Carroll Shelby chose to sell a one-of-a-kind 2008 Shelby GT500KR coupe at our auction, where only the finest, authentic Shelby vehicles are offered to the public.”

Patrick Dempsey’s Ford Mustang FR500C on the Block Saturday
In another exciting development, Ford Racing and Patrick Dempsey, the star of ABC’s “Grey’s Anatomy,” also will auction the actor’s No. 156 2005 Ford Mustang FR500C.

Dempsey drove the car in the 2007 Grand-Am KONI Challenge series for Hyper Sport Racing, a team he co-owns. Since its debut in 2005, the Mustang FR500C has earned seven poles, 10 wins, 92 top ten finishes and 25 podium appearances. Featuring a Ford Racing 5.0-liter Cammer R50 engine, it continues to be the road racing car of choice.

Dempsey will be on stage as bidders vie for this unique race Mustang. The winning bidder also will also receive a helmet, gloves, shoes, hero card and DVD box set of the third season of “Grey’s Anatomy” signed by Dempsey. In addition, the winner will enjoy a track day with Hyper Sport Racing and a day for two at the Ford Racing High Performance Driving School at Miller Motorsports Park in Tooele, UT.

Ford Exhibit Celebrates Speed
Building on a valued partnership, Ford plans to remain a key automotive sponsor of The Barrett-Jackson Auction series as a third venue is added in Las Vegas this October. As part of this sponsorship, Ford will bring interactive elements to Barrett-Jackson, including a drifting track, racing simulators and a dyno-simulated drag racing display.

This year, Ford will add a life-size Mustang collector’s display which showcases a ‘Steed for Every Need,’ along with a new “Built Ford Tough” tent that houses Ford’s feature vehicles. Consumers also can look forward to a few surprises. “We have found that experiential elements allow us to create a lot of memories for our current and future customers,” said Parker.

Ford, Barrett-Jackson and Shelby: $1.7 Million Raised for Charity
During the past three years, Ford and Carroll Shelby have raised more than $1.7 million dollars for charity. Last year, the first 2007 Shelby GT Mustang was auctioned off at a winning big of $600,000. In 2006, an early production 2007 Shelby GT500 also sold for $600,000.

About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles in 200 markets across six continents. With about 250,000 employees and about 100 plants worldwide, the company’s core and affiliated automotive brands include Ford, Jaguar, Land Rover, Lincoln, Mercury, Volvo and Mazda. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford’s products, please visit www.ford.com.

About JDRF
JDRF was founded in 1970 by the parents of children with type 1 diabetes – a disease that strikes children, adolescents, and adults suddenly, makes them insulin-dependent for life, and carries the constant threat of devastating complications. Since inception, JDRF has provided more than $1.16 billion to diabetes research worldwide. More than 85 percent of JDRF’s expenditures directly support research and research-related education. JDRF’s mission is constant: to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research. For more information please visit www.jdrf.org

[Source: Ford]

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Lot #1316 – 2009 Corvette ZR1.

Lot #1331 – 2008 Challenger SRT8.

[Source: Barrett-Jackson]

PRESS RELEASE:

GALPIN AUTO SPORTS TAKES THE FIGHT AGAINST BREAST CANCER TO THE STREETS

One Lucky Contestant Will Win a One-of-a-Kind Galpinized® Warriors in Pink Mustang from Ford and Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure

VAN NUYS, CA (December 17, 2007) – To raise awareness of the fight against breast cancer Galpin Auto Sports (GAS), home of MTV’s Pimp My Ride, has created a one-of-a-kind Warriors in Pink Mustang for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. The Galpinized® Mustang will be given away as the grand prize in the Warriors in Pink Mustang Sweepstakes.

“We are honored to be part of the Race for the Cure,” said Beau Boeckmann, president and chief designer of Galpin Auto Sports. “We hope this Galpinized® Warriors in Pink Mustang will draw attention to the fight against breast cancer.”

The one-of-a-kind Warriors in Pink Mustang convertible features custom pink rally stripes over black paint with the Warriors in Pink intricate logo hand painted on the back. Pink headlight splitters, a custom grill and spoiler add to the eye catching effect. GAS also dropped the Warrior Mustang with lowered sport suspension and matching twenty-inch pink and black wheels. Other additions include a Kenwood navigation system with a 7-inch touch screen and Bluetooth capability and an iPod adapter. Plush pink suede seats with breast cancer awareness ribbon details on the headrest give this Pink Warrior a softer side, while a 200 hp V6 engine adds more muscle than ever to the fight. Signature Mustang pony badging over pink breast cancer awareness ribbons complete the Race for the Cure theme.

The winner of the GAS Pink Mustang will be randomly selected from the eligible entries received through the Ford Cares website. To enter the sweepstakes visit www.fordcares.com before December 31, 2007, complete the online entry form with the required contact information and submit the completed entry as directed. Every entry raises awareness in the fight against breast cancer.

About Galpin Auto Sports (G.A.S.)
Galpin Auto Sports, located at 15600 Roscoe Blvd. in Van Nuys offers customizing and personalizing services on all new and pre-owned vehicles including collector and classic cars. For more information on Galpin Auto Sports’ unique products and services, please contact G.A.S. General Manager, Steve McCord (smccord@galpin.com), at (877)-GO-GAS-GO or visit the website at www.galpinautosports.com. G.A.S. is part of the Galpin Motors family of dealers including nine quality automobile brands. For additional information on Galpin Motors contact General Manager Brian Allan, 818-922-3606/ ballan@gogalpin.com, visit the dealer showrooms at 15500 and 15505 Roscoe Blvd. or visit the company website at www.galpin.com.

[Source: Galpin Auto Sports]