Hefty Bid on "Need for Speed" Mustang Benefits Henry Ford Health System

BRIGHTON, Mich - Last weekend at the Barrett-Jackson Auction Company's West Palm Beach event, a Hefty Bid on the "Need for Speed" Mustang helped to Benefit the Henry Ford Health System. The gracious bidder and now the owner of the custom-designed 2014 Ford Mustang GT goes by the name of Dave Flynn. His generous $300,000 donation will go right to the Henry Ford Health System, a nonprofit founded by Henry Ford to support the Edith and Benson Ford Heart and Vascular Institute. For Dave Flynn to snag such a unique Mustang model - 50 years after the birth of the original Mustang none the less - makes for quite the story. What makes his Mustang tale even more special? Knowing that he his generosity is helping others get access to healthcare.

Henry Ford Health System was founded in 1915. The organization is one of the nation's leading comprehensive, integrated health systems. It has an outstanding reputation for providing health insurance and healthcare delivery, which includes acute, speciality, primary and preventive-care services, all backed by excellence in research and education. Dave Flynn's Hefty Bid on the "Need for Speed" Mustang Benefits Henry Ford Health System in so many ways, allowing more people to receive the healthcare that they need. Flynn did much more than snag one of the hottest vehicles of the century, he made a massive impact on tons of people who need help.

Whether you're a Mustang or SUV fan, we've got something for everyone at Brighton Ford! Stop by the dealership today to see the variety of new, used and pre-owned Ford vehicles that we have waiting for you! Brighton Ford is located at 8240 Grand River Ave. just north of I-96 in Brighton. We are a family owned and operated business that strives for customer satisfaction. For more information on Brighton Ford visit BrightonFord.com or give us a call at (800) 836-8206.

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Ford Mustang Performs Real Stunts in the Need for Speed Movie

BRIGHTON, Mich - Scott Waugh, director of the film "Need for Speed", took a genuine approach when it came to filming his latest movie. The Ford Mustang Performs Real Stunts in the Need for Speed Movie rather than giving computer-generated images all the credit. Waugh was a former stuntman himself and recognizes how an understanding of the law of physics plays a huge part in telling the story on camera. When physics are not parallel with the characters and storyline, it can take away from a film's authenticity.

Computer-generated images are great for superhero, science fiction or fantasy films, but Scott Waugh thought that utilizing the resources available to him would be much more effective. Seven modified 2014 Ford Mustangs were used for filming and were strategically set up to ensure the most safety while shooting. The crew used more than 40 different digital cameras to capture images of the 2014 Ford Mustang to successfully convince the audience the actors were really driving. For on-the-road sequences, a Supercharged 2013 Mustang GT was used as a camera car to capture close-in action shots to give viewers the true feeling of intense speed.

When it came to really getting behind the wheel, all of the actors were required to go through an intensive training at Willow Springs International Motorsports Park in California. There they learned how to handle the Mustang when drifting around corners and how to hit exact marks when driving. Of course, professional stunt drivers handled the complex shots, one even by the name of Vaughn Gittin Jr. Gittin was a champion drifter and could easily fling the all-new 2015 Mustang and place it exactly where Scott Waugh wanted it. 

The time is here and you can finally see the Ford Mustang Perform Real Stunts in the Need for Speed Movie in theaters NOW! 

Looking for a show-stopping vehicle of your own? Stop by Brighton Ford to see our huge selection of new, used and pre-owned Ford vehicles! You can check out one of our favorites, the 2014 Ford Escape, with an online brochure. Brighton Ford is proud to be involved in our local and surrounding communities. To see what we have going on right now, visit our Community Events Page! We are located at 8240 Grand River Ave. just north of I-96 in Brighton. We are a family owned and operated business that strives for customer satisfaction. For more information on Brighton Ford visit BrightonFord.com or give us a call at (800) 836-8206.

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Ford Yellow Jacket Mustang to Debut at SEMA

BRIGHTON, Mich. - With so much excitement circling around the Ford Mustang as it quickly approaches its 50th anniversary, Ford has created a stir once again by announcing that a Ford Yellow Jacket Mustang will debut at the 2013 SEMA (Speciality Equipment Market Association) show.

The SEMA show is a premier automotive specialty products trade event that draws thousands of people worldwide. The show is held annually the first week of November and is an exclusive event where manufacturers, media, car dealers, retailers and more can come together and participate in educational seminars, networking opportunities, and various other activities. Product demonstrations and big reveals are also a huge part of the SEMA show, which is why the Ford Yellow Jacket Mustang is going to debut at the event which will take place November 5.


The Project Yellow Jacket Mustang was created by Ford and Vortech Superchargers - this means it's got plenty of power under the hood. With a 5.0-liter Coyote V8 engine that can produce 605 hp and 473 lb-ft of torque, this vehicle is a huge improvement over what the Coyote engine produces in a stock 2014 Ford Mustang GT. However, even with all that power, the Ford Yellow Jacket Mustang still can't overpower the Shelby GT500's 5.8-liter V8 - but I think we can all agree that it wouldn't be right if it did.

Along with this powerful engine, the Yellow Jacket Mustang also comes with iForged Icon Wheels, Falken Azenis FK453 tires, Baer brakes with six-piston calipers, a tuned suspension, and a Webasto sunroof. Now that's a custom car!

If you'd like to check out the Ford Mustangs that we have available on our lot, stop by our Commerce Township Ford Dealership! We are proud to be Commerce Township's Used Car Dealer, so no matter if you're in the market for a new Mustang or a used pony car, we've got options! So come by today and let us help you into a vehicle that you'll love! 

Brighton Ford is located at 8240 Grand River Ave. just north of I-96 in Brighton. We are a family owned and operated business that strives for customer satisfaction. For more information on Brighton Ford visit BrightonFord.com or give us a call at (800) 836-8206.

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