Ford to Auction KNIGHT RIDER Shelby Mustangs at Barrett-Jackson
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Ford to Auction KNIGHT RIDER Shelby Mustangs at Barrett-Jackson


At the 6th Annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Event on March 29, 2008, in West Palm Beach, Ford will auction two of the actual KITT Shelby Mustangs used in NBC's "Knight Rider" pilot TV movie that aired in February. All proceeds from the auction will benefit “Salute to Education”, a corporate sponsored scholarship program funded by the San Diego County Ford dealers and Ford Motor Company.

Although it goes without saying that the new KITT’s appeal comes nowhere close to the original Pontiac based model from the 1980’s TV series, the two cars are unique. According to Ford, the GT500KR based "Super KITT" and "Attack Mode KITT" will be sold as a pair. Pic edited by Carscoop – Details on both vehicles after the jump

"Super KITT" was built using a black Mustang GT with 4.6 Liter V8 that was upfitted with a Ford Racing Whipple Super-charger to make 500 horsepower. Additional performance elements include 6-piston Brembo Brakes, FRC500 Suspension Pak, High Flow Ford Racing X-Pipe and Ford Racing mufflers with stainless tips. The exterior sports a GT500KR fiberglass hood with a KITT heartbeat light, GT500 front and rear bumper covers, matte black LeMans stripes, matte finish rocker panels, GT500KR rear spoilers and 20" forged aluminum wheels.

"Attack Mode KITT" began as a black Mustang GT with 4.6 Liter V8, auto transmission, custom front valance/grille based on the GT500KR, carbon graphite chin spoiler, custom rear bumper cover, custom side faux air scoops, custom side skirt/rocker panel, two-tiered rear spoiler, custom rear window insert, custom turn signal trim, custom headlight trim brow and 20" forged black aluminum wheels. Performance features include Brembo Brakes, a FRC Suspension Pak and Ford Racing mufflers with stainless tips.




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