• One-of-one Ford F-150 Raptor - the last VIN produced - commands $157,000 and an anonymous $50,000 donation at 46th annual Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction
  • Proceeds benefit JDRF, the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes research
  • Mark Fields, Ford Motor Company president and CEO, along with executives from JDRF gathered on stage to ramp up the excitement among bidders, fans and TV viewers

DEARBORN, Mich. Jan. 26, 2017 - The last 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor fetched $157,000 - with an additional $50,000 anonymous donation - at the 46th annual Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction, with all proceeds from the sale benefiting JDRF, the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes research.

Sam Pack, CEO of Sam Pack Five Star Ford of Carrollton, Texas, is the winning bidder of the one-of-one F-150 Raptor. He will choose a color for his truck.

The sale of this unique Raptor was championed on stage by Mark Fields, Ford Motor Company president and CEO, along with Ford team members involved in design and development, and executives from JDRF.

'Providing support to JDRF in its fight against diabetes is extremely important to my family and everyone at Ford Motor Company,' said Henry Ford III, global marketing manager, Ford Performance. 'The auction of this one-of-a-kind Raptor is a true testament to Ford's commitment to JDRF and a great way to raise awareness for this extremely worthy cause. We're thrilled that the winning bidder chose to support such a wonderful organization.'

Ford has been a strong supporter of JDRF since 1983.Together, Ford Motor Company and Barrett-Jackson have raised more than $8 million at various auctions benefiting local and national charities over the years.

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