Back in 1962, a small group of dreamers set out to turn a humble sedan into something extraordinary. They called it the Mustang. By its first race, it was already beating Europe’s best. Decades later, it became the first American car to conquer Germany’s Nürburgring in under seven minutes. Now, at the 2025 Detroit Auto Show, Ford unveiled the Mustang GTD Spirit of America, a special edition celebrating over 60 years of motorsports success. It’s a nod to the original pony car’s racing roots and a testament to how far the Mustang has come since winning the Touring Car category at the 1964 Tour de France Automobile. A Tribute to American Ingenuity The Mustang GTD Spirit of America is a salute to Craig Breedlove, the man who strapped a jet engine to a car and broke the 500- and 600-mph barriers. He wasn’t a millionaire or a celebrity—just a structural engineer with a $500 jet engine and a vision. That boldness is what Ford aims to honor with this special edition. Even the design reflects Breedlove’s story. The Performance White body and red and blue stripes are a nod to his record-breaking runs in the 1960s. The colors mirror the tri-bar Mustang logo from 1964. Read More Rolls-Royce to Invest £300m to Expand Bespoke Car Production This edition doesn’t add horsepower—815 hp is already plenty. Instead, Ford focused on aerodynamics. The front splitter, rear diffuser, and massive carbon fiber wing keep it glued to the road, even at 200 mph. With “MUSTANG” boldly stamped on the underside, there’s no mistaking what just left you in the dust. Inside, Black Onyx leather seats with Dinamica inserts feature a Race Red stripe running down the middle. Victory Blue stitching adds just enough contrast to make the details pop. Even the paddle shifters are crafted from 3D-printed titanium. Limited Run, High Demand If you’re dreaming of owning a Mustang GTD Spirit of America, be prepared for some tough competition. Ford will only build these cars for the 2025 and 2026 model years, and even that timeline isn’t guaranteed to extend further. They’ll be handcrafted by Multimatic, not mass-produced, which makes them even rarer. Interest is already through the roof. Ford’s first application round in North America saw over 7,500 hopeful buyers. The exact number of cars being built hasn’t been revealed, but it’s clear they’ll be in short supply. This kind of exclusivity means only a lucky few will get to park one in their garage. Read More Porsche Cayenne EV Spied Winter Testing as ICE Gets a Second Facelift Ford hasn’t put a price tag on the Spirit of America edition yet, but it’s not going to be cheap. The standard GTD starts at around $325,000, and this special edition will come with added features like the Performance package. If rarity and heritage are what you’re after, this is a car that delivers both—at a price that reflects it. Source: Ford
