Well the Dealership we bought the car from was contacted by Ford PR this morning after seeing a post "Online" (It had to be here).

They noticed that I had mentioned that this was the first Mustang I had seen in public hands. Well they called to tell us it is the VERY FIRST 2011 Mustang sold to the public.

Plus they want to interview my Mother and invite her down to the plant.

My Mom is yet to call them back (dont panic).

So I will will let you know more as it comes and if an article/pictures result from this I will be sure to post them here!

I thought that it was a pretty cool gesture esp considering we are enthusists.



Too bad I wont be the first 5.0 in public hands

 

Very cool Shaun!

 

Totally cool! Seems quite a coincidence that you're a Ford employee... Definately a hard-core enthusiast family, having ordered two 2011's. This is a distinction you guys will always have and rememeber. Awesome!

 

That's so cool! I doubt it would have any collector value down the road, but it is cool nonetheless!

 

That's awesome! I hope your mom isn't too camera shy. She must be really flattered.

 

ya I dont think it has any monetary value, but also agree its cool none the less

 

So it is the New Years baby...

 

That's exciting news! I hope your mom decides to take them up on it.

Now lets get on with the rest of them being delivered. We need a bunch of excited people!

 

she will.

She has now called back and left a voice mail

 

That's awesome Shaun, looking good.

 

Shaun is not a Ford Employee BTW. But Ford blue does run in his family.

That's awesome about the plant tour, maybe these people are a little more serious about getting you through there.

 

ya no kidding.

I find it funny that people assumed I worked for Ford. Yes Ford employee blood does run in the family

 

Man, that is so udderly cool! I'm so used to getting last of anything and/or leftovers, so it's cool to see someone here get something first!

 

Keep us posted. Thats one of the coolest things I have heard in a while. Its good to know Ford is watching the forums and listening to us. They are just doing about everything right these days. I almost have my Dad convinced to buy a Ford the next time instead of a dreaded Toyota yet again. I know he will at least test drive them. Tell your Mom a big congrats from me and make the most out of it. I bet it will be a great tour and I would be tore to pieces if it were me. Sounds very exciting to say the least.

 

Congrats!

 

That is awesome!! Congrats!!

 

All you can ask for is a test drive, although lately i have seen that convert many a people that used to be import/chevy people.

This goes for trucks and sports cars, although i must admit die hard corvette fans are the hardest to get to even try, there really isn't any corvette equivalent on the ford side.

I just think ford is doing the best right now domestically as far as still being american minded but also taking just the right things from other parts of the industry while still remaining "american".

 

Not to get off topic but our local ford dealer is great. My Mom and Dad have driven all sorts of their new cars and the dealer lets them drive anything they want. They gave my Mom a Gt vert for a whole weekend one time and thats why she bought a new one. She didnt like the color of the one she drove around but she fell in love with the drop top.

They like most everything they have driven and always comment how far along Ford has come. They are still a bit leary of the long term reliability. They have had such good luck from Toyotas its really hard to convince them but they are coming around slowly. I cant stress how much it matters to have a good dealer like ours. They let them drive anything with no questions asked. I know its a hassle for them but how in the world can you sell cars unless you open things up. Kudos to them for being so helpful. I wish Ford corporate would make the dealers more open like ours is. It would help the company as a whole. I know when I was younger they just blew me off at times when I had the money in my pocket.

We have a few really good dealers on this site that contribute. Jeff and the 5.0 Brian guy who I can think of his name right now from Washington? These guys are both enthusiasts who have a deep passion for Mustangs are are really helpful. I would gladly give them a few extra bucks instead of some idiot that does not know a GT from a Focus. That kind of stuff matters to me. I really thank them for being on the site because I can tell they are true Mustang people. They just happen to sell them too.

 

Great deal for y'all. Once talking with the Ford PR folks how about putting a plug in for the other Mustang folks that would like a plant tour.

 

That is way cool Shawn, congrats to your mom and family !!

My car was built on 4/15 and is scheduled to arrive the week of 4/26 ... it will "most likely" be the "first" 2011 Mustang registered where I live if not the whole county.

All three of my SN-95's were ordered / delivered near the END of the model year, so this is kind of exciting finally being part of the first shipment of a new model year !!

Doug