American Muscle's "All I Want for Christmas Wish List Contest"

American Muscle is always running some great contests for the readers of it's blogs and the forums that it sponsors. Their latest contest consists of a great idea of fulfilling it's reader's wish lists for Christmas. One of the great stories that has come out of this contest is that one of the entrants asked for some gifts for his young daughter. American Muscle decided that they would buy her her very own Barbie Edition Mustang Power Wheels. And since aftermarket parts are their specialty, they added some decals, stickers, and racing stripes!

From AmericanMuscle.com has always been known for running its crazy contests on both its BLOG and also on the forums it sponsors! Their latest "All I Want For Christmas Wish List Contest" on AllFordMustangs.com required forum members to post up two wish lists, one list of what their Mustang wanted for Christmas, and one wish list of what they wanted personally for Christmas, for a chance to win one of three $100 AmericanMuscle Gift Certificates! Pretty sweet, but that is not where the real story is.

Here is where the story gets really good! At the end of the contest, American Muscle's Forum Representative AMNick picked out nearly 20 items worth over $2000 from people's personal wish lists, including a Digital Camera, Bowling Ball, a 204 Piece Craftsman Tool Kit, a Nintendo Wii, toys for a member's 3 year old daughter, and even some retro 80's tube socks, and actually sent them the items on their lists, all on the company dime!

When asked if he was afraid of getting fired for what seemed like an incredible act of lunacy, AMNick responded, "Absolutely not! I had the full support of American Muscle behind me on this one! The thing about American Muscle is we can fully relate to our customers because we are real Mustang people too. With the currently devastated economy, we just thought this would be a great way to help out our fellow Mustang enthusiasts in these financially difficult times."

Needless to say there were some very surprised, and very happy people on AllFordMustangs.com that day!

The original contest threads and BLOG postings are available at:
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2008 Ford Mustang GT's selling for $18,995

Image via WikipediaThe great thing about an impending all new Mustang combined with the ever slumping economic conditions of the automotive industry is great bargains. Pretty much every auto manufacturer has broken out the ol' employee discounts and 0% financing already. And now Galpin Ford, which bills itself as the #1 volume Ford dealer in the world, is offering the 2008 Ford Mustang GT for the bargain bin price of $18,995. The dealership says it has come across 40 models of America's favorite muscle car from a "performance fleet" and is offering them at nearly 1/3 off on a first come, first serve basis.

Their original $28,160 MSRPs have been knocked down by Ford's own employee pricing deal, an additional $2,500 rebate and Galpin's own discount of $3,794. If you're interested, you better act quick as there's sure to be big demand for such low priced Detroit iron while gas is still below $2/gallon. Not only is this a great way to have a Mustang fire sale for the old body style, but it's a good way to draw some attention to your dealership as well.

PRESS RELEASE

GALPIN FORD ANNOUNCES AN UNPRECEDENTED SALE ON THE NEW 2008 FORD MUSTANG GT

Premiere Local Ford Dealer Offers America's Sports Car for Only $18,995

NORTH HILLS, Calif. (December 8, 2009) – Galpin Ford, the #1 volume Ford dealer in the world, is offering an extraordinary low price, of $18,995, on 40 Mustang GTs all with an MSRP of $28,160. That represents a savings of nearly 1/3 on America's favorite sportscar. Galpin recently obtained 40 2008 Mustang GT V8 Coupe vehicles from a special performance fleet at a significantly reduced price and is passing saving on to customers. These 40 specially priced vehicles are available at this exclusive low price for a limited time only.

"As the largest volume Ford and Mustang dealer in the world, we are able to offer enthusiasts such exclusive low prices on their favorite vehicles," said Terry Miller, General Sales Manager for Galpin Ford. "This opportunity came to Galpin and we are very excited to extend this unprecedented offer to our customers."

The 2008 Mustang GT has a 4.6 ltr 300hp V8 engine, power windows, power door locks, cruise control, tilt wheel, 17" premium painted cast aluminum wheels, anti-lock brakes, traction control, 6 way power drivers seat, interior upgrade package, and a Shaker 500 audio system with six disc CD player and MP3.

In addition to the 40 specially priced Mustang GTs, Galpin's All Mustang Showroom features a selection of Saleen, Dan Gurney, Roush, and Shelby Mustangs. And, of course, world famous Galpin Auto Sports is on site to customize all makes and models.

About Galpin Motors
With over 60 years in business, Galpin Motors is the world's largest volume Ford dealership for the 18th consecutive year. Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Los Angeles' San Fernando Valley, Galpin is comprised of a family of quality automobile brands including Aston Martin, Ford, Jaguar, Lincoln, Mercury, Mazda, Honda, Panoz, Saturn and Volvo. For additional information on Galpin Motors and the lineup of "Galpinized™" vehicles, contact Ford General Sales Manager, Terry Miller, (818) 778-2182/ tmiller@galpin.com, visit the dealership showroom at 15505 Roscoe Blvd. in North Hills, Calif. or visit the company website at www.galpin.com.

About Galpin Motors
Galpin Motors, the world's largest volume Ford dealership for the 18th consecutive year was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Los Angeles' San Fernando Valley. Galpin is comprised of a family of quality automobile brands including Ford, Aston Martin, Jaguar, Honda, Lincoln, Mercury, Mazda, Saturn and Volvo. For additional information on Galpin Motors contact Marketing Manager Jeff Skobin, 818-778-2540/ jeff@galpin.com, visit the dealer showrooms at 15500 and 15505 Roscoe Blvd. or visit the company website at www.galpin.com.