A unique piece of American motorsports history is set to go under the hammer at no reserve during the Annual Spring Big Boy Toy Auction, with its sale directly benefiting charitable causes.
The car is a 1994 Ford Mustang GT convertible, VIN 1FALP45T0RF100098, one of the specially modified vehicles used by the CART World Series and PPG Industries in their renowned PPG Pace Car program during the 1980s and 1990s. Proceeds from the auction will be split equally between Shriners Children’s Hospital and Orange County Sheriff’s Deputy Zach Andry, who was seriously injured in the line of duty.
Finished in striking PPG Rain Forest Green paint, this former pace car features numerous race-inspired upgrades. It’s powered by a 351 cubic-inch V8 paired to a five-speed manual transmission, with a limited-slip differential for enhanced track performance. The exterior styling is accentuated by a Cobra R-style hood, 17-inch Cobra R-style wheels wrapped in Goodyear Eagle GS-C tires, side-exit exhaust, and PPG Pace Car graphics. Vertical taillights borrowed from the 1996–98 Mustang models and auxiliary lighting equipment complete its distinctive look.
Inside, the car boasts black leather Recaro bucket seats, four-point racing harnesses, Saleen instrumentation, and a two-way radio setup—features that reflect its authentic pace car duties. A full complement of historical documentation accompanies the car, including an Elite Marti Report, period photographs, literature, and a clean Carfax report.
Showing only 4,834 miles on the odometer, this Mustang remains a time capsule from a celebrated era of American open-wheel racing. Its offering without reserve, coupled with its charitable mission, makes it a standout lot in the Spring Big Boy Toy Auction. See it here.
The ANNUAL SPRING BIG BOY TOY AUCTION takes place indoors on May 2nd and 3rd at the resort in French Lick Indiana. To consign, please contact Josh Settles at josh.s@freijeauctioneers.com There will be 500+ lots for sale including classic cars and automobilia. Many vehicles are selling at NO RESERVE. Register to bid today!
Elizabeth Puckett