# Fighter Jet-Inspired Cars This New Ford Mustang is Inspired By a World War II Fighter-Bomber By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-07-20 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ford-mustang References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/ford-ole-yeller-mustang/44377/) & [media.ford](https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/fna/us/en/news/2016/07/15/ford-reveals-most-race-ready-and-road-legal--ole-yeller--mustang.html) The 'Ole Yeller' is a gorgeous new [Ford](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-ford-mustang-gtd) [Mustang](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ford-mustang-ebike) that is inspired by as well as designed to pay tribute to the iconic P-51D aircraft, an all-American war machine that was used as a fighter-bomber in World War II and several other military conflicts. This new Ford Mustang is powered by a 5.2-liter [V8](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-mustang) engine that is capable of pumping out a frankly ridiculous 526 horsepower as well as 429 pound-feet of torque -- not quite as fast as the single-seat fighter-bomber it is inspired after, but groundbreaking in its own right. In addition to paying tribute to an American military icon, this new Ford Mustang is also set to give back to society -- proceeds from its auctioning are set to be directed towards the Experimental Aircraft Association's youth education programs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Fighter Jet-inspired Cars:** The trend for fighter jet-inspired cars presents an opportunity for automakers to incorporate sleek aerodynamic design into their vehicle models. - **Tribute-designed Automobiles:** The trend for tribute-designed automobiles allows for a unique design opportunity that taps into a sense of patriotism or historic significance for customers. - **Charitable Vehicle Auctions:** The trend for charitable vehicle auctions presents an opportunity for automakers to partner with non-profit organizations and generate goodwill while attracting new customers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive Industry:** The automotive industry can capitalize on the trend of creating tribute or creatively inspired car designs to attract new customers and increase brand loyalty. - **Auction Industry:** The auction industry can explore opportunities for partnering with non-profit organizations to promote charitable vehicle auctions, generating new business prospects and philanthropic opportunities. - **Youth Education Programs:** Youth education programs can explore opportunities for collaborating with charitable automobile auctions to expand their reach and generate resources to fund their mission. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vintage Car-Inspired Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ford-mustang-ebike.md) - [High-Performance Sports Car Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-ford-mustang-gtd.md) - [Inaugural Custom Mustang Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-mustang.md) - ['60s-Era Throwback Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alan-mann.md) - [Automobile-Inspired E-Bike Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ford-1.md) - [Fast-Charging Electric Mustangs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1967-ford-mustang-fastback.md) - [Iconic Car-Inspired Electronic Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/n-plus.md) - [Aviation Powered Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beast-by-john-dodd.md) - [Convenience Store-Themed Automobiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/7-eleven-ford-mustang.md)