Ford announced the auction of Number 1/24 2009 Special Edition Fiesta for charity.

The UAE exclusive Fiesta officially went on auction from February 25 at 0:00 hours on www.souq.com for a period of two weeks, ending on March 10 at 23:59 hours.

Auction proceeds, based upon an opening bid price of Dh50,000 ($13,611) will be donated to the Dubai Center for Special Needs.

'When we unveiled the Fiesta special edition models last week, these vehicles witnessed unprecedented popularity and sparked tremendous desire among various audiences and age groups,' said Waldo Galan, managing director, Ford Middle East.

'The new 2009 Fiesta, with its dynamic, sleek design and its unique features, is sure to carve its own following. And as we offer the Number One model for auction, we know it will get great feedback,' Galan added.

Blazing in red, the five-door Fiesta number 1/24 special edition model boasts a unique paint design adorning its subcompact body with black and silver lines. The Titanium trim model comes with a host of features that are unique in this category and that are normally found on larger vehicles.

With a feeling of toned muscularity, the new Fiesta asserts an air of confidence, stylishness and individuality, he said.

“Youth today look for a combination of style, safety, smart features and great driving dynamics when it comes to their vehicle and that’s what the Fiesta has to offer,' concluded Galan.-TradeArabia News Service