Driving Excitement with the Patriot Foundation at the Barrett-Jackson Auction

4:45 PM UPDATE:  SUCCESS!

The Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Commando Tactical Edition sold on the auction block for $225,000.

This sum will be used directly for 10 new scholarships for families of the fallen and wounded.

Thank you to Barrett-Jackson for your support of the Patriot Foundation and warrior families.

Today at 4:00 PM, Mike will be representing the Ferriter Group with the Patriot Foundation LIVE on stage in Palm Beach, Florida for the 45th Barrett-Jackson Auction.

On the block? Lot #3002 with NO RESERVE. This is the first produced Commando Tactical Edition of the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. The proceeds – 100% of the Hammer price – will go to scholarships for children of fallen and wounded Airborne and Special Operations servicemen and women. More about the listing below. The event is being televised on Velocity channel during their marathon coverage of the auction.

Details from the Lot #3002 Description:
Lot #3002 – The Patriot Foundation is proud to auction off the first Commando Tactical Edition Jeep Wrangler ever built. Proceeds from this sale will benefit the Patriot Foundation, providing support to families of airborne and special operations soldiers killed or wounded in combat.

Inspired by the original Hendrick Commando tactical vehicle and premiered at the 2015 Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah, the Commando Tactical Edition Jeep is a collaboration between 4 Wheel Parts Dealer Services division and Hendrick Dynamics, who worked together to create this spectacular vehicle’s aggressive design, style and versatile up-fit technology, including an exact replication of the authentic COMMANDO Tan™ exterior color.

Hendrick Commando is a tactical vehicle that provides the military with a versatile mobility platform capable of operating across a wide range of missions and terrains, and was initially fielded overseas for evaluation purposes in support of a special operations science and technology initiative. Historically, the Hendrick Commando was the first Jeep utilized in U.S. combat operations since Operation Just Cause in 1989.

Similar to the military version, Commando Tactical Edition Jeep is one of the most capable, rugged and versatile vehicles ever created with its various suspension upgrades, strong but lightweight 17″ aluminum wheels and Pro Comp Xtreme MT2 tires. The Commando Tactical Edition, built on a 2015 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon platform, can go anywhere with its military-inspired steel flat fender design – for maximum tire clearance and road debris protection – and front-and-rear bumpers with a 9,500 wide-capacity winch to carry hefty loads. Additional features include a lighting package for night operations, an Armor Package for extra body protection and a Commando Soft Goods package covering the seats and top. These upgrades are provided by the nation’s largest distributor of 4×4 parts and accessories, 4 Wheel Parts, with over 40 years of experience in the off-road industry. This Jeep also features a custom patriotic hood graphic painted by Zac Brown Customs’ Kristian Baena, SEMA’s 2013 Rising Star Winner. Commando Tactical Edition also comes with two custom knives provided by Zac Brown and Zac Brown’s Georgia-based metal shop, Southern Grind. **100 PERCENT OF HAMMER PRICE TO BENEFIT THE PATRIOT FOUNDATION** **WILL BE SOLD AT APPROXIMATELY 4 PM ON FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 2016**