Chrysler Financial Auctions 'Freedom Jeep(R)' to Benefit the USO
24 Juin 2005 - 6:01PM
PR Newswire (US)
Chrysler Financial Auctions 'Freedom Jeep(R)' to Benefit the USO *
2005 Jeep(R) Wrangler X Auctioned on eBay(R) to Benefit USO *
'Freedom Jeep' Features Historic Signatures from U.S. Government
Officials and DaimlerChrysler Executives * 'Freedom Jeep' to Stop
in Milwaukee June 25 and 26 for 'Camp Jeep On the Road' FARMINGTON
HILLS, Mich., June 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Chrysler Financial
is demonstrating its commitment to help the men and women of the
United States armed forces with a one-of-a-kind "Freedom Jeep(R)."
The 2005 Jeep Wrangler X is slated for public auction on eBay(R)
today with the proceeds being donated to the United Service
Organizations (USO). (Photo:
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050624/DEF007 ) "We are
honored that Chrysler Financial would choose the USO to be its
partner in touching the lives of our brave men and women of the
armed forces," said Michael D. Farley, Senior Vice President of
Development for the USO. Many leading public officials attending
the "DaimlerChrysler Impact on America" exposition earlier this
month in Washington, D.C. autographed this unique vehicle wrapped
in red, white and blue patriotic themes. More than 50 political and
business leaders autographed the vehicle, including Michigan Gov.
Jennifer Granholm, Sen. Debbie Stabenow and Sen. Carl Levin as well
as congressmen Joe Knollenberg, John Dingell, John Conyers and Mike
Rogers, Ohio Gov. Robert Taft and Rep. Marcy Kaptur, the first
woman in U.S. history to sit on the House Committee on Armed
Services Appropriations. "We are proud to support service men,
women and their families and assist the USO in their mission of
boosting morale, providing comfort and improving the lives of the
military personnel serving in 123 locations around the world," said
William F. Jones Jr., Vice President - Chrysler Financial. Jeep
enthusiasts can place bids on eBay.com beginning today through July
4. The opening bid for the "Freedom Jeep" is $25,000. The "Freedom
Jeep" will also be on display at Camp Jeep On the Road in
Milwaukee, Wis. June 25 and 26 for a free two-day Jeep event. Hours
for Camp Jeep On the Road are 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. on Saturday and 9
a.m. - 6 p.m. on Sunday. There is no cost to participants of the
event, but registration is recommended at
http://www.jeep.com/campjeep . For more information on the USO
visit http://www.uso.org/ . Jeep(R) Brand Freedom, authenticity,
mastery and the capability to go anywhere are the hallmarks of the
Jeep brand worldwide. It is a reputation earned nearly 65 years of
SUV leadership. The launch last year of the award-winning Jeep
Grand Cherokee, Jeep Liberty CRD and Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
represented new models and expansion of the Jeep brand. Later this
year, Jeep continues to grow with the introduction of the new 2006
Jeep Commander, the first three-row Jeep vehicle. Jeep Trail Rated
communicates the legendary Jeep capability that is designed into
every Jeep 4x4. As the brand's lineup expands, Jeep vehicles will
continue to be what they have always been -- the most capable.
About Chrysler Financial Chrysler Financial offers a complete line
of world-class automotive financial products and services for both
dealers and consumers of Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge vehicles. In
2005, Chrysler Financial continues to offer vehicle wholesale and
retail financing, fleet management and lines of credit to all 3,900
Chrysler Group dealers. As an industry leader in support
technology, Chrysler Financial provides its customers with the most
innovative and efficient methods of doing business. Visit
http://www.chryslerfinancial.com/ for more information.
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050624/DEF007
http://photoarchive.ap.org/ DATASOURCE: DaimlerChrysler Services
North America CONTACT: Amber Paauwe, +1-248-427-3126, , or Jack
Ferry, +1-248-427-3124, , both of DaimlerChrysler Services North
America Web site: http://www.daimlerchryslerservices.com/na
http://www.jeep.com/campjeep http://www.uso.org/
http://www.chryslerfinancial.com/
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