This, the first of 100 Limited Edition 75th Anniversary Dearborn Deuce roadsters will go up for auction at the 36th Annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Event from Jan. 13-21, 2007. Proceeds from the sale of lot #1302 will be donated to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

Edsel B. Ford II, great grandson of legendary automotive pioneer Henry Ford, will help auction the first of 100 Limited Edition 75th Anniversary Dearborn Deuce® roadsters at No Reserve during the 36th Annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Event from Jan. 13-21, 2007. Proceeds from the sale of the stunning custom roadster, lot #1302, will be donated to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Hailed as “The World’s Greatest Collector Car Events™,” the auction will feature more than 1,200 of the world’s finest collector automobiles, attract over 225,000 visitors and be featured on SPEED with 40 hours of live coverage.

“We’re thrilled to offer a treasure from the garage of the most legendary family in American automotive history,” said Craig Jackson, CEO of the Barrett-Jackson Auction Company. “Not only did the Ford family put America on wheels, they’ve also supported numerous charities along the way. For instance, Edsel Ford’s work with JDRF has helped researchers make significant strides in the fight against juvenile diabetes.”

With the first ever mass produced V8 engine and groundbreaking styling, the 1932 Ford Deuce was truly a milestone vehicle, echoing the engineering genius of Henry Ford and the design prowess of his son Edsel. Dearborn Deuce was built by the professionals at Hot Rods & Horsepower and directed by The Ford Motor Company to honor the 75th anniversary of the legendary Ford Deuce.

“There are an estimated 194 million people worldwide, including an estimated 130,000 Ford families dealing with Juvenile Diabetes everyday,” said Edsel B. Ford II, Member of Ford Motor Company’s Board of Directors. “It is an honor to partner with Barrett-Jackson and Hot Rods & Horsepower to raise funds for JDRF’s continued research.”

The commemorative edition roadster contains a 4.6 liter, 348hp Fuel Injected V8 with an automatic transmission. Additional custom components include custom wheels by bonspeed (20 inch rear and 18 inch front), custom valve covers, electric side windows, custom leather interior, air conditioning, stereo and unique badging with embroidered 75th Anniversary logo on the seats and in the trunk. The vehicle debuted in the Ford Motor Company booth at the 2006 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.

“This Dearborn Deuce retains its classic heritage, while possessing some of the most modern and impressive engineering to ever be associated with a hot rod,” added Steve Davis, Barrett-Jackson president. “This car is the ideal tribute to the Ford Deuce and the road it paved for today’s automakers.”

In addition to this Dearborn Deuce vehicle donation, donations of $25,000 from the sale of nine other of the 100 total commemorative roadsters will be made. These proceeds will benefit the JDRF chapter that is closest to the buyer’s residence.

Barrett-Jackson continually reaffirms its leadership position in the collector car market by elevating consignment standards, challenging annual records and serving as the barometer for market trends. Last year, more than 300,000 attendees and millions of television viewers from around the world witnessed over 1,600 cars being auctioned off for approximately $135 million at the two 2006 Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Events held in Scottsdale and Palm Beach, Fla.

About The Barrett-Jackson Auction Company
Established in 1971 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., Barrett-Jackson specializes in providing products and services to classic and collector car owners, astute collectors and automotive enthusiasts around the world. The company produces the “World’s Greatest Collector Car Events™” in Scottsdale and Palm Beach, Fla. For more information about Barrett-Jackson, visit www.barrett-jackson.com.

About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures and distributes automobiles in 200 markets across six continents. With about 300,000 employees and more than 100 plants worldwide, the company’s core and affiliated automotive brands include Aston Martin, Ford, Jaguar, Land Rover, Lincoln, Mazda, Mercury and Volvo. Its automotive-related services include Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford’s products, please visit www.fordvehicles.com.

About Hot Rods and Horsepower
Hot Rods & Horsepower is dedicated to manufacturing and selling quality steel bodies, components, and completed street rods that are stamped in Detroit and assembled by skilled craftsmen. The company produces the Dearborn Deuce Roadster, the only officially Ford Motor Company licensed ‘32 Ford replica available in the market today. For more information about the Dearborn Deuce Roadster or any of their charity programs, please contact Mr. Robert J. Smith.

More about the 1932 Ford
The Model B was a new Ford automobile produced in the 1932 model year. It was an updated version of the Model A and remained largely unchanged until the 1935 model year, when the updated Model 48 was introduced.

Strictly speaking the Model B was a four-cylinder car, but it was at this time that Ford began producing a very similar car with Ford’s new Flathead V8 engine. The V8 car was marketed as a Model 18, though it is commonly called the Ford V-8 today, and was virtually indistinguishable from the Model B. Until this time, Ford had always produced only one basic car at a time.

Today, the 1930s Model B is a highly collectible car that people will pay thousands of dollars to restore to exact original style. During the WWII period, when they were first getting old the Model Bs and V-8s were frequently altered into hot rods. This continued into the 1960s on a large scale. Since about 1970 1932 bodies and frames have been expensive. This has reduced the sheer number “rods” being created, from the seventies on. Those that are made, however, are quite evolved and always expensive. A typical auto-show hot rod is a $60,000 proposition or much more, in a few cases.

Deuce coupe
1932 Ford “Deuce Coupe” ‘32 Ford roadster, recent setup. Deuce coupe is a slang term used to refer to the 1932 Ford coupe. In the 1940s, the ‘32 Ford became an ideal hot rod. Hot rodders would strip weight off these readily available cars and soup-up the engine. They came in two body styles, the more common “5-window” (two door windows, two quarter panel windows, and the rear window), and the rare “3-window” Deluxe Coupe that featured front opening (Suicide Doors).The very snappy looking 3-window is an unusually well executed stylish example from the Ford Motor Company.

Ford Modern hot rods
Most newly built hot rods use fiberglasses or more expensive, newly minted, custom steel bodies. Occasionally an old hot rod body is recycled, with all new running gear. The classic model B, 1932 lines are usually closely followed with new bodies.

Ford In popular culture
In 1963, The Beach Boys band released an album titled “Little Deuce Coupe.” The band’s song with the same name only heightened the popularity of the car.

The song Blinded by the Light, originally written and performed by Bruce Springsteen and later Manfred Mann, also contains lyrics that allude to a 1932 Ford coupe.

In 1973, George Lucas filmed “American Graffiti.” The character John Milner (played by Paul Le Mat) drove a yellow deuce coupe. This film is credited for introducing the old style hot rod to a new generation.

The legendary duo, Bonnie and Clyde, was ambushed and killed in a Ford V-8. The car, which took approximately 130 rounds and shells of shotgun, pistol, and automatic rifile, is now on displayalong with the shirt Clyde died in at the Primm Valley Resort in Primm, Nevada.

Until recently the ability to buy these cars at rock bottom prices was reserved for car dealers and auction goers in the know. Sources often remained secret so auto dealers could resell these cars at substantial profits. Not anymore.

Now anyone can buy at the same low price as the dealers and sometimes even lower – often as low as $100 to $500. Even better, many of these auctions have moved online, meaning you can bid from the comfort of your own home. When you are the winning bidder, all you have to do is pick up the car.

How can you tell if an auctioneer or car seller is legit? It’s easier than you’d think.

Nearly all of the seized cars have a complete identification report and the VIN numbers are always present. The parties who sell these cars are almost always completely legitimate, and the majority are even government related.

Auctions filled with repossessed and seized cars are happening every single day in America. The only real secret is knowing where to look.

Recently seized car auction sites have sprung up all over the Internet offering seemingly unbelievable discounts on new and nearly new cars. But is it really achievable?

Deep car discounts can be obtained by the general public, but you have to be careful and select a car auction site that is reputable. Sadly many online auction sites fall short on their promises, offering inaccurate data, outdated information, and sometimes no information at all!

Although it’s unfortunate some of these sites fall short on their promises, many other reputable seized car auction web sites deliver the real deal.

Government seized-property and surplus auctions are held around the United States at various times and locations. Most often seized car auctions are held at a specific location at regular intervals, usually every month or sometimes quarterly.

If you are interested in a high-end vehicle at rock bottom prices, 3 reputable seized car auction web sites are:

* Cheap Car Search.com
* Car-Auction.com
* AuctionsPASS

If you decide to participate in a seized car auction, remember that it is not uncommon to be the only bidder. Thus you should always begin your bidding as low as possible.

Buying a car at a seized car auction can be an exhilarating experience. Follow the rules and stick with reputable sites, and you may well be the next person to walk away with a terrific car at a terrific price.