Sale of Commemorative ’32 Roadster to Benefit JDRF at the 36TH Annual Barrett-Jackson Auction

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--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.