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First of 100 Dearborn Deuce Replicas to Be Auctioned at Barrett Jackson for Charity
source: Canadian Auto Press

If there’s an iconic hot rod it’s Ford’s ’32 Deuce Coupe and Roadster, and to commemorate 75 years of blue-oval devotion starting next year, the Dearborn, Michigan based automaker has commissioned Hot Rods & Horsepower LLC of Branford, Connecticut to build one hundred versions of the classic rod.
The first Dearborn Deuce (Serial No. 7532001) has been autographed by Edsel B. Ford II, grandson of Edsel Ford, who was the designer of the original 1932 Ford, to be sold to the highest bidder at the annual Barrett-Jackson auction in January, with 100 percent of the proceeds going to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
One could only hope that along with the regular roundup of celebs that show up for the event, like Jay Leno who might even bring along his own ’32 roadster, Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys will drop by and sing "Little Deuce Coupe" before buying his own, and Paul Le Mat (John Milner) from American Graffiti fame will rev the engine before adding his signature.
Ford will kick off the celebration a little early, featuring the first car at the 2006 Woodward Dream Cruise tomorrow, August 19th, before being shown at the "Ford Cruisin’ Legends" display where it will sit until it gets auctioned off in January.
Incidentally, the first example isn’t the only one to get Edsel’s signature. Ten additional Dearborn Deuces will be signed for a $25,000 premium over and above the price of entry; the extra cash to be handed over to the Juvenile Diabetes chapter closest to where the buyer lives.
Each of the 100 Dearborn Deuces, which feature a certificate of authenticity and consecutive numbering sequence, gets an all-steel ’32 roadster body with a fully reinforced superstructure just like a modern car, plus a completely integrated and concealed convertible top. All of the cars get powered side windows as well, while its interior is slightly larger than the original, with a deeper cockpit and a bespoke leather interior, 3 1/2-inch longer doors for easier access, plus a finished trunk with expanded capacity, all achieved without compromising the overall look and outer dimensions of the original ’32.
Dearborn Deuces are available in the "High Boy" configuration without fenders, or as full-fendered cars, while the show car’s chassis integrates a four-wheel independent suspension setup with four-wheel disc brakes, rack-and-pinion steering and Pirelli tires mounted on unique custom rims. Buyers can add an optional console, air conditioning, CD player and personalized instrumentation. Other 21st century upgrades include halogen headlights, light-emitting-diode (LED) taillights, tinted glass and wipers.
And no longer are all colours available as long as you don’t ask for anything but black. Dearborn Deuce customers can choose from a variety of custom colours by DuPont Hot Hues.

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couldnt find a bigger picture of the modern version, so if u find one post it, :thumbsup:
i think it looks good they should bring back more vintage styling, looks classy