80th Anniversary of the 1932 Ford Deuce to be Celebrated at the 2012 Grand National Roadster Show

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The 80th Anniversary of the iconic 1932 Ford Deuce will be celebrated at the 2012 Grand National Roadster Show, co-presented by The Roadsters of Los Angeles and Flowmaster - The Exhaust Technology Company.

1932 is an important year in American history and culture. Franklin D. Roosevelt was elected to office at the forefront of the Depression; Amelia Earhart became the first female to complete a solo transatlantic flight; the Yankees won their fourth straight World Series, and Ford Motor Company introduced the first affordable mass produced V-8 powered car - the 1932 Ford Model B also known as the "Deuce"

The Deuce is the quintessential car to modify into a hot rod. Its unique design and rarity have led to the construction of some of the most beautifully designed hot rods ever built.

1932 was the worst year in car sales history. Mainly due to the Depression, but also because Ford's Model A had become obsolete. People wanted a more luxurious, sleeker, faster car, all the while being affordable to the average American.

Edsel, Henry Ford's only son, was the key designer of the Deuce. Edsel's design was a car for the masses. It was practical and aesthetically pleasing, making it a masterpiece of automotive design. The Deuce was on sale for only six months, solidifying it as a prized commodity.

The following year Ford introduced several design changes, while other car manufactures followed his example of affordable, fast luxury cars. The Deuce marks the end of an era and sets the precedent of another.

In honor of the 80th Anniversary, there will be eighty driven Deuces on display beginning January 27th - 29th at the Grand National Roadster Show.

In addition to the 80 driven deuces, the following pedal car builders will be displaying their work in Building 9:

Gene Winfield-Rod & Custom

Rolling Bones-Hot Rod Shop

Steve's Auto Restorations

Hollywood Hot Rods

So-Cal Speed Shop

Rad Rides by Troy

Fastlane Rod Shop

McPherson College

H&H Flatheads

And 1 "stock" pedal car that will be signed by all special guests that attend the Pearson Automotive Deuce Week.