100% of the Sale Benefits Progeria Research Foundation

Automotive designer and artist Chip Foose adds a one-of-a-kind truck to his car custom portfolio with the RealTruck outfitted 2021 F-150 that crossed the block on Jan. 23 at the Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale, Arizona. The truck raised $150,000 to benefit Foose’s personally selected charity – The Progeria Research Foundation – a cause close to Foose’s heart as his sister was diagnosed with Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome at a young age.

“We are humbled to once again participate at Barrett-Jackson and proud to have worked with the automotive mastermind to bring this truck to life in support of an organization that is committed to finding treatments and a cure for Progeria,” said RealTruck Inc. Vice President of Marketing Lee Riser. “Giving back is in our DNA and our collaborations are a testament to supporting incredible organizations while building fun and exciting one-of-a-kind trucks for the road.”

Built by Foose Design and originally unveiled at the 2024 SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) Show in Las Vegas, the F-150 blends innovation with Foose’s signature design and RealTruck’s lifestyle, outfitted in premium RealTruck parts and accessories including a RealTruck Traction Recovery Winch, a Rugged Ridge Traction Recovery Kit, RealTruck Go Rhino Rear and Front Bumpers, Husky Liners RVL Fender Flares, and more.

“I want to thank everyone involved for making this F-150 come to life and RealTruck’s generosity in donating 100% of the sale in support of finding treatments and the cure for Progeria,” said Chip Foose. “I love what I do and seeing the proceeds of the truck go to a philanthropic cause means so much to me.”

“On behalf of the foundation, we want to thank everyone for the support in bringing awareness and raising funds as we work towards a cure for Progeria,” said Audrey Gordon, President and Executive Director of The Progeria Research Foundation. “As the chosen charity of choice, we are beyond grateful for the donation.”

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About RealTruck

RealTruck is the world’s premier accessory manufacturer for truck, Jeep®, Bronco®, and off-road enthusiasts. Globally headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, RealTruck’s 5,000 associates operate from 78 facilities across four continents. RealTruck’s industry-leading product portfolio, which includes the Husky Liners total vehicle protection brand, boasts over 850 patents and pending applications. The company’s omnichannel retail approach delivers a seamless consumer experience online at RealTruck.com, as well as through its 12,000+ dealer network and automotive (OEM) partnerships. For more information, visit www.realtruck.com.

About Chip Foose

The preeminent car designer of his generation, Chip Foose has created a legacy of designs and accomplishments that are well beyond his years. Known for his clean designs and sophisticated style, Chip Foose is a living legend in the automotive industry. His customization of classic American hot rods and muscle cars include the iconic and eye-catching Impression, Hemisfear, and Grand Master. Chip began his work with designer Boyd Coddington at Hot Rods by Boyd in the early 90’s, and became a full-time employee in 1993, then Managing Director and finally the company’s president. During his tenure at Hot Rod by Boyd, Chip created the “Boyd Look” and was responsible for many internationally known vehicles including Roadster, Sportstar, the Boydster I and II and Boyd Air. In 1998, Chip left to form Foose Design. Foose and his team turn clunkers into dream rides on the hit series “Overhaulin'”. In addition to his television work, his designs have also appeared on the big screen in movies such as Blade Runner, Gone in 60 Seconds and Pixar’s Cars. Vehicles designed and fabricated by Foose have collected a number of awards. He is a four-time winner of the prestigious Ridler Award from the Detroit Autorama, eight-time winner of the America’s Most Beautiful Roadster Award, first recipient of the Inaugural Good Guys Trendsetter award, seven-time winner of the Good Guys Street Rod of the Year Award and also holds two SEMA Best in Show Awards. His designs have earned him a place in the SEMA Hall of Fame, the youngest inductee of the Hot Rod Hall of Fame, the Darryl Starbird Rod and Custom Car Museum Hall of Fame, The Grand National Roadster Show Hall of Fame, the Diecast Hall of Fame, the ToyCon Hall of Honor, and the San Francisco Rod and Custom Motorcycle Hall of Fame. Chip’s unprecedented design and illustration skills along with his affable personality make him one of the most beloved personalities in Hot Rodding and the Automotive Aftermarket. Chip quickly qualifies this recognition by saying, “What we do is 100% un-necessary; but it is passion based”. His Foose Design, Inc. headquarters, located in Huntington Beach, CA, continue to produce some of the most exquisite designs the car world has ever seen.

About The Barrett-Jackson Auction Company

Established in 1971 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions, is the leader in collector car auctions and automotive lifestyle events, which include authentic automobilia auctions and the sale of private collections. Welcoming hundreds of thousands of attendees per year, Barrett-Jackson produces several live collector car auctions where thousands of the most sought-after, unique and valuable automobiles cross the block in front of a global audience. With broadcast partner A+E Networks, Barrett-Jackson features live television coverage of their events on FYI and The HISTORY Channel, as well as all the cars, all the time via their produced livestream on Barrett-Jackson.com. Barrett-Jackson also endorses a one-of-a-kind collector car insurance for collector vehicles and other valued belongings.

In August 2022, IMG, an Endeavor company and global leader in events, media, sports and fashion, acquired a majority stake in Barrett-Jackson and serves as the auction company’s strategic partner in building on its world-class automotive event experiences. For more information about Barrett-Jackson, visit www.barrett-jackson.com, or call 480-421-6694.

About The Progeria Research Foundation

The Progeria Research Foundation (PRF) is a nonprofit organization established in 1999 by the family of Sam Berns, a child with Progeria. PRF funds and conducts research-related programs, including the clinical trials and studies that led to approval of the first-ever FDA-approved drug for Progeria, lonafarnib (Zokinvy®). PRF is the only organization in the world solely dedicated to finding treatments and the cure for Progeria and its aging related conditions, including heart disease. Due to the discovery of the biological connection between Progeria, heart disease and aging, finding the cure for one of the rarest diseases on earth could provide keys for treating millions of adults with heart disease and stroke associated with the natural aging process, as well as help the entire aging population. The organization fills a void, taking these children out of the background where they had been for more than 100 years and putting them and Progeria at the forefront of scientific efforts. For more information, and to support PRF’s mission, please visit www.progeriaresearch.org.

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Renowned Automotive Designer and Artist Chip Foose’s One-of-a-Kind RealTruck Sells for $150,000 at Barrett-Jackson in Scottsdale