RealTruck Inc. will collaborate with automotive designer and artist Chip Foose for a one-of-a-kind truck build that will be unveiled during a livestream broadcast at this year’s SEMA Show in Las Vegas and later auctioned off at Barrett-Jackson in Scottsdale, Arizona, in January 2025.
“I’d like to thank RealTruck for this opportunity and their generosity,” said Foose. “The team at Foose Design will bring the design concept to life, with all proceeds from this customized truck going to The Progeria Research Foundation, a charity that is near and dear to my heart. This truck could be yours and we’re looking forward to unveiling it at SEMA.”
Foose is building the 2021 Ford F-150 pickup at Foose Design headquarters in Huntington Beach, California, and bringing his signature design vision to life by blending innovation with RealTruck’s lifestyle, according to the companies. The build and auction will benefit The Progeria Research Foundation, which is committed to finding treatments and the cure for Progeria, a rare, genetic “premature-aging” disease that accelerates mortality in young patients.
“It’s been exciting working with the automotive mastermind over the last month on this unique build that will bring his vision and automotive design to life,” said RealTruck Inc. Vice President of Marketing Lee Riser. “Over the years, Foose has made automotive dreams come true and we’re looking forward to being a part of his legacy and giving back to a foundation committed to finding a cure for this devastating disease.”
The truck will be 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.
After being displayed in the RealTruck booth at this year’s SEMA Show, the truck will be one of the featured charity auctions during Barrett-Jackson collector car auction in Scottsdale, Arizona, in January. At auction, 100% of the hammer price will benefit Foose’s personally selected charity: The Progeria Research Foundation. The charity and its work toward finding a cure for the disease is near and dear to Foose because his youngest sister, Amy, died of Progeria at the age of 16.
“We’re honored to have been chosen as the charity of choice in this amazing auction and thank the RealTruck and Chip Foose team for the support,” said Audrey Gordon, president and executive director of The Progeria Research Foundation. “This initiative will bring awareness and vital funds to help us power breakthrough research toward the cure for Progeria. On behalf of the children and their families, we are deeply grateful for this opportunity.”
The official truck unveiling will take place during SEMA Live from 11:30-11:50 a.m. PST on Tuesday, Nov. 5, at RealTruck’s booth #50027.
