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The Foose Flex is lower to the ground thanks to Eibach springs and 22-inch Foose Design wheels and low-profile tires. (Photo courtesy of Ford Motor Company)

LAS VEGAS — You won't see the 2009 Ford Flex crossover on dealer lots until next summer. As part of a 2007 SEMA Show teaser package, however, Ford commissioned custom-car guru Chip Foose to tailor the Flex to his personal specs.

A tad removed from his usual pony-car customs, the Foose Flex sits lower to the ground than its standard production counterpart, thanks to Eibach springs and 22-inch Foose Design wheels and low-profile tires.

Foose also fitted custom front and rear fascias and rocker panels, as well as a wraparound chrome beltline and custom upper and lower grilles.

The exterior paint scheme is a two-tone blue and cream pearl. The same color scheme extends inside, with premium upholstery and trim by Katzkin Leather.

What this means to you: We thought the Flex looked pretty staid when we first saw the production version on the auto-show circuit. The Foose-customized Flex doesn't stir the blood much more.