The windy city welcomed Mecum Auctions with an exceptional sale and enormous crowds at the Schaumburg Convention Center in Schaumburg, Ill., this past weekend. With 965 cars crossing the block throughout the three-day event, 615 hammered sold for a 64 percent sell-through rate and $18,634,223 in sales. The one-of-a-kind personal driver of Corvette’s original designer Harley J. Earl led auction sales with a hammer price of $1.5 million.
Chicagoland was abuzz with Mecum in town and bidders and spectators filled the Schaumburg Convention Center to near capacity to take part in the action. Record numbers of registered bidders in attendance translated to very strong individual sales resulting in nearly $7 million in growth from last year’s Chicago-area auction.
The Harley Earl Corvette (Lot S110), a 1963 General Motors styling car, took top honors at $1.5 million, and rightfully so as the one-of-a-kind Sting Ray gifted by GM to one of the most influential automobile stylists in the world. At a sale price of a half-million, a 1969 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 (Lot S135.1) took the second seat in the top ten sales. As number 23 of just 69 built that year, the ZL1 has been restored to its original factory specifications and presents as an excellently documented example. Coming in as the third top sale was a 2005 Ford GT (Lot S219). A one-owner car with a mere 2,047 miles on the odometer, this American power-house supercar sold for a hearty $240,000.
The complete top 10 sales list from the Chicago auction includes (all individual sales reflect hammer prices):
1. 1963 Harley J. Earl Corvette (Lot S110) at $1,500,000
2. 1969 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 (Lot S135.1) at $500,000
3. 2005 Ford GT (Lot S219) at $240,000
4. 1965 Shelby Cobra, CSX4337 (Lot S205.1) at $140,000
5. 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (Lot S233) at $135,000
6. 1968 Dodge Hemi Dart Lightweight (Lot S116.1) at $125,000
7. 1969 Pontiac Trans Am (Lot S151) at $118,000
8. 1962 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (Lot S157) at $110,000
9. 2013 Chevrolet COPO Camaro (Lot S174) at $105,000
10. 1951 Willys Overland Custom Pickup (Lot S116) at $100,000
For access to complete auction results and other member benefits, signup for the free InfoNet service offered at www.mecum.com. Mecum’s next classic and collector car auction will be in sunny SoCal at the Anaheim Convention Center this Nov. 21-23 featuring 750 vehicles. For more information or to consign a car for an upcoming Mecum auction, visit www.mecum.com or call (262) 275-5050.
About Mecum Auctions
Nobody sells more than Mecum. Nobody. The Mecum Auction Company is the world leader of collector car and Road Art sales, hosting auctions throughout the United States. The company has been specializing in the sale of collector cars for 26 years, now offering more than 15,000 vehicles per year and averaging more than one auction each month. Established by President Dana Mecum in 1988, Mecum Auctions remains a family run company headquartered in Walworth, Wis. For further information, visit www.mecum.com or call (262) 275-5050. Follow along with Mecum’s social media news and join us on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Pinterest and Instagram.
The windy city welcomed Mecum Auctions with an exceptional sale and enormous crowds at the Schaumburg Convention Center in Schaumburg, Ill., this past weekend. With 965 cars crossing the block throughout the three-day event, 615 hammered sold for a 64 percent sell-through rate and $18,634,223 in sales. The one-of-a-kind personal driver of Corvette’s original designer Harley J. Earl led auction sales with a hammer price of $1.5 million.
Chicagoland was abuzz with Mecum in town and bidders and spectators filled the Schaumburg Convention Center to near capacity to take part in the action. Record numbers of registered bidders in attendance translated to very strong individual sales resulting in nearly $7 million in growth from last year’s Chicago-area auction.
The Harley Earl Corvette (Lot S110), a 1963 General Motors styling car, took top honors at $1.5 million, and rightfully so as the one-of-a-kind Sting Ray gifted by GM to one of the most influential automobile stylists in the world. At a sale price of a half-million, a 1969 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 (Lot S135.1) took the second seat in the top ten sales. As number 23 of just 69 built that year, the ZL1 has been restored to its original factory specifications and presents as an excellently documented example. Coming in as the third top sale was a 2005 Ford GT (Lot S219). A one-owner car with a mere 2,047 miles on the odometer, this American power-house supercar sold for a hearty $240,000.
The complete top 10 sales list from the Chicago auction includes (all individual sales reflect hammer prices):
1. 1963 Harley J. Earl Corvette (Lot S110) at $1,500,000
2. 1969 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 (Lot S135.1) at $500,000
3. 2005 Ford GT (Lot S219) at $240,000
4. 1965 Shelby Cobra, CSX4337 (Lot S205.1) at $140,000
5. 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (Lot S233) at $135,000
6. 1968 Dodge Hemi Dart Lightweight (Lot S116.1) at $125,000
7. 1969 Pontiac Trans Am (Lot S151) at $118,000
8. 1962 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (Lot S157) at $110,000
9. 2013 Chevrolet COPO Camaro (Lot S174) at $105,000
10. 1951 Willys Overland Custom Pickup (Lot S116) at $100,000
For access to complete auction results and other member benefits, signup for the free InfoNet service offered at www.mecum.com. Mecum’s next classic and collector car auction will be in sunny SoCal at the Anaheim Convention Center this Nov. 21-23 featuring 750 vehicles. For more information or to consign a car for an upcoming Mecum auction, visit www.mecum.com or call (262) 275-5050.
About Mecum Auctions
Nobody sells more than Mecum. Nobody. The Mecum Auction Company is the world leader of collector car and Road Art sales, hosting auctions throughout the United States. The company has been specializing in the sale of collector cars for 26 years, now offering more than 15,000 vehicles per year and averaging more than one auction each month. Established by President Dana Mecum in 1988, Mecum Auctions remains a family run company headquartered in Walworth, Wis. For further information, visit www.mecum.com or call (262) 275-5050. Follow along with Mecum’s social media news and join us on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Pinterest and Instagram.
Go baby go. That was the phrase on everybody’s lips at Mecum’s Indianapolis 2013 auction where bidders determined the worth of the “Gone in 60 Seconds” movie star car known as Eleanor to be a cool $1 million. Now, another one of the movie’s “hero” cars, VIN #7R02C173895 is set to cross Mecum’s block at the Schaumburg Convention Center this Saturday, Oct. 12 at Mecum’s Chicago 2013 auction.
Built by Cinema Vehicle Services specifically for the 2000 remake of a true cult classic, this 1967 Ford Mustang Eleanor (Lot S178) is one of only three used as “hero” cars during the filming of the movie in scenes involving the actors. An iconic trend-setter that has inspired countless replicas, the car features all of the signature Eleanor pieces including the distinctive two-tone Silver and Charcoal paint and the go-baby-go shifter, all put there by the builder who is including a letter of authenticity with the sale. Eager to consign this Eleanor with Mecum, the current owner shipped the car to Chicago from his residence in the United Kingdom via air transport to take part in the upcoming auction. Following Mecum’s Indianapolis sale, the question on everyone’s mind is “Will this Eleanor hero car become the next million-dollar Mustang?”
Eleanor will cross the block along with nearly 1,000 other coveted vehicles at Chicagoland’s only collector and classic car auction this Oct. 10-12. Doors to the auction open each day at 8 a.m. Portions of all three days will be broadcast live on Discovery’s Velocity Network in addition to a live stream of the entire auction presented by Mecum at www.mecum.com. For more information on the Chicago auction, visit www.mecum.com or call (262) 275-5050.
About Mecum Auctions
Nobody sells more than Mecum. Nobody. The Mecum Auction Company is the world leader of collector car and Road Art sales, hosting auctions throughout the United States. The company has been specializing in the sale of collector cars for 26 years, now offering more than 15,000 vehicles per year and averaging more than one auction each month. Established by President Dana Mecum in 1988, Mecum Auctions remains a family-run company headquartered in Walworth, Wis. For further information, visit www.mecum.com or call (262) 275-5050. Follow along with Mecum’s social media news and join us on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Pinterest and Instagram.
Schedule:
Schaumburg Convention Center
1551 Thoreau Dr. N
Schaumburg, IL 60173
October 10-12, 2013
Admission: $20 per person
Preview: Gates open daily at 8 a.m.
Auction: Vehicles start at 1 p.m. Thursday and 10 a.m. Friday and Saturday with Road Art an hour prior
Live TV Schedule: Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 2 to 8 p.m.
(All Times Central)
Go baby go. That was the phrase on everybody’s lips at Mecum’s Indianapolis 2013 auction where bidders determined the worth of the “Gone in 60 Seconds” movie star car known as Eleanor to be a cool $1 million. Now, another one of the movie’s “hero” cars, VIN #7R02C173895 is set to cross Mecum’s block at the Schaumburg Convention Center this Saturday, Oct. 12 at Mecum’s Chicago 2013 auction.
Built by Cinema Vehicle Services specifically for the 2000 remake of a true cult classic, this 1967 Ford Mustang Eleanor (Lot S178) is one of only three used as “hero” cars during the filming of the movie in scenes involving the actors. An iconic trend-setter that has inspired countless replicas, the car features all of the signature Eleanor pieces including the distinctive two-tone Silver and Charcoal paint and the go-baby-go shifter, all put there by the builder who is including a letter of authenticity with the sale. Eager to consign this Eleanor with Mecum, the current owner shipped the car to Chicago from his residence in the United Kingdom via air transport to take part in the upcoming auction. Following Mecum’s Indianapolis sale, the question on everyone’s mind is “Will this Eleanor hero car become the next million-dollar Mustang?”
Eleanor will cross the block along with nearly 1,000 other coveted vehicles at Chicagoland’s only collector and classic car auction this Oct. 10-12. Doors to the auction open each day at 8 a.m. Portions of all three days will be broadcast live on Discovery’s Velocity Network in addition to a live stream of the entire auction presented by Mecum at www.mecum.com. For more information on the Chicago auction, visit www.mecum.com or call (262) 275-5050.
About Mecum Auctions
Nobody sells more than Mecum. Nobody. The Mecum Auction Company is the world leader of collector car and Road Art sales, hosting auctions throughout the United States. The company has been specializing in the sale of collector cars for 26 years, now offering more than 15,000 vehicles per year and averaging more than one auction each month. Established by President Dana Mecum in 1988, Mecum Auctions remains a family-run company headquartered in Walworth, Wis. For further information, visit www.mecum.com or call (262) 275-5050. Follow along with Mecum’s social media news and join us on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Pinterest and Instagram.
Schedule:
Schaumburg Convention Center
1551 Thoreau Dr. N
Schaumburg, IL 60173
October 10-12, 2013
Admission: $20 per person
Preview: Gates open daily at 8 a.m.
Auction: Vehicles start at 1 p.m. Thursday and 10 a.m. Friday and Saturday with Road Art an hour prior
Live TV Schedule: Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 2 to 8 p.m.
(All Times Central)
Las Vegas, NV. – October 3, 2013 – Barrett-Jackson The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions™ announced today that it helped raise over $2.2 million for local and national charities during the 6th annual Las Vegas auction at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino Sept. 26-28, 2013, bringing the total amount the company has raised to date to over $57 million. Funds at the automotive lifestyle event were gathered through the sale of five collector vehicles, crowd donations and an emotional reunion with Siegfried & Roy that helped benefit their charity, The SARMOTI Foundation. One hundred percent of all proceeds raised by Barrett-Jackson go directly to the charity.
Barrett-Jackson kicked off its charity auctions on Thursday afternoon with a special military tribute and the sale of Lot #3000, a 2012 Shelby GT500 “Super Snake” which brought $500,000, with all proceeds benefiting Wounded Warriors Family Support. The sale was accompanied by a special live performance on the auction block from multi-platinum country star Clay Walker, who sang his hit “All American.”
The auction company was also honored to have legendary Las Vegas icons Siegfried & Roy on the auction block to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of their final performance. Barrett-Jackson kicked off the tribute with a donation to Siegfried & Roy’s SARMOTI foundation, and then invited others in the audience to donate, which ended with a combined total of $95,000 that was raised. The SARMOTI Foundation protects endangered and threatened animals and also supports the Las Vegas Metro K-9 unit.
“Charity fundraising has always been a cornerstone of our events,” said Craig Jackson, Chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “We are honored to have had celebrity icons such as Siegfried and Roy as well as Clay Walker on the auction block in Las Vegas to help raise money for the military, the Las Vegas Metro K-9 Unit and endangered animals. The contributions of our sponsors, bidders, consignors and fans are second to none as we look ahead to our Scottsdale event in January.”
Other memorable philanthropic highlights included Lot #3001 1957 Lincoln Continental Mark II as it inspired the weekend’s highest bid of $700,000, benefiting Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital. Lot #3003 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Penske Racing No. 2 Dodge Charger driven by Brad Keselowski fetched $500,000 for The NASCAR Foundation. Ford Motor Company also took part in the charity excitement by auctioning Lot #3004 2014 Ford Mustang Cobra Jet to help The Multiple Sclerosis Society, bringing $200,000. The sale of Lot #3002 2008 Ford Mustang Saleen Fastback supported The Austin Hatcher Foundation by raising $180,000.
“When our customers see a good cause needing support, the atmosphere in the auction arena is magical. Barrett-Jackson is devoted to increasing awareness of these charities by offering a platform for raising funds with the sale of these amazing vehicles,” added Steve Davis, president of Barrett-Jackson. “It‘s inspiring to see how people can come together and share a common vision to help these organizations. We believe in supporting worthy organizations and the $57 million in charitable contributions to date is a testament to that philosophy.”
Consignments are now available for the 43rd annual Scottsdale auction January 12-19, 2014. For additional information, visit or call (480) 421-6694.
About The Barrett-Jackson Auction Company
Established in 1971 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., Barrett-Jackson specializes in providing products and services to classic and collector car owners, astute collectors and automotive enthusiasts around the world. The company produces “The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions™” in Scottsdale, Ariz., Palm Beach, Fla., Las Vegas, Nev. and Reno Tahoe, Nev. Barrett-Jackson also endorses a one-of-a-kind collector car insurance offering for collector vehicles and other valued belongings. For more information about Barrett-Jackson, visit m or call (480) 421-6694.
Each description contained herein is provided by the consignor for the purpose of describing the item offered for sale. The accuracy of a description is the responsibility of the consignor and Barrett-Jackson is not responsible for any errors contained in a description or for the failure of a consignor to produce any item for sale. Please conduct your own inspection before making a purchase and refer to the Barrett- Jackson website for complete terms and conditions of sale.
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The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions™ Generates Highest Grossing Las Vegas Sale with Largest Number of Cars, Attracting Nearly 70,000 Attendees
Las Vegas, NV. – (October 1, 2013) – Barrett-Jackson The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions™ announced today that it generated more than $32 million in gross sales which is a 41% increase over 2012 during its 6th Annual Las Vegas auction at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino on September 26-28, 2013. The event was the largest Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas auction outside of its world-renowned Scottsdale event with a record-breaking 657 consignments.
Nearly 70,000 fans were in attendance to witness a world class auction celebrating American cars such as Lincolns, Corvettes and Shelbys that rocked the house including Rick Hendrick’s stunning pair of 1963 Chevrolet Corvettes that broke the bank (Lot #716 – $106,400 and Lot #716.1 – $110,000). Also adding to the celebration was Lot #689 1999 Chevrolet Suburban from “The Sopranos” Seasons 1-4 that brought $110,000. Barrett-Jackson will also be offering the late James Gandolfini’s personal 1972 Oldsmobile 442 convertible at the Scottsdale event January 12-19, 2014.1
Top Las Vegas vehicle highlights included:
- Lot #739: 1967 Ferrari 330GTC – $495,000
- Lot #759: 1931 Lincoln Model K Convertible – $352,000
- Lot #748: 2005 Ford GT 2 Door Coupe – $275,000
- Lot #745: 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 2 Door Coupe – $258,500
- Lot #738: 1967 Shelby GT500E – $242,000
Barrett-Jackson kicked off its 6th annual event with a live performance from multi-platinum country star Clay Walker at the Opening Night Party on the beach at Mandalay Bay. Walker continued with his support and performed the National Anthem on Thursday as well as his hit, “All American” on the auction block during a special military tribute that afternoon. Other high profile celebrities in attendance included the legendary Las Vegas performers Siegfried and Roy,critically acclaimed film director Bryan Singer, former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson and 2012 Playboy Playmate of the Year Jaclyn Swedberg.
“Results from the Las Vegas auction demonstrate that the collector car market is incredibly strong within all segments of the hobby,” said Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO, Barrett-Jackson. “In addition to the impressive sales numbers, Barrett-Jackson continues to set the trend in the collector car market by providing https://pharmacy-no-rx.net/zovirax_generic.html incredible vehicles to car enthusiasts and continues to give all audiences compelling charitable moments, celebrity appearances and activities for everyone.”
This week’s Las Vegas event was broadcast on the FOX family of networks, which included 22 hours of live, high-definition coverage available to nearly 100 million homes marking the largest viewership in auction house history. Fans were able to enjoy the coverage on several FOX networks, including FOX Sports 1 (FS1); FOX Sports 2 (FS2); and the National Geographic Channel, which put the auction in front of an entirely new audience.
“This event marks the most successful in Barrett-Jackson’s Las Vegas history with the most diverse docket we have ever offered,” said Barrett-Jackson President, Steve Davis. “After coming off of an amazing inaugural Reno event in early August, our Las Vegas results achieved a milestone and reinforces once again why Barrett-Jackson is the industry leader.”
Consignments are now available for the upcoming 2014 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction. For additional event information, visit or call (480) 421-6694.
About The Barrett-Jackson Auction Company
Established in 1971 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., Barrett-Jackson specializes in providing products and services to classic and collector car owners, astute collectors and automotive enthusiasts around the world. The company produces “The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions™” in Scottsdale, Ariz., Palm Beach, Fla., Las Vegas, Nev. and Reno Tahoe, Nev. Barrett-Jackson also endorses a one-of-a-kind collector car insurance offering for collector vehicles and other valued belongings. For more information about Barrett-Jackson, visit m or call (480) 421-6694.
Each description contained herein is provided by the consignor for the purpose of describing the item offered for sale. The accuracy of a description is the responsibility of the consignor and Barrett-Jackson is not responsible for any errors contained in a description or for the failure of a consignor to produce any item for sale. Please conduct your own inspection before making a purchase and refer to the Barrett- Jackson website for complete terms and conditions of sale.
Media Contacts:
Sanaz Marbley/Allyson Molina
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The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions™ will be Available to the Largest Television Audience in Auction History on Saturday, Jan. 18
SCOTTSDALE, AZ (September 27, 2013) –Barrett-Jackson The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions™ announced today during its popular Las Vegas Auction that coverage of the company’s flagship Scottsdale Auction will air live for the first time on the FOX broadcast network in January. This coverage is in addition to existing coverage on other platforms within the FOX family of networks. The increased exposure will give Barrett-Jackson the largest audience in collector car auction history, further establishing the Scottsdale Auction as a world-renowned lifestyle experience.
FOX will broadcast two hours of live event coverage on Saturday, Jan.18, from 1-3 p.m. MT (3-5 p.m. ET). More than 40 hours of additional coverage from Scottsdale will be shown on other FOX networks. The detailed programming schedule will be announced in coming months.
“We are thrilled to broaden our relationship with the FOX family of networks to carry our car collecting tradition into the homes of more than 100 million households beginning with our 2014 Scottsdale Auction,” said Craig Jackson, Chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “This is a great opportunity for our existing fan base and new car enthusiasts to follow the exciting collector car industry.”
Expanded Barrett-Jackson coverage will benefit the collector car hobby, allowing more viewers to see the variety of classics, exotics, muscle cars, hot rods, resto-mods and contemporary collectibles on the market today. This new, national platform will attract a more diverse audience to the industry, providing additional viewing opportunities to the new generation of automotive fans.
“With the boom of the collector car industry and the success of Barrett-Jackson, we wanted to offer all FOX viewers the opportunity to see this iconic event throughout the country,” said Patrick Crakes, FOX Sports Senior Vice President of Programming & Research. “It is the perfect time to bring collector car culture to a more extensive national audience.”
“Since our current coverage in Las Vegas has been such a hit, we’re happy to share more of the auction action with a larger audience,” Crakes added. “Our outstanding relationship with the Barrett-Jackson staff and the exciting lineup of collector cars for the 2014 Scottsdale event is sure to make https://www.eta-i.org/valium.html national coverage a success.”
For more information about Barrett-Jackson, visit or call (480) 421-6694. To purchase tickets, please visit .
About The Barrett-Jackson Auction Company
Established in 1971 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., Barrett-Jackson, the world’s leading collector car auction and automotive lifestyle event, specializes in providing products and services to astute classic and collector car owners and automotive enthusiasts around the world. The company produces “The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions™” in Scottsdale, Ariz., Palm Beach, Fla., Las Vegas, Nev. and Reno Tahoe, Nev., where hundreds of world’s most sought-after, unique and valuable automobiles cross the block in front of a global audience. Barrett-Jackson also endorses a one-of-a-kind collector car insurance offering for collector vehicles and other valued belongings. With an unprecedented expert staff, including Craig Jackson, Steve Davis and Gary Bennett who have over 130 years of combined experience in the automotive field, Barrett-Jackson offers the most diverse and desirable inventory accompanied with trustworthy and transparent customer service. More information about Barrett-Jackson, including details on expanded television coverage on the FOX family of networks, including National Geographic, can be found at www.barrett-jackson.com, or by calling (480) 421-6694. ‘Like’ us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter @Barrett_Jackson.
About FOX Sports
FOX Sports is the umbrella entity representing 21st Century FOX’s wide array of multi-platform US-based sports assets. Built with brands capable of reaching more than 100 million viewers in a single weekend, FOX Sports includes ownership and interests in linear television networks, digital and mobile programming, broadband platforms, multiple web sites, joint-venture businesses and several licensing partnerships. FOX Sports includes the sports television arm of the FOX Broadcasting Company; FOX Sports 1; FOX Sports 2; Fox’s 22 regional sports networks, their affiliated regional web sites and FSN national programming; FOX Soccer Plus and FOX Soccer 2Go; FOX Deportes and FOX College Sports. In addition, FOX Sports also encompasses FOX Sports Digital, which includes FOXSports.com on MSN, FOX Sports GO, Whatifsports.com, Scout.com and Yardbarker.com. Also included in the Group are FOX’s interests in joint-venture businesses Big Ten Network, BTN 2Go and STATS, LLC, as well as licensing agreements that establish the FOX Sports Radio Network.
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Six Rare and Sought-after Vehicles Will Cross the Block at Company’s
Las Vegas Auction on September 26-28, 2013
LAS VEGAS (September 24, 2013) – Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions™, announced today that it will debut the Barrett-Jackson Select Collection at the company’s Las Vegas auction, September 26-28, 2013 at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino.
Featuring a boutique offering of sports cars and pre-war classics, these rare vehicles have the potential to individually sell for hundreds of thousands of dollars as they cross the auction block in front of a global audience.
Select Collection cars include:
Lot #734 1968 Ferrari 365 GT 2+2 2 Door Coupe
A matching numbers example produced in 1968 in Silver (Argento) with blue interior and blue carpet. Equipped with air conditioning and power steering. Winner of the Preservation Cup at Cavallino in 1992. Highly preserved with only 39,000 original miles and comes with original books and tools. This car is an absolute pleasure to drive and the level of preservation makes it very unique.
Lot #739 1967 Ferrari 330 GTC 2 Door Coupe
Matching numbers and presently finished in silver over red. This 330 GTC shows a very intact engine compartment with proper mechanical equipment. The exterior paint and chrome are in very good overall condition. The interior leather and carpets have just been completely re-upholstered, along with the steering wheel that has also been re-finished. This car is surely one of the most desirable Ferraris of the late 1960s.
Lot #740 1925 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Maharaja Car
Ex-Maharaja of Kotah “Tiger Car.” Chassis No. 23 RC – Engine No. CT 15. Equipped for hunting Bengal tigers and other wild game, this especially opulent and intriguing 1925 Rolls-Royce Torpedo Sports Tourer was originally commissioned by India’s Umed Singh II. Also known as Sahib Bahadur, Umed Singh II was the Maharaja of Kotah from 1889 until his death in 1940.Includes copies of Rolls-Royce Build Sheets, full ownership history from new and all the factory tools. This Phantom I has won many awards at major concours and shows.
Lot #742 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing Coupe
Matching numbers chassis, engine and body per factory records. One owner from 1967 to 2001 with extensive records dating back to 1970. Presented in factory original Silver Grey Metallic paint over blue leather and complete with factory belly pans. A copy of the Mercedes factory build record, the original tools, jack and the original handbooks are all included with the car. Recent mechanical inspection with compression rated at 128, 132.5, 130, 130, 132.5 and 130 in cylinders 1-6 respectively.
Lot #745 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 2 Door Coupe
Only 252 actual miles on the limited production super car. This Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren has an original factory suggested retail price of $465,650 which includes the very special Silver Arrow 300SL red leather interior. At the heart of the SLR McLaren is a 5.4 Liter supercharged V8 assembled by hand at Mercedes-Benz AMG in Germany. Boasting an impressive 617hp with 575lb/ft of torque and top speed of 208mph. The body is made almost exclusively from carbon fiber composites.
Lot #748 2005 Ford GT 2 Door Coupe
58 miles from new. This Ford GT is new as delivered from the factory. Never titled or registered. Plastic is still on the steering wheel and seats. This excellent original example has been stored in a warehouse under climate controlled conditions. It is powered by 5.4 Liter supercharged V8 and comes with all four options: Macintosh sound, lightweight aluminum wheels, red painted brake calipers and painted racing stripes.
“We’re excited to introduce the Barrett-Jackson Select Collection in Las Vegas and increase our high end car offerings,” said Craig Jackson, Chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “Between the success of our Scottsdale Salon Collection and the booming collector car market, we knew we had to expand our upper-market division to meet our bidders’ demands.”
The sixth annual Las Vegas auction is the first event with Barrett-Jackson’s expanded coverage on the FOX family of networks. There will be 22 hours of live, high-definition TV coverage of the Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas auction, Thursday through Saturday, September 26 – 28.
“After our outstanding success in Reno, the excitement surrounding Las Vegas has been incredible, with nearly 700 pre-war classics, muscle cars, sports cars and interesting hot rods ready to take our stage,” said Barrett-Jackson President Steve Davis. “These cars showcase the diverse interests of collectors worldwide and I can’t wait to experience this exciting auction with our Barrett-Jackson fans.”
For more information about Barrett-Jackson, visit or to contact a Select Collection specialist please call (480) 421-6694. To purchase tickets, please visit .
About The Barrett-Jackson Auction Company
Established in 1971 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., Barrett-Jackson, the world’s leading collector car auction and automotive lifestyle event, specializes in providing products and services to astute classic and collector car owners and automotive enthusiasts around the world. The company produces “The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions™” in Scottsdale, Ariz., Palm Beach, Fla., Las Vegas, Nev. and Reno Tahoe, Nev., where hundreds of world’s most sought-after, unique and valuable automobiles cross the block in front of a global audience. Barrett-Jackson also endorses a one-of-a-kind collector car insurance offering for collector vehicles and other valued belongings. With an unprecedented expert staff, including Craig Jackson, Steve Davis and Gary Bennett who have over 130 years of combined experience in the automotive field, Barrett-Jackson offers the most diverse and desirable inventory accompanied with trustworthy and transparent customer service. More information about Barrett-Jackson, including details on expanded television coverage on the FOX family of networks, including National Geographic, can be found at www.barrett-jackson.com, or by calling (480) 421-6694. ‘Like’ us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter @Barrett_Jackson.
Each description contained herein is provided by the consignor for the purpose of describing the item offered for sale. The accuracy of a description is the responsibility of the consignor and Barrett-Jackson is not responsible for any errors contained in a description or for the failure of a consignor to produce any item for sale. Please conduct your own inspection before making a purchase and refer to the Barrett- Jackson website for complete terms and conditions of sale.
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LAS VEGAS (September 24, 2013) — Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions™, is known for non-stop action and a variety of one-of-a-kind automobiles to cross the auction block, and this year’s Las Vegas event is no exception, as the legendary auction company is excited to announce Lot #689 1999 Chevrolet Suburban from “The Sopranos” Seasons 1-4. The Suburban was utilized in seasons 1-4 of the renowned series and will cross the block at No Reserve on Saturday, September 28th. The upcoming 6th Annual Las Vegas auction takes place September 26-28 at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino.
The Suburban is the actual vehicle driven by the show’s famous protagonist, Tony Soprano, portrayed by James Gandolfini. The late actor, who passed away in early 2013, autographed the car’s sun visor on the driver’s side with a personalized message “Take Care of My Car”. Fans of “The Sopranos” will also remember it as the automobile Tony drives in the opening credits. The character has the Suburban until he acquires an Escalade after being promoted to the “boss”.
“What makes this truck so unique is that people recognize it as its own character in the drama series,” said Craig Jackson, CEO and Chairman of Barrett-Jackson. “It’s hard to picture Tony Soprano, one of the most notable television characters in history, not riding through his neighborhood in this maroon Suburban, which is extremely rare and fascinating in the age of modern television.”
The potential owner of Lot #689 1999 Chevrolet Suburban from “The Sopranos” Seasons 1-4 will not only leave the auction with the famed Suburban, but with several screen-used props and production items included with the vehicle. “The Sopranos”, regarded by many as the greatest television series of all time, aired from 1999 through 2007.
“The 1999 Chevrolet Suburban is not only a standout vehicle in this year’s diverse docket, but is also considered to be an American pop culture monument,” said Steve Davis, President of Barrett-Jackson. “We foresee that this unique offering is sure to bring excitement to bidders and car enthusiasts on every level.”
For more information, up-to-date news and to purchase tickets, please visit www.barrett-jackson.com/lasvegas or call (480) 421-6694.
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About The Barrett-Jackson Auction Company
Established in 1971 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., Barrett-Jackson, the world’s leading collector car auction and automotive lifestyle event, specializes in providing products and services to astute classic and collector car owners and automotive enthusiasts around the world. The company produces “The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions™” in Scottsdale, Ariz., Palm Beach, Fla., Las Vegas, Nev. and Reno Tahoe, Nev., where hundreds of world’s most sought-after, unique and valuable automobiles cross the block in front of a global audience. Barrett-Jackson also endorses a one-of-a-kind collector car insurance offering for collector vehicles and other valued belongings. With an unprecedented expert staff, including Craig Jackson, Steve Davis and Gary Bennett who have over 130 years of combined experience in the automotive field, Barrett-Jackson offers the most diverse and desirable inventory accompanied with trustworthy and transparent customer service. More information about Barrett-Jackson, including details on expanded television coverage on the FOX family of networks, including National Geographic, can be found at www.barrett-jackson.com, or by calling (480) 421-6694. ‘Like’ us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter @Barrett_Jackson.
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The factory-styling Sting Ray gifted to the father of the Corvette – Harley J. Earl – will cross the block at Mecum’s Chicago auction this Oct. 10-12 at the Schaumburg Convention Center. Among an anticipated 1,000-car lineup, this car stands out as the personal driver of GM’s head designer who was one of the most significant innovators in the history of the American automobile.
This 1963 Corvette Convertible (Lot S110), Shop Order 10323, is a one-of-a-kind build given directly from General Motors to the man often credited for introducing design and color to the American automobile industry. Harley J. Earl joined GM in 1928 and became head of the General Motors Design team, retiring in 1958. His designs in the ‘50s at the Motorama tours are what brought the Corvette to the attention of the American public and to the world.
Gifted to Earl for his lifetime of contributions to General Motors, he kept the Metallic Blue car at his home in Palm Beach, Florida, for use as his personal driver. He enjoyed the Corvette for two years, even using it as the parade car at the Daytona 500 in 1965 when he served as Grand Marshall. The trophy given to the winner of the Daytona 500 remains his namesake to this day, dubbed “The Harley J. Earl Trophy.”
One of only four Corvettes ever built with the custom side exhaust system, the car features a custom gauge and dash treatment unique to S.O.10323. As a longtime member of the Corvette Hall of Fame, this car is a mainstay of the Bloomington Gold Special Collection having been invited more than any other Corvette in existence. Confirmed by GM as the very car custom built and gifted to Earl, the car has since been restored to the specifications as when it arrived in Earl’s driveway.
The historically significant, one-of-a-kind Harley J. Earl Corvette will cross the block on Saturday, Oct. 12 at Chicagoland’s only collector and classic car auction.
Doors to the Mecum Chicago auction will open each day at 8 a.m. Portions of all three days will be broadcast live on Discovery’s Velocity Network in addition to the live stream of the entire auction presented by Mecum at www.mecum.com. Mecum’s website is updated daily with the latest consignments including detailed descriptions and photographs of the vehicles. To view the list, to consign a vehicle or to register as a bidder for the Chicago auction, visit www.mecum.com or call (262) 275-5050.
About Mecum Auctions
Nobody sells more than Mecum. Nobody. The Mecum Auction Company is the world leader of collector car and Road Art sales, hosting auctions throughout the United States. The company has been specializing in the sale of collector cars for 26 years, now offering more than 15,000 vehicles per year and averaging more than one auction each month. Established by President Dana Mecum in 1988, Mecum Auctions remains a family-run company headquartered in Walworth, Wis. For further information, visit www.mecum.com or call (262) 275-5050. Follow along with Mecum’s social media news and join us on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Pinterest and Instagram.
Schedule:
Schaumburg Convention Center
1551 Thoreau Dr. N
Schaumburg, IL 60173
October 10-12, 2013
Admission: $20 per person
Preview: Gates open daily at 8 a.m.
Auction: Vehicles start at 1 p.m. Thursday and 10 a.m. Friday and Saturday with Road Art an hour prior
Live TV Schedule: Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 2 to 8 p.m.
(All Times Central)
