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Barrett-Jackson Cup Competition Returns To Reno Tahoe For Hot August Nights Auction

• Barrett-Jackson Cup competition will return to Reno Tahoe for Hot August Nights
• Cash and prizes for the 2015 Barrett-Jackson Cup will total more than $100,000, making it one of the largest custom car prize packages in the world
• Barrett-Jackson Cup competition judges will include Bobby Alloway, Pete Chapouris and Bob Millard

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – June 23, 2015 – Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions^®, announced today that the Barrett-Jackson Cup competition will return to Hot August Nights for the third consecutive year. The Barrett-Jackson Cup boasts one of the largest prize purses of any collector car competition and attracts many of the finest custom cars from around the world. Finalists from last year’s Barrett-Jackson Cup included Goodguys, AMBR and Ridler award winners.

“We’re bringing the same high-octane excitement to Reno Tahoe that we’ve built up at our Scottsdale and Palm Beach auctions,” said Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “Not only will we have a diverse docket of customs, muscle and late model vehicles, we’re also bringing the Barrett-Jackson Cup competition back to Reno. With the largest prize purse of its kind, no other custom car competition rewards the hard work and talent of custom builders like the Barrett-Jackson Cup.”

The 2015 Barrett-Jackson Cup competition will host many of the world’s top custom cars and trucks. Renowned judges, including Bobby Alloway, Pete Chapouris and Bob Millard, will pick a total of 25 cars from the “Barrett-Jackson Cup Show-N-Shine,” Aug. 5-7 on 4th Street in downtown Reno. Differing from years past, all 25 cars will be brought to the auction site, where the five finalists will be announced on Saturday. The Ultimate Best of Show winner will then be awarded the Barrett-Jackson Cup at the close of auction.

In addition to many of the hottest customs, muscle and late-model consignments, the Barrett-Jackson auction and Hot August Nights will deliver an exciting week of activities for the whole family. Hot August Nights draws hundreds of thousands of visitors each year to northern Nevada, providing them the opportunity to participate in organized cruising, drag races, Show-N-Shines, concerts and more.

“Hot August Nights is an action-packed week where fans not only experience the excitement of the world’s greatest collector car auction, but also the Barrett-Jackson Cup competition,” said Steve Davis, president of Barrett-Jackson. “With the Barrett-Jackson Cup having grown to what it is today, it inspires the world’s greatest custom builders to bring their masterpieces to this incredible event.”

Valued partners who help make the Barrett-Jackson Cup carry one of the largest collector car prize packages include Hot August Nights, Reno Tahoe USA, Eldorado Reno Resort Casino, Circus Circus Reno Hotel & Casino, Silver Legacy Resort Casino, Harrah’s Reno Hotel & Casino, General Motors, Craftsman, Reliable Carriers, Dodge, GoPro Cameras, Optima Battery, Sherwin-Williams, Red Kap Industrial Workwear and Barrett-Jackson Car Care Products.

To register and learn more about the Barrett-Jackson Cup competition, click on this link.

Cash and prizes for each of the five Barrett-Jackson Cup finalists are:

Ultimate Best of Show

$30,000 Cash and Barrett-Jackson Cup Trophy

General Motors Crate Engine and Transmission ($15,000 Value)

Craftsman Tools ($6,000 Value)

Reliable Carriers Credit ($5,000 Value)

Barrett-Jackson Car Care Products ($1,000 Value)

GoPro Camera ($400 Value)

Optima Battery Certificate ($225 Value)

Red Kap Barrett-Jackson Cup Mechanics Shirt

1st Runner-Up:

$18,000 Cash

Barrett-Jackson Car Care Products ($1,000 Value)

Dodge Driving School ($800 Value)

GoPro Camera ($400 Value)

Optima Battery Certificate ($225 Value)

Red Kap Barrett-Jackson Cup Mechanics Shirt

2nd Runner-Up:

$10,000 Cash

Barrett-Jackson Car Care Products ($1,000 Value)

GoPro Camera ($400 Value)

Optima Battery Certificate ($225 Value)

Red Kap Barrett-Jackson Cup Mechanics Shirt

3rd Runner-Up:

$7,000 Cash

Barrett-Jackson Car Care Products ($1,000 Value)

GoPro Camera ($400 Value)

Optima Battery Certificate ($225 Value)

Red Kap Barrett-Jackson Cup Mechanics Shirt

4th Runner-Up:

$5,000 Cash

Barrett-Jackson Car Care Products ($1,000 Value)

GoPro Camera ($400 Value)

Optima Battery Certificate ($225 Value)

Red Kap Barrett-Jackson Cup Mechanics Shirt

1965 Ford Mustang

Price: $28,000
Stock: 3945
Mileage: 59793
VIN: 5F08T267352
Exterior Color: Red
Interior Color: White

Laser Straight Body!!

Super Clean Original Interior

170 Straight Six Engine/Cruise-O-Matic
 

This iconic 65 Mustang is finished in Poppy Red and complimented by the white interior with black trim, and matching white top. The exterior is highly polished to a mirror finish, and is accented by the original chrome and stainless trim. The original interior is in great condition, showing only the slightest bit of patina. The seats show little wear, reflecting the care this Mustang has received throughout the years. Features on this Mustang include power brakes, heater, seatbelts, and a push button radio.

Under the hood is where you can find Fords 200 inline six cylinder thats backed by a smooth shifting C-4/Cruise-O-Matic transmission. Driving this car is an absolute pleasure! The car drives straight, shifts through all gears smoothly, and the suspension handles the road with ease!

A complete TLD detail has been performed to ensure this Mustang looks as well as it did when it left the showroom. Without a doubt, this laser straight 65 Mustang is one clean ragtop! Please give us a call to schedule a showing or drop by our showroom to see how nice this car really is, down to The Last Detail!!

2012 GMC Yukon Denali

Price: $45,000
Stock: 3946
Mileage: 28686
VIN: 1GKS2EEF7CR183544
Exterior Color: White Diamond Tricoat
Interior Color: Ebony

Clean Carfax Report

1 Local Owner/Garage Kept

Rear Entertainment/Rear Camera/Loaded

Here at The Last Detail, we strive to find the lowest mileage, all original vehicles, and we dont stop at classics. Recently purchased from a local customer, this 2012 GMC Denali is finished in white diamond tricoat and is complimented by a contrasting black leather interior. The exterior of this car is in like new condition and is highly polished to a mirror finish. Inward, the interior blends nicely against the burled wood accents throughout. Highlights include rear entertainment, heated steering wheel, navigation, parking sensors, power-heated seats, adjustable pedals, 2^nd row captains chairs, 3^rd row seating, remote start, sunroof, and the list goes on!

Power comes from the 6.2 liter V8 with 403 horsepower and 417 pounds of torque, and is backed by a 6 speed automatic transmission with all-wheel drive. This Denali is a dream to drive. It starts easily and runs through all the gears smoothly, all while keeping your company comfy and occupied.

Truly a luxury vehicle, GMC has knocked it out of the park. A thorough TLD detail has just been performed to make sure that this Denali meets our strict standards, so stop by our showroom see how nice this GMC really is, down to The Last Detail!!

1963 Lincoln Continental Convertible

Price: $59,000
Stock: C430
Mileage: 31176
VIN: 3Y86N421381
Exterior Color: Green
Interior Color: Gold

Beautifully Restored to Original Condition!!

Sought After by Collectors Everywhere!!

Factory Air Conditioning

This Continental is presented in the rare color combination of Inverness Green with a contrasting Gold leather interior, and is highlighted by a wood dash & door panel applique. The recently refreshed exterior is highlighted by the original chrome and stainless accents across the exterior of the car. The leather seats are in nice condition and the dash, carpet, gauges, and trim all show well and are in working order. Convertible top operation is quick and correct reflecting good service over the years. This Continental features items like power windows, power locks, six-way power seat, air conditioning, and an AM/FM radio with power antenna.  

This Continental features the 430 cid V8 which produces 320 horsepower and a staggering 465 pounds of torque. All that power gets to the ground through Lincolns twin range turbo drive automatic. Its smooth, quiet, and powerful. Driving this car is pure pleasure thanks to regular maintenance and like-minded previous owners. With seating for up to six, take everyone out for ice cream or to the local show!

A complete TLD detail has been performed to ensure this Continental looks as well as it did when it left the showroom. Prices are going up so dont miss your opportunity to buy this well serviced Lincoln!! Please give us a call to schedule a showing or drop by our showroom to see how nice this Continental really is!!

1955 Chevrolet Bel Air

Price: $74,000
Stock: C429
Mileage: 4365
VIN: VC55A052626
Exterior Color: Red
Interior Color: Red

Complete Frame off Restoration

Only 300 Miles Since Restoration

Power Top/Steering/Brakes/Dual Exhaust

Fender Skirts/Spare Tire/Jack and Tools

Owned by a longtime customer, the 55 Chevy has been part of his personal collection for some time. The fully restored Bel Air is finished in it's original color scheme of Gypsy Red and Shoreline beige, with a matching power top and is complimented by a matching two tone interior. Treated to a complete frame off restoration, the exterior of this car is in better than new condition, and highly polished to a mirror finish. The matching top is also in like new condition. Inward, the interior is the epitome of the 50s! The streamlined dash, controls, and gauges blend nicely against the chrome accents throughout. Condition is top notch throughout, and highlights like the Wonder Bar Radio, and white wall tires round out the package!

Power comes from the 265 V8 that puts out 170 horsepower as optioned with the Powerglide automatic transmission. This car is also noted as having power brakes and steering and is a dream to drive. It starts easily and runs through the gears crisply, all while producing a sweet tune from the dual exhaust!

A true collectors dream, this car will make an excellent addition to any collection. A thorough TLD detail has just been performed to make sure that this car meets our strict standards, so stop by our showroom see how nice this Bel Air really is, down to The Last Detail!

BARRETT-JACKSON GEARS UP FOR 3RD ANNUAL HOT AUGUST NIGHTS AUCTION BROADCAST ENTIRELY ON LIVE TELEVISION

• 3rd Annual Hot August Nights Auction presented by Barrett-Jackson to be held Aug. 6-8, 2015
• Entire auction to be broadcast on live, high-definition TV on Discovery and Velocity
• Barrett-Jackson Cup competition returns with hobby’s largest purse of over $100,000 in cash and prizes

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – June 8, 2015 – Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions^®, is gearing up for its 3rd Annual Hot August Nights auction, held at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center in Reno, Nevada, Aug., 6-8, 2015. After listening to fans, Barrett-Jackson has adjusted its hours to feature the auction during the day so that fans may attend other Hot August Nights events in the evening. The auction, in its entirety, will be featured on live, high-definition TV on Discovery and Velocity. The Barrett-Jackson Cup competition will also return with the hobby’s largest purse of over $100,000 in cash and prizes.

“We’re thrilled to bring our collector car auction back to Reno Tahoe for the third year,” said Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “Part of the excitement we bring there is the Barrett-Jackson Cup, honoring the finest customs with the largest cash and prize purse of any collector car competition in the world. Our partnership with Discovery and Velocity also puts these incredibly restored customs in front of millions of viewers.”

In addition to many of the hottest customs, classics and late-model consignments, the Barrett-Jackson auction and Hot August Nights will deliver an exciting week of activities for the whole family. Hot August Nights draws hundreds of thousands of visitors each year to northern Nevada, providing them the opportunity to participate in organized cruises, drag races, Show-n-Shines, concerts and more. Among the most anticipated attractions will be the Barrett-Jackson Cup, offering over $100,000 in cash and prizes.

“Our 2014 Barrett-Jackson Cup brought new levels of prominence,” said Steve Davis, president of Barrett-Jackson. “We not only enjoyed an incredible number of entries last year, but our finalists included customs that were Goodguys, AMBR and Ridler award winners. I have no doubt this year’s Barrett-Jackson Cup entries will set an even higher bar among custom car competitions and increase the profile of the Barrett-Jackson Cup among enthusiasts.”

Three notable consignments for the Barrett-Jackson Reno Tahoe auction include an all-steel, fully streetable ’34 Ford Roadster. With a 6-71 blown Chrysler HEMI engine boasting approximately 600 horsepower, it is affectionately named “Mellow Yellow,” reminiscent of Donovan’s hit ’60s song. Also destined for the block is a ’61 Chevrolet Impala SS 409 built in the Los Angeles Van Nuys plant. It features a full frame-off restoration with an engine that boasts 360 horsepower. MOPAR fans will want to bid on a Bumble Bee Yellow ’69 Plymouth Road Runner with only 2,227 miles on a rebuilt 393ci big block.

Consignments for the 3^rd Annual Hot August Nights Auction are still being accepted. With an entry fee of $750, vehicles are also being accepted with a $100,000 Reserve threshold. To consign a vehicle in the Reno auction, click here. For more information on becoming a bidder, follow the link to www.barrett-jackson.com/bid.

2002 Jaguar XKR Supercharged

Price: $23,000
Stock: 3943
Mileage: 34414
VIN: SAJDA42B52PA24040
Exterior Color: Silver
Interior Color: Black

34,414 Original Miles!!
 
2 Owners - Clean Car Fax
 
Supercharged 4.0 V8 370 HP!!
 
Navigation/Parking Sensors
 
Platinum Metallic/Black Interior

 
This well-kept XKR is an absolute time capsule. Finished in Platinum Metallic, and complemented by the charcoal leather interior, this top of the line Jaguar is a stunner. The exterior finish is highly polished and shows like new, including the black convertible top. Inside the cockpit, the plush leather seating is contrasted by the birds eye maple wood work throughout. Other amenities include a navigation, heated power seats, sport mode, and a CD disc changer.
 
The XKR is sought after thanks to its all-aluminum, DOHC, 4.0 liter V-8 that is also supercharged and intercooled. In this trim, the XKR produces 370 horsepower and 382 foot pounds of torque, and is good for 0-60 in 5.2 seconds and a top speed of 155 mph! Garage kept since new and barely driven almost 2,600 miles a year, this well serviced Jaguar is a pleasure to drive. The powerful engine fires right up and idles smoothly, giving no hint to amount of power it really has. Its road manners are just as polite until you need to pass another car and the 370 horsepower roars to life! Shifts are effortless and crisp while the suspension is firm and smooth, even under heavy braking. This Jaguar also features a brand new set of performance tires too!
 
A thorough detail has just been completed to make sure that this car meets our strict standards. Dont miss the opportunity to purchase this immaculate Jaguar, as it is believed to be the nicest available! Please give us a call to schedule a showing on this XKR so you can see for yourself, how nice it really is!!

1990 Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo

Price: $29,000
Stock: 3942
Mileage: 8940
VIN: JN1CZ24A8LX006158
Exterior Color: Red
Interior Color: Black

1 Owner - 8,900 Original Miles!!
 
All Original Time Capsule 300ZX!!
 
3.0 Liter Twin Turbo V6 w/5 Speed Manual
 
Aztec Red Exterior w/Black Leather Interior
 
T-Tops/Manuals/Bose/Electronic Power Package

 
The 300ZX Twin Turbo is quickly becoming a blue chip collector car, especially one with just 8,900 miles!! With brilliant aerodynamics and an iron clad drivetrain, the 300ZX is nearly bullet proof, and fast. Finished in Aztec Red and complemented by T tops, the freshly detailed exterior simply gleams. Being collector owned, this garage kept Z doesnt show even the slightest bit of wear. Truly being a supercar, this Nissan looks fast even when parked. Inward the car features the optional black leather interior that wraps you in luxury, a far cry from the competition in 90. Standard features include power windows, power locks, ABS, cruise control, tachometer, and A/C. This car also comes fully loaded with the Electronic Power Package (heated rear-view mirrors, power driver's seat, automatic climate-control system, and the Bose stereo).
 
Under the hood resides the 3.0 liter, DOHC, 24-valve, Twin Turbo V6 which makes 300 horsepower and 283 lbs of torque. Mated to a 5 speed transmission and rear wheel drive, this Nissan is absolutely exhilarating to drive. Gear shifts are accurate and turns are predictable, braking is strong but who wants to hit the brakes! This 300ZX drives better than most super cars available today! It takes bumps politely, shifts crisply, and stops on a dime.
 
A complete TLD detail has been performed to ensure this Nissan looks as well as it did when it left the showroom. Prices are going up so dont miss your opportunity to get in at the ground floor on this future classic!! Please give us a call to schedule a showing on this Nissan 300ZX before its too late!!
 

1956 Lincoln Continental Mark II

Price: $108,000
Stock: 3901
Mileage: 26406
VIN: C5601420
Exterior Color: Robbins Egg Blue
Interior Color: Blue

A True Survivor with 26,406 Original Miles!!

1 of 3,000 Mark IIs built for 56 & 57

Fully Optioned with Factory Air Conditioning

Robbins Egg Blue with Matching Light Blue Interior

Original Bill of Sale, Binder of Documentation, Owners Manual
 

This rare Lincoln is finished in Robbins Egg Blue and is complemented by a matching Light Blue Interior. The exterior was treated to a repaint and is in brilliant condition. All trim, bezels, and glass is also in near new condition, reflecting the cars low mileage. Inward, the two tone seating is all original and in beautiful condition. A/C was the only option available and all controls function and look great too. Dealer optioned clear floor mats are both front and rear and original as well.

Still housing the original 368, Y-Block V8, this Lincoln produces 285 horsepower and 402 pounds of torque and is backed by a Turbo-Drive 2-speed automatic. Driving this car is a dream, it starts easily and shifts smoothly through the gears. The power steering works smoothly and the power brakes are dialed in as well. Included in the sale is the original purchase documents and binder of history.

A thorough TLD detail has just been performed so this Mark II is ready to be shown!! Stop by our showroom and see how nice this Lincoln really is, down to The Last Detail.
 
 

1986 Mercedes-Benz 300SL

Price: $29,000
Stock: 3941
Mileage: 35288
VIN: WDB1070411A036690
Exterior Color: Black
Interior Color: Burgundy/Maroon

35,288 Documented Original Miles!!

Extremely Rare - Imported SL Model!!

Exceptional, Rust Free Body & Chassis

Euro Bumpers, Fog and Driving Lamps

Owners Manual, Service History, and Hardtop

Timelessly presented in Black, this all original 300SL is complemented by a burgundy interior. The well detailed exterior is highly polished and all chrome and trim work are in excellent condition. Inward, leather bucket seats are joined by a rare, matching rear jump seat, all in like new condition. Wood inserts blend well against the crimson interior, and switches and instrumentation are all in pristine shape too. Interior features include; power windows, heated seats, air conditioning, cruise control, and an AM/FM cassette stereo. A black cloth convertible top and matching black hard top are noted as included as well.  

Having just 35,228 original miles, this 300SL has been driven just over 1200 miles per year, along with being garage kept & meticulously maintained from new. Fitted with the European 3.0 liter straight six engine, this Mercedes features 188 horsepower and lacks the weight of the V8 engine. Known for reliability and better gas mileage, the 300SL is the clear choice! Recent services include new crankshaft seal, new front transmission seal, transmission service, new water pump and thermostat, new valve cover gasket and timing cover, new power steering seals, alignment, and a new rear exhaust section. The car starts easily and idles smoothly. When driving the suspension travels nicely over bumps, the transmission shifts well, and the power brakes stop the car quickly.

The 300SL is not a car that is seen often in the US, especially with such low miles and in this condition!! A thorough detail has just been completed on this Mercedes so stop in and see how nice this 300SL really is, down to The Last Detail.