SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. (November 1, 2012) – The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions™ will honor one of the world’s greatest automotive icons, Carroll Shelby, this January when 14 Shelby automobiles that helped define the career of the late designer, racer and entrepreneurial legend are auctioned at No Reserve on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013.
Currently, 14 Shelbys are consigned for the 2013 Barrett-Jackson auction, ranging from a stellar 1965 GT350 previously owned by Ford, to a 2012 GT500 50th Anniversary Super Snake. In addition, the rarest Shelby Mustang in existence, “The Green Hornet,” will cross the auction block.
“As a lifelong friend of Barrett-Jackson, Carroll Shelby was a regular on the Scottsdale auction block, making this a fitting tribute,” said Craig Jackson, Chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “These Shelbys represent much more than just an addition to someone’s collection. They are a piece of Carroll’s legacy.”
From creating the world-renowned Shelby Cobra and Shelby Mustang to shifting the emphasis of the entire automotive industry from power to a more high-performance approach, Shelby remains one of the most influential automotive figures of all time. Collectors from across the globe are waiting for these vehicles to cross the block.
The following vehicles will cross the block at No Reserve:
- 1967 Shelby GT500 Fastback- This original, unrestored, well documented, low mileage vehicle is one of the lowest mileage Shelbys in existence. Powered by a 428cid V8 with a 4-speed transmission and complete documentation. Previously displayed at the Shelby Headquarters in Las Vegas and was one of 20 vehicles invited to the Shelby tribute at the Quail in Monterey during the 2011 event.
- 1965 Shelby GT350 Fastback- Highly documented and highly detailed with correct numbers and codes. Verified by Howard Pardee, SAAC Registrar for 1965/1966 GT350s and fully documented in the 2010 Shelby American Registry. Previously owned by Ford Motor Company and used in their Performance Heritage Tour. This is a unique piece of Shelby history.
- 2012 Shelby GT500 50th Anniversary Super Snake- The first of two prototype 50th Anniversary GT500 Super Snakes, this car was used at auto shows, featured in magazines and was a big part of the Shelby American displays during the company’s 50th Anniversary celebration.
- 1968 Shelby GT500 Convertible- This 1968 Shelby GT500 convertible is finished in Wimbledon White with black deluxe interior. It has undergone a rotisserie restoration and is finished in the highest quality. It is one of only a few convertibles ordered with factory air.
- 1968 Shelby GT500 KR Convertible- Originally ordered with the 4-speed, 3.50 Traction-Lok axle, power steering, power front disc brakes, glass backlite, tilt-away and 428 CJ engine. Documented with a Marti Report and listed in the Shelby Registry.
- 1967 Shelby GT350 Fastback- This 4-speedFord show car features Magstar wheels and has been newly restored using virtually all NOS parts. Matching numbers drivetrain.
- 1967 Shelby GT350 Fastback- This stunning 1967 Shelby GT350 sports its original date-code correct K Code 289cid and 4-speed manual transmission combination. Options when ordered include the extra cooling package, courtesy light group, fold down rear seat, power steering, power front disc brakes, interior décor group, heavy duty battery, as well as tachometer and trip odometer. Correct Paxton Supercharger added in 2011. Autographed by Carroll Shelby in the glove box.
- 1967 Shelby GT500 Fastback- This is Sammy Hagar’s 1967 Shelby GT500 that he owned from 1989 to 2006. Listed in the Shelby Registry, this car was rebuilt in 1992-93. Features a solid lifter 427 tunnel port motor and Detroit locker.
- 1969 Shelby GT500 Fastback- This very rare car is the real deal; a 1969 428 Cobra Jet Shelby GT500 with 32,650 actual miles. The coveted Grabber Blue is the original color. This matching numbers vehicle went through a full restoration three years ago.
- 1967 Shelby GT500 Fastback- Finished in dark blue metallic with white racing stripes and the ultra-rare white deluxe interior, this is a great example of Shelby’s desire to produce both beauty and the beast. It has only a little more than 1,000 miles since undergoing a complete restoration.
- 1968 Shelby GT500 KR Fastback- Fresh, original restoration with under 10 miles. Elite Marti Report. This beauty is one of only 125 with a 428 CJ, 4-speed and air conditioning.
- 1967 Shelby Terlingua Continuation- Old school meets technology. The one and only car approved by Shelby Inc. to reproduce the ’67 Terlingua. Keith Craft Motorsports was approved to build these cars in 2007, and only built one – this is it.
- 1968 Shelby GT500 Fastback- Rotisserie restored, rare Sunlit Gold, C6, air conditioning and tinted glass. One of only 41 with this paint and trim combination. Over 100 pieces of documentation, Marti Report, owner’s manuals, Build Sheets and more.
- 1969 Shelby GT350 Fastback- Matching numbers 302 4V engine, C4 automatic transmission and 3.50 rear axle. This Shelby just received a complete rotisserie restoration, retaining all of its original sheet metal and fiberglass with complete attention to every minor detail and factory marking as if it just rolled off the assembly line.
“These vehicles exemplify the spirit and passion of Carroll Shelby,” said Steve Davis, President of Barrett-Jackson. “Owning one of these vehicles will help perpetuate the passion and excitement these cars represent for the next generation.”
For more information about Barrett-Jackson and to purchase tickets to the event, visit www.barrett-jackson.com or call (480) 421-6694.
About 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 Orange County, Calif. 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 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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Record crowds gathered for the 15th Annual Mecum Fall Premier, held Oct. 25-27 at the scenic Pheasant Run Resort in beautiful St. Charles, Ill. Chicagoland’s only collector car auction, the Mecum 2012 Fall Premier presented a varied slate of 963 vehicles for sale over three big days, selling 577 for a 60 percent sell-through rate and total sales surpassing $12 Million.
True to Mecum’s reputation for offering something for every automotive taste, the Fall Premier showed incredible variety in the vehicles crossing the block, most notably in the Top Ten Sales that included such diverse machines as a garage-kept 2000 Prevost Motorhome (Lot T159), the top seller at $160,000, a 1937 Chevrolet Street Rod that was a Great 8 finalist for the Detroit Autorama’s famed Ridler Award (Lot S137), an amazingly original 2002 Ferrari 360 Spider F1 (Lot S139) and a Matador Red 1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 Sports Coupe (Lot S152) presented by prominent Chicagoland collector Mike Guarise.
Mecum’s 2012 Fall Premier Top 10 Sales were:
1. 2000 Prevost Motorhome (Lot T159) at $160,000
2. 1937 Chevrolet Street Rod (Lot S137) at $125,000
3. 1997 Porsche 911 Carrera Turbo S (Lot S129) at $111,000
4. 1957 Chevrolet Corvette Fuelie (Lot F228) at $100,000
5. 1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 Sports Coupe (Lot S152) at $100,000
6. 1960 Chevrolet Corvette Resto Mod (Lot S84) at $99,000
7. 2002 Ferrari 360 Spider F1 (Lot S139) at $95,000
8. 2005 Lamborghini Gallardo Coupe (Lot S271) at $90,000
9. 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe (Lot S92) at $81,000
10. 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS454 LS6 (Lot S151) at $80,000
Complete auction results are available to Mecum InfoNet Members, which is free to join at Mecum.com. Members can login to see car-by car results by visiting the Results Page.
Next up on the Mecum Auction schedule is their inaugural event in Anaheim, Calif. to be held Nov. 15-17, 2012 at The Anaheim Convention Center. To become a registered bidder or to consign a vehicle, go to Mecum.com or call 262-275-5050.
Record crowds gathered for the 15th Annual Mecum Fall Premier, held Oct. 25-27 at the scenic Pheasant Run Resort in beautiful St. Charles, Ill. Chicagoland’s only collector car auction, the Mecum 2012 Fall Premier presented a varied slate of 963 vehicles for sale over three big days, selling 577 for a 60 percent sell-through rate and total sales surpassing $12 Million.
True to Mecum’s reputation for offering something for every automotive taste, the Fall Premier showed incredible variety in the vehicles crossing the block, most notably in the Top Ten Sales that included such diverse machines as a garage-kept 2000 Prevost Motorhome (Lot T159), the top seller at $160,000, a 1937 Chevrolet Street Rod that was a Great 8 finalist for the Detroit Autorama’s famed Ridler Award (Lot S137), an amazingly original 2002 Ferrari 360 Spider F1 (Lot S139) and a Matador Red 1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 Sports Coupe (Lot S152) presented by prominent Chicagoland collector Mike Guarise.
Mecum’s 2012 Fall Premier Top 10 Sales were:
1. 2000 Prevost Motorhome (Lot T159) at $160,000
2. 1937 Chevrolet Street Rod (Lot S137) at $125,000
3. 1997 Porsche 911 Carrera Turbo S (Lot S129) at $111,000
4. 1957 Chevrolet Corvette Fuelie (Lot F228) at $100,000
5. 1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 Sports Coupe (Lot S152) at $100,000
6. 1960 Chevrolet Corvette Resto Mod (Lot S84) at $99,000
7. 2002 Ferrari 360 Spider F1 (Lot S139) at $95,000
8. 2005 Lamborghini Gallardo Coupe (Lot S271) at $90,000
9. 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe (Lot S92) at $81,000
10. 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS454 LS6 (Lot S151) at $80,000
Complete auction results are available to Mecum InfoNet Members, which is free to join at Mecum.com. Members can login to see car-by car results by visiting the Results Page.
Next up on the Mecum Auction schedule is their inaugural event in Anaheim, Calif. to be held Nov. 15-17, 2012 at The Anaheim Convention Center. To become a registered bidder or to consign a vehicle, go to Mecum.com or call 262-275-5050.
The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions™ to Sponsor and Wrap
David Ragan’s No. 34 Ford for Second Time at Phoenix International Raceway
Scottsdale, Ariz. (October 29, 2012) – After an incredibly successful Spring debut, Barrett-Jackson Auction Company will again sponsor and wrap David Ragan’s No. 34 Ford in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AdvoCare 500 Nov. 11 at Phoenix International Raceway.
“More than 12 million viewers watched David Ragan drive Barrett-Jackson’s No. 34 Ford circle the track at the start the Sprint Cup Series in March,” said Craig Jackson, Chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “Now, they will enjoy Barrett-Jackson as part of the conclusion of NASCAR’s most celebrated competition series. It’s a partnership that celebrates cars, speed and talent, and it’s one that we’re honored to be part of.”
The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series is the top racing series of NASCAR and broadcast nationally on ESPN. The November race at Phoenix International Raceway will mark the second-to-last race of the 36 in the Sprint Cup Series. The series is NASCAR’s highest level of competition, and annually draws attendance figures close to 200,000 and television viewership that has reached over 15 million. David Ragan is currently ranked 27th in the 2012 Official Driver Standings.
Phoenix International Raceway is a one-mile, low-banked race track located in Avondale, Arizona. PIR houses three major NASCAR events annually, bringing in over $470 million to Arizona’s economy.
For more information on Barrett-Jackson, visit www.barrett-jackson.com.
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About 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, Palm Beach, Fla., Las Vegas and Orange County, Calif. For more information about Barrett-Jackson, visit www.barrett-jackson.com or call (480) 421-6694.
