The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions™ Company Breaks a Number of World Records In Front of an Energized Crowd of Hundreds of Thousands
Scottsdale, Ariz. –Jan. 23, 2012 – Barrett-Jackson Auction Company, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions™, announced today that it generated more than $92 million in gross sales of rare, high-end collectible vehicles, exotics, customs, classics, hot rods and resto-mods during its 41st annual Arizona auction at West World of Scottsdale, Jan 15-22, 2012.
Additionally, a record number of ecstatic attendees including buyers, consignors and enthusiasts totaling more than 270,000 were on hand to partake in the excitement. This represents a 32 percent increase in sales and a 16 percent increase in attendance versus 2011.
An astonishing 1948 Tucker Torpedo (Lot #5008) from the Ron Pratte Collection, one of only 51 ever made, was the top selling vehicle, garnering $2.915 million; a world record for the sale of a Tucker. Following the Tucker in top sales was an ethereal 1947 Bentley Mark VI Coachworks by Franay (Lot #5005) with a sale price of $2.75 million. Rounding out the top three was a breathtaking 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing with only 4,159 original miles—the lowest mileage model known to exist. This exceptional Mercedes also represents a world-record for the highest-selling price for a steel-bodied 300SL Gullwing model. All three vehicles sold on Saturday, Jan. 21 and were part of the new Barrett-Jackson Salon Offering Collection, a selection of ultra-rare and highly-sought classic cars.
Additional sales records and milestones include:
- An extraordinary selection of timed-lot vehicles called the 5000 series on Saturday, Jan. 21, which comprised The Salon Offering Collection and a number of other highly-sought classics, totaling 31 collector cars.
- More than $5.8 million raised for local and national charities through the sale of 22 vehicles, including generous proceeds from sales and donations for the Barrett-Jackson sponsored ChildHelp Charity to benefit victims of child abuse and neglect.
- New registered bidders comprised more than 50 percent of total bidders.
- Nearly half of the Consigners were also new.
- A surge in pickup trucks consignments and sales: More than 150 pickups were auctioned, accounting for more than 10 percent of sales. One example is an amazing 1948 Chevrolet Coe (Lot # 430.2), fresh off a two-year full restoration, which sold for a world-record breaking $97,900.
- The first-ever DIY lifestyle exhibit that featured a how-to on getting your car on the auction block.
- A first-ever mobile social media boutique for grassroots outreach from guests of Barrett-Jackson.
- Strong celebrity involvement that included Bret Michaels, Jay Leno, Alice Cooper, Nancy Grace, Kathie Lee Gifford, Jordin Sparks and more.
- A 99.69 percent sell-through rate for the entire week.
“The excitement over the high-end classics in the 5000 series and the Salon Offering Collection this year is beyond words,” said Craig Jackson, Chairman and CEO, Barrett-Jackson. “The record crowds were the most enthusiastic I have seen them in years. I’m humbled to say that we had a record number of cars cross the block and were able to revisit our roots by offering some of the purest classics and concepts on the market with extraordinary results. Additionally, we still maintained our ‘something for everyone’ philosophy by providing the largest selection of vintage cars and trucks in our 41-year history.”
Consignments are now available for the upcoming Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach, Orange County and Las Vegas 2012 Auctions. For more information, please visit
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 Events™” 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.
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:
JMPR Public Relations
Sanaz Marbley/Jarrod Holland
(818) 992-4353
smarbley@jmprpublicrelations.com
jholland@jmprpublicrelations.com
UP Agency
Stacy Pearson – (602) 577-6888, stacy@writetoup.com
Tiffany Jarratt-Shultz – (480) 586-6711, tiffany@writetoup.com
Scottsdale, Ariz. (January 22, 2012) – Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions™, announced this weekend that it has called upon well-known automotive aficionado, Gordon McCall, to help launch and maintain its newly created “Salon Offering Collection” division.
Best known for his knowledge and vast experience in the collector car industry, McCall will bring a unique qualification of combined skills to this new venture. Gordon’s first task will be to work with both buyers and sellers to promote the Salon Offering Collection and add his 30 years of expertise and knowledge to the momentum of this exciting new entity.
The Salon Offering Collection is a new portion of the Barrett-Jackson Auctions that offers buyers high-end and highly-sought classic vehicles with reserve-prices. It represents a return to the auction company’s 41-year roots as Barrett-Jackson was founded on selling classics.
“Gordon is uniquely qualified to work with these high-end classics and their consigners and buyers,” said Craig Jackson, Chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “His decades of experience combined with the people he knows will help to ensure that Barrett-Jackson will always provide buyers with the finest vehicles on the market.
As a Class judge at the Pebble Beach Concour’s d’Elegance and Field Coordinator for more than 25 years, Gordon currently is the Co-Founder and Motorsports Director for the world-renowned “The Quail” A Motorsports Gathering and the latest addition “The Quail” A Motorcycle Gathering, with close friend Sir Michael Kadoorie, Chairman of the Peninsula Shanghai Hotel Group.
Gordon McCall’s professional affiliations continue to evolve around his motorsports, motorcycle, and bicycling interests. Board of Director appointments include: Member of the Executive Board of Directors for the Laguna Seca Raceway, Co-Founder and Chairman Emeritus for the Naval Postgraduate School Cycling Club, and Member of the Board of Directors for the California Highway Patrol 11-99 Foundation which assists widows and orphans of CHP officers killed in the line of duty.
He looks forward to developing the natural synergies with the Barrett-Jackson team in his car and motorcycle interests.
About The Barrett-Jackson Auction Company
The Barrett-Jackson Auction Company was 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, 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 www.barrett-jackson.com or call (480) 421-6694.
Media Contacts
JMPR Public Relations:
Sanaz Marbley, 818.657.9099/818.992.4353, smarbley@jmprpublicrelations.com
Jarrod Holland, 910.431.3322, jholland@jmprpublicrelations.com
The UP Agency:
Stacy Pearson, 602.577.6888, stacy@writetoup.com.
Tiffany Jarratt-Shultz, 480.586.6711, tiffany@writetoup.com
Barrett-Jackson auction funds research in memory of CEO’s father, brother
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Jan. 18, 2012 — A 1993 Chevrolet Corvette 40th Anniversary coupe, (Lot # 3044; VIN 1G1YY23PXP51204), will cross the auction block on Jan. 21 at the 41st Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction to benefit cancer research at the non-profit Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen).
Proceeds will go to the Barrett-Jackson Cancer Research Fund at TGen, in Memory of Russ and Brian Jackson. The fund is a salute to auction Chairman and CEO Craig Jackson’s father, Russ, and brother, Brian, whose lives were cut short by colon cancer.
The ruby red 1993 Corvette is one of the 40th anniversary models of this legendary sports car. The first Corvette was built in 1953.
The car already has raised more than $200,000 for TGen research. The Corvette was sold and donated back several times during last year’s auction, which was overseen by an emotional Craig Jackson.
“The donation, and re-donation, of this vehicle is a remarkable gesture and I am overcome with gratitude for the funds raised for TGen cancer research in memory of my dad and brother,” Craig Jackson said.
This year, the Corvette will go on the auction block about 9:30 p.m. Jan. 21. This Saturday night slot is considered prime time at the auction, when many of the most expensive collector cars are featured. The Corvette has a 350cid V8 engine, 6-speed transmission, both tops, 8,000 original miles, air conditioning, power windows and power brakes.
Money raised by Barrett-Jackson supports TGen’s research into colon and prostate cancer at TGen’s Russ and Brian Jackson Research Laboratory.
“The entire Barrett-Jackson family has joined with TGen to bring hope to cancer patients through the promise of improved diagnostics and better treatments,” said Michael Bassoff, President of the non-profit TGen Foundation. “We hope that the hundreds of thousands attending this year’s auction will visit the Barrett Jackson Cancer Research Fund exhibit and support this important effort.”
Nearly 140,000 Americans are diagnosed annually with colon cancer, which each year kills nearly 50,000 patients, the third-leading cause of cancer death in the U.S.
An additional 240,000 American men are annually diagnosed with prostate cancer, which each year kills nearly 34,000 patients, the second-leading cause of cancer death among men in the U.S.
The Barrett-Jackson Cancer Research Fund at TGen has become a fundraising focus at each of the four Barrett-Jackson collector car auctions. Craig Jackson acts as a national spokesperson, spreading the word about how the fund supports research into both diseases and may one day lead to improved quality of life for cancer patients.
Besides its annual Scottsdale event, Barrett-Jackson also conducts collector car auctions each year in: Palm Beach, Fla.; Orange County, Calif.; and Las Vegas, Nev.
This month’s Barrett-Jackson auction, Jan. 15-22 at WestWorld, is the 41st time the annual event is being held in Scottsdale.
In 2011, Barrett-Jackson raised nearly $4 million for charity during its 40th Anniversary Scottsdale auction.
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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 Events™” 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.
About TGen
The Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) is a Phoenix, Arizona-based non-profit organization dedicated to conducting groundbreaking research with life changing results. Research at TGen is focused on helping patients with diseases such as cancer, neurological disorders and diabetes. TGen is on the cutting edge of translational research where investigators are able to unravel the genetic components of common and complex diseases. Working with collaborators in the scientific and medical communities, TGen believes it can make a substantial contribution to the efficiency and effectiveness of the translational process. TGen is affiliated with the Van Andel Research Institute in Grand Rapids, Michigan. For more information, visit: www.tgen.org.
Press Contact:
Steve Yozwiak
TGen Senior Science Writer
602-343-8704
syozwiak@tgen.org
Mecum Auctions announces it will offer two custom motorcycles during the 2012 Kissimmee Event to benefit military charities Welcome Back Veterans and the American Freedom Foundation.
The MLB Stars and Stripes – a 2011 Bourget Radius Python 330 Super Stretch Chopper (Lot W195) – will cross the auction block on Wed., Jan. 25 at 5:30 p.m. Designed and built by Bourget’s Bike Works for New Era Caps, the motorcycle was unveiled during Daytona Bike Week 2011 and toured the country visiting MLB stadiums and bike rallies. It features a Pearl White-based all-American baseball/armed services theme, including a Wilson baseball-glove saddle, Major League club logos and strategically placed official baseballs. The bike runs a 124 CI S&S V-twin engine with diamond cut heads.
All proceeds from this chopper sale will benefit Welcome Back Veterans, an organization committed to providing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder treatment to veterans and their families. For more information, visit www.welcomebackveterans.org.
Mecum will also offer a 2005 Big Bear Choppers Venom ProStreet bike (Lot T190.1) on Thurs., Jan. 26 at 5:20 p.m. Featuring distinct character and style, the bike has a large diameter single radius downtube, the famous arched Venom swingarm, a low 23.5 inch seat and standard neck height with a 40 degree rake. Additional components include the proprietary low vibration 100 SMOOTH polished engine in front for a Baker 6-speed overdrive transmission, exclusive primary drive, and chrome frontend and controls.
Proceeds from the Big Bear Venom will go to the American Freedom Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)3 public benefit corporation co-founded by SMA (retired) Jack L. Tilley whose mission is to honor the men and women of America’s armed forces and raise awareness for their service and sacrifice, and raise money for organizations that serve and support our veterans, active duty military and their families. Visit www.americanfreedomfoundation.org for more information.
Mecum’s annual Kissimmee Auction will feature more than 2,000 collector cars crossing the auction block Jan. 24-29, 2012 at Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee, Fla. For a complete consignment list, visit www.mecum.com and click on the Kissimmee Auction link.
The auction will broadcast with four days of live national TV coverage on Discovery’s all new Velocity network during the “Mecum Auto Auctions: Muscle Cars & More” show. Tickets are available in advance or at the door for $15.
For additional consignment and bidder information, call 262.275.5050 or visit www.mecum.com.
Mecum Kissimmee Auction
Osceola Heritage Park
1875 Silver Spur Lane
Kissimmee, FL 34744
January 24-29, 2012
Preview: Gates open Tuesday-Sunday at 7:30 a.m.
Auction: Memorabilia begins at 8 a.m. daily
Vehicles begin at 11 a.m. Tuesday and Sunday
Vehicles begin at 9 a.m. Wednesday-Saturday
Live TV Times:
Wednesday- Thursday 1-9 p.m. Friday-Saturday 2-10 p.m.
(All times Eastern)
SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. JAN. 13, 2012 – For 41 years, Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction has served as one of the automotive industry’s charitable-giving powerhouses, raising more than $40 million for worthy causes at the World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions ™. $35 million of that total has been raised just within the last five years.
This year is no exception. Barrett-Jackson will help more than 20 local and national charities raise money for worthy causes during its auction, Jan. 15-22, at WestWorld of Scottsdale. Top collectible cars, as well as a motorcycle and a tractor for charity, will cross the block at No Reserve during the automotive lifestyle event.
“Our executives, consignors and bidders brought altruism to a whole new level in 2011,” said Craig Jackson, Barrett-Jackson’s chairman and CEO, noting that the organization helped raise nearly $6 million dollars in 2011. “Philanthropy is a major component of the Barrett-Jackson culture, and due to the tremendous generosity of our customers, participants and attendees, we look forward to watching this figure grow for years to come.”
Charities involving children, military personnel, medical research and community support are taking center stage in Scottsdale. For more information on the cars and the charities benefitting from their sale, please visit our website.
“Each of these organizations needs our support,” added Steve Davis, president of Barrett-Jackson. “We’ve made it our goal to raise as much money for both local and national foundations as possible. We know bidders will be just as excited about taking home one of these vehicles as we are about selling them. Let’s start the New Year off right and see how much money we can raise for these deserving charities.”
For more information on how to become a bidder or to support these foundations, follow www.barrett-jackson.com/bid.
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 Events™” 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.
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
Stacy Pearson, 602 577 6888, stacy@writetoup.com.
Tiffany Jarratt-Shultz, 480 586 6711, tiffany@writetoup.com
Jarrod Holland, 910 431 3322, jholland@jmprpublicrelations.com
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NASCAR driver Ken Schrader will sign autographs on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012 from 2-3 p.m. during the annual Mecum Kissimmee Auction at Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee, Fla.
More than 2,000 collector cars will cross the block at Mecum’s six-day Kissimmee auction Jan. 24-29, including the 2011 Federated Auto Parts 300 Pace Car – a 2010 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS (Lot S173). Schrader, who returns to the NASCAR Sprint Series in 2012 driving the #32 Federated Auto Parts Ford, will pilot this official pace car across the auction block on national television, where Mecum will offer it to bidders on Jan. 28 around 5 p.m.
Patterned after the legendary Z11 Indy 500 Pace Car and built by the “Two Guys Garage” TV crew, the 2010 Camaro RS/SS features a Whipple supercharger, NHRA-approved roll bar, controls for the Pace Car strobe lighting system and autographed dash.
Federated Auto Parts has participated in the past three Mecum Kissimmee Auctions as part of their Federated/Standard® “Dream Car Sweepstakes” program. This annual promotion awards one lucky Federated technician or counterperson with an all-expenses paid trip to the Mecum Kissimmee Auction, plus $15,000 to spend on a car during the event. This year’s winner is Marc Duebber, owner of Duebber’s Automotive Service Center in Cincinnati, Ohio.
The annual Kissimmee event will kick off the 2012 auction season for Mecum as they celebrate 25 years in business. For a complete consignment list, visit www.Mecum.com and click on the Kissimmee Auction link. The auction will broadcast with four days of live national TV coverage on Discovery’s Velocity network during the “Mecum Auto Auctions: Muscle Cars & More” show.
Tickets are available in advance or at the door for $15. For additional consignment and bidder information, call 262.275.5050 or visit www.Mecum.com.
Schedule:
Mecum Kissimmee Auction
Osceola Heritage Park
1875 Silver Spur Lane
Kissimmee, FL 34744
January 24-29, 2012
Preview:
Gates open Tuesday-Sunday at 7:30 a.m.
Auction:
Memorabilia begins at 8 a.m. daily
Vehicles begin at 11 a.m. Tuesday and Sunday
Vehicles begin at 9 a.m. Wednesday thru Saturday
Live TV Times:
Wednesday and Thursday 1-9 p.m.
Friday and Saturday 2-10 p.m.
(All times Eastern)
Airband’s fixed-wireless network delivers 80 MB of secure bandwidth, guaranteeing Internet access for Barrett-Jackson enthusiasts and online bidders
DALLAS and SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Jan. 09, 2012 – Airband Communications, the largest fixed-wireless voice and data provider for businesses in the U.S., announced today it has been named the exclusive wireless Internet provider for the 41st Annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction at WestWorld in Scottsdale from Jan. 15-22, 2012. For the third consecutive year, Airband will provide highly scalable Internet access via its fixed-wireless network to enable live interaction for Barrett-Jackson’s bidders and global fan base.
Due to the increasing demand for Internet-enabled communications at Barrett-Jackson auction events, Airband is adding 10 MB of bandwidth at this year’s show, for a total of 80 MB. In addition, Barrett-Jackson is leveraging the increased bandwidth to support unlimited, free Wi-Fi access in its social media area so that attendees can use their phones and mobile devices to interact and share their auction experience via the web and social media outlets, such as Twitter and Facebook. As one of the world’s most widely attended automobile auction events offering one-of-a-kind collector cars, Barrett-Jackson requires 100 percent uptime and reliable Internet access to help manage its social media channels, automotive catalog, online bidding, and live video streaming.
Fixed-wireless Internet access offers an affordable and scalable alternative to traditional wireline options, and Airband’s highly flexible data services allow businesses, such as hospitality venues and convention centers, to quickly adjust bandwidth without having to install new technology or change existing infrastructures. In addition, Airband’s network gives large events, like Barrett-Jackson auctions, and conference centers the added flexibility to make bandwidth changes easily and quickly, based upon the amount of data usage and event attendance.
“With more than $24 million in gross sales at our most recent auction, Barrett-Jackson recognizes the value of Internet-enabled communications. Uninterrupted service is a necessity for all of our events, and we pride ourselves on delivering an exemplary online experience for automobile enthusiasts,” said Barrett-Jackson Chairman and CEO Craig Jackson. “Airband is a trusted partner of Barrett-Jackson because we can count on their reliable network infrastructure to give buyers and fans real-time access to our live auction events.”
“Airband is proud to once again support Barrett-Jackson’s objective of creating a unique and exciting online environment for collector car aficionados,” said Matt Clark, general manager of Airband’s Phoenix market. “Because Airband bypasses the local phone and cable infrastructures, we’re able to guarantee 100 percent uptime, while at the same time delivering services at a cost performance level unmatched in the industry.”
Airband serves 17 markets across the U.S. including Atlanta; Austin; Baltimore; Dallas; Des Moines; Fort Lauderdale; Fort Worth: Houston; Las Vegas; Los Angeles; Miami; Orange County, Calif.; Philadelphia; Phoenix; San Antonio; San Diego and Washington, D.C.
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 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 www.barrett-jackson.com or call (480) 421-6694.
About Airband
Airband Communications, Inc. is the largest fixed-wireless voice and data provider for businesses in the U.S. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of high-speed Internet access, point-to-point data services, Voice over IP, security and other managed solutions – delivered over one of the industry’s most scalable last-mile networks. Airband bypasses the local phone and cable companies to provide faster provisioning intervals, immediate scalability and complete redundancy for its customers. Thousands of businesses nationwide already count on Airband for their broadband service. For more information, please visit www.airband.com.
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Contact:
Britney Schaeffer
Jetstream PR for Airband
(972) 788-9456 ext. 304
schaeffer@jetstreampr.com
Promoter of World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions to use BizBox as The Barrett-Jackson Social Media Hot Spot for select 2012 auctions and grass root efforts
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (Jan 9, 2012) – New technology will share the spotlight with old in 2012 as Barrett-Jackson, creator of “The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions™, is teaming with BizBox to create the Barret-Jackson “Mobile” Social Media Hot Spot for all its events and grass roots efforts nationwide.
The Social Media Hot Spot will make its first appearance at the 41st Annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction in Scottsdale on Jan. 15-22. Featuring over a thousand vehicles to cross the auction block, the Scotttsdale event has become a fixture in Arizona over the past four decades, annually attracting more than 250,000 visitors from all 50 states and numerous foreign countries.
“We are very excited to be working with Barrett-Jackson,” said BizBox CEO Rick Sikorski. “The Barrett-Jackson name is synonymous with quality, beauty and ageless technology. They recognize that BizBox allows them to reflect their brand and image in a much more appropriate and innovative setting than has been traditionally available in a tent or trailer. Once again, Barrett-Jackson’s ‘out-of-the-box’ thinking sets them apart.”
BizBox, which has been described as similar to a product you would expect from Apple, is the latest, greatest and greenest evolution in transportable buildings.
Powered by solar technology, BizBox transforms within minutes from a perfect mobile “Branded Box” that can easily be customized to a state-of-the-art office, showroom, food or medical retail store or display center — all at the drop of a hitch. The mobile building features glass walls, hardwood floors, HD display panels and a wraparound deck that can be set up in minutes.
Barrett-Jackson Chairman and CEO Craig Jackson said that the unique look, custom wrap, flexibility and state-of-the-art features of BizBox create the perfect showcase for the company’s many products and services.
“Technology is the chassis of the auction business,” said Craig Jackson, Chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “We’ve long been at the forefront of new technology, and we’re proud to add this new hot-spot for our guests.”
BizBox is available for purchase or lease. More information is available at www.bizbox4u.com
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Media contacts
For Barrett-Jackson: Stacy Pearson, 602-577-6888
For BizBox: Ashley Connor, ashley@bizcompr.com or 972-770-5086.
Miss America VIII, Gar Wood's two-time Harmsworth Trophy winning race boat will be offered at Mecum's Kissimmee Auction as Lot S239, on Saturday Jan. 28, 2012 in Kissimmee, Fla.
A winner of the coveted Harmsworth Trophy in 1929 and 1931, Miss America VIII is fitted with its original one-off Miller V16 1113 CI engines, which were specially designed for Miss America VIII by the legendary Indy car and engine builder, Harry Miller, to break the World's Speed Record. Regarded as the most valuable wooden boat offered by Mecum so far, Miss America VIII is a collectible of historic proportions.
The volume of iconic people and places involved with Miss America VIII over the last 83 years is unprecedented. At the 1931 Harmsworth Trophy race, which is claimed to be the largest attended event in the history of the world to that date, over 600,000 fans witnessed her second victory on the banks of the Detroit River.
After being separated for more than 70 years, Gar Wood's favorite hull of the ten Miss America racing boats and the two original Miller V16 engines are together again. Miss America VIII will return to Florida to be sold at auction less than 100 miles south of Bill France's Daytona Museum of Speed where she was displayed during the 1950s.
Mecum's annual Kissimmee event will kick off 25 years in business for the auction company, who will offer other significant wooden boats including: the first production 1955 Chris-Craft 18' Cobra; a one-of-a-kind 1936 Chris-Craft 21' Utility built specifically for Chris-Craft President, Jay Smith; a 38' Reproduction Rum Runner powered by a Liberty V12 WWI airplane engine; a Canadian-built 1954 24' Greavette Streamliner with original Kermath 6 cylinder and a 1937 Ditchburn. To learn more about these boats, visit www.Mecum.com and click on the Kissimmee "Boats" link.
The Kissimmee Auction takes place at Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee, Fla. just one week after Daytona's Speed Week. Discovery's Velocity network will broadcast four days of live national TV coverage during the "Mecum Auto Auctions: Muscle Cars & More" show.
For additional consignment, bidder or spectator information, call 262.275.5050 or visit www.Mecum.com.
Schedule:
Mecum Kissimmee Auction
Osceola Heritage Park
1875 Silver Spur Lane
Kissimmee, FL 34744
January 24-29, 2012
Preview:
Gates open Tuesday-Sunday at 7:30 a.m.
Auction:
Memorabilia begins at 8 a.m. daily
Vehicles begin at 11 a.m. Tuesday and Sunday
Vehicles begin at 9 a.m. Wednesday thru Saturday
Live TV Times:
Wednesday- Friday 5-9 p.m.
Saturday 2-8 p.m.
(All times Eastern)
The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions™ to Present
Rare Versions of the Iconic Sports Car
Scottsdale, Ariz. – Dec. 28, 2011 – Paying homage to Shelby American’s 50th Anniversary in 2012, Barrett-Jackson will auction a limited number of superb Shelbys including five exquisite original models that are among the crown jewels of the upcoming World’s Greatest Collector Car Auction at Westworld in Scottsdale Jan. 15-22.
The spectacular vehicles represent each year from 1965-1969 and one is an extremely rare “barn find.”
“These cars represent a tremendous – and tremendously collectible – era,” said Craig Jackson, Chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “Carroll Shelby has long been part of the Barrett-Jackson family, and this year, in honor of Shelby American’s 50th Anniversary, the cars that will cross our auction block are particularly spectacular.”
Among the headlining Shelbys is a 1965 Shelby GT350 Fastback (Lot #1263.1), a remarkable barn find that was owned by its original owner for more than 44 years until it was sold in 2009. It has the matching numbers engine and drivetrain with 44,000 original miles, and original paint and interior. The engine and transmission have been freshened and the car is very drivable. (VIN SFM5S492)
Barrett-Jackson President Steve Davis added,” With each passing year, these barn-finds become increasingly rare. We are honored to present this tremendous Shelby and many others. These vehicles represent a defining time for an American Legend, and proudly, a man we call a friend.”
“The 2012 50th anniversary celebration will be an exciting year for the Shelby brand,” said John Luft, President of Shelby American. “We’re proud to team up with Barrett-Jackson once again to celebrate this historic milestone in automotive history. We will pull the silk back on the new limited edition Shelby 50th Anniversary vehicles for enthusiasts to see right here at Barrett-Jackson”.
From 1966 comes a freshly restored GT 350H with matching numbers (Lot #1262.2). This car is a stunning example with a complete rotisserie restoration, beautiful Dark Ivy Green paint with gold competition GT350H stripes, and Hertz Magnum 500 wheels with period correct Goodyear Blue Streak tires. This car has been meticulously restored to its classic Shelby heritage. (VIN SFM6S1047)
Representing 1967 is #2545, a Shelby GT350 Fastback (Lot #1263) featuring a Dark Moss Green exterior and black interior. This incredible vehicle was a special order, very highly optioned car with air conditioning, Magstars and California emissions, and is one of one with option combination. It’s undergone professional restoration and boasts SAAC Concours Gold. (VIN 67213F5A02545)
From the Ron Pratte Collection is an extraordinarily rare 1968 Shelby GT500 Convertible (Lot #1016.2), this jewel is one of only 153 428cid with 4-speed Shelby GT500 convertibles built in 1968 and underwent a complete rotisserie restoration and was fully documented by Marti Report. (VIN 8T03S17960102967)
A very rare, mostly original, documented, matching numbers driveline 1969 Shelby GT500 will also be rolling across the Barrett-Jackson auction block (Lot #1257.2). This particular model is one of only 1,534 1969/1970 GT500 Fastbacks and boasts an original R Code 428/335hp Cobra Jet with 3.50 Traction-Lok and close-ratio 4-speed. Per the Shelby American World Registry, the car was used as a DST show car, as well as a Goodyear photo car at Ford’s expense. The Shelby was ordered with special paint code F5, Gulfstream Aqua, with a black interior. Elite Marti report is included. (VIN 9F02R480665).
About The Barrett-Jackson Auction Company
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Media Contacts
Arizona: Stacy Pearson, 602 577 6888, stacy@writetoup.com.
Tiffany Jarratt-Shultz, 480 586 6711, tiffany@writetoup.com
Jarrod Holland, 910 431 3322, jholland@jmprpublicrelations.com
Shelby American: Scott Black, 214 566 6458, sblack@tprm-usa.com