SPEED will broadcast 21.5 hours of auction action during the 3rd annual Las Vegas event
• Barrett-Jackson and SPEED to introduce four timed lot numbers
• One of the world’s fastest cars and a stock of one-of-a-kind exotics will be available to bidders
LAS VEGAS – Sept. 19, 2010 – Barrett-Jackson Auction Company will offer a striking group of exciting, eclectic and exotic vehicles at No Reserve during the 3rd Annual Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas Auction on Thursday, Sept. 23, through Saturday, Sept. 25, at the luxurious Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. With 21.5 hours of live SPEED coverage, viewers and attendees will witness hundreds of spectacular vehicles crossing the block during the three days of bidding.
“From a diverse group of Chevelles to one of the world’s fastest production cars and highly respected collections, we promise to feature some of the most exciting vehicles in the world,” said Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of the Barrett-Jackson Auction Company. “Since we’ll be kicking off our year-long 40th anniversary celebration in the city of lights, we’re offering a broad range of vehicles that represent the evolution of the hobby. We stand true to our promise to offer something for everyone, so it’ll be a weekend to remember.”
Timing is Everything
In partnership with SPEED, Barrett-Jackson will be the center of attention as prominent cars, such as a Bugatti Veyron, SLR McLaren, Buick GSX Stage 1 and a Chevrolet 150 sedan are scheduled to take center stage during the three auction days. For the first time in Barrett-Jackson history, a timed lot number will be featured at 5:30 p.m. PST each auction day.
“Just like we pioneered internet bidding and television coverage of auctions through SPEED, we’re going a step further with timed lot numbers,” explained Steve Davis, president of the Barrett-Jackson Auction Company. “This opportunity will guarantee viewers a chance to watch a featured car cross the block at a specific time every auction day. We’re continually working on new ways to enhance the experience for our viewers and we believe timed lot numbers will do just that.”
A black and white 1957 Chevrolet 150 sedan Black Widow tribute (Lot #7600), which was restored using the SEDCO Competition Guide, will start off the timed lot number group. The Chevy features a Fuel Injected 283cid V8 engine, which puts out 283 horsepower and is scheduled to appear on SPEED at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 23.
A yellow and black 1970 Buick GSX Stage 1 coupe (Lot #3660) has undergone a full frame-up rotisserie restoration and features a correct, matching numbers powertrain. Documented as GSX Stage 1 car #331, it has a 455cid V8 mated to a three-speed automatic. The Buick GSX Stage 1 is scheduled to sell at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 24.
Known as the crown jewel of exotics, the 2008 Bugatti Veyron (Lot #6580) is number 80 out of 300 produced and was the fastest production car in the world in 2008. With only 11,800 miles on it, the rare high-performance car has a V16 developing 1,001 horsepower, 922 ft./lb. of torque, carbon-ceramic brakes and four Turbo chargers. The vehicle has a top speed of 253 mph and goes zero to 60 in 2.47 seconds. A car fit for any automotive enthusiast that has a need for speed, the Bugatti is sure to be a show-stopper during the auction. The Bugatti is scheduled to cross the block on Saturday, Sept. 25 at 5:30 p.m.
The SLR McLaren Roadster convertible (Lot #6580.1) has a Crystal Antimony Grey exterior that encases a Silver Arrow Red leather interior. The luxurious ride features a 5.5 liter, V8 with a black carbon trim package. The McLaren has less than 600 miles on it and will take the stage on Saturday, Sept. 25, following the Bugatti Veyron.
Most Coveted Exotics
Exotic sports cars, such as the Lamborghini Murcielago and a stable of Ferraris will turn heads as an assorted selection will be available for bidders to choose from. The Giallo Yellow on black 2002 Lamborghini Murcielago (Lot #669.2) has a 6.2 liter with a V12 developing 571 horsepower and 479 ft./lb. of torque and a six-speed manual transmission.
“The trend to own modern collectibles, like the 2008 Veyron and 2002 Lamborghini began at Barrett-Jackson because we understood the value of getting these vehicles in front of our bidders,” explained Steve Davis, president of Barrett-Jackson. “The Bugatti, McLaren, Lamborghini and Ferraris are all amazing collectibles now and destined to be a hot collectible in the future. Barrett-Jackson will continue to provide a diverse docket of these modern collectible vehicles because consumers understand the value of owning a collectible they can drive now and sell later when the timing is right.”
The Italian line-up features:
• 2000 Ferrari 550 Maranello two door coupe (Lot #641.1)
• 1999 Ferrari 355 F-1 Spider (Lot #652.2)
• 1988 Ferrari Testarossa two door coupe (Lot #375)
• 1994 Ferrari 348 Spyder convertible (Lot #628)
• 2003 Ferrari 456 M GT two door coupe (Lot #653)
A Chevelle for Every Need
Known as one of Chevrolet’s most successful nameplates, the Chevelle was originally manufactured in the 1960s as a rival to Ford’s Fairlane. Barrett-Jackson will sell a 1967 Chevelle SS396 convertible (Lot #341.1) painted in stunning Bolero Red over black. Restored to an exceptionally high degree, this SS396 includes its factory four-speed manual transmission, tachometer, bucket seats and power steering. It proudly displays its Protect-O-Plate, build sheets and factory “Monroney” Window Sticker.
A Cortez Silver with a black vinyl top 1970 Chevelle SS454 LS5 two door coupe (Lot #640) will also cross the block. There are less than 500 miles on the fresh frame-on restoration. A four-speed Hurst manual puts the power to the ground with a 12-bolt rear end. The ’70 Chevelle has a factory sway bar, tilt steering, power windows, SS rally wheels and SS hood. The original owner’s manual is included.
“The Chevelles we’ve gathered represent some of the finest muscle cars we’ve ever offered,” noted Davis. “The Chevelle lends itself so well to tasteful customization that bidders will appreciate some of our modified examples offered over the auction block.”
Other Chevelles up for grabs include:
• Royal Plum over black 1967 SS396 Chevelle two door hardtop (Lot #347)
• White over red 1970 Chevelle SS396 coupe (Lot #335)
• Cortez Silver 1969 Chevelle SS396 coupe (Lot #352.1)
• Blue with white rally stripes 1970 Chevelle SS396 two door coupe (Lot #357)
• Monaco Orange 1969 Chevelle SS396 two door coupe (Lot #625.1)
• 1972 Chevelle SS custom two door coupe known as “Project Bad ’72” (Lot #344.1)
• 1969 Chevelle custom two door coupe known as “Project Crazy Train” (Lot #344.2)
• 1970 Chevelle SS custom two door coupe known as “Project Injected” (Lot #671.1)
The Fabulous 50’s
Taking a step back in time, Barrett-Jackson will offer a selection of some of the 1950s most desirable cars, including those from the Rudy Lechtenberger collection. The group represents nearly 50 years of passion for cars, trucks and tractors. Ford, Chevrolet, Buick and Cadillac vehicles that led the way in style, horsepower and innovation during the decade of the Fifties, will also be sold on the Barrett-Jackson stage.
In 1956, Ford offered the 312cid V8 Thunderbird Special engine option that boasted 225 horsepower with automatic transmission. The black 1956 Ford Fairlane Sunliner convertible (Lot #611.2) features a red and white interior, Continental kit and the Thunderbird Special with a three-speed manual transmission. It has been restored to original condition and was in the Lechtenberger collection for 15 years.
A top-of-the-line 1957 Harbor Blue Bel Air two door hardtop (Lot #650) will be available for purchase at Barrett-Jackson. It is equipped with the famed Fuel Injection V8 and a three-speed manual transmission. The Bel Air has undergone a rotisserie restoration and is a show winner taking home, Outstanding Detail, Gold Class and Best of Show at the Gainesville, Fla., Super Chevy Show.
“1957 is often seen as the height of innovation, performance and style of the 50s,” explained Gary Bennett, vice president of consignment at Barrett-Jackson. “The ‘57s were, and still are, among the most sought-after vehicles of that period.”
A 1957 Chevrolet Corvette convertible (Lot #651.1) with black exterior and silver coves is equipped with the legendary Ramjet Fuel Injected 283 V8 coupled to a four-speed Borg Warner T-10. The correct casting numbers for the engine block, heads and generator make this a very special 1957 Corvette. The car is well equipped with options that include: Wonderbar radio, heater, parking brake alarm, white wall tires and spinner wheel covers. The only miles put on the Corvette since restoration are test miles.
Other legendary ‘50s vehicles available include:
• 1955 Ford Fairlane Victoria two door hardtop (Lot #317)
• 1955 red Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria two door hardtop (Lot #610)
• 1955 black and white Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria two door hardtop (Lot #610.1)
• 1955 Buick Super convertible (Lot #655)
• 1957 Cadillac Biarritz Eldorado convertible (Lot #651)
• 1958 Chevrolet Impala two door hardtop (Lot #611)
• 1958 blue Chevrolet Impala two door hardtop (Lot #610.2)
A Week of Automotive Lifestyle Events
The Barrett-Jackson automotive lifestyle week will kick-off with its annual cruise-in on Saturday, Sept. 18, at Gaudin Ford, followed by the 2nd Annual Barrett-Jackson Road Rally on Wednesday, Sept. 22. The rally is scheduled to cruise down the Las Vegas Boulevard and arrive at Mandalay Bay’s southeast parking lot. The event is free to the public and people can enjoy ride n’ drives provided by Ford and GM, demonstrations and entertainment. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.
This year, Barrett-Jackson is partnering with MGM Resorts International to offer five days of “REVVED” events, including spa indulgences, cooking events, fashion shows, gaming tournaments, liquor and cigar experiences, concerts, movies, the fire-breathing Robosaurus vehicle and much more leading up to the star attraction, the Barrett-Jackson Auction. For more information on how to become a REVVED insider, click on the link to www.revvedlasvegas.com.
For more information on becoming a bidder, follow the link to www.barrett-jackson.com/bid.
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, Palm Beach, Fla., Las Vegas 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.
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LAS VEGAS – Sept. 18, 2010 – Gaudin Ford was the hot spot on Saturday, Sept. 18, as the Barrett-Jackson Auction Company kicked off its third Las Vegas automotive lifestyle event with the 3rd Annual Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas Cruise-In. More than 100 Hot Rods, Resto-Mods, classics and muscle cars lined up in the dealership’s parking lot with their hoods popped, while fellow car enthusiasts checked out each other’s rides from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Local radio stations, including KOMP 92.3, 97.1 The Point and ESPN Radio 1100 played music during the cruise-in and an Elvis impersonator entertained the crowd for hours. Posters, t-shirts and tickets were raffled off by Barrett-Jackson.
Generosity was also the theme of the day at Gaudin. Hot dogs, hamburgers and additional refreshments were on sale to benefit Keep Memory Alive, a Las Vegas based organization dedicated to the treatment and cure of people suffering from neurocognitive disorders.
Steve Davis, president of Barrett-Jackson, and Gary Bennett, vice president of consignment, were in attendance to announce three lucky recipients of the Barrett-Jackson Choice Awards. Brent Medovich, the owner of a silver 1965 Mustang Fastback, took home one of four Barrett-Jackson awards during the day. A forest green 1952 Allard Cadillac, owned by David Watson, was also a winner on Saturday. W. Carpenter, owner of a pre-war 1912 Ford Model T-Touring, was all smiles while receiving his Barrett-Jackson award. Bruce Bennett, owner of a midnight blue 1940 Ford Truck, took home the Barrett-Jackson Participant’s Choice Award, which was voted on by fellow cruise-in participants.
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, and Orange County, Cali. 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 Contact
Automotive media contact: Jennifer Pullen, www.tprm-usa.com, 214-520-3430 Ext. 307, jpullen@tprm-usa.com
Local media contact: Kelly Reeves, KLR Communications, (949) 509-1888, kelly@klrcommunications.com
- 100 percent uptime even during last year’s record-setting 90mph monsoon winds
LAS VEGAS – September 14, 2010 – Barrett-Jackson Auction Company and Airband Communications today announced that Airband (formerly known as Sparkplug Communications), has been selected as the Internet provider and exclusive business continuity solution for the 3rd Annual Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas Auction at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino on Thursday, Sept. 23, to Saturday, Sept. 25. The Las Vegas event will kick off a year-long celebration of Barrett-Jackson’s 40th Anniversary.
The Barrett-Jackson website logs more than 80 million page views and 3.5 million visitors annually, and the demand for bandwidth to manage the automotive catalog, online bidding and video streaming/archiving between the auction event location and their corporate server is significant. Airband is providing 30MB of guaranteed symmetrical bandwidth to Barrett-Jackson’s Las Vegas event via a stand-alone fixed-wireless tower transported to Mandalay Bay just for the auction.
Airband’s service provides the extra bandwidth that is critical during the event, and serves as second diverse network as part of the auction’s robust business continuity plan established by Barrett-Jackson to ensure a successful event. In the event of a cut cable, weather outage or catastrophic network failure of any kind, connectivity will be instantly re-routed to the wireless Airband network within seconds, providing a failover solution to ensure uptime.
“Barrett-Jackson must use the best-of-class technology provided by Airband to make our auctions the ultimate experience for car collectors and enthusiasts,” said Craig Jackson, Chairman and CEO, Barrett-Jackson. “Access to a 100 percent reliable network is critical and Airband offers carrier-quality high-bandwidth service. Their fixed wireless network gives us the diverse second network path that guarantees zero downtime, regardless of circumstances that might otherwise interrupt the wired network. The network they establish for our short-term need is every bit as solid and reliable as a high-dollar, permanent corporate installation.”
During the auction in Scottsdale earlier this year, a state of emergency was declared by Arizona’s Governor Jan Brewer and auction attendees experienced record-setting 90mph monsoon winds and tornado warnings; however, the Sparkplug fixed wireless network experienced zero downtime. Operating as Sparkplug Communications, Airband has provided high-speed broadband internet access and business continuity planning to previous Barrett-Jackson auctions in Scottsdale and Las Vegas.
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, and Orange County, Cali. 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 broadband provider for businesses in the U.S. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of high-speed data, 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 company 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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Local media contact: Kelly Reeves, KLR Communications, (949) 509-1888, kelly@klrcommunications.com
- 3rd Annual Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas Collector Car Auction will sell seven exotic cars
- 2008 Bugatti Veyron and McLaren convertible will cross the auction block on Saturday, Sept. 25
- Five Ferrari’s will be up for sale at No Reserve
LAS VEGAS – Sept. 9, 2010 – The Barrett-Jackson Auction Company announced today that a collection of high-performance exotic cars will cross the auction block at No Reserve during the 3rd Annual Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas Auction on Thursday, Sept. 23, through Saturday, Sept. 25, at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino.
SPEED will broadcast 21.5 hours of live coverage over the three days, with highlights to include a 2008 Bugatti Veyron and 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren convertible. The Italian super cars will include a 1988 Ferrari 512 Testarossa, a 1994 Ferrari 348 Spyder, a 2000 Ferrari 550 Maranello, a 1999 Ferrari 355 F-1 Spyder and a 2003 Ferrari 456 M GT.
“Barrett-Jackson creates a docket of amazing cars at every auction,” said Craig Jackson, chairman/CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “We were the first to demonstrate the value of modern collectible vehicles, which our customers enjoy acquiring as much as they do their vintage cars. The Bugatti, McLaren and Ferraris represent a nice stable of vehicles for the serious enthusiast who wants to diversify his collection and still drive his car.”
Known as the crown jewel of exotics, the 2008 Bugatti Veyron (Lot #658) is number 80 out of 300 produced and was the fastest production car around the world in 2008. With only 11,800 original miles on it, the rare high-performance car has 1,001 horsepower, 922 ft./lb. of torque, carbon-ceramic brakes and four Turbo chargers. The vehicle has a top speed of 253 mph and goes zero to 60 in 2.47 seconds. A car fit for any automotive enthusiast that has a need for speed, the Bugatti is sure to be a show-stopper during the auction.
“Designed to outperform any car on the Autobahn and out style any vehicle in the parking lot, the Veyron is a prize that all car aficionados would like to have in their collection,” added Steve Davis, president of Barrett-Jackson. “The smooth acceleration and handling of the car, powered by 1,000 horsepower, makes you feel like you’re in the cockpit of a fighter jet.”
The SLR McLaren Roadster convertible (Lot #658.1) has a Crystal Antimony Grey exterior that encases a Silver Arrow Red leather interior. The luxurious ride features a 5.5 liter, eight cylinder engine with a black carbon trim package. The McLaren will be up for grabs during the Barrett-Jackson auction from the original owner with less than 600 miles.
Italy’s prized-auto manufacturer will also be well represented at this year’s auction with both V12 and V8 powered Ferraris available. The 2000 Ferrari 550 Maranello (Lot #641.1) features a 5.5 liter, 485 horsepower V12 mated to a six-speed manual transmission. The sophisticated black exterior and tan interior combination makes this Ferrari stand out from the crowd. With a mere 16,000 miles on it, the 550 comes complete with service history and all of its books. The 1999 Ferrari 355 F-1 Spyder (Lot #652.2) is a traditional Italian sports machine with less than 10,500 miles. Its 3.5 liter V8 is connected to a F-1 paddle transmission; the car is in a desirable Giallo Yellow exterior with Nero Black top.
“Collectors who favor Italian muscle will love these two Ferraris,” noted Davis. “The rare sports cars both have low mileage and were kept in pristine condition.”
Other Ferraris in the line-up include a 1988 Ferrari 512 Testarossa (Lot #375), with a 12 cylinder engine, five-speed manual transmission and only 31,200 original miles. The 1994 Ferrari 348 Spyder (Lot #628) is Ferrari Red with tan leather interior and a five-speed manual transmission. The 2003 Ferrari 456 M GT (Lot #653) has 6,200 original miles, Hi-Fi stereo system and a satellite navigation system. The original bill of sale and service record are also included with the car.
For more information on becoming a bidder, follow the link to www.barrett-jackson.com/bid.
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, and Orange County, Cali. 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 Contact
Automotive media contact: Jennifer Pullen, www.tprm-usa.com, 214-520-3430 Ext. 307, jpullen@tprm-usa.com
Local media contact: Kelly Reeves, KLR Communications, (949) 509-1888, kelly@klrcommunications.com
Mecum Auctions continues to make its mark in the classic boat industry with the addition of another special event to the Mecum calendar: the Warner Collection Vintage Boat Auction, Oct. 15-17, 2010, in Winsted, Minn., near Minneapolis.
The Warner Collection, which will be offered at no reserve, features an eclectic mix of more than 100 vintage wooden boats built from 1909 to 1996, including some of the finest examples of Hackercraft, Garwood, Chris-Craft, Shepherd, Lyman, Century and Riva models in the world. F. Todd Warner – owner of Mahogany Bay, a company that specializes in the sale, storage, transportation and restoration of wooden boats – began his unique collection in 1974.
In addition to the boats, Mecum will offer more than 100 exotic engines, collectible accessories, tools and hard-to-find parts at the auction.
“With such a broad variety, this auction is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for hobbyists to find rare boats ranging in value from several hundred dollars to more than $1 million and for restorers to secure original parts for their projects,” said Dana Mecum, president, Mecum Auctions. “Warner, a long-time educator and enthusiast, is committed to preserving the history of wooden boating in America and has decided to sell these priceless artifacts to new stewards in the industry at a Mecum no-reserve auction.”
Mecum began its growth in the boat market during its Kissimmee, Fla. Auction in January, where a 1966 Riva Super Aquarama Series II Prototype sold for $775,000. The auction company also recently sold five out of five rare boats offered during the Mecum Monterey Auction in California. For more information on the boats and memorabilia up for bid at Mecum’s Vintage Boat Auction, visit www.Mecum.com.
The Mecum Auction Company has been specializing in the sale of collector cars for 23 years, now offering an industry-leading 5,000 collector cars per year. Consignment, bidder and event information is available online at www.Mecum.com or by calling 815.568.8888.
Mecum Vintage Boat Auction
Oct. 15-16, 2010
423 State Highway 261
Winsted, MN 55395
LAS VEGAS – August 24, 2010 – The Barrett-Jackson Auction Company, creator of “The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions™,” will showcase more than 100 Hot Rods, Resto-Mods, classics, new collectibles and muscle cars during its 2nd Annual Las Vegas Road Rally on Wednesday, Sept. 22. Within four days, Barrett-Jackson sold out 105 exclusive rally spots to Las Vegas-area car collectors and enthusiasts. The rally will begin in the Gold Lot at the Las Vegas Convention Center on Convention Center Drive and travel down the Las Vegas Strip to the southeast parking lot of Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino.
The event is one of many exciting automotive activities Barrett-Jackson has scheduled throughout the week leading up to its 3rd Annual Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas Auction on Thursday, Sept. 23, through Saturday, Sept. 25, at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino.
Rally participants will gather for a car show prior to the Road Rally at 10 a.m. PDT at Fairway Chevrolet, located on 3100 E. Sahara Avenue. There, participants and spectators can enjoy a sneak peek at the rally cars while enjoying live entertainment, giveaways, food and beverages. Proceeds from the sale of food and drinks at Fairway Chevrolet will benefit the YMCA of Southern Nevada. At 1:30 p.m., the vehicles will head to the Gold Lot at the Las Vegas Convention Center to stage for the Road Rally.
Beginning at 2:45 p.m., participants will line up in the Las Vegas Convention Center’s Gold Lot, located across from the Las Vegas Hilton. The Road Rally will depart at 3 p.m. and travel west on Convention Center Drive toward Las Vegas Boulevard. Participants will cruise down the Las Vegas Strip and arrive at Mandalay Bay’s southeast parking lot. Immediately after the rally, participants and the public can enjoy ride ‘n drives provided by Ford and GM, demonstrations and entertainment. The event is free to the public and everyone is invited to attend this exciting afternoon. Food and beverages will be available for purchase and activities are scheduled until 5 p.m.
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, and Orange County, Cali. 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 Contact
AAutomotive media contact: Jennifer Pullen, www.tprm-usa.com, 214-520-3430 Ext. 307, jpullen@tprm-usa.com
Local media contact: Kelly Reeves, KLR Communications, (949) 509-1888, kelly@klrcommunications.com
Mecum Auctions is excited to announce select vehicles from the Zeb Morris Collection, the David and Pauline Haas Collection and the Walt Hollifield Collection will be offered at no reserve during the St. Charles Auction at Pheasant Run Resort Sept. 16-19, 2010.
Morris, a longtime collector, will sell his one-of-a-kind 1969 Pontiac GTO Judge Convertible along with eight other muscle cars at Mecum's St. Charles Auction. Featuring a Ram Air III 400/366 HP engine and 4-speed transmission, this vehicle is documented by the Pontiac Historical Society as the only triple Black 1969 Judge convertible built in this configuration and one of only 108 built that year. The Pontiac has plenty of optional equipment, including a wood rim steering wheel, Rally gauges, hood tach, an 8-track player and Redline tires.
Among the 27 vehicles consigned by David and Pauline Haas - who along with their four sons have been collecting since the 1980s - are several General Motors classics as well as significant Chrysler 300 and Edsel vehicles, all of which have been properly restored and maintained to the highest degree.
Mecum will sell 18 lots from the collection of Walt Hollifield, who has been drag racing, collecting and restoring Pontiacs for more than 40 years. In addition to many Pontiacs, the cars offered range from a 1935 Ford and a 1969 427/435 HP Tri Power Corvette to a Howitzer-armed Jeep that saw action in the first Gulf War.
Also crossing the auction block in St. Charles is a 1968 Chevrolet C10 Pickup owned by Ray Walker of the music group Jordanaires. Walker, who purchased the truck from his cousin on April 1, 1974, recalls driving to and from the group's recording sessions and even giving rides to singer-songwriters Don Gibson and Chuck Howard.
The St. Charles Auction will broadcast live on Mecum's national TV show "Mecum Auto Auction: Muscle Cars & More" on HD Theater - Discovery Communications' first 24-hour high-definition cable network. For a complete list of vehicles, visit www.Mecum.com.
The Mecum Auction Company has been specializing in the sale of collector cars for 23 years, now offering an industry-leading 5,000 collector cars per year. Consignment, bidder and event information is available online at www.Mecum.com or by calling 815.568.8888.
Mecum St. Charles Auction
Sept. 16-19, 2010
Pheasant Run Resort
4051 East Main Street
St. Charles, IL 60174
Preview:
Gates open daily at 8 AM Thursday-Sunday
Auction:
Auction begins daily at 10 AM Thursday-Sunday
Memorabilia:
Sunday 9-11 AM
MARENGO, Ill. - Mecum Auctions returned to Monterey for a successful second annual auction at the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa on the Del Monte Golf Course, where the top sale was a rare ex-DeLorenzo 1967 Corvette L88 Roadster - one of only 20 produced and the earliest RPO-ordered L88 known to exist - that sold on the block for $1,250,000.
With a high-quality inventory of remarkable collector cars, Mecum's Monterey Auction had total gross sales (excluding buyer's premium) of $15.4 million. Combined with post-block sales that continue to occur in The Bid Goes On - Mecum's program to market vehicles that don't sell on the auction block - the company estimates final sales for the auction will be close to $20 million.
"While last year's event was monumental because of our record-breaking $7.25 million sale of the 1965 Shelby Daytona Cobra Coupe, this year's event was hugely successful in its own right. In fact, if you take the Shelby out of the equation, we more than doubled our sales over last year," said President Dana Mecum. "As Monterey's only free, open-to-the-public auction, we have truly carved our own market niche. With growing brand awareness, Mecum in its sophomore year has established itself as a primary destination on the peninsula and has built a very firm cornerstone upon which to have a long-term event in Monterey."
As the first auction company to bring live television to the peninsula with its Discovery Communications' HD Theater show "Mecum Auto Auction: Muscle Cars & More," the Monterey Auction drew thousands of enthusiasts eager to watch the film crew in action and to bid on the investment-grade vehicles. Mecum offered more than 400 collector cars at the two-day auction.
In addition to cars, Mecum entered into the vintage wooden boat arena in 2010, selling five world-class vessels at the Monterey Auction - four of which made it into the top 10 sales.
Mecum's Monterey Top 10 Sales (all sales reflect hammer prices) were:
1. 1967 Chevrolet Corvette L88 Convertible (Lot S125) at $1,250,000
2. 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 Berlinetta (Lot S111.1) at $1,250,000
3. 1972 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Spyder (Lot S122) at $1,050,000
4. 1966 Shelby Cobra 427 Roadster (Lot S120) at $650,000
5. 1971 Chevrolet Corvette ZR2 Convertible (lot S118) at $440,000
6. 1965 Shelby GT350 Drag Unit (Lot S106) at $350,000
7. 1922 Hacker Gentlemans Race Boat (Lot S130) at $320,000
8. 1940 Chris-Craft Racing Runabout (Lot S127) at $291,500
9. 1965 Riva Aquarama (Lot S128) at $290,000
10. 1929 Hacker Craft Deluxe Runabout (Lot S129) at $225,000
Complete Monterey Auction results are available to Mecum InfoNet members, which is free to join at www.Mecum.com. Mecum InfoNet members can log in to see car-by-car results by visiting the Results Page. Next up is the Mecum St. Charles Auction, Sept. 16-19, 2010, at Pheasant Run Resort, which feature 1,000 collector cars up for bid. Tickets are available at the door for $15.
The Mecum Auction Company has been specializing in the sale of collector cars for 23 years, now offering an industry-leading 5,000 collector cars per year. Consignment, bidder and event information is available online at www.Mecum.com or by calling 815.568.8888.
Mecum Auctions has successfully expanded into the vintage boat market, selling five out of five rare boats offered during the Mecum Monterey Auction, Aug. 13-14, 2010, at the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa on the Del Monte Golf Course.
“These unique boats were a popular attraction at our second annual Monterey Auction, drawing admirers to the peninsula for a chance to add one of these desirable vessels to their collection,” said President Dana Mecum. “In fact, four of these boats made it into our top 10 overall sales from the two-day auction, which featured more than 400 vehicles up for bid. And like many classic cars, the collectable boats will continue to appreciate in value for their new owners.”
Topping the list at Mecum Monterey was a 1922 Hacker Gentlemans Race Boat housing a 400 horsepower Liberty V12 Aircraft engine, which sold on the block for $320,000. The boat was custom designed by John L. Hacker as the Apache II and featured a 29-foot Gold Cup type hull specially ordered by automotive designer Norman DeVaux. DeVaux raced Apache II during the 1920s and 1930s at Lake Tahoe, taking home several wins.
In addition to the Hacker, Mecum Auctions sold a 1940 Chris-Craft Racing Runabout for $291,500; a 1965 Riva Aquarama for $290,000; a 1929 Hacker Craft Deluxe Runabout for $225,000; and a 1955 Chris-Craft Cobra 131 HP for $90,000. All sales reflect hammer prices.
Mecum began its foray into offering unique boats during its Kissimmee Auction in January, where a 1966 Riva Super Aquarama Series II Prototype sold for $775,000. The boat-specific auctions continue later this year with The Warner Collection, a vintage wooden boat auction featuring more than 100 boats, rare engines and memorabilia on Oct. 15-16 near Minneapolis, Minn. Mecum also has announced an exclusive event to auction John Hay “Jock” Whitney’s specially commissioned Elegante motor yacht at the Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show on Oct. 30, 2010.
The Mecum Auction Company has been specializing in the sale of collector cars for 23 years, now offering an industry-leading 5,000 collector cars per year. Consignment, bidder and event information is available online at www.Mecum.com or by calling 815.568.8888.
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