Mecum, the high-performance and collector car auction specialists, are excited to announce the incredible 1967 Camaro Cherokee RS/SS Convertible General Motors Styling Car will be auctioned at the 22nd Dana Mecum Original Spring Classic Auction, May 13-17, 2009, in Indianapolis, Ind.
“Originally debuting in Detroit back in May 1967, this candy-apple red customized convertible has 21,000 original miles,” said Dana Mecum, president of Mecum Auction. “Mecum is honored to offer this one-of-a-kind vehicle to automotive enthusiasts, collectors and historians at our annual Spring Classic event.”
A styling exercise for GM design veterans Bill Mitchell and Vince Piggins, the 1967 Camaro Cherokee was pulled off the Norwood, Ohio, assembly line and sent to Mitchell’s famed GM Design Center where subtle exterior modifications transformed the car into a fashion icon. A ducktail spoiler was integrated into the rear end while Corvette-style split bumpers were fitted to the front and back. Sheet metal modifications were finished in the car’s original Aztec Gold Metallic, which served as a base for a gorgeous Candy Apple Metalflake Red trimmed with Gold pinstriping.
“The fact that this Camaro Cherokee even exists today for all of us to enjoy is truly incredible, as corporate liability issues and racing bans at General Motors had long dictated that it was doomed to the scrap heap even before it was completed,” Mecum continued. “It truly is a rare piece of automotive history whose excellent condition and originality represent the cornerstone of its value.”
Distinguishing itself from counterparts, the Cherokee’s most distinct characteristic was – and still is – a hand-crafted fiberglass hood scoop, the upper element of which is formed from Plexiglas to reveal eight polished ram tubes that feed a set of four 48mm Weber downdraft cars atop an aluminum Moon Can-Am intake.
The noteworthy Mark IV big block is an “unstamped” pre-production L78 unit rated at 375 horsepower – the official factory figure before the addition of the Weber/Moon induction system that added at least another 50 horses. Original red interior has been replaced with a custom black that still adorns the car today; the original custom console and a tilting Corvette steering wheel also complement the interior.
Additional technical specifications include:
- Turbo Hydra-Matic 400 automatic transmission
- 12-bolt Positraction rear end
- J52 front power disc brakes
- Koni front and AC Delco rear air shocks
- Power steering
- Custom fiberglass hood
- Hood-mounted tachometer
- Driving lights
Featured as a “Camaro for the street” in a 1967 issue of Hot Rod magazine, the Cherokee served Pace Car duties at Road America Can-Am under the helm of Sir Stirling Moss. The car caught the eye of Mitchell’s friend Augie Pabst, who owned the car for several years before trading it to Vilter Chevrolet-Buick in Oconomowoc, Wisc. The Cherokee then transferred hands to Dan Frank of the Custom Top Shop until 1979 and was later sold to Brooksfield’s Edward Maurer, where it drew the attention of collector and current owner Terry Lietzau, a 30-plus-year muscle car enthusiast.
The Camaro Cherokee is a main attraction at the must-attend Original Spring Classic Auction at the Indiana State Fairgrounds and will be auctioned on live national TV at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 15, 2009. The event is open to the general public and tickets are available at the door for $10. For more information, visit www.Mecum.com. The Original Spring Classic Auction, which is expected to feature more than 1,000 vehicles, will be broadcast live on Mecum’s popular television series, “Mecum Auto Auction: Muscle Cars & More” on HD Theater – Discovery Communications’ first 24-hour high-definition cable network, offering compelling real-world and motorized content.
The Mecum Auction Company has been specializing in the sale of collector cars, muscle cars and Corvettes for more than 20 years. In spring 2008, the company sold its 50,000th car. Consignment, Bidder, event and accommodation information is available online at www.Mecum.com or by calling 815.568.8888.
With the crowd on its feet and attendees cheering with excitement, Mecum dropped the hammer on the historically significant 1963 Gulf Oil Corvette Z06 Race Car as it crossed the block at the Mecum Auction at Osceola Heritage Park, Jan. 22-24, 2009.
As the leader of the pack, the “Gulf One” topped the auction’s sales and sold for $1,050,000.
“We’re declining to participate in this recession,” said Dana Mecum, president, Mecum Auctions, noting the significant sales and strong attendance at the Kissimmee event. “The collector car market has stabilized and it’s now getting back to the levels seen in 2004 and 2005.”
The Gulf One was the main attraction of 750 collector cars, muscle cars and Corvettes offered at the auction, which reported a 58% sold rate. Auction attendance grew 51% over 2008. Total gross sales for the three-day auction were $16.5 million, up from $15.2 million last year. Starting with this auction, Mecum has begun reporting the hammer prices for all vehicles sold – not including buyer’s premiums.
Kissimmee’s Top 10 Sales were:
- 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 “Gulf One” (Lot S110) at $1,050,000
- 1962 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster (Lot S158) at $525,000
- 1969 Chevrolet Corvette L88 Race Car (Lot S142) at $305,000
- 1957 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible 283/283 HP Fuelie (Lot S138) at $250,000
- 1964 Ford Galaxie Hardtop 427 Hi Riser (Lot S130) at $205,000
- 1964 Ford Fairlane 427 Thunderbolt Drag Racer (Lot S134) $195,000
- 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona (Lot S154) at $195,000
- 1953 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible (Lot F254) at $165,000
- 1953 Buick Skylark Convertible (Lot F255) at $135,000
- 1953 Oldsmobile Fiesta Convertible (Lot F256) at $135,000
Mecum Auctions truly has a car for anyone who’s in the market, offering a large variety of makes and models as well as price ranges. “Those collectors looking for a weekend driver can find a beautiful car that meets their desires and their pocketbooks,” added Mecum. “I am proud of the entire Mecum team, who once again performed tremendously during this auction to serve the consigners and bidders. We are committed to delivering the best results – for the lowest commissions – of any auction company.”
While a series of records were broken by Mecum at their Kissimmee, Fla., auction – attendance, sales and Web site viewers were higher than any numbers from last year’s event – it was also the auction company’s first live broadcast from Osceola Heritage Park, which aired on the television series “Mecum Auto Auction: Muscle Cars & More” on HD Theater, Discovery Communication’s premier high-definition network. Viewers can catch all the action in encore performances of “Mecum Auto Auction: Muscle Cars & More” on HD Theater starting Saturday, February 7 from 7-11 PM ET. In addition, “Mecum Auto Auctions: Behind-The-Scenes”, a new three-part special following Dana Mecum throughout the Kissimmee event, will premiere on Tuesdays, starting February 3 from 8-9 PM ET on HD Theater.
Excitement surrounding the million-dollar Corvette Z06 was enhanced by the presence of legendary driver Dr. Dick Thompson, who was on site signing autographs and taking pictures next to the race car he originally drove in 1963. Known as the “Flying Dentist,” Thompson contended for national championships during the ‘50s and ‘60s and was a mainstay in SCCA racing.
Full results of the Kissimmee, Fla., auction are available to Mecum InfoNet members, which is free to join at https://www.mecum.com/infonet/infonet.cfm. Mecum InfoNet members can log in to see car-by-car results by visiting the Consignments Page.
Mecum’s next auction – the Mecum Kansas Auction, March 20-21, 2009, in Kansas City, Mo. – is open to the public with tickets available at the door for $10. For more information, visit www.Mecum.com. Additional Mecum auctions will be broadcast live on HD Theater’s popular high-definition television series, “Mecum Auto Auction: Muscle Cars & More,” including Dana Mecum’s Original Spring Classic Auction from Indianapolis on May 13-17, 2009.
The Mecum Auction Company has been specializing in the sale of collector cars, muscle cars and Corvettes for more than 20 years. In spring 2008, the company sold its 50,000th car. Consignment, Bidder, event and accommodation information is available online at www.Mecum.com or by calling (815) 568-8888.
The Highly-Collectible Serial #1 Hurst/Viper Coupe Sells for a Record-Breaking $250,000
Blair, Nebraska – January 26, 2009 – The Serial #1 50th Anniversary Hurst/Viper sold for a record-breaking $250,000 at the 2009 Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction in Scottsdale, Ariz. The highly-collectible Viper, built by the Woodhouse Auto Family and Hurst Performance Vehicle Group, sold for the highest price ever for any Hurst vehicle or Viper at a Barrett-Jackson auction.
The Serial #01 Hurst/Viper – first of only 50 to be built – features the new Hurst HARD-DRIVE® gold pistol-grip shifter, massive black chrome Hurst wheels, Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 tires, Corsa exhaust and Moton Club Sport adjustable coil-over suspension with Eibach springs. In honor of the Golden Anniversary the vehicle is finished in a stunning satin-gold paint with gloss black stripes. The interior features custom Hurst logo floor mats and a special Katzkin charcoal leather with Hurst embroidered logos, gold thread detailing and perforated leather inserts.
A portion of the proceeds from this unprecedented sale benefits a new Victory Junction camping facility for children for chronic medical conditions or serious illnesses to be built in Kansas City. “On behalf of the 700 Woodhouse employees I would like to express the pleasure of presenting the Victory Junction with a check for $125,000 – profits from the sale of the first limited edition Hurst/Viper,” said Lance Pittack, President of the Omaha Metro based Woodhouse Auto Family. “It’s fantastic that this Hurst/Viper brought the highest price for the marque and gave us an opportunity to donate a significant amount to a worthy cause.”
Joining Woodhouse and Hurst Performance Vehicles with donations for this vehicle are suppliers Moton Suspension, Michelin Tires, Corsa Exhaust, Katzkin Interior, Starwest Floor mats, Coverking Car Cover and Acsco Products.
“The Hurst/Woodhouse Viper is an amazing collaboration and the resulting donation will provide life-changing camp experiences for many children with chronic medical conditions or serious illnesses,” added Pattie Petty, co-founder of Victory Junction. “Kyle Petty and I are so grateful to Hurst Performance Vehicles and the Woodhouse Auto Family for their generous support of new Victory Junction camp location in Kansas City.”
Upcoming production Hurst/Vipers are available for individual order exclusively through Woodhouse Dodge. Contact Bill Pemberton at 1-800-889-1893 or billpemberton@woodhouse.com
About Hurst Performance
Founded in 1958, Hurst Performance is one of the most recognized and revered names in the automotive performance arena. The Hurst brand has long been synonymous with speed, performance and quality, with an impressive track-record of pioneering high performance products and vehicles for all forms of motorsports and hot-rodding. Hurst was one of the first specialty companies to partner with the OEMs and bring enthusiasts limited edition performance vehicles like the legendary Hurst/Olds 442. For more information please visit www.Hurst-Performance.com
About The Woodhouse Auto Family
Woodhouse Auto Family is a successful family-owned business which has sold vehicles in all 50 states. The Woodhouse Auto Family consists of 7 dealership franchises in the Omaha, Nebraska metro area. Woodhouse Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep have consistently been in the top 10 sales position for the Pentastar Corporation. In addition, Woodhouse has been a leader in new Dodge Viper sales for the past 8 years. With an extensive background in racing and performance Woodhouse also leads in performance modifications of the Dodge Viper SRT10. For more information, visit www.woodhouse.com
About Victory Junction
Victory Junction is a year-round camping environment for children, ages 6 to 16, with chronic medical conditions or serious illnesses. Founded by Kyle and Pattie Petty in honor of their son Adam, the camp is located in Randleman, N.C. with a second location opening soon in Kansas City, Kan. Victory Junction offers programs for 24 disease groups and maintains strong relationships with 22 partner hospitals. Victory Junction’s mission is to provide life-changing camping experiences that are exciting, fun and empowering, in a safe and medically-sound environment. As a not-for-profit organization, the camp operates solely through the support of generous donors to provide this experience at no charge to children and their families. For more information, visit www.victoryjunction.org
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. and Las Vegas. For more information about Barrett-Jackson, visit www.barrett-jackson.com or call (480) 421-6694.
The Bidder Form for Mecum's March 20 and 21 auction in Kansas City, MO has been posted. This two day auction will see 300 cars cross the auction block. The auction is held completely indoors and the Kemper Arena complex.
For the Bidder Form, please the Mecum Forms section on the website.
Atlanta, Georgia – January 23, 2009 – Take the hood of a Chevy Tahoe; bring it to six Major League Baseball parks; have more than 220 players sign it, including the biggest names in baseball today, Baseball Hall of Fame members and future stars of tomorrow; and what have you got? One of the most unique pieces of baseball memorabilia ever created.
AutoTrader.com Drive to a New Start Spokesperson Goose Gossage, top bidders Diane and Tom Day and Barrett-Jackson Chairman and CEO Craig Jackson pose with the hood of a Chevy Tahoe signed by more than 220 Major League baseball players and coaches and the tricked-out Chevy Tahoe the Days bought at the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction in Scottsdale, Ariz., on Friday, January 16. Photo courtesy of Barrett-Jackson.
AutoTrader.com Drive to a New Start Spokesperson Goose Gossage, top bidders Diane and Tom Day and Barrett-Jackson Chairman and CEO Craig Jackson pose with the hood of a Chevy Tahoe signed by more than 220 Major League baseball players and coaches and the tricked-out Chevy Tahoe the Days bought at the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction in Scottsdale, Ariz., on Friday, January 16. Photo courtesy of Barrett-Jackson.
This one of-a-kind piece of baseball memorabilia and a unique, baseball-themed Chevy Tahoe fetched a final bid of $100,000 at the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction in Scottsdale, Ariz., on Friday, January 16. This $100,000 will be added to the $100,000 AutoTrader.com raised during the 2008 baseball season through the company’s Drive to a New Start program and all $200,000 will be donated to youth baseball programs in the six cities AutoTrader.com visited with the program.
The winning bidders, Tom and Diane Day of Corona, Calif., are big baseball fans and Los Angeles Angels season ticket holders. They plan to display the Tahoe and the hood with several other collector cars they have purchased over the years.
“The entire Day family is excited about having this terrific car and sports collectible and we’re happy the proceeds will go to benefit youth baseball,” said Tom Day.
The hood is signed by stars like Derek Jeter, Ryan Howard, Mariano Rivera, Francisco Rodriguez, Vladimir Guerrero, Carlos Zambrano, Chipper Jones, Barry Zito and Tim Lincecum. The hood also made a stop in Cooperstown, N.Y., for the Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony in July, where Hall of Fame members Yogi Berra, Bob Gibson, Ozzie Smith, Tom Seaver, Whitey Ford and others also signed. And front and center on the hood is the first signature from https://pharmacy-no-rx.net/cipro_generic.html 2008 Baseball Hall of Fame inductee Goose Gossage, who toured the country with AutoTrader.com as the spokesperson for the program.
All signatures on the hood were authenticated by Steiner Sports, the leader in sports memorabilia authentication and sports marketing.
In total, about 220 current and former players signed the hood. The six teams who hosted Drive to a New Start events were the Atlanta Braves, the Los Angeles Angels, the New York Yankees, the Philadelphia Phillies, The Chicago Cubs and the San Francisco Giants. Youth baseball programs affiliated with each team will split the $200,000 final tally raised through the Drive to a New Start program.
The Chevy Tahoe, which was auctioned with the hood, has been dubbed the Ultimate Baseball Ride because of some special upgrades. In addition to “standard” luxury features like top of the line stereo, DVD player with several screens and custom paint, the SUV features Rawlings baseball glove leather seats and steering wheel and baseball-bat ash wood dashboard, door panel and steering wheel accents.
Drive to a New Start was one of AutoTrader.com’s 2008 marketing and community outreach programs. In each city Gossage visited with AutoTrader.com, he hosted a youth baseball clinic for inner city children, met fans and signed autographs at pre-game events and conducted on-field or in-box media interviews. At each city, Gossage helped collect players’ and coaches’ signatures on the hood, with each signature garnering an AutoTrader.com donation to youth baseball programs in those cities.
“It was a real thrill to be involved with this program,” said Gossage. “Touring the country, collecting these signatures and helping kids learn about baseball was all very rewarding. I’m glad this fetched such a high bid at the auction. That money will go a long way to helping some great kids.”
About AutoTrader.com
AutoTrader.com, created in 1997 and headquartered in Atlanta, Ga., is the Internet’s leading auto classifieds marketplace and consumer information website. AutoTrader.com aggregates in a single location about 4 million new, used and certified pre-owned vehicle listings from 40,000 dealers and 250,000 private owners and the site attracts about 14 million unique monthly visitors. Through innovative merchandising functionality such as multiple photos, videos, detailed descriptions and comprehensive research and compare tools, AutoTrader.com unites new and used car buyers and sellers online to improving the way people research, locate and advertise vehicles. AutoTrader.com is a majority-owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises. The venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers is also an investor. For more information, please visit www.autotrader.com.
Dr. Dick Thompson, known as the “Flying Dentist” during the glory years of automotive road racing, will be appearing at the Mecum auction at Kissimmee, Florida, Friday, January 23 and Saturday, January 24. He will be reunited with the 1963 Corvette Z06 race car, “Gulf One”, which he drove in 1963 and is being offered for sale Saturday afternoon.
Dr. Thompson cut a winning swath across the country in the Fifties and Sixties. Thompson raced everywhere from the Sebring 12 Hour Race against an international lineup to Road America, where America’s finest road racers met each summer.
Dr. Thompson will be available for autographs Friday afternoon and evening and looks forward to seeing old friends and meeting new fans. The Mecum Auction has incorporated a special autograph page inside the front cover of the Kissimmee Event Program making it a special souvenir for auction attendees. Dr. Thompson will also be available all day Saturday in the hours leading up to Gulf One’s sale tentatively schedule for 2:30 PM.
In the Fifties, the "Flying Dentist" contended for national championships and was a mainstay in SCCA racing but also competed in international events. At that time the amateurs and professionals competed against each other around the world and often drove in several races in a weekend – a far cry from today’s racing. Dr. Thompson has a wealth of memories from his racing days and fans are invited to strike up a conversation with one of America’s true Racing Legends.
As the main attraction of an estimated 750 collector cars, the Gulf One 1963 Z06 is expected to draw a crowd of thousands to the Mecum Kissimmee Auction, located at the Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee, Fla. The car will be sold Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009, as Lot # S110. See the Mecum website for more information on Gulf One. The general public is welcome, with tickets available at the door for $10. For more information, visit www.Mecum.com.
The Kissimmee Auction will be broadcast live on Mecum’s popular television series, “Mecum Auto Auction: Muscle Cars & More,” which returns for the 2009 season on HD Theater – A Discovery Company. See the HD Theater website for dates and times.
The Mecum Auction Company has been specializing in the sale of collector cars, muscle cars and Corvettes for more than 20 years. In spring 2008, the company sold its 50,000th car, proving that Nobody Sells More Muscle than Mecum. Nobody. Consignment, Bidder, event and accommodation information is available online at www.Mecum.com or by calling (815) 568-8888.
Scottsdale, Ariz. – January 20, 2009 – The Barrett-Jackson Auction Company exceeded industry-wide expectations by recording more than $63 million in sales last week during the 38th annual Scottsdale auction. From Jan. 11-18, 2009, the all No Reserve auction featured an eclectic offering, including a 1929 Ford 4-AT-E Tri-Motor airplane that sold for $1.21 million and the “first production” 1955 Ford Thunderbird that fetched $660,000. Despite an uncertain economy, numerous Barrett-Jackson records were set, including $220,000 for a 1959 Chevrolet Corvette convertible, $250,000 for a 50th Anniversary Hurst Performance 2008 Dodge Viper and $137,500 for a 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302 fastback.
Hailed as “The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions™,” the 2009 Scottsdale event featured over 1,100 collector vehicles and 40 hours of live, high-definition TV coverage on SPEED. For the third consecutive year, more than 200,000 people attended the Scottsdale auction.
“The car collector community enjoyed another stellar Scottsdale event at Barrett-Jackson,” said Craig Jackson, Chairman/CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “It was truly a celebration of our hobby and its resiliency. Sales were solid from start to finish and exceeded expectations. Barrett-Jackson was an oasis for hundreds of thousands of people looking to escape the economic headlines and enjoy some amazing cars in beautiful weather.”
The rare Tri-Motor aircraft, one of only a handful known to be in existence today and extensively restored by aviation expert, Bob Woods, has led a storybook existence, including being shot during the World War II attack at Pearl Harbor. The Thunderbird that was sold is also overflowing with provenance, as it is documented by Ford Motor Company as No. 1 and represents the birth of Ford’s sports car program.
In addition to the top sellers, Barrett-Jackson offered a healthy collection of entry level to mid range cars. With nearly 70 percent of all purchases made by new buyers, these vehicles served as the nucleus of the 2009 event. The diverse docket also catered to buyers planning to spend conservatively in today’s economy.
“Our customers asked us to offer more mid range vehicles this year,” noted Steve Davis, president of Barrett-Jackson. “And the solid sales performance demonstrates the wisdom of our approach. While the Tri-Motor and Thunderbird were highlights of the week, collectors really responded to cars in the $50,000 to $150,000 price range. We’re cognizant of the current economic conditions and made sure to offer something for everyone.”
Barrett-Jackson joined forces with General Motors to offer a select group of vehicles from the GM Heritage Fleet, which was embraced by the company’s diverse clientele. “The General Motors Offering represented an opportunity for collectors to own a piece of GM history,” continued Davis. “An example was the show-stopping ‘Blackhawk’ concept that went for more than $500,000. Many of the vehicles from the GM Offering exceeded our original estimates, validating this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.”
Barrett-Jackson continued to elevate into a passion-filled lifestyle experience, including celebrities in attendance and more than 350 exhibitors, ranging from luxury to mainstream products and services. The passion and enthusiasm for the car collecting hobby and the lifestyle it represents remains healthy, despite the current economy. Additionally, Barrett-Jackson helped raise more than $4.4 million for various charitable organizations during the 2009 Scottsdale auction with the help of Richard Petty, Rusty Wallace, Goose Gossage, Bill Goldberg, Reggie Jackson and Robert Yates, among others.
“The Scottsdale auction was a success on many levels,” added Jackson. “People are already asking for bidder and consignment applications for our Palm Beach event in April. Everyone involved in this fantastic week would agree that the collector car hobby continues to be healthy.”
The top 10 cars sold in Scottsdale include:
- 1929 Ford 4-AT-E Tri-Motor airplane – $1.21 million (Lot #1307)
- 1955 Ford Thunderbird convertible “Production No. 1” – $660,000 (Lot #1295)
- 1996 Buick Custom “Blackhawk” – $522,500 (Lot #1303)
- 1970 Plymouth Superbird custom tribute – $501,000 (Lot #1289)
- 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo NASCAR “Jeff Gordon’s” – $500,000 (Lot #1274)
- 2005 Saleen S7 Twin-Turbo 2-door coupe – $412,500 (Lot #1305)
- 2009 Ford Mustang FR500CJ Cobra Jet prototype – $375,000 (Lot #1333.1)
- 2010 Chevrolet Camaro “First Retail Production” – $350,000 (Lot #1316)
- 1969 Chevrolet Camaro ZL-1 COPO coupe – $319,000 (Lot #1277.1)
- 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Yenko COPO coupe – $297,000 (Lot #1278)
With strong sales last week in Scottsdale and a successful inaugural Las Vegas auction last October, Barrett-Jackson has recorded over $90 million in sales over the last four months. The company is taking consignments for Palm Beach as it carries forward the momentum of the car collecting passion exhibited by its performance in Las Vegas and Scottsdale. The 7th Annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction in Palm Beach, Fla., will be held April 9-11, 2009.
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. and Las Vegas. For more information about Barrett-Jackson, visit www.barrett-jackson.com or call (480) 421-6694.
Media Contact: Luke DeRouen at lderouen@tprm-usa.com or (214) 520-3430 ext. 301
All auction prices, excluding charity vehicles, include buyer’s premium.
Scottsdale, Ariz. – January 17, 2009 – The action at the Barrett-Jackson Auction is heating up in the desert and the winners are taking home hundreds of the world’s top collector cars. A 2008 Barrett-Jackson limited edition Ford GT was won at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas in the past few days and sales have been steady this week at the 38th annual auction in Scottsdale, Ariz. The “World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions™” will continue through tomorrow as over 1,000 collector vehicles are sold at No Reserve. SPEED will broadcast nearly 40 hours of live, high-definition coverage.
“Barrett-Jackson offers an unparalleled experience where some winners walk away with the ultimate souvenir, a collector car,” explained Steve Davis, president of Barrett-Jackson. “From the fantastic cars crossing the block at No Reserve in Scottsdale to the slots of Las Vegas, we give everyone an opportunity to either watch the fun or be part of the action.”
With the great weather, great buzz, a great consignment from General Motors and a big crowd for The Garage’s Fleur’t Fashion Show and 944 party, Barrett-Jackson is on pace for another fantastic event. Vehicles started crossing auction block on Tuesday and will continue through Sunday.
One of the cars scheduled to be sold is a limited edition Barrett-Jackson Ford Shelby GT Mustang (Lot #1563). The car was collaboration between Ford Motor Company, Barrett-Jackson Auction Company and Shelby Automobiles, to create collector car history with the Limited Edition 2008 Shelby GT. A total of only 100 models, in both coupe and convertible body styles, were sold only through Arizona Ford dealers.
On January 11, one of the rare Barrett-Jackson edition muscle Shelbys was won by Arthur Romero in Las Vegas. The Amarillo, Texas resident hit one of the Barrett-Jackson branded slot jackpots at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino. Their branded slot machines were developed as joint effort between Mandalay Bay and Barrett-Jackson that displayed symbols on the slot reel which offered a number of the various automobiles presented during the October 2008 Las Vegas auction at the Events Center.
“From world class muscle cars to great classics, concept cars and hot rods, celebrities, activities and vendors, Barrett-Jackson is the epicenter of car collecting hobby,” noted Davis. “If you’re hungry for incredible excitement, great buys, celebrity watching and hot cars, we bring it all together for an experience like no other.”
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. and Las Vegas. For more information about Barrett-Jackson, visit www.barrett-jackson.com or call (480) 421-6694.
Media Contact: Luke DeRouen at lderouen@tprm-usa.com or (214) 520-3430 ext. 301
Scottsdale, Ariz. – January 16, 2009 – Some of NASCAR’s most famous celebrities and vehicles will appear this week during the 38th Annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction in Scottsdale, Ariz. Past and present stars will take part in charity sales, including “The King” Richard Petty and Rick Hendrick. The auction runs through Sunday, with nearly 40 hours of live, high-definition coverage by SPEED.
“With the racing season yet to begin, Barrett-Jackson has become the epicenter of the NASCAR world,” said Craig Jackson, Chairman/CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “Icons like Richard Petty, Jack Roush and Rick Hendrick come to Scottsdale to raise funds and awareness for some amazing charities, while enjoying an atmosphere that is comparable to a NASCAR weekend.”
Petty will drive a 1970 Plymouth Superbird custom tribute (Lot #1289) onto the block Saturday. The Superbird, which will be sold to benefit The Darrell Gwynn Foundation, was built by YearOne in conjunction with Musclecar TV, Bill Goldberg and Gillette Evernham Motorsports. Goldberg and Darrell Gwynn will join Petty on the block for the sale. Tony Stewart’s race-winning 2007 Chevy Monte Carlo NASCAR (Lot #1575) will also be sold to benefit The Darrell Gwynn Foundation.
Team owner Hendrick will address the Barrett-Jackson crowd on Saturday before the sale of Jeff Gordon’s 2006 Chevy Monte Carlo NASCAR (Lot #1274). All proceeds from the sale of the “Rainbow Warrior’s” race car will be donated to the Hendrick Morrow Program. . A 2008 Ford Mustang GT ROUSH P-51A (Lot #1575.1) will be sold on Sunday. This 510 horsepower Mustang is No. 104 of 151 built and will benefit Speedway Children’s Charities.
Among Thursday’s highlights was retired driver Rusty Wallace on stage to help sell an officially licensed 2009 60th Anniversary NASCAR Motorcycle built by Destination Daytona (Lot #706). The commemorative bike fetched $50,000 that will be donated to Victory Junction Gang through The NASCAR Foundation. Wallace will also sell his 1933 Ford 3 window custom coup on Sunday.
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. and Las Vegas. For more information about Barrett-Jackson, visit www.barrett-jackson.com or call (480) 421-6694.
Media Contact: Luke DeRouen at lderouen@tprm-usa.com or (214) 870-8635
Mecum Auction today announced that only Saturday General Entry consignment positions remain available for the auction in Kissimmee, FL, January 22, 23 & 24. Over 750 cars are expected for this auction. Consigners should act now if they wish to sell their car at this auction.Visit the Mecum website at www.mecum.com/forms/all_forms.cfm for a Position Request Form or call (815) 568-8888.
