• Shelby ’68 GT500 KR Convertible (Lot #5013) is one of only 51 painted in Acapulco Blue and has been driven less than 300 miles since its restoration
• Lot #5028 is one of 76 Candy Apple Red Shelby GT500 Fastbacks with deluxe red interior built between 1969 and 1970

This Shelby 1968 GT500 KR Convertible is one of several highly collectible Shelbys set to cross the block at the 44th Annual Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction in January.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Dec. 18, 2014 – Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions^TM, will bring an exciting group of Shelbys based on the Ford Mustang to the stage during its Scottsdale auction Jan. 10-18, 2015, at WestWorld in Scottsdale, Ariz. Among the featured Shelbys will be a ’68 Shelby GT500 KR convertible (Lot #5013) that is one of only 51 painted in Acapulco Blue.

“Barrett-Jackson has a deep appreciation for Carroll Shelby and the lasting impact his cars have made on American performance,” said Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “The magic he built into the Ford Mustang line over the years is simply legendary. We’re thrilled his namesake will be well-represented with the Shelby Mustangs in Scottsdale.”

A Shelby favorite to cross the Scottsdale auction block will be a ’68 Shelby KR in Acapulco Blue with deluxe black interior (Lot #5013). This King of the Road Shelby Mustang has been refinished to MCA and SAAC standards and includes a 4-speed manual transmission, power steering, power front disc brakes, tilt-away steering column and AM radio. Every component on this Shelby KR, from the correctly dated motor to the original carburetor, is either original or correctly replaced.

“Our Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction will be almost 50 years to the day that Ford first launched the Shelby GT 350 Mustang at Riverside, California,” said Steve Davis, president of Barrett-Jackson. “This will be an exciting opportunity to honor the Ford and Shelby relationship with some exciting Shelbys on the docket.”

Also highlighting the collection of Shelbys on the Scottsdale docket is a Candy Apple Red ’70 Shelby GT500 Fastback (Lot #5028) with ultra-rare deluxe red interior. Only seven 1970 GT500s were built red with red interior. This particular Shelby is loaded from the factory and includes an automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes and deluxe console. It features all matching numbers between the engine, transmission and the rear end, and is fully documented with the original Build Sheet, Eminger Sheet and Marti Report.  

“Carroll Shelby’s” ’69 Shelby GT500 convertible (Lot #2511) and a ’66 Shelby GT350 Fastback (Lot #2032), from the Ron Pratte Collection, will also cross the auction block in Scottsdale. Owning it for more than three decades, the Shelby GT500 was Carroll Shelby’s personal car since new. It was named the number-one car on Mustang Monthly’s “Top 10 Dream Cars” in July 2001. The Shelby GT350 was fully restored in 2003 in the factory-correct Ivy Green with white LeMans stripes and black interior. Under the hood is the original 306hp, high-output 289 V8 backed by the original 4-speed transmission, both of which have been fully rebuilt within the past 1,000 miles using correct NOS parts.

The Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction in Scottsdale will be broadcast on Velocity and Discovery during 36 hours of live, high-definition TV coverage from Tuesday through Sunday, Jan. 13-18.

For more information on becoming a bidder, follow the link to .

About The Barrett-Jackson Auction Company

Established in 1971 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions™, is the leader in collector car auctions and automotive lifestyle events. The company produces auctions in Scottsdale, Arizona; Palm Beach, Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; and Reno-Tahoe, Nevada. With broadcast partners Velocity and Discovery Channel, Barrett-Jackson will feature 100 hours of live television coverage in 2015, including broadcasts in over 100 countries internationally. Barrett-Jackson also endorses a one-of-a-kind collector car insurance for collector vehicles and other valued belongings. For more information about Barrett-Jackson, visit , or call 480-421-6694.

For high resolution photos, please contact Aaron Cook at ACook@TPRM.com 

Media Contacts:

Corporate Communications
Rodney Scearce
Barrett-Jackson Media Relations Supervisor
480-427-1950
rscearce@barrett-jackson.com

Automotive Media
Aaron Cook
TimePiece PR & Marketing on behalf of Barrett-Jackson
214-520-3430
ACook@TPRM.com

• A never-titled ’69 L89 Corvette convertible (Lot #5050) with only 352 miles highlights Barrett-Jackson’s Corvette lineup
• The fastest street legal Chevrolet Corvette, a ’78 turbine-powered Jet Corvette (Lot #5070) in excellent condition will be among the auction’s most notable consignments
• ’57 (Lot #5057) and ’07 (Lot #5057.1) Corvettes with matching VIN numbers will be sold as a pair in Scottsdale

LOT #5079, a 1969 Chevrolet Corvette L88 Coupe, is just one of several remarkable Corvettes that will cross the block at the 44th Annual Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction in January 2015.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Dec. 8, 2014 – Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car AuctionsTM, will feature a rare docket of collectible Corvettes during its Scottsdale auction Jan. 10-18, 2015, at WestWorld in Scottsdale, Ariz. The predominantly No Reserve auction will feature a remarkable range of Corvettes, including a ’69 L89 Corvette convertible (Lot #5050) that has only 352 original documented miles and won the 2014 NCRS Top Flight Award.

“The Chevrolet Corvette has become an iconic symbol of authentic American performance to fans around the world,” said Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “Since its birth in 1953 in Flint, Mich., its instantly recognizable design is matched by its exhilarating performance. The Corvettes that will cross our block in Scottsdale are a testament that the sports car continues to be a fierce competitor more than 60 years after its introduction.”

The ’69 L89 Corvette convertible (Lot #5050) will be one of the most sought-after vehicles at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction. With only 352 original miles, this time capsule has never been titled. Original documentation consisting of the Corvette order form, retail buyer’s order form, scheduled price sheet, receipt for payment and the dealer copy of the order are included. The convertible, which has been registered in Kevin Cavanaugh’s L89 registry since 1989, also includes a notarized letter from Steve Honnell verifying originality of car and original miles.

Barrett-Jackson will auction a one-of-a-kind ’78 turbine-powered Jet Corvette (Lot #5070). Engineered by Vince Granatelli and complete with the same type of Pratt & Whitney ST6B turbine engine that powered the 1968 Indy Car, this Corvette graced the cover of Motor Trend Magazine. The fastest street-legal corvette in the world, Granatelli claimed it could go 0-60 mph in 3.2 seconds.

Among the most anticipated consignments is a rare ’69 Chevrolet Corvette L88 2 door coupe (Lot #5049) in excellent condition. The Monaco Orange L88 is one of 116 with gorgeous body-off restoration by world famous Nabor Bros of Houston, Texas. The restoration was complete with aluminum heads, radio delete, power brakes, transistorized ignition, M22, posi-traction, headrests, F41 suspension, J56 brakes, tinted glass, Rallye wheels and black wall F70x15 tires.

Also included in the rare collection is a pair of classic Chevrolet Corvettes, ’57 and ’07 convertibles with matching VINs, which will be sold together. The ’57 Corvette Convertible (Lot #5057) dressed in Venetian Red boasts only 190 miles since its frame-off restoration. The ’07 Corvette Convertible (Lot #5057.1) has only eight original miles and was factory built to mirror the 1957 colors and options, with a VIN number matching that of the ’57 model.

“It’s exciting to see the continued interest in the Corvette,” added Steve Davis, president of Barrett-Jackson. “The car’s impact on the automotive world is unmistakable, which somehow continues with every new generation developed by GM. I’m confident these Corvettes will be a crowd favorite in Scottsdale.”

Corvette’s racing history will also be well represented in Scottsdale with a ’68 Corvette Convertible L88 race car (Lot #5035) built and raced by Don Yenko on the Sunray DX sponsored team. This #2 DX L88 car became Yenko’s personal racer on his way to winning the 1968 SCCA Midwest Division championship. Also featured will be a ’68 Corvette L88 Competition Convertible (Lot #5048); one of three factory-built L88 cars for James Garner’s American International Racing team. This particular L88 was the GT class pole winner in the 1968 Daytona 24 Hour race.

Live coverage of the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction in Scottsdale will be broadcast on Velocity and Discovery during 36 hours of live, high-definition TV coverage from Tuesday through Sunday, Jan. 13-18.

For more information on becoming a bidder, follow the link to .

About The Barrett-Jackson Auction Company
Established in 1971 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions™, is the leader in collector car auctions and automotive lifestyle events. The company produces auctions in Scottsdale, Arizona; Palm Beach, Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; and Reno-Tahoe, Nevada. With broadcast partners Velocity and Discovery Channel, Barrett-Jackson will feature 100 hours of live television coverage in 2015, including live international coverage in both Canada and Latin America. Barrett-Jackson also endorses a one-of-a-kind collector car insurance for collector vehicles and other valued belongings. For more information about Barrett-Jackson, visit , or call 480-421-6694.

For high-resolution photos, please contact Aaron Cook at ACook@TPRM.com.

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Media Contact:

Corporate Communications
Rodney Scearce
Barrett-Jackson Senior Media Relations Supervisor
480-306-8253
RScearce@Barrett-Jackson.com

Automotive Media
Aaron Cook
TimePiece PR & Marketing on behalf of Barrett-Jackson
(214) 520-3430
ACook@TPRM.com

The entire Ron Pratte Collection will be auctioned during the 44th Annual Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction in January 2015.

• All Ron Pratte Collection vehicles with lot numbers between 2000 and 2109 will sell on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015
• More than 100 vehicles from the collection, including cars, trucks and motorcycles, will be auctioned on Tuesday
• A ’69 Chevrolet Yenko Chevelle 2 door hardtop (Lot #2016) and a ’69 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Fastback (Lot #2049) are among the anticipated consignments

SCOTTSDALE – Dec. 5, 2014 – Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions^TM, will auction more than 100 vehicles from the world-renowned Ron Pratte Collection on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015, beginning at 9 a.m. MST at WestWorld in Scottsdale, Ariz. Selling at predominantly No Reserve, The Ron Pratte Collection includes 140 collector cars, trucks and motorcycles, and over 1,400 pieces of automobilia.

“The Ron Pratte Collection is possibly the largest and most diverse to cross any collector car auction block over the past decade,” said Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “The majority of Ron’s collection was purchased at Barrett-Jackson auctions and it’s only fitting that these fine collectibles come back to our Scottsdale auction to be passed along to their next caretaker.”

The Ron Pratte Collection sale will kick off with his incredible compilation of automobilia on Saturday, Jan.10, at 9 a.m. MST and continue through its culmination on Tuesday, Jan. 13 at 1 p.m. The Pratte vehicles with lot numbers between 2000 and 2109 will cross the block on Tuesday beginning at 4 p.m. The remaining Pratte vehicles, with lot numbers starting at 2500 and above, will be crossing the block on Saturday, Jan. 17.

The Collection being auctioned on Tuesday, Jan. 13, includes an impressive mixture of vehicles, including a ’69 Chevrolet Yenko Chevelle 2 door hardtop (Lot #2016), one of only 22 still in existence and the only one known to exist with a column shift; a ’29 Indian 401 motorcycle (Lot #2058), which was restored to as-new condition and is ready to be ridden; and a ’69 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Fastback (Lot #2049), one of the rarest Mustangs available with its original engine, transmission and rear end.

“Because of the size and breadth of the Ron Pratte Collection, we wanted to give bidders a single day to really focus on the amazing vehicles that will cross the block,” said Steve Davis, president of Barrett-Jackson. “Tuesday will be a big day for many collectors who have had their eye on some of these fantastic cars. Of course, we’re also looking forward to the excitement when some of the crown jewels of the Ron Pratte Collection, like the Shelby Cobra Super Snake, cross the block on Saturday.”

Beginning December 11, collectors can follow Barrett-Jackson’s “30 Days of Pratte,” an exclusive look inside the legendary Ron Pratte Collection featuring one Pratte-owned vehicle a day leading up to the first day of the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction. For a complete listing of The Ron Pratte Collection, visit www.Barrett-Jackson.com.

Live coverage of the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction in Scottsdale will be broadcast on Velocity and Discovery during 36 hours of live, high-definition TV coverage from Tuesday through Sunday, Jan. 13-18.

For more information on becoming a bidder, follow the link to .

About The Barrett-Jackson Auction Company
Established in 1971 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions™, is the leader in collector car auctions and automotive lifestyle events. The company produces auctions in Scottsdale, Arizona; Palm Beach, Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; and Reno-Tahoe, Nevada. With broadcast partners Velocity and Discovery Channel, Barrett-Jackson will feature 100 hours of live television coverage in 2015, including live international coverage in both Canada and Latin America. Barrett-Jackson also endorses a one-of-a-kind collector car insurance for collector vehicles and other valued belongings. For more information about Barrett-Jackson, visit , or call 480-421-6694.

Media Contacts:
Corporate Communications
Rodney Scearce
Barrett-Jackson Senior Media Relations Supervisor
480-306-8253
RScearce@Barrett-Jackson.com

Automotive Media
Aaron Cook
TimePiece PR & Marketing on behalf of Barrett-Jackson
214-520-3430
ACook@TPRM.com