• 3rd Annual Hot August Nights Auction presented by Barrett-Jackson to be held Aug. 6-8, 2015
• Entire auction to be broadcast on live, high-definition TV on Discovery and Velocity
• Barrett-Jackson Cup competition returns with hobby’s largest purse of over $100,000 in cash and prizes

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – June 8, 2015 – Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions^®, is gearing up for its 3rd Annual Hot August Nights auction, held at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center in Reno, Nevada, Aug., 6-8, 2015. After listening to fans, Barrett-Jackson has adjusted its hours to feature the auction during the day so that fans may attend other Hot August Nights events in the evening. The auction, in its entirety, will be featured on live, high-definition TV on Discovery and Velocity. The Barrett-Jackson Cup competition will also return with the hobby’s largest purse of over $100,000 in cash and prizes.

“We’re thrilled to bring our collector car auction back to Reno Tahoe for the third year,” said Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “Part of the excitement we bring there is the Barrett-Jackson Cup, honoring the finest customs with the largest cash and prize purse of any collector car competition in the world. Our partnership with Discovery and Velocity also puts these incredibly restored customs in front of millions of viewers.”

In addition to many of the hottest customs, classics and late-model consignments, the Barrett-Jackson auction and Hot August Nights will deliver an exciting week of activities for the whole family. Hot August Nights draws hundreds of thousands of visitors each year to northern Nevada, providing them the opportunity to participate in organized cruises, drag races, Show-n-Shines, concerts and more. Among the most anticipated attractions will be the Barrett-Jackson Cup, offering over $100,000 in cash and prizes.

“Our 2014 Barrett-Jackson Cup brought new levels of prominence,” said Steve Davis, president of Barrett-Jackson. “We not only enjoyed an incredible number of entries last year, but our finalists included customs that were Goodguys, AMBR and Ridler award winners. I have no doubt this year’s Barrett-Jackson Cup entries will set an even higher bar among custom car competitions and increase the profile of the Barrett-Jackson Cup among enthusiasts.”

Three notable consignments for the Barrett-Jackson Reno Tahoe auction include an all-steel, fully streetable ’34 Ford Roadster. With a 6-71 blown Chrysler HEMI engine boasting approximately 600 horsepower, it is affectionately named “Mellow Yellow,” reminiscent of Donovan’s hit ’60s song. Also destined for the block is a ’61 Chevrolet Impala SS 409 built in the Los Angeles Van Nuys plant. It features a full frame-off restoration with an engine that boasts 360 horsepower. MOPAR fans will want to bid on a Bumble Bee Yellow ’69 Plymouth Road Runner with only 2,227 miles on a rebuilt 393ci big block.

Consignments for the 3^rd Annual Hot August Nights Auction are still being accepted. With an entry fee of $750, vehicles are also being accepted with a $100,000 Reserve threshold. To consign a vehicle in the Reno auction, click here. For more information on becoming a bidder, follow the link to www.barrett-jackson.com/bid.

BARRETT-JACKSON HEATS UP HOT AUGUST NIGHTS WITH WORLD-CLASS BARRETT-JACKSON CUP COMPETITION, LIVE TV COVERAGE AND SPIRITED AUCTION WITH 99% SELL THROUGH RATE

• Barrett-Jackson continues to serve as catalyst for all segments of the collector car hobby

• 2014 Barrett-Jackson Cup becomes Hot August Night staple; Good Guys, AMBR and Ridler award winners among “Reno Five” finalists; 1957 Chevrolet Pickup named grand prize winner

• More than $11M in sales at a 99% sell through rate with more bidders and consignors during the 2nd Annual Hot August Nights three-day auction at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center

RENO, Nev. – Aug 4, 2014 – In only its second year as part of Hot August Nights, the Barrett-Jackson Auction Company has become an integral part of America’s largest celebration of the custom and hot rod community. With its spectacular Barrett-Jackson Cup competition, live auction and other events, Barrett-Jackson has elevated the attention of the car collecting community to new heights.

Over just three days, Barrett-Jackson delivered its trademark excitement during its 2nd Annual Hot August Nights Auction at Reno-Sparks Convention Center in Reno, Nevada, by selling 342 vehicles and more than 300 collectible automobilia pieces for more than $11M in sales (unaudited) at an incredible 99 percent sell through rate. In addition, the Barrett-Jackson Cup competition returned to Reno. It has become one of the most anticipated collector car competitions boasting the hobby’s largest prizes of over $110,000 in cash and prizes.

“The success of our Hot August event demonstrates that Barrett-Jackson continues to be the catalyst for growth in all sectors of the collector car hobby,” said Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “Car collecting is a lifestyle, which was evident by the excitement across Reno for the Barrett-Jackson Cup competition. Never before has one collector car event hosted so many of the nation’s award winning hot rods and customs under one roof. With the largest prizes in history, the Barrett-Jackson Cup has become the most coveted award among custom and hot rod owners.”

Barrett-Jackson’s historic partnership with the world’s premiere classic car and nostalgia festival, Hot August Nights, began in 2013. The Barrett-Jackson Cup was one of the most popular elements of that first year. The 2013 winner was a custom 1969 Ford Torino built by Troy and Jack Trepanier of Rad Rides by Troy. It was a highlight moment when Jack Trepanier, a keystone in the collector car community, accepted the award. Sadly, Jack passed away in March of this year. Barrett-Jackson dedicated the 2014 Barrett-Jackson Cup in his honor.

Judges Bobby Alloway, Pete Chapouris and Bob Millard chose 25 cars from the downtown Reno “Show and Shine” car shows. The vehicles were displayed in downtown Reno before five top finalists advanced to a ceremony at the Barrett-Jackson Auction arena.

“The quality of workmanship of the cars in this year’s Barrett-Jackson Cup competition was unbelievable,” said Pete Chapouris, Barrett-Jackson Cup judge and president of SO-CAL Speed Shop. “Selecting the final five cars was immensely difficult. The competition was fierce and I expect it will only become more competitive as the Cup grows in popularity. We’re already hearing about people building cars specifically for this competition. I believe the Barrett-Jackson Cup is on track to be the ‘Pebble Beach’ of the American collector car community.”

This year, entries included many national trophy winners with the “Reno Five” finalists being among the collector car industry’s most coveted customs and hot rods. The grand prize winner was awarded the Barrett-Jackson Cup in front of an unprecedented TV audience of more than 100,000,000 homes during live auction coverage.

The Barrett-Jackson Cup “Reno Five” finalists included:
• Grand Prize Winner: The 1957 Chevrolet Pickup was built by Jason Smith at Hot Rod Garage and features a 3-inch top chop, 540 c.i.d. big block with Crower “Stack” EFI and one-off billet wheels and trim. Completed by CAR Upholstery, the interior features subtle 1961 Impala styling cues. Each body panel was modified, smoothed and finished in Sherwin Williams paint. It was a 2013 “Great 8 Truck” at the Detroit Autorama.

• First Runner-up: Built by Hot Rods by JSK, the 1932 Ford Four Door is featured on Street Rodder magazine’s August 2014 cover. It boasts an early 1950s race car theme with Sprint Car steering, modified vintage drum brakes and a bored and stroked Ford Thunderbird Y block V8. A vintage Hilborn intake was converted to EFI and a 5-speed manual transmission feeds into a quick-change rear axle. The body and frame are handmade including suicide doors with eliminated b-pillars. The interior is hand stitched “baseball glove” leather by Paul Atkins. It is the winner of the 2014 Street Rod of the Year and 2014 “Great 8 Car” in Detroit.

• Second Runner-up: The ‘34 Chevrolet Phaeton was designed by Chip Foose and built by the winner of the inaugural Barrett-Jackson Cup, Rad Rides by Troy. It features a modified Roadster Shop Chassis with “Heidt’s” independent suspension all around. Under the hood, the GM Performance 383 Ram Jet engine with EFI was modified to look like a vintage 1957 Rochester unit. It is shod with CNC machined wheels by Curtis Speed and includes stitched art-deco red leather upholstery by Rad-Rides.

• Third Runner-up: A 1964 Buick Riveria by J.F. Launier was hand-built starting with little more than a $300 “parts car” rusted hulk body. The rear window and deck are grafted from a later “boat tail” Riviera. Under the hood are two rear-mounted turbochargers that feed a 6.2 liter Chevrolet V8 by way of a massive intake tube that runs through the cockpit. A custom-built perimeter chassis gives the car its low, wide stance. It rides on billet wheels and inside its hand-made interior has been converted to a two-seat sports car layout. The theme draws attention to the rear mounted turbos. It was the 2014 Ridler Award Winner at the Detroit Autorama.

• Fourth Runner-up: Built by Miranda Built, the 1967 Nova features a twin turbo NASCAR small block Chevrolet engine, with RideTech pro-touring suspension controlled by an iPad. It rides on Budnik Gasser D wheels. Its paint job, including the unique orange “metalized” finish, was performed by Charley Hutton. It is a 2014 Goodguys Street Machine of the Year winner and 2014 Detroit Autorama “Great 8” finalist.

“In only its second year, the Barrett-Jackson Cup competition has become an important part of the collector car culture,” said Steve Davis, president of Barrett-Jackson. “But we also had an extraordinary selection of customs and street rods lined up for our auction. In addition to the eclectic mix of collector cars, we put a special emphasis on hot rods and customs that crossed our block. We’re excited to be able to shine the spotlight on this uniquely American segment of the collector car hobby through our auction and national television coverage.”

Barrett-Jackson continued to cultivate the hobby by attracting an impressive number of bidders to the Hot August Night Reno auction. Barrett-Jackson’s healthy offering of entry-level to mid-range vehicles was one of the keys to the auction’s success.

“The collector car hobby is thriving and Barrett-Jackson is the catalyst,” said Jackson. “While we continue to offer top-tier cars for seasoned, high profile collectors, who were involved in some spirited bidding, our diverse docket attracts enthusiasts of all ages and levels. An overwhelming percentage of vehicles were sold at No Reserve, which means that honest market values were set this weekend in Reno at Barrett-Jackson.”

The top 10 cars sold in Reno include (hammer price):
• 2014 Ford Transit Connect TTN Wagon Van – $100,000 (Lot #3000)
• 1933 Ford Custom 2-door Coupe – $100,000 (Lot #728)
• 1932 Ford Custom Roadster – $100,000 (Lot #753)
• 1967 Ford Mustang Custom Fastback – $89,000 (Lot #767)
• 1961 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible – $80,000 (Lot #761)
• 1931 Ford Custom Vicky – $80,000 (Lot #421)
• 1952 Cadillac Custom Topless Roadster – $80,000 (Lot #7001)
• 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible – $76,000 (Lot #730)
• 1971 Chevrolet C-10 Custom Pickup – $75,000 (Lot #699)
• 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (Lot #765)

Barrett-Jackson has a long tradition of raising money for charity. In Reno, Ford Motor Company and the Darrell Gwynn Foundation auctioned a 2014 Ford Transit Connect Titanium that will be modified by MobilityWorks for customers who are restricted to a wheelchair. The sale raised $100,000, which will be used by the Darrell Gwynn Foundation to put more children with disabilities into wheelchairs.

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 Reno Tahoe, Nev. Barrett-Jackson also endorses a one-of-a-kind collector car insurance offering for collector vehicles and other valued belongings. For more information about Barrett-Jackson, visit or call (480) 421-6694.

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

About Hot August Nights
Hot August Nights, a non-profit organization, is the premiere classic car event in the world, annually drawing hundreds of thousands of spectators and participants to northern Nevada to revel in nostalgia, enjoy top entertainers from the ‘50s and ‘60s and participate in a variety of events including show-n-shines, controlled cruises and more.

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BARRETT-JACKSON HEATS UP HOT AUGUST NIGHTS WITH WORLD-CLASS BARRETT-JACKSON CUP COMPETITION, LIVE TV COVERAGE AND SPIRITED AUCTION WITH 99% SELL THROUGH RATE

• Barrett-Jackson continues to serve as catalyst for all segments of the collector car hobby

• 2014 Barrett-Jackson Cup becomes Hot August Night staple; Good Guys, AMBR and Ridler award winners among “Reno Five” finalists; 1957 Chevrolet Pickup named grand prize winner

• More than $11M in sales at a 99% sell through rate with more bidders and consignors during the 2nd Annual Hot August Nights three-day auction at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center

RENO, Nev. – Aug 4, 2014 – In only its second year as part of Hot August Nights, the Barrett-Jackson Auction Company has become an integral part of America’s largest celebration of the custom and hot rod community. With its spectacular Barrett-Jackson Cup competition, live auction and other events, Barrett-Jackson has elevated the attention of the car collecting community to new heights.

Over just three days, Barrett-Jackson delivered its trademark excitement during its 2nd Annual Hot August Nights Auction at Reno-Sparks Convention Center in Reno, Nevada, by selling 342 vehicles and more than 300 collectible automobilia pieces for more than $11M in sales (unaudited) at an incredible 99 percent sell through rate. In addition, the Barrett-Jackson Cup competition returned to Reno. It has become one of the most anticipated collector car competitions boasting the hobby’s largest prizes of over $110,000 in cash and prizes.

“The success of our Hot August event demonstrates that Barrett-Jackson continues to be the catalyst for growth in all sectors of the collector car hobby,” said Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “Car collecting is a lifestyle, which was evident by the excitement across Reno for the Barrett-Jackson Cup competition. Never before has one collector car event hosted so many of the nation’s award winning hot rods and customs under one roof. With the largest prizes in history, the Barrett-Jackson Cup has become the most coveted award among custom and hot rod owners.”

Barrett-Jackson’s historic partnership with the world’s premiere classic car and nostalgia festival, Hot August Nights, began in 2013. The Barrett-Jackson Cup was one of the most popular elements of that first year. The 2013 winner was a custom 1969 Ford Torino built by Troy and Jack Trepanier of Rad Rides by Troy. It was a highlight moment when Jack Trepanier, a keystone in the collector car community, accepted the award. Sadly, Jack passed away in March of this year. Barrett-Jackson dedicated the 2014 Barrett-Jackson Cup in his honor.

Judges Bobby Alloway, Pete Chapouris and Bob Millard chose 25 cars from the downtown Reno “Show and Shine” car shows. The vehicles were displayed in downtown Reno before five top finalists advanced to a ceremony at the Barrett-Jackson Auction arena.

“The quality of workmanship of the cars in this year’s Barrett-Jackson Cup competition was unbelievable,” said Pete Chapouris, Barrett-Jackson Cup judge and president of SO-CAL Speed Shop. “Selecting the final five cars was immensely difficult. The competition was fierce and I expect it will only become more competitive as the Cup grows in popularity. We’re already hearing about people building cars specifically for this competition. I believe the Barrett-Jackson Cup is on track to be the ‘Pebble Beach’ of the American collector car community.”

This year, entries included many national trophy winners with the “Reno Five” finalists being among the collector car industry’s most coveted customs and hot rods. The grand prize winner was awarded the Barrett-Jackson Cup in front of an unprecedented TV audience of more than 100,000,000 homes during live auction coverage.

The Barrett-Jackson Cup “Reno Five” finalists included:
• Grand Prize Winner: The 1957 Chevrolet Pickup was built by Jason Smith at Hot Rod Garage and features a 3-inch top chop, 540 c.i.d. big block with Crower “Stack” EFI and one-off billet wheels and trim. Completed by CAR Upholstery, the interior features subtle 1961 Impala styling cues. Each body panel was modified, smoothed and finished in Sherwin Williams paint. It was a 2013 “Great 8 Truck” at the Detroit Autorama.

• First Runner-up: Built by Hot Rods by JSK, the 1932 Ford Four Door is featured on Street Rodder magazine’s August 2014 cover. It boasts an early 1950s race car theme with Sprint Car steering, modified vintage drum brakes and a bored and stroked Ford Thunderbird Y block V8. A vintage Hilborn intake was converted to EFI and a 5-speed manual transmission feeds into a quick-change rear axle. The body and frame are handmade including suicide doors with eliminated b-pillars. The interior is hand stitched “baseball glove” leather by Paul Atkins. It is the winner of the 2014 Street Rod of the Year and 2014 “Great 8 Car” in Detroit.

• Second Runner-up: The ‘34 Chevrolet Phaeton was designed by Chip Foose and built by the winner of the inaugural Barrett-Jackson Cup, Rad Rides by Troy. It features a modified Roadster Shop Chassis with “Heidt’s” independent suspension all around. Under the hood, the GM Performance 383 Ram Jet engine with EFI was modified to look like a vintage 1957 Rochester unit. It is shod with CNC machined wheels by Curtis Speed and includes stitched art-deco red leather upholstery by Rad-Rides.

• Third Runner-up: A 1964 Buick Riveria by J.F. Launier was hand-built starting with little more than a $300 “parts car” rusted hulk body. The rear window and deck are grafted from a later “boat tail” Riviera. Under the hood are two rear-mounted turbochargers that feed a 6.2 liter Chevrolet V8 by way of a massive intake tube that runs through the cockpit. A custom-built perimeter chassis gives the car its low, wide stance. It rides on billet wheels and inside its hand-made interior has been converted to a two-seat sports car layout. The theme draws attention to the rear mounted turbos. It was the 2014 Ridler Award Winner at the Detroit Autorama.

• Fourth Runner-up: Built by Miranda Built, the 1967 Nova features a twin turbo NASCAR small block Chevrolet engine, with RideTech pro-touring suspension controlled by an iPad. It rides on Budnik Gasser D wheels. Its paint job, including the unique orange “metalized” finish, was performed by Charley Hutton. It is a 2014 Goodguys Street Machine of the Year winner and 2014 Detroit Autorama “Great 8” finalist.

“In only its second year, the Barrett-Jackson Cup competition has become an important part of the collector car culture,” said Steve Davis, president of Barrett-Jackson. “But we also had an extraordinary selection of customs and street rods lined up for our auction. In addition to the eclectic mix of collector cars, we put a special emphasis on hot rods and customs that crossed our block. We’re excited to be able to shine the spotlight on this uniquely American segment of the collector car hobby through our auction and national television coverage.”

Barrett-Jackson continued to cultivate the hobby by attracting an impressive number of bidders to the Hot August Night Reno auction. Barrett-Jackson’s healthy offering of entry-level to mid-range vehicles was one of the keys to the auction’s success.

“The collector car hobby is thriving and Barrett-Jackson is the catalyst,” said Jackson. “While we continue to offer top-tier cars for seasoned, high profile collectors, who were involved in some spirited bidding, our diverse docket attracts enthusiasts of all ages and levels. An overwhelming percentage of vehicles were sold at No Reserve, which means that honest market values were set this weekend in Reno at Barrett-Jackson.”

The top 10 cars sold in Reno include (hammer price):
• 2014 Ford Transit Connect TTN Wagon Van – $100,000 (Lot #3000)
• 1933 Ford Custom 2-door Coupe – $100,000 (Lot #728)
• 1932 Ford Custom Roadster – $100,000 (Lot #753)
• 1967 Ford Mustang Custom Fastback – $89,000 (Lot #767)
• 1961 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible – $80,000 (Lot #761)
• 1931 Ford Custom Vicky – $80,000 (Lot #421)
• 1952 Cadillac Custom Topless Roadster – $80,000 (Lot #7001)
• 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible – $76,000 (Lot #730)
• 1971 Chevrolet C-10 Custom Pickup – $75,000 (Lot #699)
• 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (Lot #765)

Barrett-Jackson has a long tradition of raising money for charity. In Reno, Ford Motor Company and the Darrell Gwynn Foundation auctioned a 2014 Ford Transit Connect Titanium that will be modified by MobilityWorks for customers who are restricted to a wheelchair. The sale raised $100,000, which will be used by the Darrell Gwynn Foundation to put more children with disabilities into wheelchairs.

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 Reno Tahoe, Nev. Barrett-Jackson also endorses a one-of-a-kind collector car insurance offering for collector vehicles and other valued belongings. For more information about Barrett-Jackson, visit or call (480) 421-6694.

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

About Hot August Nights
Hot August Nights, a non-profit organization, is the premiere classic car event in the world, annually drawing hundreds of thousands of spectators and participants to northern Nevada to revel in nostalgia, enjoy top entertainers from the ‘50s and ‘60s and participate in a variety of events including show-n-shines, controlled cruises and more.

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BARRETT-JACKSON HEATS UP HOT AUGUST NIGHTS WITH WORLD-CLASS BARRETT-JACKSON CUP COMPETITION, LIVE TV COVERAGE AND SPIRITED AUCTION WITH 99% SELL THROUGH RATE

• Barrett-Jackson continues to serve as catalyst for all segments of the collector car hobby

• 2014 Barrett-Jackson Cup becomes Hot August Night staple; Good Guys, AMBR and Ridler award winners among “Reno Five” finalists; 1957 Chevrolet Pickup named grand prize winner

• More than $11M in sales at a 99% sell through rate with more bidders and consignors during the 2nd Annual Hot August Nights three-day auction at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center

RENO, Nev. – Aug 4, 2014 – In only its second year as part of Hot August Nights, the Barrett-Jackson Auction Company has become an integral part of America’s largest celebration of the custom and hot rod community. With its spectacular Barrett-Jackson Cup competition, live auction and other events, Barrett-Jackson has elevated the attention of the car collecting community to new heights.

Over just three days, Barrett-Jackson delivered its trademark excitement during its 2nd Annual Hot August Nights Auction at Reno-Sparks Convention Center in Reno, Nevada, by selling 342 vehicles and more than 300 collectible automobilia pieces for more than $11M in sales (unaudited) at an incredible 99 percent sell through rate. In addition, the Barrett-Jackson Cup competition returned to Reno. It has become one of the most anticipated collector car competitions boasting the hobby’s largest prizes of over $110,000 in cash and prizes.

“The success of our Hot August event demonstrates that Barrett-Jackson continues to be the catalyst for growth in all sectors of the collector car hobby,” said Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “Car collecting is a lifestyle, which was evident by the excitement across Reno for the Barrett-Jackson Cup competition. Never before has one collector car event hosted so many of the nation’s award winning hot rods and customs under one roof. With the largest prizes in history, the Barrett-Jackson Cup has become the most coveted award among custom and hot rod owners.”

Barrett-Jackson’s historic partnership with the world’s premiere classic car and nostalgia festival, Hot August Nights, began in 2013. The Barrett-Jackson Cup was one of the most popular elements of that first year. The 2013 winner was a custom 1969 Ford Torino built by Troy and Jack Trepanier of Rad Rides by Troy. It was a highlight moment when Jack Trepanier, a keystone in the collector car community, accepted the award. Sadly, Jack passed away in March of this year. Barrett-Jackson dedicated the 2014 Barrett-Jackson Cup in his honor.

Judges Bobby Alloway, Pete Chapouris and Bob Millard chose 25 cars from the downtown Reno “Show and Shine” car shows. The vehicles were displayed in downtown Reno before five top finalists advanced to a ceremony at the Barrett-Jackson Auction arena.

“The quality of workmanship of the cars in this year’s Barrett-Jackson Cup competition was unbelievable,” said Pete Chapouris, Barrett-Jackson Cup judge and president of SO-CAL Speed Shop. “Selecting the final five cars was immensely difficult. The competition was fierce and I expect it will only become more competitive as the Cup grows in popularity. We’re already hearing about people building cars specifically for this competition. I believe the Barrett-Jackson Cup is on track to be the ‘Pebble Beach’ of the American collector car community.”

This year, entries included many national trophy winners with the “Reno Five” finalists being among the collector car industry’s most coveted customs and hot rods. The grand prize winner was awarded the Barrett-Jackson Cup in front of an unprecedented TV audience of more than 100,000,000 homes during live auction coverage.

The Barrett-Jackson Cup “Reno Five” finalists included:
• Grand Prize Winner: The 1957 Chevrolet Pickup was built by Jason Smith at Hot Rod Garage and features a 3-inch top chop, 540 c.i.d. big block with Crower “Stack” EFI and one-off billet wheels and trim. Completed by CAR Upholstery, the interior features subtle 1961 Impala styling cues. Each body panel was modified, smoothed and finished in Sherwin Williams paint. It was a 2013 “Great 8 Truck” at the Detroit Autorama.

• First Runner-up: Built by Hot Rods by JSK, the 1932 Ford Four Door is featured on Street Rodder magazine’s August 2014 cover. It boasts an early 1950s race car theme with Sprint Car steering, modified vintage drum brakes and a bored and stroked Ford Thunderbird Y block V8. A vintage Hilborn intake was converted to EFI and a 5-speed manual transmission feeds into a quick-change rear axle. The body and frame are handmade including suicide doors with eliminated b-pillars. The interior is hand stitched “baseball glove” leather by Paul Atkins. It is the winner of the 2014 Street Rod of the Year and 2014 “Great 8 Car” in Detroit.

• Second Runner-up: The ‘34 Chevrolet Phaeton was designed by Chip Foose and built by the winner of the inaugural Barrett-Jackson Cup, Rad Rides by Troy. It features a modified Roadster Shop Chassis with “Heidt’s” independent suspension all around. Under the hood, the GM Performance 383 Ram Jet engine with EFI was modified to look like a vintage 1957 Rochester unit. It is shod with CNC machined wheels by Curtis Speed and includes stitched art-deco red leather upholstery by Rad-Rides.

• Third Runner-up: A 1964 Buick Riveria by J.F. Launier was hand-built starting with little more than a $300 “parts car” rusted hulk body. The rear window and deck are grafted from a later “boat tail” Riviera. Under the hood are two rear-mounted turbochargers that feed a 6.2 liter Chevrolet V8 by way of a massive intake tube that runs through the cockpit. A custom-built perimeter chassis gives the car its low, wide stance. It rides on billet wheels and inside its hand-made interior has been converted to a two-seat sports car layout. The theme draws attention to the rear mounted turbos. It was the 2014 Ridler Award Winner at the Detroit Autorama.

• Fourth Runner-up: Built by Miranda Built, the 1967 Nova features a twin turbo NASCAR small block Chevrolet engine, with RideTech pro-touring suspension controlled by an iPad. It rides on Budnik Gasser D wheels. Its paint job, including the unique orange “metalized” finish, was performed by Charley Hutton. It is a 2014 Goodguys Street Machine of the Year winner and 2014 Detroit Autorama “Great 8” finalist.

“In only its second year, the Barrett-Jackson Cup competition has become an important part of the collector car culture,” said Steve Davis, president of Barrett-Jackson. “But we also had an extraordinary selection of customs and street rods lined up for our auction. In addition to the eclectic mix of collector cars, we put a special emphasis on hot rods and customs that crossed our block. We’re excited to be able to shine the spotlight on this uniquely American segment of the collector car hobby through our auction and national television coverage.”

Barrett-Jackson continued to cultivate the hobby by attracting an impressive number of bidders to the Hot August Night Reno auction. Barrett-Jackson’s healthy offering of entry-level to mid-range vehicles was one of the keys to the auction’s success.

“The collector car hobby is thriving and Barrett-Jackson is the catalyst,” said Jackson. “While we continue to offer top-tier cars for seasoned, high profile collectors, who were involved in some spirited bidding, our diverse docket attracts enthusiasts of all ages and levels. An overwhelming percentage of vehicles were sold at No Reserve, which means that honest market values were set this weekend in Reno at Barrett-Jackson.”

The top 10 cars sold in Reno include (hammer price):
• 2014 Ford Transit Connect TTN Wagon Van – $100,000 (Lot #3000)
• 1933 Ford Custom 2-door Coupe – $100,000 (Lot #728)
• 1932 Ford Custom Roadster – $100,000 (Lot #753)
• 1967 Ford Mustang Custom Fastback – $89,000 (Lot #767)
• 1961 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible – $80,000 (Lot #761)
• 1931 Ford Custom Vicky – $80,000 (Lot #421)
• 1952 Cadillac Custom Topless Roadster – $80,000 (Lot #7001)
• 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible – $76,000 (Lot #730)
• 1971 Chevrolet C-10 Custom Pickup – $75,000 (Lot #699)
• 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (Lot #765)

Barrett-Jackson has a long tradition of raising money for charity. In Reno, Ford Motor Company and the Darrell Gwynn Foundation auctioned a 2014 Ford Transit Connect Titanium that will be modified by MobilityWorks for customers who are restricted to a wheelchair. The sale raised $100,000, which will be used by the Darrell Gwynn Foundation to put more children with disabilities into wheelchairs.

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 Reno Tahoe, Nev. Barrett-Jackson also endorses a one-of-a-kind collector car insurance offering for collector vehicles and other valued belongings. For more information about Barrett-Jackson, visit or call (480) 421-6694.

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

About Hot August Nights
Hot August Nights, a non-profit organization, is the premiere classic car event in the world, annually drawing hundreds of thousands of spectators and participants to northern Nevada to revel in nostalgia, enjoy top entertainers from the ‘50s and ‘60s and participate in a variety of events including show-n-shines, controlled cruises and more.

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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., June 25, 2014 – Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions™, is upping the ante when it comes to best in show competitions. Held in downtown Reno, the Barrett-Jackson Cup is back for the 2^nd Annual Hot August Nights Auction, July 31-Aug. 2, with a prize purse north of $100,000 and growing.

With the help of generous sponsors like General Motors, Ford, Sherwin Williams, Craftsman, Waterloo, Adam’s Polish and more, the purse has more than doubled since the inaugural event last year. The prize package and trophy top all other similar awards in the industry, with the added bonus of national television coverage. The Ultimate Best in Show trophy is awarded along with $30,000 cash and other huge prizes on the auction block and seen around the country on the National Geographic Channel.*

Barrett-Jackson’s historic partnership with the world’s premiere classic car and nostalgia festival, Hot August Nights, began in 2013 and proved to be a match made in car heaven. Since then, Autoweek named Hot August Nights a top-three destination in the world for automotive enthusiasts. Huge hype around the auction’s sophomore campaign is growing just as fast as the prize purse.

Renowned Judges: Judges Bobby Alloway, Pete Chapouris and Bob Millard will pick a total of 25 cars from the downtown Reno “Show and Shine” car shows. These 25 cars will go to the downtown ballroom where the five top finalists will be advanced to the final ceremony. All five finalist cars will then come to the Barrett-Jackson Auction Arena where the Ultimate Best in Show winner will be awarded the Barrett-Jackson Cup in front of a television broadcast audience of more than 100,000,000 homes during Barrett-Jackson Reno Auction coverage. We cannot think of another automotive design competition that comes close to the Barrett-Jackson Cup’s reach and prizes.

The 2013 winner was a custom 1969 Ford Torino owned by George Poteet of Collierville, Tenn. and built by Troy and Jack Trepanier of Rad Rides by Troy. It was a highlight moment when Jack Trepanier, a keystone in the collector car community, accepted the award on the auction block.  Sadly, Jack passed away in March of this year. Barrett-Jackson is dedicating the 2014 Barrett-Jackson Cup in his honor.

Entrants must be a registered participant of Hot August Nights and the Show-n-Shines. Register your vehicle or get more information by visiting HotAugustNights.net or calling the Hot August Nights Office at (775) 356-1956.

Miller Motorsports Package ($5,000 Value)

Craftsman Tools ($3,000 Value)

Adam’s Polish Product ($1,000 Value)

Hot August Nights Barrett-Jackson Cup Jacket ($250 Value)

2nd RUNNER UP: 
$10,000 CASH

Bed Wood and Parts Bed liner ($3,000 Value) Adam’s Polish Product ($1,000 Value)

Hot August Nights Barrett-Jackson Cup Jacket ($250 Value)

 3rd RUNNER UP: 
$7,000 CASH

Adam’s Polish Product ($1,000 Value)

Hot August Nights Barrett-Jackson Cup Jacket ($250 Value)

4th RUNNER UP:
$5,000 CASH

Adam’s Polish Product ($1,000 Value)

Hot August Nights Barrett-Jackson Cup Jacket ($250 Value)

*Television times subject to change.

About The Barrett-Jackson Auction Company:

Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions™, was founded in Scottsdale in 1971. Its internationally renowned auctions are hosted in Scottsdale, Arizona; Palm Beach, Florida; Reno Tahoe, Nevada and Las Vegas, Nevada. The events feature hundreds of the world’s most sought-after, unique and valuable vehicles where they cross the block in front of a global audience. For more information about Barrett-Jackson, and complete event information visit www.barrett-jackson.com, or call (480) 421-6694. Like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter @Barrett_Jackson.