Bob Millard – The Last Detail https://blog.thelastdetail.com Collector Cars Chicago Tue, 15 Sep 2015 18:33:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Barrett-Jackson Sets Global Stage For Collector Cars In Reno With $100,000 Barrett-Jackson Cup Competition And Drifting Action By Pro Stunt Driver Rhys Millen https://blog.thelastdetail.com/barrett-jackson-sets-global-stage-for-collector-cars-in-reno-with-100000-barrett-jackson-cup-competition-and-drifting-action-by-pro-stunt-driver-rhys-millen/ Tue, 11 Aug 2015 17:06:06 +0000 https://news.barrett-jackson.com/?p=8802 With over $100,000 in cash and prizes, the Barrett-Jackson Cup competition attracted the most coveted custom cars and trucks from across the country A ’62 Chevrolet Impala Bubbletop belonging to Randy and Lisa Wilcox took home the prized “Ultimate Best of Show” Pennzoil-sponsored professional stunt driver Rhys Millen delivered the Barrett-Jackson Cup trophy with drifting […]]]>

This 1962 Chevrolet Impala Bubbletop took home the 2015 Barrett-Jackson Cup “Ultimate Best in Show” award.

  • With over $100,000 in cash and prizes, the Barrett-Jackson Cup competition attracted the most coveted custom cars and trucks from across the country
  • A ’62 Chevrolet Impala Bubbletop belonging to Randy and Lisa Wilcox took home the prized “Ultimate Best of Show”
  • Pennzoil-sponsored professional stunt driver Rhys Millen delivered the Barrett-Jackson Cup trophy with drifting action in downtown Reno

RENO, Nev. – Aug 11, 2015 – Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions®, created a global stage for custom cars during the 3rd Annual Hot August Nights Auction presented by Barrett-Jackson in Reno, Nevada, on Aug. 6-8. For the third year, the auction held the world’s most celebrated custom car competition, the Barrett-Jackson Cup. With over $100,000 in cash and prizes on the line, Randy and Lisa Wilcox took home “Best in Show” with their 1962 Chevrolet Impala Bubbletop.

“Our third year in Reno produced an entirely new level of excitement,” said Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “We began with professional stunt driver Rhys Millen tearing up the streets of downtown Reno to deliver the Barrett-Jackson Cup trophy in a 2015 Dodge Hellcat. The buzz escalated as anticipation mounted around who would be crowned the 2015 Barrett-Jackson Cup champion. The success of this year’s Reno auction demonstrates that Barrett-Jackson remains at the forefront of the American collector car market.”

When Barrett-Jackson teamed up with Hot August Nights in 2013, the Barrett-Jackson Cup was born. With Cup sponsors including Eldorado Resort Casino, Silver Legacy Resort Casino, Harrah’s Hotel & Casino and Circus Circus Hotel & Casino, the Barrett-Jackson Cup boasts the largest prize purse of any American custom car competition and attracts many of the finest cars from across the country. Click here to watch the video of Rhys Millen drifting through the streets of Reno to deliver the Barrett-Jackson Cup trophy.

Judges Bobby Alloway, Pete Chapouris and Bob Millard chose 25 cars from the three-day Barrett-Jackson “Show-N-Shine” in downtown Reno. The vehicles were displayed in the Reno-Sparks Convention Center on Saturday before the top five finalists advanced to a ceremony on the Barrett-Jackson Auction block.

“For the third consecutive year, we’re honored to have the prestigious Barrett-Jackson Cup as part of Hot August Nights,” said Executive Director of Hot August Nights Tony Marini. “It’s in major part due to our partnership with Barrett-Jackson, the downtown properties and other major sponsors that we’ve been able to cultivate such a prestigious Show-n-Shine garnering global attention for having the largest prize purse of any car show. The caliber of the cars placed in the Show-n-Shine is unlike anything you’ve ever seen, and we look forward to continuing this tradition for years to come.”

This year, with the most competition entries in the Cup’s history, Randy and Lisa Wilcox were awarded the Barrett-Jackson Cup in front of an unprecedented TV audience during live auction coverage on Velocity. The Barrett-Jackson Cup “Reno Five” finalists included:

  • Grand Prize Winner: 1962 Chevrolet Impala Bubbletop
    • Owner: Randy and Lisa Wilcox
    • Builder: CAL Automotive Creations, Andy Leach

First Runner-up: 1957 Chevrolet Pickup

  • First Runner-up: 1957 Chevrolet Pickup
    • Owner: Gary Brown
    • Builder: Mike Goldman Customs

Second Runner-up: 1965 Chevrolet Impala

  • Second Runner-up: 1965 Chevrolet Impala
    • Owner: Don and Elma Voth
    • Builder: Chip Foose

Third Runner-up: 1956 Plymouth Belvedere

  • Third Runner-up: 1956 Plymouth Belvedere
    • Owner: Gil and Janet Losi
    • Builder: Steve Cook Creations

Fourth Runner-up: 1965 Dodge Dart

  • Fourth Runner-up: 1965 Dodge Dart
    • Owner: Willie Maise
    • Big Oak Garage, Will Posey

“The Barrett-Jackson Cup has become the pinnacle of collector car competitions,” said Steve Davis, president of Barrett-Jackson. “I’m proud to be part of creating an international platform for owners and builders who put their heart, soul and immeasurable hours into crafting these customs. With the international TV audience provided by Barrett-Jackson, these collector cars are achieving rock star status around the globe.”

The Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas auction will be held Sept. 24-26, 2015, at the Mandalay Bay Event Center. Coverage of the Las Vegas auction will be broadcast in live high-definition TV on Velocity and Discovery. For more information on becoming a bidder, follow the link to .

 

 

]]> Barrett-Jackson Cup Competition Returns To Reno Tahoe For Hot August Nights Auction https://blog.thelastdetail.com/barrett-jackson-cup-competition-returns-to-reno-tahoe-for-hot-august-nights-auction/ Tue, 23 Jun 2015 18:20:23 +0000 https://news.barrett-jackson.com/?p=8356
  Barrett-Jackson Cup competition will return to Reno Tahoe for Hot August Nights Cash and prizes for the 2015 Barrett-Jackson Cup will total more than $100,000, making it one of the largest custom car prize packages in the world Barrett-Jackson Cup competition judges will include Bobby Alloway, Pete Chapouris and Bob Millard SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – […]]]>

The atmosphere in the arena at the 2014 Hot August Nights Auction presented by Barrett-Jackson was electric as the winner of the Barrett-Jackson Cup – a 1957 Chevrolet Pickup – was revealed onstage.

 

  • Barrett-Jackson Cup competition will return to Reno Tahoe for Hot August Nights
  • Cash and prizes for the 2015 Barrett-Jackson Cup will total more than $100,000, making it one of the largest custom car prize packages in the world
  • Barrett-Jackson Cup competition judges will include Bobby Alloway, Pete Chapouris and Bob Millard

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – June 23, 2015 – Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions®, announced today that the Barrett-Jackson Cup competition will return to Hot August Nights for the third consecutive year. The Barrett-Jackson Cup boasts one of the largest prize purses of any collector car competition and attracts many of the finest custom cars from around the world. Finalists from last year’s Barrett-Jackson Cup included Goodguys, AMBR and Ridler award winners.

“We’re bringing the same high-octane excitement to Reno Tahoe that we’ve built up at our Scottsdale and Palm Beach auctions,” said Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “Not only will we have a diverse docket of customs, muscle and late model vehicles, we’re also bringing the Barrett-Jackson Cup competition back to Reno. With the largest prize purse of its kind, no other custom car competition rewards the hard work and talent of custom builders like the Barrett-Jackson Cup.”

The 2015 Barrett-Jackson Cup competition will host many of the world’s top custom cars and trucks. Renowned judges, including Bobby Alloway, Pete Chapouris and Bob Millard, will pick a total of 25 cars from the “Barrett-Jackson Cup Show-N-Shine,” Aug. 5-7 on 4th Street in downtown Reno. Differing from years past, all 25 cars will be brought to the auction site, where the five finalists will be announced on Saturday. The Ultimate Best of Show winner will then be awarded the Barrett-Jackson Cup at the close of auction.

In addition to many of the hottest customs, muscle 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 cruising, drag races, Show-N-Shines, concerts and more.

“Hot August Nights is an action-packed week where fans not only experience the excitement of the world’s greatest collector car auction, but also the Barrett-Jackson Cup competition,” said Steve Davis, president of Barrett-Jackson. “With the Barrett-Jackson Cup having grown to what it is today, it inspires the world’s greatest custom builders to bring their masterpieces to this incredible event.”

Valued partners who help make the Barrett-Jackson Cup carry one of the largest collector car prize packages include Hot August Nights, Reno Tahoe USA, Eldorado Reno Resort Casino, Circus Circus Reno Hotel & Casino, Silver Legacy Resort Casino, Harrah’s Reno Hotel & Casino, General Motors, Craftsman, Reliable Carriers, Dodge, GoPro Cameras, Optima Battery, Sherwin-Williams, Red Kap Industrial Workwear and Barrett-Jackson Car Care Products.

To register and learn more about the Barrett-Jackson Cup competition, click on this link.

Cash and prizes for each of the five Barrett-Jackson Cup finalists are:

Ultimate Best of Show

$30,000 Cash and Barrett-Jackson Cup Trophy

General Motors Crate Engine and Transmission ($15,000 Value)

Craftsman Tools ($6,000 Value)

Reliable Carriers Credit ($5,000 Value)

Barrett-Jackson Car Care Products ($1,000 Value)

GoPro Camera ($400 Value)

Optima Battery Certificate ($225 Value)

Red Kap Barrett-Jackson Cup Mechanics Shirt

 

1st Runner-Up:

$18,000 Cash

Barrett-Jackson Car Care Products ($1,000 Value)

Dodge Driving School ($800 Value)

GoPro Camera ($400 Value)

Optima Battery Certificate ($225 Value)

Red Kap Barrett-Jackson Cup Mechanics Shirt

 

2nd Runner-Up:

$10,000 Cash

Barrett-Jackson Car Care Products ($1,000 Value)

GoPro Camera ($400 Value)

Optima Battery Certificate ($225 Value)

Red Kap Barrett-Jackson Cup Mechanics Shirt

 

3rd Runner-Up:

$7,000 Cash

Barrett-Jackson Car Care Products ($1,000 Value)

GoPro Camera ($400 Value)

Optima Battery Certificate ($225 Value)

Red Kap Barrett-Jackson Cup Mechanics Shirt

 

4th Runner-Up:

$5,000 Cash

Barrett-Jackson Car Care Products ($1,000 Value)

GoPro Camera ($400 Value)

Optima Battery Certificate ($225 Value)

Red Kap Barrett-Jackson Cup Mechanics Shirt

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