• Hollywood actress Sharon Stone joined Linda Vaughn, “Miss Hurst Golden Shifter,” on the auction block to help sell the ’79 Hurst Oldsmobile Olds (Lot #3004), raising $140,000 for TGen
• Ron Pratte’s 1950 GM Futurliner (Lot #2501) raised an incredible $4,650,000 with a $4 million dollar bid and an additional $650,000 in pledges
• Jeff Gordon and Ray Evernham’s 1999 No. 24 Pepsi Chevrolet Monte Carlo (Lot #3007) raised $500,000 to benefit Jeff Gordon Children’s Foundation

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Jan. 20, 2015 – Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions^TM, raised over $8.6 million for local and national charitable organizations during its Scottsdale auction Jan. 10-18, 2015, at WestWorld in Scottsdale, Ariz. Celebrities, pro athletes and business leaders, including Hollywood actress Sharon Stone, NASCAR legends Jeff Gordon and Ray Evernham, and pro golfer Bubba Watson, brought their star power and celebrity to help raise millions for U.S. veterans, children, cancer patients and others across the country.

“Our Scottsdale auction brought unbelievable vehicles and celebrity star power to help raise much needed awareness and funds for charities across the country,” said Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “I’m proud that our auction can be a platform and a voice for generous people and companies, like Ron Pratte, Ford and GM, to support organizations who strive to make our world a better place. I’m especially grateful for the generosity of our bidders this year who helped us raise $8.6 million to support deserving individuals and families.”

Hollywood actress Sharon Stone and “Miss Hurst Golden Shifter” Linda Vaughn combined their celebrity status to support The Cancer Research Fund at TGen in memory of Russ and Brian Jackson. Hammering in at $140,000, the ’79 Hurst Oldsmobile Olds is one of the last Hurst vehicles presented to Linda Vaughn for her dedication to the Hurst brand.

Among the most electrifying moments of the auction was the sale of the ’50 GM Futurliner (Lot #2501), which was donated by Ron Pratte. Set against the backdrop of a packed house with audience members waving American flags, the Futurliner sold for $4 million to benefit the Armed Forces Foundation.

“We have a deep appreciation for the service and bravery of our nation’s military,” said Steve Davis, president of Barrett-Jackson. “The energy in the room when the GM Futurliner rolled on the block was infectious and tangible. We were also moved when wounded veterans joined us on the block during the auction of the Victory Cross Country motorcycle benefitting Ride to Recovery. These were inspirational moments in Barrett-Jackson history that everyone in attendance, as well as those who watched on TV and online, will remember for years to come.”

Davis purchased the Victory Cross Country motorcycle for $90,000 to support Ride 2 Recovery. In an incredible show of appreciation, business leader and philanthropist Brett Torino matched Davis’ donation to bring the total donation up to $180,000. Ride 2 Recovery, which features cycling as its core activity, is produced by the Fitness Challenge, a 501(c)(3), in partnership with the Military and VA Volunteer Service Office to benefit mental and physical rehabilitation programs for our country’s wounded veterans and healing heroes.

NASCAR racing legends Jeff Gordon and Ray Evernham were on the auction block when their 1999 No. 24 Pepsi Chevrolet Monte Carlo (Lot #3007) sold for $500,000 to benefit Jeff Gordon Children’s Foundation. Gordon’s car won the inaugural Busch Series event at Phoenix International Raceway in 1999. The team’s Pepsi-sponsored cars ran six races with Gordon as driver and Evernham as crew chief.

Ford CEO Mark Fields and Aaron Shelby, Carroll Shelby’s grandson, piloted the Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R,VIN #001 (Lot #3008), on the block in support of JDRF. Selling to a full auction house, the crowd favorite GT350R sold for $1 million.

Bubba Watson, pro golfer and two-time Masters champion, was on the block when his ’39 Cadillac LaSalle C-Hawk Custom Hardtop Roadster (Lot #3005) hammered in at $410,000. Proceeds from Watson’s donation will benefit Birdies for the Brave, which supports critical programs and services to meet the specialized needs of wounded veterans and military.

Other charity cars included:

• 2015 Jeep Wrangler Custom SUV (Lot #3001) – $85,000
• 2015 BMW M5 (Lot #3002) – $700,000
• 2016 Cadillac CTS-V (Lot# 3003) – $170,000
• 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Convertible “1st Retail” (Lot #3006) – $800,000

Celebrities who came to Scottsdale to participate in the excitement and energy of the auction were in no short supply. In addition to those who were on the auction block to support charity, other celebrities in attendance included:

• Tim Allen, actor
• CeeLo Green, pop music artist
• Michael Anthony, former Van Halen bass player
• Alice Cooper, rock music artist
• Arie Luyendyk, retired race car driver
• Frankie Muniz, actor
• John Schneider, actor
• Paul Teutel, Orange County Choppers co-founder
• Doug Ducey, governor of Arizona
• Reggie Jackson, retired American baseball legend and National Baseball Hall of Fame member
• Shane Doane, captain of the Arizona Coyotes
• Jacoby Ellsbury, center fielder for the New York Yankees
• Chip Ganassi, NASCAR team owner and retired race car driver
• Rick Hendrick, NASCAR team owner
• Sir Sterling Moss, former Formula 1 driver
• Don Prudhomme, NHRA racing legend
• Bobby Rahal, IndyCar team owner and retired race car driver
• Richard Rawlings, entrepreneur and reality TV star
• Bill Simpson, retired race car driver
• Steven Seagal, actor

Jeff Gordon and Ray Evernham donated this 1999 Chevrolet Monte Carlo NASCAR Busch Series stock car. The donation brought in $500,000 for the Jeff Gordon Children’s Foundation.

Bubba Watson donated his 1939 Cadillac LaSalle C-Hawk Custom Roadster to raise $410,000 for Birdies for the Brave.

• Chrysler to auction first production 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat (Lot #3004), the fastest and most powerful muscle car ever, to benefit the Opportunity Village of Las Vegas
• Last production unit of the 50 Years Limited Edition Ford Mustang (Lot #3003), carrying badge No. 1964, will benefit Get Your Heart Racing
• Chevrolet to auction the first new retail production Corvette Stingray VIN 001 (Lot #3001) benefitting CARE House of Oakland County and the 2014 Z/28 Camaro VIN 003 (Lot #3002) to benefit the YMCA of Southern Nevada.

LAS VEGAS – Sept. 16, 2014 – Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions^TM, is teaming up with the country’s top automobile manufacturers to auction four vehicles to benefit local and national charities during its Las Vegas auction Sept. 25 – 27 at the Mandalay Bay Event Center. The predominantly No Reserve auction will include Chrysler’s 2015 Challenger SRT Hellcat (Lot #3004), Ford’s 50 Years Limited Edition Mustang (Lot #3003), and Chevrolet’s 2015 Corvette Stingray (Lot #3001) and 2014 Z/28 Camaro (Lot #3002). Live coverage of the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction in Las Vegas will be broadcast on the FOX family of networks and National Geographic during the channel’s 23 hours of live, high-definition TV coverage on Thursday through Saturday, Sept. 25 – 27.

“The cars slated to be auctioned in Las Vegas for charity are truly impressive,” said Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “Chrysler, Ford and Chevrolet have assembled an impressive group of cars to cross our block in support of their charities. We’re proud to give them the platform to help people get the support they need.”

Chrysler

The sale of one-of-one special edition 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat (Lot #3004), the fastest and most powerful muscle car ever, will benefit the not-for-profit Opportunity Village organization of Las Vegas.  The Hellcat’s 6.2-liter supercharged HEMI® V-8 engine and 0001 vehicle identification number (VIN), has an NHRA-certified quarter-mile time of 10.8 seconds at 126 mph, 707 horsepower and 650 ft/lb of torque on tap right from the assembly line. Adding to the exclusivity, the donated muscle car will be the only Dodge Challenger to ever have a Viper-exclusive Stryker Red exterior—hand-painted at the Dodge Viper paint facility—and it will include special Hellcat badging, specific VIN documentation and one-of-a-kind memorabilia. The Hellcat will be sold on Saturday, Sept. 27, at approximately 6 p.m.

Ford Motor Company

The last production unit of the 50 Years Limited Edition Ford Mustang , carrying badge No. 1964 (Lot #3003), will be auctioned on Saturday, Sept. 27, at approximately 4 p.m., with all proceeds going to Get Your Heart Racing, a fundraising event supporting Henry Ford Health System’s Edith and Benson Ford Heart & Vascular Institute.  Based on the all-new 2015 Mustang GT fastback with performance package, the 50 Years Limited Edition model is designed to provide customers with outstanding performance and a unique appearance that will be instantly recognizable. Each limited-edition car features a plaque on the instrument panel engraved with a serial number and the signature of Ford Motor Company Executive Chairman Bill Ford.

“Chrysler, Ford and Chevrolet have really outdone themselves for this year’s Las Vegas auction,” said Steve Davis, president of Barrett-Jackson. “The desire and collectability for these cars is simply unmatched. Our team is proud to be a part of the auction of these cars and waive all bidding and consignment fees so that 100 percent of the sales can go directly to the charities.”

Chevrolet

The highly coveted, first new retail production Corvette Stingray VIN 001 (Lot #3001), with an 8-speed automatic transmission, will cross the block on Friday, Sept. 26, at approximately 6 p.m., with proceeds benefitting the CARE House of Oakland County.  The driver-centric interior features a unique driver-focused cockpit, flat-bottom steering wheel, rigid weight-reducing magnesium seat frame structure and premium soft-touch materials, including Napa leather, aluminum, carbon fiber and a suede microfiber-wrapped trim package. The exterior has wider flared fenders and larger vents, and a more aggressive aerodynamic package.

The 2014 Z/28 Camaro VIN 003 (Lot #3002) will cross the block on Saturday, Sept. 27, at approximately 5 p.m., to benefit the YMCA of Southern Nevada. This Camaro is powered by an LS7 hand-assembled naturally aspirated small block 7.0-Liter V8 engine with 505 hp and 481 ft/lbs of torque (SAE-Certified), Tremec TR6060 manual transmission, full aerodynamics package and large front splitter. The exterior features unique front fascia, functional hood vent, 305/30/ZR19 Pirelli PZero Trofeo R tires, 19×11″ front and 19×11.5″ rear forged aluminum wheels. The interior features a flat-bottom steering wheel and shift knob in suede, RECARO® seats with microfiber suede inserts and a rear seat modified for weight reduction.

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