Archive for the “Collector Car Events” Category

Collector Cars Earn Higher Rate of Return than Stocks and Gold According to the Barrett-Jackson Mini-Index

Collector Cars Earn Higher Rate of Return than Stocks and Gold According to the Barrett-Jackson Mini-Index

Scottsdale, Ariz. – Oct. 13, 2008 – Turns out the guy driving that 1967 Shelby GT500 as an enthusiast has the side benefit of being a smart investor. Leading into the Barrett-Jackson Auction Company’s inaugural event in Las Vegas, the world’s leading collector car auction house reported that many of the top cars sold have […]

“FASTEN YOUR SEAT BELTS,” BETTE DAVIS MANIA TO GRIP BARRETT-JACKSON LAS VEGAS COLLECTOR CAR EVENT

Sale of Icon’s Car and New Stamp Dedication to Highlight Event Scottsdale, Ariz. – Oct. 13, 2008 – The world will celebrate the life of one of America’s iconic film stars when a stamp honoring actress Bette Davis is dedicated and a car once owned by her is sold at No Reserve during the Barrett-Jackson […]

Celebrity Cars To Star At Barrett-Jackson Inaugural Collector Car Event In Las Vegas

Scottsdale, Ariz. – Oct. 7, 2008 – The ultimate celebration of the collector car hobby will bring some of the hottest sports and entertainment celebrities, as well as vehicles with real “star power” to the Barrett-Jackson Auction Company’s inaugural event in Las Vegas. From Oct. 16-18, 2008, vehicles with celebrity provenance such as Toby Keith, […]

FORD TRI-MOTOR AIRPLANE TO MAKE FINAL FLIGHT BEFORE BEING SOLD AT BARRETT-JACKSON SCOTTSDALE

Ford Tri-Motor Plane

Historic Aircraft, One of Only 199 Built, Survived Pearl Harbor Attack Scottsdale, Ariz. – Sept. 30, 2008 – As the Barrett-Jackson Auction Company prepares for its inaugural Las Vegas auction on Oct. 15-18, 2008, the company is already making waves for its 2009 event in Scottsdale, Ariz. One of the many highlights of the 38th […]

CONSIGNMENT SPOTS SOLD OUT FOR INAUGURAL BARRETT-JACKSON AUCTION IN LAS VEGAS

Scottsdale, Ariz. – Sept. 29, 2008 – Officials with the Barrett-Jackson Auction Company recently announced that vehicle consignment spots for the company’s inaugural Las Vegas event have been sold out, proving once again that economic woes are no match for the thriving collector car hobby. Barrett-Jackson will continue to accept bidder applications from collectors looking […]

AMAZING CARS TO BE SOLD AT NO RESERVE DURING THE INAUGURAL BARRETT-JACKSON EVENT IN LAS VEGAS

Scottsdale, Ariz. – Sept. 23, 2008 – In just three weeks, the Barrett-Jackson Auction Company will bring its renowned collector car event to Las Vegas with an amazing selection of vehicles being sold at No Reserve. From Oct. 15-18, 2008, the Mandalay Bay Events Center will be the site for collectors across the globe to […]

BARRETT-JACKSON TO BE FEATURED ON ROBBY GORDON’S NO. 7 DODGE IN NASCAR’S SHARPIE 500 AT BRISTOL

ROBBY GORDON'S NO. 7 DODGE

Scottsdale, Ariz. – August 22, 2008 – Robby Gordon’s No. 7 Dodge of NASCAR’s Sprint Cup Series will have a new look tomorrow when it sports the flaming red logo of the Barrett-Jackson Auction Company during the Sharpie 500. The Barrett-Jackson badge will adorn the flanks and deck lid of Gordon’s car as it races […]

Carroll Shelby’s First Race Car, 1949 MG TC, To Cross The Block At Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas

Carroll Shelby's First Race Car

  Scottsdale, Ariz. – August 13, 2008 – A historic 1949 MG TC, the first race car ever driven by legendary racer and manufacturer Carroll Shelby, will be sold at No Reserve during the inaugural Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Event in Las Vegas Oct. 15-18, 2008; a portion of the proceeds from the sale will benefit […]

EXCITEMENT BUILDS FOR BARRETT-JACKSON’S INAUGURAL LAS VEGAS COLLECTOR CAR EVENT

Scottsdale, Ariz. – July 14, 2008 – Collector car aficionados from around the world will descend on Las Vegas Oct. 15-18, 2008, when the Barrett-Jackson Auction Company brings their acclaimed auction and lifestyle event to the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino for the first time. Hundreds of desirable collector vehicles will be sold at No […]

BARRETT-JACKSON HELPS RAISE OVER $1 MILLION FOR CHARITY DURING 2008 PALM BEACH COLLECTOR CAR EVENT

Scottsdale, Ariz., – April 30, 2008 – The Barrett-Jackson Auction Company recently announced that it helped raise $1.1 million for various local and national charities during the 6th Annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Event in West Palm Beach, Fla., on March 26-30, 2008. Donations at the automotive lifestyle event were gathered through the sale of 18 […]