• Several vehicles sold in Palm Beach benefitted non-profit organizations, with 100 percent of the nearly $1 million dollars raised going to support veterans, children and other deserving charities
• Hulk Hogan, WWE Hall of Fame member, ripped the shirt off his back in the auction of a head-turning 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 Custom (Lot #3003.1)
• Philanthropic car dealers combined to raise $400,000 for the Achilles Freedom Team with the sale of a 2015 Chevrolet Camaro COPO Race Car VIN #001 (Lot #3003)

PALM BEACH, Fla. – May 7, 2015 – Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions^®, raised close to $1 million for local and national charities during its Palm Beach auction April 17-19, 2015, at the South Florida Fairgrounds. On Saturday, WWE Hall of Fame member Hulk Hogan took center stage and, in true “Hulkamania” fashion, ripped the shirt off his back to help Barrett-Jackson raise much-needed funds for U.S. veterans, children, cancer patients and others across the country. A few generous, philanthropic car dealers combined to raise $400,000 for the Achilles Freedom Team. David Flynn purchased the 2015 Chevrolet Camaro COPO Race Car VIN #001 for $300,000 followed by an additional $100,000 pledge from Jeanette and John Staluppi.

“I appreciate the opportunity to host people at our auctions who leverage their celebrity status to bring greater awareness to the needs of charitable organizations,” said Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “It was exciting to have Hulk Hogan, a legend, join us on stage to help auction that ’69 Camaro Z/28. He used his contagious charisma to help energize the crowd in a way that only he can. With Hogan’s help we raised $150,000 to benefit Connor’s Cure, A HERO Foundation and The Grace Project.”

WWE Hall of Fame member Hulk Hogan is one of the most popular wrestlers of all time. He is a 12-time world champion, being a six-time WWF/E (World Heavyweight) Champion and six-time WCW World Heavyweight Champion.

In total, five cars and one boat crossed the block in Palm Beach to support charity, which included:

• 2015 Chevrolet Camaro COPO Race Car VIN #001 (Lot #3003) – Raised $400,000 to benefit the Achilles Freedom Team with a $300,000 sale and an additional $100,000 pledge
• 2016 Cadillac CT6 Sedan (Lot #3001) – Sold for $200,000 to benefit the Karmanos Cancer Institute
• 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 Custom (Lot #3003.1) – Hammered in for $150,000 to benefit Connor’s Cure, A HERO Foundation and The Grace Project
• 2015 Bennington 2375 GCW (Lot #3004) – Sold for $100,000 to benefit the Foundation for Exceptional Warriors (FEW)
• A one-of-kind Tony Stewart “Smoke” Edition 1969 Chevelle (Lot #3000) – Raised $75,000 to benefit The Darrell Gwynn Foundation.
• 1996 GMC Sierra Custom Pickup (Lot #3002) – Sold for $41,000 to help send underprivileged boys to a Boy Scouts of America summer camp

“Every Barrett-Jackson auction brings with it an opportunity to improve the lives of deserving individuals and organizations through the sale of charity cars,” said Steve Davis, president of Barrett-Jackson. “We truly appreciate the consignors who donate their vehicles and the bidders who bid from their heart. I’m confident that some wonderful opportunities will open up for those in need with the nearly $1 million in charity auction sales in Palm Beach.”

Other well known personalities in attendance during the Palm Beach auction included world-renowned car collectors, Jeanette and John Staluppi. Their car collection is maintained in the Cars of Dreams Museum located in Palm Beach County, Florida. American rapper, actor and television host Vanilla Ice attended Friday night’s opening gala.

Video highlights of the charity auctions in Palm Beach are available here.

The next Barrett-Jackson auction will be the 3rd Annual Hot August Nights Auction, to be held Aug.6-8, 2015, at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center. Coverage of the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction in Reno will be broadcast in live, high-definition TV on Velocity and Discovery.

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

• Sales of over $22 million generated during three days with an astonishing 98.3% sell through rate
• Palm Beach event attracts more than 1,000 bidders, over 60,000 attendees and 526 vehicles
• “Herbie” (Lot #394), sets world record for the highest ever paid for a Volkswagen Beetle while the world record hammer price for a ’87 Buick Grand National GNX (Lot #387) sets tone for 80’s era American muscle
• WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan rips shirt off his back to help auction a 1969 Camaro Z/28 Resto-Mod (Lot #3003.1) that raises $150,000 as part of nearly $1 million dollars raised for charity over the weekend

PALM BEACH, Fla. – April 20, 2015 – Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions^®, set multiple records at its 13th Annual Palm Beach auction in Palm Beach, Florida, on April 17-19, 2015, at the South Florida Fairgrounds. The lifestyle event generated sales of over $22 million at an amazing sell through rate of 98.3%, as well as an impressive group of consignments, bidders and the largest number of attendees in the event’s history.

“This was one of the most successful Palm Beach collector car auction in our history,” said Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “The tremendous energy and excitement made the arena feel like Saturday evening during our Scottsdale event. This record level of interest demonstrates that Barrett-Jackson remains the hobby’s pacesetter. The new highs set for eclectic vehicles, along with strong prices for exotics, muscle cars and pre-war classics means that the market for collector cars remains strong across the entire spectrum.”

The event attracted more than 60,000 guests over the three-day weekend, a 30 percent increase from 2014; the number of bidders increased by 28%. A total of 526 vehicles crossed the block over the extended weekend. Among the notable sales was an ’87 Buick Grand National GNX (Lot #387) that set a world record going to the highest bidder at $165,000.

Over the past four decades, Barrett-Jackson has become the best place to buy or sell a vehicle with cinema provenance. From Batmobiles to “Christine,” some of the most iconic cars in history have rolled over the block. This year, Barrett-Jackson sold the movie car “Herbie” (Lot #394) for $126,500, which set the world record for the highest ever paid for a Volkswagen Beetle.

Once again, several vehicles were sold to benefit non-profit organizations, with 100% of the nearly $1 million dollars raised going to support veterans, children and other deserving charities.

“Barrett-Jackson’s international platform has helped charities raise money since the company was first founded,” said Steve Davis, president of Barrett-Jackson. “With the support of OEMs, consignors and bidders, the funds raised this weekend will fuel the work and raise the awareness of many local and national charities.”

Notable charity vehicles that crossed the block included the GM special-built 2015 Chevrolet Camaro COPO Race Car VIN #001 (Lot #3003) that sold for $300,000 to benefit the Achilles Freedom Team. Philanthropists and world-renowned car collectors Jeanette and John Staluppi donated an additional $100,000 to support the Achilles Freedom Team. A 2016 Cadillac CT6 Sedan (Lot #3001) sold for $200,000 to benefit the Karmanos Cancer Institute and a one-of-kind Tony Stewart “Smoke” Edition 1969 Chevelle (Lot #3000) sold for $75,000, benefitting The Darrell Gwynn Foundation.

WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan was on hand to help raise money for charity with a’69 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 (Lot #3003.1) donated by Torque Sports and Performance. The classic muscle car earned $150,000 for three deserving charities – Connor’s Cure, A HERO Team and The Grace Project.

This year, supercars were an important staple of the auction. Those sold included legendary marques such as Ferrari, Lamborghini, Aston Martin, Spyker, Porsche, Rolls Royce and Bentley. While those awed the crowds, it was a gorgeous red 2006 Ford GT (Lot #406) with only 19 miles that led the way with a sale of $319,000.

“While high profile exotic cars captured a great deal of attention, the desire for collectible muscle cars, hot rods and customs continues to be very steady,” said Davis. “From rare Shelbys of all years to GM big blocks, Oldsmobile 442s and numbers matching Corvettes, these cars were highly prized.”

In an exciting first, GM, Ford and Chrysler were officially part of the Florida event. The “Big 3” had impressive exhibits of their latest lineup, as well as Ride ‘N Drive experiences. From hot laps in the new Corvette Z06 to rides with a pro driver in a Mustang GT and drag race rides in the 700+ horsepower Dodge Hellcat, the car culture was celebrated in high octane fashion over the weekend in West Palm Beach.

The weekend kicked off with an opening night gala featuring live music, local celebrities and luminaries. Other lifestyle activities included a special shopping trip to Worth Avenue for guests of the Barrett-Jackson Ladies Lounge.

“The experience that only Barrett-Jackson can deliver continues to fuel the collector car hobby,” said Jackson. “It’s exciting to watch the attention continue to grow for our event in Palm Beach as so many chose to spend their weekend at Barrett-Jackson.”

The next Barrett-Jackson auction will be the 3^rd Annual Hot August Nights Auction, held Aug.6-8, 2015, at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center. Coverage of the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction in Reno will be broadcast in live, high-definition TV on Velocity and Discovery.

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

• Sales of over $22 million generated during three days with an astonishing 98.3% sell through rate
• Palm Beach event attracts more than 1,000 bidders, over 60,000 attendees and 526 vehicles
• “Herbie” (Lot #394), sets world record for the highest ever paid for a Volkswagen Beetle while the world record hammer price for a ’87 Buick Grand National GNX (Lot #387) sets tone for 80’s era American muscle
• WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan rips shirt off his back to help auction a 1969 Camaro Z/28 Resto-Mod (Lot #3003.1) that raises $150,000 as part of nearly $1 million dollars raised for charity over the weekend

PALM BEACH, Fla. – April 20, 2015 – Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions^®, set multiple records at its 13th Annual Palm Beach auction in Palm Beach, Florida, on April 17-19, 2015, at the South Florida Fairgrounds. The lifestyle event generated sales of over $22 million at an amazing sell through rate of 98.3%, as well as an impressive group of consignments, bidders and the largest number of attendees in the event’s history.

“This was one of the most successful Palm Beach collector car auction in our history,” said Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “The tremendous energy and excitement made the arena feel like Saturday evening during our Scottsdale event. This record level of interest demonstrates that Barrett-Jackson remains the hobby’s pacesetter. The new highs set for eclectic vehicles, along with strong prices for exotics, muscle cars and pre-war classics means that the market for collector cars remains strong across the entire spectrum.”

The event attracted more than 60,000 guests over the three-day weekend, a 30 percent increase from 2014; the number of bidders increased by 28%. A total of 526 vehicles crossed the block over the extended weekend. Among the notable sales was an ’87 Buick Grand National GNX (Lot #387) that set a world record going to the highest bidder at $165,000.

Over the past four decades, Barrett-Jackson has become the best place to buy or sell a vehicle with cinema provenance. From Batmobiles to “Christine,” some of the most iconic cars in history have rolled over the block. This year, Barrett-Jackson sold the movie car “Herbie” (Lot #394) for $126,500, which set the world record for the highest ever paid for a Volkswagen Beetle.

Once again, several vehicles were sold to benefit non-profit organizations, with 100% of the nearly $1 million dollars raised going to support veterans, children and other deserving charities.

“Barrett-Jackson’s international platform has helped charities raise money since the company was first founded,” said Steve Davis, president of Barrett-Jackson. “With the support of OEMs, consignors and bidders, the funds raised this weekend will fuel the work and raise the awareness of many local and national charities.”

Notable charity vehicles that crossed the block included the GM special-built 2015 Chevrolet Camaro COPO Race Car VIN #001 (Lot #3003) that sold for $300,000 to benefit the Achilles Freedom Team. Philanthropists and world-renowned car collectors Jeanette and John Staluppi donated an additional $100,000 to support the Achilles Freedom Team. A 2016 Cadillac CT6 Sedan (Lot #3001) sold for $200,000 to benefit the Karmanos Cancer Institute and a one-of-kind Tony Stewart “Smoke” Edition 1969 Chevelle (Lot #3000) sold for $75,000, benefitting The Darrell Gwynn Foundation.

WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan was on hand to help raise money for charity with a’69 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 (Lot #3003.1) donated by Torque Sports and Performance. The classic muscle car earned $150,000 for three deserving charities – Connor’s Cure, A HERO Team and The Grace Project.

This year, supercars were an important staple of the auction. Those sold included legendary marques such as Ferrari, Lamborghini, Aston Martin, Spyker, Porsche, Rolls Royce and Bentley. While those awed the crowds, it was a gorgeous red 2006 Ford GT (Lot #406) with only 19 miles that led the way with a sale of $319,000.

“While high profile exotic cars captured a great deal of attention, the desire for collectible muscle cars, hot rods and customs continues to be very steady,” said Davis. “From rare Shelbys of all years to GM big blocks, Oldsmobile 442s and numbers matching Corvettes, these cars were highly prized.”

In an exciting first, GM, Ford and Chrysler were officially part of the Florida event. The “Big 3” had impressive exhibits of their latest lineup, as well as Ride ‘N Drive experiences. From hot laps in the new Corvette Z06 to rides with a pro driver in a Mustang GT and drag race rides in the 700+ horsepower Dodge Hellcat, the car culture was celebrated in high octane fashion over the weekend in West Palm Beach.

The weekend kicked off with an opening night gala featuring live music, local celebrities and luminaries. Other lifestyle activities included a special shopping trip to Worth Avenue for guests of the Barrett-Jackson Ladies Lounge.

“The experience that only Barrett-Jackson can deliver continues to fuel the collector car hobby,” said Jackson. “It’s exciting to watch the attention continue to grow for our event in Palm Beach as so many chose to spend their weekend at Barrett-Jackson.”

The next Barrett-Jackson auction will be the 3^rd Annual Hot August Nights Auction, held Aug.6-8, 2015, at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center. Coverage of the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction in Reno will be broadcast in live, high-definition TV on Velocity and Discovery.

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

• One-of-a-kind custom Tony Stewart “Smoke” Edition 396 Chevelle (Lot #3000) to benefit the Darrell Gwynn Foundation
• General Motors to support the Achilles Freedom Team with sale of a special-built 2015 Chevrolet Camaro COPO Racecar VIN #001 (Lot #3003) and the Karmanos Cancer Institute with a 2016 Cadillac CT6 Sedan (Lot #3001)
• WWE Hall of Fame member Hulk Hogan to help auction 1969 Camaro Z/28 Resto-Mod (Lot #3003.1) benefitting the SJO Foundation For Hope

PALM BEACH, Fla. – April 14, 2015 – Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions^®, is continuing its support of local and national charities with the auction of both new and custom vehicles, a race car and a marine boat during the 13th Annual Palm Beach Auction in Palm Beach, Florida, April 17-19, 2015, at the South Florida Fairgrounds. Barrett-Jackson has raised more than $83 million over the years for numerous charities and will continue in Palm Beach with its support of the Achilles Freedom Team, Boy Scouts of America, Darrell Gwynn Foundation, Foundation for Exceptional Warriors, Karmanos Cancer Institute and SJO Foundation For Hope.

“It’s in our long tradition to team up with OEMs, celebrities and organizations who are seeking to make a positive difference in our communities,” said Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “There’s something magical that happens when a charity vehicle rolls across our block. Donating to a worthy cause gives our bidders the opportunity to be a part of something that they truly believe in while they do something they really love.”

A custom Tony Stewart “Smoke” Edition 396 Chevelle (Lot #3000) will cross the block on Friday, April 17, to benefit the Darrell Gwynn Foundation, helping fund the organization’s wheelchair donation program and change the lives of those living with paralysis. NASCAR driver Tony Stewart and his staff were instrumental in the design of this one-of-a-kind Chevelle modeled after Stewart’s style and persona. It is powered by a custom 396 engine and features custom wheels donated by automotive designer Chip Foose.

General Motors is donating a special-built 2015 Chevrolet Camaro COPO Race Car VIN #001 (Lot #3003) to benefit the Achilles Freedom Team, helping build running programs and marathon opportunities for disabled veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. Featured in the Chevrolet display at the 2014 SEMA show, this COPO was part of Chevrolet Performance’s 2015 advertising. It showcases all-new COPO graphics and is powered by a 350 “LSX” V8 with a 2.9-liter supercharger rated at 555hp.

GM will also donate a luxurious 2016 Cadillac CT6 Sedan (Lot #3001) to benefit the Karmanos Cancer Institute. Karmanos is a unique, integrated center of research, patient care and education dedicated to the prevention, early detection, treatment and eventual eradication of cancer. Located in Midtown Detroit, Karmanos is among the nation’s best cancer centers, caring for more than 6,000 new patients annually and conducting more than 700 cancer-specific programs and clinical trials.

“So many lives are directly touched by the auction of charity vehicles here at Barrett-Jackson,” said Steve Davis, president of Barrett-Jackson. “I’m absolutely thrilled that the auction can be a platform to help deserving charities while also promoting their selfless work to an international audience.”

WWE Hall of Fame member Hulk Hogan will assist Torque Sports and Performance in their auction of a 1969 Camaro Z/28 Resto-Mod (Lot #3003.1) to benefit the SJO Foundation For Hope. The Z/28 features a 350 small block engine, 650 CFM carburetor and ceramic-coated headers. The interior is highlighted with a brand-new kit featuring new carpet, suede headliner, door panels and seats.

Proceeds from the auction of a 2015 Bennington 2375 GCW (Lot #3004), donated by Bennington Boats, will benefit the Foundation for Exceptional Warriors (FEW). The FEW assist in the healing process of the families and veterans of Special Operations Forces, those recognized for valorous action and those wounded in combat, regardless of era, by providing customized therapeutic recreational and sporting events to enhance their mental and physical health. This popular G Series model boat is powered by a Yamaha F250XA and features incredible handling and turning with little effort. It is equipped with a patented Elliptical Sport Performance Package, offering stability, quick to plane and handling characteristics that rival a fiberglass boat.

A modified ’96 GMC Sierra Custom Pickup (Lot# 3002) was privately donated with all proceeds benefitting the Boy Scouts of America to provide programs for young people that build character, train them in the responsibilities of citizenship and develop personal fitness. This pickup features a modified GM 572ci crate motor, turbo 400 transmission, 2500 stall converter and stainless dual exhaust.

Live coverage of the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction in Palm Beach will be broadcast in live, high-definition TV coverage on Velocity and Discovery from Friday through Sunday, April 17-19.

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