Las Vegas 2014 – The Last Detail https://blog.thelastdetail.com Collector Cars Chicago Tue, 15 Sep 2015 18:33:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 BARRETT-JACKSON BREAKS RECORDS FOR CARS AND CELEBRITIES WITH OVER $33.3M IN SALES AT ELECTRIC LAS VEGAS EVENT https://blog.thelastdetail.com/barrett-jackson-breaks-records-for-cars-and-celebrities-with-over-33-3m-in-sales-at-electric-las-vegas-event/ Sun, 28 Sep 2014 20:14:25 +0000 https://news.barrett-jackson.com/?p=6746 BARRETT-JACKSON BREAKS RECORDS FOR CARS AND CELEBRITIES WITH OVER $33.3M IN SALES AT ELECTRIC LAS VEGAS EVENT
More than $33M in sales with the largest number of consigned vehicles during the three-day auction at the Mandalay Bay Event Center in Las Vegas Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas helps raise more than $1,642,500 to benefit local, national charities TV coverage of future auctions to be broadcast in live, high-definition on Discovery’s Velocity channel LAS VEGAS, […]]]>
BARRETT-JACKSON BREAKS RECORDS FOR CARS AND CELEBRITIES WITH OVER $33.3M IN SALES AT ELECTRIC LAS VEGAS EVENT

  • More than $33M in sales with the largest number of consigned vehicles during the three-day auction at the Mandalay Bay Event Center in Las Vegas
  • Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas helps raise more than $1,642,500 to benefit local, national charities
  • TV coverage of future auctions to be broadcast in live, high-definition on Discovery’s Velocity channel

LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Sept. 28, 2014 Barrett-Jackson, “The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions TM once again rocked Las Vegas with another record-setting auction at the Mandalay Bay Event Center from Sept. 25-26, 2014. During the three-day event, Barrett-Jackson hosted the largest number of consigned vehicles in the auction’s Las Vegas history with more than 700 vehicles and more than 339 collectible automobilia pieces crossing the block for more than $33,300,000 in sales (unaudited).

 

“Our Las Vegas auction continues to grow in popularity as a world-class destination experience, offering a truly electric atmosphere only found in the Entertainment Capital of the World,” said Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “With the largest docket in our Las Vegas auction’s history, the collection of vehicles crossing the block was truly amazing. From a 2013 Aventador Lamborghini to a ’28 Model A Ford and the first Dodge Hellcat, there was something for everyone on this year’s docket. And virtually all of our vehicles were sold at No Reserve, indicating the true market value of the collector car hobby.”

 

The record setting docket attracted huge crowds, including celebrities such as Wayne Newton, Penn Jillette (Penn & Teller), Corey Harrison and Austin “ChumLee” Russel of Pawn Stars, Richard Petty and Linda Vaughn. From muscle cars and historic hot rods to the latest exotic collectible vehicles, the lineup created a spirited, electric atmosphere.

 

The top 10 cars sold in Las Vegas include (price with commission):

  • 2013 Lamborghini Aventador – $440,000 (Lot #454)
  • 1971 Plymouth HEMI ‘Cuda – $385,000 (Lot #799)
  • 2006 Ford GT – $291,500 (Lot#764)
  • 1966 Ford Shelby GT350 – $220,000 (Lot #776)
  • 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo – $220,000 (Lot #728)
  • 1936 Packard Eight Phaeton – $176,000 (Lot #780)
  • 2011 Bentley GTC Supersports – $176,000 (Lot #791)
  • 1969 Chevrolet COPO Camaro – $172,700 (Lot #769)
  • 1957 Mercedes-Benz 190SL roadster – $165,000 (Lot #777)
  • 1968 Ford Shelby GT500 Fastback – $165,000 (Lot #788)

 

Five cars crossed the Las Vegas auction to raise $1,642,500 to benefit local and national charities. On Saturday, Dodge executives including CEO Tim Kuniskis took center stage to showcase the 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat (Lot #3004) benefitting the Opportunity Village of Las Vegas. The fastest production muscle car hammered in at $825,000, which will be equally matched by long-time Barrett-Jackson friend, the Engelstad Family Foundation. With their generous donation, the Hellcat raised more money for charity than any other car in Barrett-Jackson history.

 

 

“Barrett Jackson is very proud of our charitable efforts,” said Steve Davis, president of Barrett-Jackson. “It was an historic moment on our auction block to see a car from General Motors, Ford, and Dodge sell for charity. I am proud that Barrett-Jackson has created a platform to help so many wonderful charitable organizations across the country through the generous support of the collector car community.”

 

Other charity cars included:

  • 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat VIN 700001 (Lot# 3004) benefitting  Opportunity Village Foundation – $825,000
  • 2015 Corvette Stingray VIN 001 (Lot #3001) benefitting the CARE House of Oakland County – $400,000
  • 2015 50 Years Limited Edition Ford Mustang (Lot #3003) benefitting Get Your Heart Racing – $170,000
  • 2014 Z/28 Camaro VIN 003 (Lot #3002) benefitting the YMCA of Southern Nevada – $147,500
  • 2012 Ford Fusion Race Car (Lot #3000) benefitting the Paralyzed Veterans of America – $100,000

 

The 2014 Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas auction also ends the company’s 18 year relationship with the FOX family of networks and National Geographic. Debuting at the 2015 Scottsdale auction, Barrett-Jackson will begin an exciting new relationship with Velocity and Discovery Channel. Throughout the year, Velocity and Discovery Channel will broadcast more than 100 hours of coverage in Scottsdale, West Palm Beach, Reno and Las Vegas.  The full schedule is located at barrett-jackson.com; fans can contact their local cable or satellite provider to ensure access to programming.

 

“FOX has been a wonderful partner for Barrett-Jackson over the years,” said Jackson. “They’ve helped us bring the thrill of the Barrett-Jackson experience to their audiences. Our new partnership with Velocity will return Barrett-Jackson to a dedicated auto enthusiast network. With expanded distribution to Discovery Network’s more than 1.6 billion global subscribers, we’ll have the largest audience for a collector car auction in history.”

 

Over the last seven years, the Las Vegas auction has evolved into one of the top auctions in the country. As the end of the official auction season, Barrett-Jackson will prepare for the Scottsdale event on Jan. 10-18, 2015.

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   

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Las Vegas Celebrity Cars https://blog.thelastdetail.com/las-vegas-celebrity-cars/ Wed, 10 Sep 2014 19:40:37 +0000 https://news.barrett-jackson.com/?p=6530 Las Vegas Celebrity Cars
    BARRETT-JACKSON WILL ROCK-N-ROLL LAS VEGAS WITH CARS OF MUSIC LEGENDS ELVIS PRESLEY, JOHNNY CASH    Elvis Presley’s ’67 Cadillac Coupe de Ville (Lot #767) to cross the block at No Reserve in Las Vegas  The Chevrolet Corvette Split Coupe Window (Lot #767.1) made famous in Elvis Presley’s, “Viva Las Vegas”, to be a […]]]>
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BARRETT-JACKSON WILL ROCK-N-ROLL LAS VEGAS WITH

CARS OF MUSIC LEGENDS ELVIS PRESLEY, JOHNNY CASH

 

  •  Elvis Presley’s ’67 Cadillac Coupe de Ville (Lot #767) to cross the block at No Reserve in Las Vegas
  •  The Chevrolet Corvette https://pharmacy-no-rx.net/accutane_generic.html Split Coupe Window (Lot #767.1) made famous in Elvis Presley’s, “Viva Las Vegas”, to be a part of the rock-n-roll excitement
  • A ’70 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow (Lot #766) from Johnny Cash’s collection among most anticipated

 

LAS VEGAS – Sept. 10, 2014Barrett-Jackson, “The World’s Greatest Collector Car AuctionsTM” will bring the excitement of Rock-n-Roll to the auction block during its Las Vegas auction Sept. 25 – 27, at the Mandalay Bay Event Center. The predominantly No Reserve auction will include Elvis Presley’s ’67 Cadillac Coupe de Ville (Lot #767) and the ’63 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe (Lot #767.1) made famous in “Viva Las Vegas”, along with Johnny Cash’s ’70 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow (Lot #766). 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 24 hours of live, high definition TV coverage on Thursday through Saturday, Sept. 25 – 27.

 

“Las Vegas has a deep connection to many of the most celebrated rock-n-roll legends of our time,” said Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “It’s only fitting that we have a few of the cars from the biggest names in the music industry represented on our Vegas auction block.”

 

Elvis Presley’s ’67 Cadillac Coupe De Ville (Lot #767)

Also known as “The Honeymoon Cadillac”, this red Coupe de Ville was purchased by Elvis Presley on September 15, 1967. The music legend and his wife, Priscilla, were often seen driving it around Memphis and to his Circle G Ranch shortly after they were married.

 

The car has been a part of Mike L. Moon’s private collection since 1979; it was displayed at the Elvis Presley Museums in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, and Niagara Falls, Canada. Documentation includes copies of the original Bill of Sale and title, as well as the original Protect-O-Plate showing the name Elvis Presley and listing the address of Graceland. Also included are newspaper clippings and a copy of the book “Hurry Home Elvis” in which the Cadillac is mentioned.

 

’63 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe (Lot #767.1)

Originally owned by Harry Mann, the largest Corvette dealer in America in the 1960s, and driven by Gary Pickens, this Split Window Corvette was raced throughout California in 1963. MGM rented the car for the filming of the feature film “Viva Las Vegas” starring Elvis Presley. The producers needed real race cars for the movie’s climactic racing, which features famous spinout.  That is when the car received the only racing damage of its career, hitting the rear clip without damaging the frame or any other fiberglass.

 

The car remained secreted until 2011, when Corvette specialist Mike Scott and restorer Gary Nabers completed a thorough, no-expense-spared restoration to qualify it for the national Corvette Restorers Society American Heritage Award.

 

Johnny Cash’s ’70 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow (Lot #766)

Originally ordered and purchased by ABC Television Network as a gift for Johnny Cash, this ’70 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow includes “build to order” specifications with factory provided “JRC” initials in gold on the rear doors, Tennessee registration, Schoellkopf Card and published references to Johnny Cash ownership. The Rolls was purchased from Johnny Cash in 1985-1986 and has been in private ownership since.

 

“You really can’t get more ‘rock-n’roll’ than Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash and Las Vegas,” said Steve Davis, president of Barrett-Jackson. “We’re very excited to have three amazing celebrity vehicles ready to cross our auction block at the Mandalay Bay in September. Collectively they represent the high level of fun and energy that Barrett-Jackson brings to every city that hosts our auctions.”

 

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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  

 

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480.421.6694

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TimePiece PR & Marketing on behalf of Barrett-Jackson

(214) 520-3430

ACook@TPRM.com

 

 

 

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One-of-a-Kind 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat VIN001 to be Auctioned at Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas in September for Charity https://blog.thelastdetail.com/one-of-a-kind-2015-dodge-challenger-srt-hellcat-vin001-to-be-auctioned-at-barrett-jackson-las-vegas-in-september-for-charity/ Fri, 25 Jul 2014 18:17:34 +0000 https://news.barrett-jackson.com/?p=6122 One-of-a-Kind 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat VIN001 to be  Auctioned at Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas in September for Charity
Dodge to auction first production 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat, the fastest and most powerful muscle car ever, during Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas with all proceeds benefiting Opportunity Village Iconic one-of-one Challenger SRT Hellcat features Viper-exclusive Stryker Red paint, special Hellcat badging, specific VIN0001 documentation build package and additional one-of-a-kind memorabilia Barrett-Jackson waves all bidding and […]]]>
One-of-a-Kind 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat VIN001 to be  Auctioned at Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas in September for Charity

  • Dodge to auction first production 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat, the fastest and most powerful muscle car ever, during Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas with all proceeds benefiting Opportunity Village
  • Iconic one-of-one Challenger SRT Hellcat features Viper-exclusive Stryker Red paint, special Hellcat badging, specific VIN0001 documentation build package and additional one-of-a-kind memorabilia
  • Barrett-Jackson waves all bidding and consignment fees; 100 percent of sale price goes to charity
  • Prototype 2015 Dodge Challenger Hellcat on display July 31-Aug.2 at Barrett-Jackson’s 2nd Annual Hot August Nights Auction in Reno, Nev

July 25, 2014 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - Dodge announced today that it will auction the 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat VIN0001, the most powerful and fastest muscle car ever built, during the Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas 2014auction, which will be held Sept. 25 – 27 at the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.  Proceeds from the auction on Sept. 27, will benefit the not-for-profit Opportunity Village organization of Las Vegas.

The one-of-one special edition 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat, with a 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 lb.-ft. 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 2015 Challenger Hellcat is already guaranteed to be one of the hottest cars that will roll through the Barrett-Jackson auction lanes in decades to come,” said Tim Kuniskis, President and CEO, Dodge and SRT Brands, Chrysler Group LLC. “The VIN 0001 being auctioned this year is the ultimate one-of-one collectible 2015 Dodge Challenger, as Dodge is ensuring there will never be another one like it.”

The 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat VIN0001 has a class-exclusive TorqueFlite 8-speed paddle shift automatic transmission with RPM matching downshifts, 15.4-inch Brembo front disc brakes with two-piece rotors and six-piston calipers, the largest brakes ever offered by Chrysler Group, and 20-by-9.5-inch wheels of lightweight matte black forged aluminum.  It will have newly designed interior trimmed in premium Black Laguna leather on performance-oriented seats, a modern dash layout providing all of the technology features one would expect and an authentic forged-aluminum supercharger plenum cover under the hood.

The auction package includes a HEMI painted presentation box with a VIN0001 electronic vehicle build book and video documentary, still shots, vehicle footage, an authentic Challenger SRT Hellcat embossed Laguna Leather iPad sleeve, a signed SRT Hellcat lithograph and unique “birth certificate” for VIN0001.  Additional information on the vehicle is available on the news feed page of www.driveSRT.com.

Barrett-Jackson is waiving all bidding and consignment fees, so 100 percent of the sale price will be donated to Opportunity Village, a not-for-profit organization that serves people with significant intellectual disabilities in the Las Vegas area. A prototype 2015 Dodge Challenger Hellcat will be on display at the Dodge booth located in Hall 3 during the 2nd Annual Hot August Nights Auction presented by Barrett-Jackson from July 31 to Aug. 2 at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center.

“With 707 horsepower, the 2015 Dodge Hellcat is more than just the most powerful muscle car built by an American manufacturer,” said Craig Jackson,Chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson Auction Company. “It’s also going to be the means to help countless people with severe intellectual and related disabilities reach their potential.  We’re honored that Dodge chose our 2014 Las Vegas auction to sell Hellcat VIN001 to support Opportunity Village. Not only will the wonderful people at this organization benefit from the sale of this muscle car, but the winning bidder will own a truly amazing piece of American automotive history.”

“We are so unbelievably thankful for the support of Dodge and Barrett-Jackson,” Linda Smith, Associate Executive Director, Opportunity Village, stated. “We are touched by their amazing generosity and support of our mission here to support individuals with disabilities by giving them the chance to lead independent and fulfilling lives.”

About the Barrett-Jackson Auction Company
Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions, was founded in Scottsdale, Ariz., in 1971. Its internationally renowned auctions are hosted in Scottsdale; Palm Beach, Fla.; Reno/Tahoe, Nev., and Las Vegas. 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. Barrett-Jackson can be found on Facebook or followed on Twitter @Barrett_Jackson.

About Opportunity Village
Opportunity Village (www.opportunityvillage.org)  is a not-for-profit organization that serves people within our community with significant intellectual disabilities, to improve their lives and the lives of their families.

Opportunity Village was founded in 1954 by seven families who were determined to give their children with disabilities the best lives possible. Now, 60 years later, Opportunity Village is one of the most recognized and respected organizations of its type in the United States.
Nevada’s largest employer of people with disabilities, Opportunity Village serves nearly 3,000 individuals annually, providing vocational training, employment, habilitation and social recreation programs and services that make their lives more purposeful and interesting.

About Dodge
The Dodge brand is tearing into its centennial year as America’s mainstream performance brand, celebrating its 100th anniversary on July 1, 2014. With the purification of the brand and consolidation with SRT, Dodge is getting back to its performance roots with every single model it offers. The consolidated Dodge and SRT brands will offer a complete lineup of performance vehicles that stand out within their own segments. Dodge will be the “mainstream performance” brand within the Chrysler showroom. SRT will be positioned as the “ultimate performance” halo of the Dodge brand, together creating a complete and balanced performance brand with one vision and one voice.

From muscle cars to compact cars, minivans, crossovers and full-size SUVs, the Dodge brand’s full lineup of 2015 models deliver best-in-class horsepower, class-exclusive technology, unmatched capability and a slew of cool features, such as LED headlamps, Dodge signature racetrack tail lamps, dual exhaust, 8.4-inch touchscreen infotainment centers and 7-inch thin-film transistor (TFT) customizable gauge clusters, to name a few. For the 2015 model year, customers will be able to drive the new 2015 Dodge Charger and Challenger, as well as the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat. The Dodge brand lineup also includes the 2015 Dodge Dart, Durango, Grand Caravan and Journey, including the new Crossroad model, and Dodge Viper SRT.

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Barrett-Jackson Public Relations Specialist
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Barrett-Jackson generates more than $32 million in sales at 6th annual Las Vegas Auction https://blog.thelastdetail.com/barrett-jackson-generates-more-than-32-million-in-sales-at-6th-annual-las-vegas-auction/ Tue, 01 Oct 2013 22:04:12 +0000 https://news.barrett-jackson.com/?p=5800 Barrett-Jackson generates more than $32 million in sales at  6th annual Las Vegas Auction
The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions™ Generates Highest Grossing Las Vegas Sale with Largest Number of Cars, Attracting Nearly 70,000 Attendees Las Vegas, NV. – (October 1, 2013) – Barrett-Jackson The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions™ announced today that it generated more than $32 million in gross sales which is a 41% increase over 2012 during […]]]>
Barrett-Jackson generates more than $32 million in sales at  6th annual Las Vegas Auction

The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions™ Generates Highest Grossing Las Vegas Sale with Largest Number of Cars, Attracting Nearly 70,000 Attendees

Las Vegas, NV. – (October 1, 2013)Barrett-Jackson The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions™ announced today that it generated more than $32 million in gross sales which is a 41% increase over 2012 during its 6th Annual Las Vegas auction at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino on September 26-28, 2013. The event was the largest Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas auction outside of its world-renowned Scottsdale event with a record-breaking 657 consignments.


Nearly 70,000 fans were in attendance to witness a world class auction celebrating American cars such as Lincolns, Corvettes and Shelbys that rocked the house including Rick Hendrick’s stunning pair of 1963 Chevrolet Corvettes that broke the bank (Lot #716 – $106,400 and Lot #716.1 – $110,000). Also adding to the celebration was Lot #689 1999 Chevrolet Suburban from “The Sopranos” Seasons 1-4 that brought $110,000. Barrett-Jackson will also be offering the late James Gandolfini’s personal 1972 Oldsmobile 442 convertible at the Scottsdale event January 12-19, 2014.1

Top Las Vegas vehicle highlights included:

  • Lot #739: 1967 Ferrari 330GTC – $495,000
  • Lot #759: 1931 Lincoln Model K Convertible – $352,000
  • Lot #748: 2005 Ford GT 2 Door Coupe – $275,000
  • Lot #745: 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 2 Door Coupe – $258,500
  • Lot #738: 1967 Shelby GT500E – $242,000

Barrett-Jackson kicked off its 6th annual event with a live performance from multi-platinum country star Clay Walker at the Opening Night Party on the beach at Mandalay Bay. Walker continued with his support and performed the National Anthem on Thursday as well as his hit, “All American” on the auction block during a special military tribute that afternoon. Other high profile celebrities in attendance included the legendary Las Vegas performers Siegfried and Roy,critically acclaimed film director Bryan Singer, former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson and 2012 Playboy Playmate of the Year Jaclyn Swedberg.

 

“Results from the Las Vegas auction demonstrate that the collector car market is incredibly strong within all segments of the hobby,” said Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO, Barrett-Jackson.  “In addition to the impressive sales numbers, Barrett-Jackson continues to set the trend in the collector car market by providing https://pharmacy-no-rx.net/zovirax_generic.html incredible vehicles to car enthusiasts and continues to give all audiences compelling charitable moments, celebrity appearances and activities for everyone.”

This week’s Las Vegas event was broadcast on the FOX family of networks, which included 22 hours of live, high-definition coverage available to nearly 100 million homes marking the largest viewership in auction house history. Fans were able to enjoy the coverage on several FOX networks, including FOX Sports 1 (FS1); FOX Sports 2 (FS2); and the National Geographic Channel, which put the auction in front of an entirely new audience.

“This event marks the most successful in Barrett-Jackson’s Las Vegas history with the most diverse docket we have ever offered,” said Barrett-Jackson President, Steve Davis. “After coming off of an amazing inaugural Reno event in early August, our Las Vegas results achieved a milestone and reinforces once again why Barrett-Jackson is the industry leader.”

Consignments are now available for the upcoming 2014 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction. For additional event information, visit or call (480) 421-6694.

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 m or call (480) 421-6694.

Each description contained herein is provided by the consignor for the purpose of describing the item offered for sale. The accuracy of a description is the responsibility of the consignor and Barrett-Jackson is not responsible for any errors contained in a description or for the failure of a consignor to produce any item for sale. Please conduct your own inspection before making a purchase and refer to the Barrett- Jackson website for complete terms and conditions of sale.

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