• Barrett-Jackson sees 100 percent sell-through rate with sales totaling more than $9.5 million and over $400,000 raised for charity
• Impressive attendance leads to seven percent increase from 2014 and shatters single-day Reno Tahoe record with over 15,000 guests on Friday
• Automobilia sales spike to over $560,000, a 36 percent increase from 2014
• Over $100,000 in cash and prizes awarded to Barrett-Jackson Cup winners

RENO, Nev. – Aug 9, 2015 – Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions®, once again delivered an action-packed auction during the 3rd Annual Hot August Nights Auction presented by Barrett-Jackson in Reno Tahoe, Nevada, Aug. 6-8.

Barrett-Jackson’s Reno Tahoe auction included the sale of 232 vehicles and over 400 collectible automobilia pieces totaling more than $9.5 million in sales (unaudited) at an astonishing 100 percent sell through rate. Barrett-Jackson also shattered automobilia records with a 36 percent increase in sales over 2014. Guests filled the auction arena peaking attendance at over 40,000 and surpassing the Reno-Tahoe record for single-day attendance on Friday. In addition, the eclectic docket of collector cars attracted the most bidders in the Hot August Night Auction’s three year history.

“In traditional Barrett-Jackson style we crushed records on every level during our Hot August Nights auction,” said Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “Not only did we have a 100 percent sell through rate with more than $9.5 million in sales, but our attendance was up, shattering our single-day record in our three year history in Reno. It’s clear that this week’s auction success is further evidence that Barrett-Jackson remains at the forefront of the American collector car market.”

The top five vehicles sold during the Reno auction include:

• 1967 Chevrolet Corvette 427 Convertible – $214,5000 (Lot #617)
• 1932 Ford B-400 Custom Boyd Convertible – $181,500 (Lot #625)
• 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Fastback – $154,000 (Lot #637)
• 1955 Chevrolet Nomad Custom Wagon – $154,000 (Lot #638)
• 1934 Ford Model A Custom Roadster – $148,500 (Lot #634)

Included in the auction excitement was the 3rd Annual Barrett-Jackson Cup competition offering more than $100,000 in cash in prizes. On Wednesday professional stunt-driver Rhys Millen drifted through the streets of downtown Reno to deliver the Cup trophy in true Barrett-Jackson style. Click here to watch the video.

“The Barrett-Jackson Cup has cemented its importance in custom car building history,” said Steve Davis, president of Barrett-Jackson. “In just three short years, it has become the pinnacle of respect for the hard work and effort that goes into building these tremendous custom vehicles. We also helped some incredible charitable organizations. I’m grateful that our generous bidders have joined us in making a difference in the lives of countless veterans and youth in our country.”

Barrett-Jackson continued its dedication to organizations that support charitable endeavors and the men and women who have bravely served our country. With five charity lots, Barrett-Jackson raised over $400,000 for deserving organizations including Special Operations Warrior Foundation, Ride 2 Recovery, The Foundation for Exceptional Warriors, High Fives Non-Profit Foundation and Transforming Youth Recovery.

“With an incredible 2015 Reno Tahoe auction already behind us, our sights are focused on growing our momentum for our 8th Annual Las Vegas Auction in September,” said Jackson. “We’re building an exciting docket of vehicles, planning an incredible gala and preparing for another record auction.”

• Matching ‘07 Ford Mustang GT500 “Super Snake” Coupe (Lot #478) and a ‘07 Ford Mustang GT500 “Super Snake” Convertible (Lot #477) are set to cross the block
• A ‘09 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 KR Coupe (Lot #399) identical to one Carroll Shelby introduced at the New York Auto Show will be featured in Palm Beach
• A rotisserie restored ’67 Ford Mustang Custom Fastback (Lot #386) is among the top Ford-powered muscle cars crossing the Palm Beach auction block

PALM BEACH, Fla. – April 7, 2015 – Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions®, will feature vintage, custom Mustangs and modern-day Ford-powered Shelby’s during the 13th Annual Palm Beach auction in Palm Beach, Florida, April 17-19, 2015, at the South Florida Fairgrounds. Leading the pack of Fords in the docket is an ‘07 Ford Shelby GT500 “Super Snake” Coupe (Lot #478) with a matching ‘07 Ford Shelby GT500 “Super Snake” Convertible (Lot #477).

“We have a great line up of high performance vehicles crossing the block at this year’s Palm Beach auction” said Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “From vintage customs to the latest Shelby models, each is a unique piece of American automotive culture.”

A unique trio of late model Shelbys will cross the block during the auction in Palm Beach. Among them is a ‘09 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 KR Coupe (Lot #399), which is identical to one Carroll Shelby introduced at the New York Auto Show. It is powered by an all-aluminum 5.4-liter FI DOHC 32V supercharged V8 with a six-speed manual transmission. A matching ‘07 Ford Shelby GT500 “Super Snake” Coupe (Lot #478) and a ‘07 Ford Shelby GT500 “Super Snake” Convertible (Lot #477) will also cross the block. The two were upgraded to full Super Snake specs in 2009, including a 725hp supercharged engine in the coupe and a boost in output to the convertible to more than 600hp.

“There are few car marques that attract more passion than the Ford Mustang,” said Steve Davis, president of Barrett-Jackson. “While Ford gave the Mustang a body, it was Carroll Shelby who breathed life into it. We’re excited to have some extremely well restored vintage Mustangs cross the block in Palm Beach. It’s also exciting to have Carroll represented with some of his modern day, high performance versions of this American muscle car.”

Also featured in the Palm Beach docket is a ’67 Ford Mustang Custom Fastback (Lot # 386) with a professional rotisserie custom restoration. Under the hood is a Ford Motorsport 392ci new crate motor, ceramic coated headers and new Ford Motorsport T-5 transmission. Inside, the console sports Carroll Shelby Signature instrument gauges, racing seats, 5-point cam lock racing seatbelts and rollbar.

A ’65 Ford Mustang Custom Fastback (Lot #164) features a fuel-injected 306ci engine with handmade twin turbo system. The 6-speed shifter is mated to a stage 3 clutch with a lightweight flywheel. The interior is simple and clean and features a full chromoly TIG welded 6-point roll cage, custom-made leather buckets with embroidered Cobra logo, leather-wrapped dash and a wood grain stock-style wheel.

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.

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• A 1967 Ford Mustang Custom Fastback featuring a Shelby 427 V8 engine (Lot #427) will be among the most notable custom consignments
• Two GM customs, including a 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Hardtop (Lot # 395) and a 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS (Lot #425), are expected to electrify the auction bloc
• A 1948 Packard Super 8 Custom Convertible (Lot #398) is set to cross the block in Palm Beach

PALM BEACH, Fla. – March 24, 2015– Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions^TM, will auction a number of incredible one-of-a-kind customs at No Reserve during its 13th Annual Palm Beach Auction in Palm Beach, Florida, April 17-19, 2015, at the South Florida Fairgrounds. These custom vehicles, headlined by a sleek 1967 Ford Mustang Custom Fastback (Lot #427), are expected to attract collectors worldwide.

“Palm Beach is a popular auction destination for collector car fans worldwide,” said Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “We’re busy filling the docket with customs that are truly one of a kind, and I’m confident that Palm Beach will be a wonderful follow-up to our record-breaking Scottsdale auction.”

Headlining the Barrett-Jackson custom docket is a breathtaking black 1967 Ford Mustang Custom Fastback (Lot #427). With a brand-new build, this beautiful Mustang has collected only a few hundred miles from break-in and fine-tuning. Featuring a Shelby 427 aluminum, big block V8, the engine was bored and stroked to 750hp. Other elements include 3×2 500cfm carburetors, aluminum air cleaner and an aluminum tri-power intake manifold.

“We have some world-class customs already consigned for Palm Beach,” said Steve Davis, president of Barrett-Jackson. “We are excited to once again make our Palm Beach auction a fun and entertaining event for everyone in attendance.”

Also highlighted in the Palm Beach custom docket is a 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Hardtop (Lot #395). The Bel Air features a dual coilover suspension, complete with a 2013 LS3 engine with 480hp. It also features chromed suspension components, a custom stainless-steel exhaust system and custom-made leather interior.

Palm Beach will also be the next stop for a 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS Custom (Lot #425). This special muscle car features an LS7 606hp engine and sports Daytona Blue with Speed Silver GT stripes livery. It is complete with leather-covered custom door panels with ’59 Corvette insert, custom dash face, carbon-fiber-faced gauges, blue LEDs and a custom steering wheel.

A 1948 Packard Super 8 Custom Convertible (Lot #398) adds to the list of notable consignments to the 13th Annual Palm Beach Auction. The Packard is powered by a 454ci/450hp big block Chevy and a 700 R4 overdrive transmission. This classic custom features a Jaguar independent rear end with inboard disc brakes, Boyd wheels and Goodyear low-profile tires. The interior is highlighted by custom gauges with the Packard logo, custom air cleaner replicating the front grille of the car, custom steering wheel, leather interior and a 200-watt sound system.

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

Barrett-Jackson is now accepting consignments for Palm Beach, April 17-19, 2015 .

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This 1969 Ford Mustang BOSS 302 is one of more than 140 vehicles from the Ron Pratte Collection crossing the block at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction in January.

A true 1969 Ford Mustang BOSS 302 (Lot #2049), this beautiful car has matching date codes, casting numbers and engine numbers. With fewer than 2,000 BOSS 302s produced and built in 1969, and with even fewer having the original engine, transmission and rear end, this Mustang is incredibly rare. As reported on the included original Build Sheet and Elite Marti Report, this BOSS was ordered for a retired Ford Employee exactly as is.

The 1969 Mustang BOSS 302 was built for the Trans Am racing circuit back in 1969 and it competed against the Chevy Camaro Z/28. Both cars had the exact same engine displacement and the exact same horsepower, but the BOSS 302 was not mass-produced like the Z/28. This is an extremely rare example of a real BOSS 302 that is more sought after and desirable while becoming harder to find.

This 1969 Ford Mustang BOSS 302 Fastback (Lot #2049) will cross the auction block in Scottsdale on Tuesday, Jan. 13.

Ron Pratte’s prestigious collection of automobilia will kick off the 44^th Annual Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction beginning Saturday, Jan. 10 at 9 a.m. and running through Tuesday, Jan. 13 at 1 p.m. Pratte’s vehicles first cross the block at 4 p.m. on Tuesday with lot numbers 2000 through 2109 and will continue with lot numbers 2500 through 2530 on Saturday, Jan. 17.

1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28

From 1966 through 1972, the original Trans Am series showcased not only some of the best professional road racing ever, but it also spurred the creation of fabulous collector cars like the Ford BOSS Mustang, Plymouth AAR Barracuda, and most memorably, the Chevrolet Camaro Z/28.

Both the Trans Am series and the Z/28 took off in 1969 and Chevrolet dealers sold a remarkable 20,302 Z/28s that year. These Z/28s aren’t street legal racers, but they are about the nearest thing to it.

This ’69 Chevrolet Camarao Z/28 (Lot #2035) has been thoroughly restored by Kent Waters Originals. It comes with voluminous documentation certified by Camaro expert Jerry MacNeish, plus photos of the car in 1969 and step-by-step photos of the restoration process. It is finished in authentic and vibrant Rally Green with white racing stripes and a black bucket seat interior. It has a rare NOS Cross-Ram intake manifold, 4.10:1 differential, and many factory options, including Rally Sport trim, rosewood dash inserts, center console with auxiliary gauges and an Endura front bumper.

This ’69 Chevrolet Camarao Z/28 (Lot #2035) will cross the auction block in Scottsdale on Tuesday, Jan. 13.

• 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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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 for collector vehicles and other valued belongings. For more information about Barrett-Jackson, visit or call (480) 421-6694.

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