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Barrett-Jackson Sets Global Stage For Collector Cars In Reno With $100,000 Barrett-Jackson Cup Competition And Drifting Action By Pro Stunt Driver Rhys Millen

Barrett-Jackson — Tue, 11 Aug 2015 17:06:06 +0000

This 1962 Chevrolet Impala Bubbletop took home the 2015 Barrett-Jackson Cup “Ultimate Best in Show” award.

With over $100,000 in cash and prizes, the Barrett-Jackson Cup competition attracted the most coveted custom cars and trucks from across the country
A ’62 Chevrolet Impala Bubbletop belonging to Randy and Lisa Wilcox took home the prized “Ultimate Best of Show”
Pennzoil-sponsored professional stunt driver Rhys Millen delivered the Barrett-Jackson Cup trophy with drifting action in downtown Reno

RENO, Nev. – Aug 11, 2015 – Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions®, created a global stage for custom cars during the 3rd Annual Hot August Nights Auction presented by Barrett-Jackson in Reno, Nevada, on Aug. 6-8. For the third year, the auction held the world’s most celebrated custom car competition, the Barrett-Jackson Cup. With over $100,000 in cash and prizes on the line, Randy and Lisa Wilcox took home “Best in Show” with their 1962 Chevrolet Impala Bubbletop.

“Our third year in Reno produced an entirely new level of excitement,” said Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “We began with professional stunt driver Rhys Millen tearing up the streets of downtown Reno to deliver the Barrett-Jackson Cup trophy in a 2015 Dodge Hellcat. The buzz escalated as anticipation mounted around who would be crowned the 2015 Barrett-Jackson Cup champion. The success of this year’s Reno auction demonstrates that Barrett-Jackson remains at the forefront of the American collector car market.”

When Barrett-Jackson teamed up with Hot August Nights in 2013, the Barrett-Jackson Cup was born. With Cup sponsors including Eldorado Resort Casino, Silver Legacy Resort Casino, Harrah’s Hotel & Casino and Circus Circus Hotel & Casino, the Barrett-Jackson Cup boasts the largest prize purse of any American custom car competition and attracts many of the finest cars from across the country. Click here to watch the video of Rhys Millen drifting through the streets of Reno to deliver the Barrett-Jackson Cup trophy.

Judges Bobby Alloway, Pete Chapouris and Bob Millard chose 25 cars from the three-day Barrett-Jackson “Show-N-Shine” in downtown Reno. The vehicles were displayed in the Reno-Sparks Convention Center on Saturday before the top five finalists advanced to a ceremony on the Barrett-Jackson Auction block.

“For the third consecutive year, we’re honored to have the prestigious Barrett-Jackson Cup as part of Hot August Nights,” said Executive Director of Hot August Nights Tony Marini. “It’s in major part due to our partnership with Barrett-Jackson, the downtown properties and other major sponsors that we’ve been able to cultivate such a prestigious Show-n-Shine garnering global attention for having the largest prize purse of any car show. The caliber of the cars placed in the Show-n-Shine is unlike anything you’ve ever seen, and we look forward to continuing this tradition for years to come.”

This year, with the most competition entries in the Cup’s history, Randy and Lisa Wilcox were awarded the Barrett-Jackson Cup in front of an unprecedented TV audience during live auction coverage on Velocity. The Barrett-Jackson Cup “Reno Five” finalists included:

Grand Prize Winner: 1962 Chevrolet Impala Bubbletop
- Owner: Randy and Lisa Wilcox
- Builder: CAL Automotive Creations, Andy Leach

First Runner-up: 1957 Chevrolet Pickup

First Runner-up: 1957 Chevrolet Pickup
- Owner: Gary Brown
- Builder: Mike Goldman Customs

Second Runner-up: 1965 Chevrolet Impala

Second Runner-up: 1965 Chevrolet Impala
- Owner: Don and Elma Voth
- Builder: Chip Foose

Third Runner-up: 1956 Plymouth Belvedere

Third Runner-up: 1956 Plymouth Belvedere
- Owner: Gil and Janet Losi
- Builder: Steve Cook Creations

Fourth Runner-up: 1965 Dodge Dart

Fourth Runner-up: 1965 Dodge Dart
- Owner: Willie Maise
- Big Oak Garage, Will Posey

“The Barrett-Jackson Cup has become the pinnacle of collector car competitions,” said Steve Davis, president of Barrett-Jackson. “I’m proud to be part of creating an international platform for owners and builders who put their heart, soul and immeasurable hours into crafting these customs. With the international TV audience provided by Barrett-Jackson, these collector cars are achieving rock star status around the globe.”

The Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas auction will be held Sept. 24-26, 2015, at the Mandalay Bay Event Center. Coverage of the Las Vegas auction will be broadcast in live high-definition TV on Velocity and Discovery. For more information on becoming a bidder, follow the link to .

11 DAYS UNTIL SCOTTSDALE: HEMIs

Barrett-Jackson — Tue, 30 Dec 2014 15:56:11 +0000

This 1970 Plymouth HEMI ‘Cuda is one of more than 140 vehicles from the Ron Pratte Collection crossing the block at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction in January.

After a complete rotisserie restoration of an original sheet metal ‘Cuda, this HEMI (Lot #2522) has been stored in a climate-controlled museum. During that time, this ‘Cuda was featured in Mopar Magazine and was proclaimed as “The Ultimate HEMI ‘Cuda.”

It is documented with a Broadcast Sheet and decoded by Galen Govier. The attention to detail is unsurpassed in every way. All of the factory production line markings have been authentically reproduced. Even the tension springs inside the brake drums are factory correct.

Other outstanding features include the high-impact B5 Blue paint, Shaker hood, Rally wheels, hockey stick stripe, road lamps, 727 TorqueFlite transmission, AM/FM radio and body “fish gill” rocker moldings. All of the glass, drivetrain and interior are original and matching numbers. With only 368 cars ever produced and only 30,130 original miles, this is likely the most well-known, rarest documented original HEMI ‘Cudas in existence.

This 1970 Plymouth HEMI ‘Cuda (Lot #2522) will cross the auction block in Scottsdale on Saturday, Jan. 17.

Ron Pratte’s prestigious collection of automobilia will kick off the 44th 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.

December 30 – 1970 Plymouth HEMI Superbird

This 1970 Plymouth HEMI Superbird (Lot #2520)is what happens when outrageous horsepower and exotic aerodynamics are blended together in equal but generous portions. Designed to shut up the Ford and Chevy guys once and for all, the HEMI-powered Plymouth Superbird was built, if not destined, to dominate the superspeedways. Chrysler was required to make a certain number of these cars before NASCAR would recognize them as actual production vehicles.

Coincidently, the car remained a thorn in the side of NASCAR officials, and the drivers of other brands, during all of 1970. The Superbird and its Dodge partner won 38 of 48 major NASCAR races that year. This was certainly the most intimidating factory race car to ever grace the big ovals. And that’s exactly what they looked like they were doing at over 200 miles per hour. Superbirds were banned after that one year of stardom for the best reason and the worst reason of all: They https://premier-pharmacy.com/product-category/pain-relief/ were just too darn fast.

The often-quoted build figure is 1,935 and includes those powered by the 440 4 barrel, the 440 Six Pack and the Street HEMI. It is normally agreed that only 135 of these cars were delivered with the 426 HEMI. That puts this particular Superbird at the outer edges of the stratosphere on the desirability scale.

This 1970 Plymouth HEMI Superbird 2 Door Hardtop (Lot # 2520) will cross the auction block in Scottsdale on Saturday, Jan. 17.

December 30 – 1971 Plymouth HEMI ‘Cuda

This 1971 Plymouth HEMI ‘Cuda (Lot #2519) underwent a complete rotisserie restoration in 2006 with only original and NOS parts were used.

This car has traveled only 16,000 miles in its life. Original matching numbers throughout make it a blue-chip example of one of the most desirable classic muscle cars on earth. And all this from a car that was produced for only two model years. Only three Curious Yellow 1971 HEMI ‘Cudas were ever sold. Two of them were pistol-gripped 4-speeds, and this is one of those.

This 1971 model HEMI Barracuda also happens to represent the only quad-headlight version ever produced by the factory. The authenticity of this breathtaking example has been verified by Mopar guru Galen Govier. Naturally this specimen is listed in his official Chrysler registry.

This 1971 Plymouth HEMI ‘Cuda 2 Door Hardtop (Lot # 2519) will cross the auction block in Scottsdale on Saturday, Jan. 17.

December 30 – 1970 Plymouth HEMI ‘Cuda

This 1970 Plum Crazy Plymouth HEMI ‘Cuda (Lot #2026) is the best example of the breed you will ever find. A complete restoration of this unique 4-speed HEMI coupe has returned it to original glory. This matching numbers HEMI ‘Cuda is a magnificent example of the brand flaunting some of the smoothest curves ever applied to a muscle car. Its flat hood, combined with the ultra-classic argent silver shaker scoop, blends with lines over the roof and sides of the car in a way that was practically mesmerizing.

This third-generation Barracuda’s E-body architecture was actually based on a shortened B-body chassis. Its contemporary styling perfectly captured the excitement of the new decade on the horizon. It literally catapulted the Barracuda name from a decent-looking and reasonably quick second-tier pony car to a devastating bulldozer of the competition — all the while flaunting great style, extravagant horsepower and a classy menace.

This 1970 Plymouth HEMI ‘Cuda 2 Door Hardtop (Lot # 2026) will cross the auction block in Scottsdale on Tuesday, Jan. 13.

MOPAR, FORD AND OTHER PREMIER AMERICAN MUSCLE TO HEADLINE BARRETT-JACKSON SCOTTSDALE

Barrett-Jackson — Mon, 15 Dec 2014 17:00:33 +0000

One of only 58 HEMI-powered 4-speed Superbirds, this 1970 Plymouth HEMI Superbird is one of many great muscle cars set to roll across the Barrett-Jackson auction block this January.

A ’68 Plymouth HEMI Road Runner (Lot #5012), one of the best unrestored and lowest-mileage examples known to exist, expected to be a bidder favorite
A completely restored ’69 Pontiac Firebird Trans-Am Prototype (Lot #5059) set to cross the block in Scottsdale
(Lot #2046), a ’69 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Fastback, is a ground-up rotisserie restoration and Grand National champion

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Dec. 15, 2014 – Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions^TM will feature an exciting docket of American muscle cars highlighted by an unrestored ’68 Plymouth HEMI-Road Runner (Lot #5012) during its Scottsdale auction Jan. 10-18, 2015, at WestWorld in Scottsdale, Ariz. Also featured will be a completely restored ’69 Pontiac Firebird Trans-AM (Lot #5059), as well as a ’69 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Fastback (Lot #2046).

“The muscle cars that Mopar, Ford and GM-built during the mid-’60s to 1970 are always a crowd favorite during our auctions,” said Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “This particular era is one that really stirs enthusiasts. Almost 50 years later, Barrett-Jackson is still fanning the flames for these iconic cars.”

Among the most anticipated consignments is a ’68 Plymouth HEMI Road Runner (Lot #5012). An original survivor boasting less than 1,500 miles, this HEMI is one of the best unrestored and lowest-mileage examples known to exist. It features a date-code-correct 426 HEMI engine and numbers matching 4-speed transmission.

Building on the American muscle headliners, Barrett-Jackson will auction a genuine 4-speed ’70 Plymouth HEMI Superbird (Lot #5065). One of only 58 HEMI-powered 4-speed Superbirds, this provides an exceptional opportunity to acquire a historic and rare example of Plymouth’s NASCAR “Aero Warriors.” Finished in its original color of Alpine White, this car underwent a meticulous, no-expense-spared, rotisserie nut and bolt restoration and is documented with a full 26-page Galen Govier visual inspection.

Pontiac will be well represented in Scottsdale with a ’69 Firebird Trans Am Prototype (Lot #5059) set to cross the block. This car began as a Palladium Silver Firebird 400 and was transformed into a preproduction Trans Am by the Pontiac Engineering https://pharmacy-no-rx.net team. This piece of Pontiac history was featured in several magazines, including “Hot Rod,” “Motor Trend” and “Car Life Magazine,” and was previously owned by racing legend Jerry Titus.

“A big part of our docket is made up of these amazing American muscle cars,” added Steve Davis, president of Barrett-Jackson. “They’ve powered their way into the hearts of enthusiasts worldwide and have become an important icon of our culture.”

Ford power also will be well represented when a ’69 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Fastback (Lot #2046) crosses the Scottsdale stage. This Mach 1 has undergone a ground-up restoration completed by Mustang guru and MCA judge Bob Perkins. This vehicle’s decorated resume includes First Place Grand National MCA, First Place AACA Grand National, First Place Autorama, First Place Street Cars of Desire and was also voted into the Top 10 restored muscle cars by Muscle Car Review.

Adding to the docket of American muscle, Barrett-Jackson will auction a’70 Chevrolet Chevelle SS LS6 convertible (Lot #5011). This bright red LS6 Chevelle features its original LS6 engine backed by an M22 Rock Crusher Muncie and 12-bolt posi-traction rear end. Only a few test miles appear on the odometer since restoration in 2013.

Live coverage of the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction in Scottsdale will be broadcast on Velocity and Discovery during more than 36 hours of live, high-definition TV coverage from Thursday, through Saturday, Jan. 15 – 18.

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

About The Barrett-Jackson Auction Company

Established in 1971 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions™, is the leader in collector car auctions and automotive lifestyle events. The company produces auctions in Scottsdale, Arizona; Palm Beach, Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; and Reno-Tahoe, Nevada. With broadcast partners Velocity and Discovery Channel, Barrett-Jackson will feature 100 hours of live television coverage in 2015, including live international coverage in both Canada and Latin America. 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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