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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., June 25, 2014 – Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions™, is upping the ante when it comes to best in show competitions. Held in downtown Reno, the Barrett-Jackson Cup is back for the 2nd Annual Hot August Nights Auction, July 31-Aug. 2, with a prize purse north of $100,000 and growing. With the help of generous sponsors like General […]
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., May 29, 2014 — Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions™, is honored to be selected by world-class businessman and car collector Ron Pratte for the sale of his world-renowned collection at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale 2015 auction. Ron Pratte, a businessman who demands perfection in everything he has a hand in, built the […]
Charity Sales Reach $2.35 Million as Attendance Soared HIGHLIGHTS: 509 cars sold $25 million gross sales An estimated 50,000 attendees Seven vehicles sold to benefit various national and local charities, totaling $2.35 million PALM BEACH, Fla. (April 14, 2014) – Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions™, announced today the strongest sales results in the […]
–Velocity and Discovery Channel to Broadcast More Than 100 Hours of Live Coverage Beginning in 2015, and Discovery International Will Bring BARRETT-JACKSON to Audiences Worldwide– (New York) – Velocity, Discovery Channel and The Barrett-Jackson Auction Company announced today that the networks will serve as the exclusive television homes of BARRETT-JACKSON, The World’s Greatest Collector Car […]
PALM BEACH, FLA. (March , 2014) – Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions™, is excited to announce the return of its renowned Palm Beach auction, taking place April 11-13, 2014 at the South Florida Fairgrounds. This year’s auction showcases an outstanding line-up of vehicles for charity, including: The 2013 Ford Mustang prominently featured in […]
For Immediate Release: Monday, March 10, 2014 DETROIT – The first retail production 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, the most track-capable Corvette in the brand’s history, will be auctioned to benefit the Karmanos Cancer Institute. The Barrett-Jackson auction house will offer the supercar during its Collector Car Auction in Palm Beach, Fla., on April 12. The […]
2014 Continues Barrett-Jackson’s Philanthropic Legacy, Helps Those in Need with Celebrity Support from Gene Simmons, Billy Baldwin, Rusty Wallace, Among Others SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. (Jan. 30, 2013) – Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions™, has always had a large charitable focus since its first auction in 1971, and this year was no different. Barrett-Jackson has […]
All-New Auction Site at WestWorld of Scottsdale Sets Two World Records SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. (Jan. 22, 2014) – Barrett-Jackson, “The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions”™, announced today that Barrett-Jackson and Classic Party Rentals were recognized by Guinness World Records for two records. Barrett-Jackson’s GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS® achievements were verified on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014, for “Largest […]
Barrett-Jackson Hosted Top-Tier Celebrities, Auto Legends, Auctioned the World’s Most Sought-After Blue Chip Vehicles, Awarded Two Guinness World Records and Set World Records for Rare Corvettes and Thunderbird HIGHLIGHTS: 1399 cars sold Over $113 million gross sales An estimated 300,000 attendees 14 vehicles sold to benefit various national and local charities SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. (Jan. 21, […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. (Jan. 17, 2014) – Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions™, announced today that a unique part of United States military history will cross the auction block and that these charitable lots will benefit veterans at the 43rd Annual Scottsdale Auction, Jan. 12-19, 2014. A Cessna liaison plane and a […]