• KITT fans to bid on two 2008 Ford Mustang GTs that starred in NBC’s made-for-TV hit movie “Knight Rider”
• A 2007 Ford Mustang Saleen Parnelli Jones Limited Edition signed by Steve Saleen and motorsports legend Parnelli Jones, will be a racing fan’s favorite
• A 2008 Ford Shelby GT Barrett-Jackson Edition Coupe, signed by “American Idol” TV stars Ryan Seacrest, Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul and Kara DioGuardi, will cross the block

RENO, Nevada – July 7, 2015 – Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions®, will feature TV, racing and DUB Magazine vehicles from the famous Day Family Classic Cars Museum beginning Aug. 6-8, 2015, at the 3rd Annual Hot August Nights Auction in Reno Tahoe, Nevada. The five Mustangs, including one signed by Steve Saleen and Parnelli Jones as well as a pair of KITT cars that starred in NBC’s 2008 movie reprise of the hit TV series “Knight Rider,” are a part of the Day family’s collection, which is home to more than 100 classic and late-model vehicles.

“We’re proud to bring a group of vehicles from the well-known Day Family Classic Cars Museum to our Hot August Nights Auction,” said Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “Owners of large collections, like the Day family and Ron Pratte, have often turned to Barrett-Jackson to shine the spotlight on their vehicles over the last 44 years.”

The 2008 Ford Mustang GT was the inspiration behind NBC’s movie reboot of the hit TV series, “Knight Rider.” The movie’s hero KITT was inspired by the 2008 Shelby GT500KR, as was its “Attack Mode” KITT persona. Both vehicles feature a 4.6L V8 engine. The KITT supercar also sports a Ford Racing Whipple Supercharger to produce 400 horsepower, has a Ford Racing handling package and plays the soundtrack from “Knight Rider” when activated. The “Attack Mode” KITT features performance upgrades, including a Ford Racing suspension package, Ford Racing mufflers and a special brake for executing the perfect 360-degree maneuver.

Signed by Steve Saleen and motorsports legend Parnelli Jones, this 2007 Ford Mustang Saleen Parnelli Jones Limited Edition is Number 113 of only 500 produced. Cranking out 400 horsepower with a 302ci V8 engine, this limited-edition racer is dressed in Grabber Orange with black trim and features a shaker hood. Modifications made to this limited edition include forged pistons, rods and crankshaft, a light-weight aluminum flywheel and high-performance exhaust.

“The cars being auctioned by the Day family in Reno Tahoe carry some unique provenance and are backed by some incredible star power as well,” said Steve Davis, president of Barrett-Jackson. “As a true testament to the Barrett-Jackson family, Tom Day and his family have taken extraordinarily great care of these cars since purchasing them at past auctions, and each will be a fantastic vehicle for a first-time buyer or seasoned collector.”

“American Idol” TV stars Ryan Seacrest, Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul and Kara DioGuardi signed the 2008 Ford Shelby GT Barrett-Jackson Edition Coupe from the Day collection that will be auctioned in Reno Tahoe. Forged from the collaboration of Barrett-Jackson, Ford Motor Company and Shelby America, this 319-horsepower muscle car is Number 8 of 100 cars built and has only 326 miles.

Also crossing the block in Reno Tahoe is a 2011 Ford Mustang Custom DUB Edition Coupe developed by ROUSH Industries. Famous from its TV appearance during a WWE event in Detroit, Michigan, this DUB edition Mustang is black with black stripes and features DUB logos, a hood scoop, tinted windows and special 20-inch wheels.

Live coverage of the 3rd Annual Hot August Nights Auction presented by Barrett-Jackson will be broadcast in high-definition TV on Velocity and Discovery from Thursday through Saturday, Aug. 6-8. For more information on becoming a bidder, follow the link to .

• Barrett-Jackson Cup competition will return to Reno Tahoe for Hot August Nights
• Cash and prizes for the 2015 Barrett-Jackson Cup will total more than $100,000, making it one of the largest custom car prize packages in the world
• Barrett-Jackson Cup competition judges will include Bobby Alloway, Pete Chapouris and Bob Millard

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – June 23, 2015 – Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions^®, announced today that the Barrett-Jackson Cup competition will return to Hot August Nights for the third consecutive year. The Barrett-Jackson Cup boasts one of the largest prize purses of any collector car competition and attracts many of the finest custom cars from around the world. Finalists from last year’s Barrett-Jackson Cup included Goodguys, AMBR and Ridler award winners.

“We’re bringing the same high-octane excitement to Reno Tahoe that we’ve built up at our Scottsdale and Palm Beach auctions,” said Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “Not only will we have a diverse docket of customs, muscle and late model vehicles, we’re also bringing the Barrett-Jackson Cup competition back to Reno. With the largest prize purse of its kind, no other custom car competition rewards the hard work and talent of custom builders like the Barrett-Jackson Cup.”

The 2015 Barrett-Jackson Cup competition will host many of the world’s top custom cars and trucks. Renowned judges, including Bobby Alloway, Pete Chapouris and Bob Millard, will pick a total of 25 cars from the “Barrett-Jackson Cup Show-N-Shine,” Aug. 5-7 on 4th Street in downtown Reno. Differing from years past, all 25 cars will be brought to the auction site, where the five finalists will be announced on Saturday. The Ultimate Best of Show winner will then be awarded the Barrett-Jackson Cup at the close of auction.

In addition to many of the hottest customs, muscle and late-model consignments, the Barrett-Jackson auction and Hot August Nights will deliver an exciting week of activities for the whole family. Hot August Nights draws hundreds of thousands of visitors each year to northern Nevada, providing them the opportunity to participate in organized cruising, drag races, Show-N-Shines, concerts and more.

“Hot August Nights is an action-packed week where fans not only experience the excitement of the world’s greatest collector car auction, but also the Barrett-Jackson Cup competition,” said Steve Davis, president of Barrett-Jackson. “With the Barrett-Jackson Cup having grown to what it is today, it inspires the world’s greatest custom builders to bring their masterpieces to this incredible event.”

Valued partners who help make the Barrett-Jackson Cup carry one of the largest collector car prize packages include Hot August Nights, Reno Tahoe USA, Eldorado Reno Resort Casino, Circus Circus Reno Hotel & Casino, Silver Legacy Resort Casino, Harrah’s Reno Hotel & Casino, General Motors, Craftsman, Reliable Carriers, Dodge, GoPro Cameras, Optima Battery, Sherwin-Williams, Red Kap Industrial Workwear and Barrett-Jackson Car Care Products.

To register and learn more about the Barrett-Jackson Cup competition, click on this link.

Cash and prizes for each of the five Barrett-Jackson Cup finalists are:

Ultimate Best of Show

$30,000 Cash and Barrett-Jackson Cup Trophy

General Motors Crate Engine and Transmission ($15,000 Value)

Craftsman Tools ($6,000 Value)

Reliable Carriers Credit ($5,000 Value)

Barrett-Jackson Car Care Products ($1,000 Value)

GoPro Camera ($400 Value)

Optima Battery Certificate ($225 Value)

Red Kap Barrett-Jackson Cup Mechanics Shirt

1st Runner-Up:

$18,000 Cash

Barrett-Jackson Car Care Products ($1,000 Value)

Dodge Driving School ($800 Value)

GoPro Camera ($400 Value)

Optima Battery Certificate ($225 Value)

Red Kap Barrett-Jackson Cup Mechanics Shirt

2nd Runner-Up:

$10,000 Cash

Barrett-Jackson Car Care Products ($1,000 Value)

GoPro Camera ($400 Value)

Optima Battery Certificate ($225 Value)

Red Kap Barrett-Jackson Cup Mechanics Shirt

3rd Runner-Up:

$7,000 Cash

Barrett-Jackson Car Care Products ($1,000 Value)

GoPro Camera ($400 Value)

Optima Battery Certificate ($225 Value)

Red Kap Barrett-Jackson Cup Mechanics Shirt

4th Runner-Up:

$5,000 Cash

Barrett-Jackson Car Care Products ($1,000 Value)

GoPro Camera ($400 Value)

Optima Battery Certificate ($225 Value)

Red Kap Barrett-Jackson Cup Mechanics Shirt

• 3rd Annual Hot August Nights Auction presented by Barrett-Jackson to be held Aug. 6-8, 2015
• Entire auction to be broadcast on live, high-definition TV on Discovery and Velocity
• Barrett-Jackson Cup competition returns with hobby’s largest purse of over $100,000 in cash and prizes

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – June 8, 2015 – Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions^®, is gearing up for its 3rd Annual Hot August Nights auction, held at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center in Reno, Nevada, Aug., 6-8, 2015. After listening to fans, Barrett-Jackson has adjusted its hours to feature the auction during the day so that fans may attend other Hot August Nights events in the evening. The auction, in its entirety, will be featured on live, high-definition TV on Discovery and Velocity. The Barrett-Jackson Cup competition will also return with the hobby’s largest purse of over $100,000 in cash and prizes.

“We’re thrilled to bring our collector car auction back to Reno Tahoe for the third year,” said Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “Part of the excitement we bring there is the Barrett-Jackson Cup, honoring the finest customs with the largest cash and prize purse of any collector car competition in the world. Our partnership with Discovery and Velocity also puts these incredibly restored customs in front of millions of viewers.”

In addition to many of the hottest customs, classics and late-model consignments, the Barrett-Jackson auction and Hot August Nights will deliver an exciting week of activities for the whole family. Hot August Nights draws hundreds of thousands of visitors each year to northern Nevada, providing them the opportunity to participate in organized cruises, drag races, Show-n-Shines, concerts and more. Among the most anticipated attractions will be the Barrett-Jackson Cup, offering over $100,000 in cash and prizes.

“Our 2014 Barrett-Jackson Cup brought new levels of prominence,” said Steve Davis, president of Barrett-Jackson. “We not only enjoyed an incredible number of entries last year, but our finalists included customs that were Goodguys, AMBR and Ridler award winners. I have no doubt this year’s Barrett-Jackson Cup entries will set an even higher bar among custom car competitions and increase the profile of the Barrett-Jackson Cup among enthusiasts.”

Three notable consignments for the Barrett-Jackson Reno Tahoe auction include an all-steel, fully streetable ’34 Ford Roadster. With a 6-71 blown Chrysler HEMI engine boasting approximately 600 horsepower, it is affectionately named “Mellow Yellow,” reminiscent of Donovan’s hit ’60s song. Also destined for the block is a ’61 Chevrolet Impala SS 409 built in the Los Angeles Van Nuys plant. It features a full frame-off restoration with an engine that boasts 360 horsepower. MOPAR fans will want to bid on a Bumble Bee Yellow ’69 Plymouth Road Runner with only 2,227 miles on a rebuilt 393ci big block.

Consignments for the 3^rd Annual Hot August Nights Auction are still being accepted. With an entry fee of $750, vehicles are also being accepted with a $100,000 Reserve threshold. To consign a vehicle in the Reno auction, click here. For more information on becoming a bidder, follow the link to www.barrett-jackson.com/bid.