SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. May 14, 2012 — The world lost an automotive icon, Barrett-Jackson lost a friend.
Carroll Shelby, who passed away on May 10, was more than the namesake manufacturer behind some of Barrett-Jackson’s most memorable auction moments. His persona, brilliance, and even his trademark hat, defined auction history and raised millions of dollars for charity.
“The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions™” Returns to Southern California June 22-24
Orange County, Calif. (April 30, 2012) – Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions™, is pleased to announce the return of its renowned Orange County collector car auction, held June 22-24, 2012 at the OC Fair and Event Center. This year’s auction is expected to bring tens of thousands of visitors including bidders, consignors and enthusiasts from around the world to view millions of dollars’ worth of Classics, Exotics, Muscle Cars, Hot Rods, Resto-Mods and Contemporary Collectibles as they cross the auction block.
The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions™ To Sponsor and Wrap David Ragan’s No. 34 Ford
Scottsdale, Ariz. (April 19, 2012) – Barrett-Jackson Auction Company announced today that it will again sponsor and wrap David Ragan’s No. 34 Ford in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Kansas International Raceway. The event takes place Sunday, April 22, 2012.
Omaha, Neb., April 9, 2012 – A wrapped special-edition 2011 Ford Shelby GT500, signed by veterans, their family members and supporters, was sold – twice – at the Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach auction April 7 and raised $1,000,200 for Wounded Warriors Family Support.
“Wounded Warriors Family Support is a small, independent non-profit organization that provides support to the families of U.S. Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines who have been wounded, injured or killed during combat operations,” said Col. John Folsom, founder. “We are so grateful for the generous support of the auction participants and the American people. We are especially grateful for the team at Barrett-Jackson for their tremendous help. The money raised through this auction will enable us to help military families in so many ways.”
World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions Celebrates 10 Years in Southern Florida with an Increase in Sales and Attendance
SCOTTSDALE, AZ. – April 10, 2012 – Barrett-Jackson Auction Company, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions™, announced today that its 10th Annual Palm Beach Event, held April 5-7 at the South Florida Fairgrounds, generated more than $18 million in sales of Classics, Muscle Cars, Hot Rods, Resto-Mods, Exotics and Contemporary Collectibles in front of a crowd of over 55,000.
Both attendance and sales figures were up from last year. The three-day event, which featured nearly 450 vehicles, was also enjoyed by millions across the country on SPEED, with more than 20 hours of live coverage. Attendance and sales figures exceeded last year’s numbers, further signifying an economic upswing.