Barrett-Jackson Raises More Than $3.4 Million for Charity During 45th Anniversary Auction in Scottsdale

  • John Mendel, executive vice president of American Honda, was on stage
    when Acura NSX VIN #001 supercar (Lot
    #3007
    ) hammered in at $1.2 million, the highest ever paid for an
    OEM VIN #001 charity vehicle in Barrett-Jackson’s history, to benefit
    Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation and Camp Southern Ground
  • Mark Fields, president and CEO of Ford Motor Company and professional
    rally driver Ken Block helped raise $550,000 with the sale of a
    one-of-one 2016 Focus RS (Lot
    #3009
    ) to support JDRF
  • Jay Leno helped sell his one-of-one Harley Davidson F-150 (Lot
    #3006
    ) to benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Barrett-Jackson,
The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions®, was joined by Hollywood
celebrities, pro athletes and top business executives to help raise
$3,406,000 for local and national charitable organizations during the
45th Anniversary Auction from Jan. 23-31, 2016, at WestWorld of
Scottsdale. The sale of these 11 charity vehicles brings
Barrett-Jackson’s total raised to date to just over $88 million. Stars
who used their celebrity to raise money for deserving charities included
country music artists Zac Brown Band, Jay Leno, NASCAR driver Brad
Keselowski and professional rally driver Ken Block.

“More than 45 years ago, the first Barrett-Jackson event was held to
raise money for the Scottsdale library,” said Craig
Jackson
, chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson.“I’m proud that spirit
of charity continues to be such a strong part of our auctions today.
Every year, the generosity of our consignors, sponsors, celebrities and
bidders grows stronger. This year we were especially excited to be a
part of a new VIN #001 charity sale record when the Acura NSX supercar
sold for $1.2 million.”

The Acura NSX VIN #001 supercar (Lot #3007)
was not only this year’s top charity vehicle, but set a new charity
record for an OEM VIN #001 at Barrett-Jackson with its $1.2 million
sale. John Mendel, executive vice president of American Honda, was on
the block to encourage bidders. Zac Brown Band performed at the Opening
Night Gala earlier in the week to promote the sale of the car, and lead
singer Zac Brown pre-recorded a special message reminding bidders that
their donation would serve two worthy causes, the Pediatric Brain Tumor
Foundation and Camp Southern Ground.

“It was incredibly heartwarming to facilitate charity car sales this
week,” said Steve
Davis
, president of Barrett-Jackson. “We love sharing the block with
many of the people who benefit from the sale of the vehicles. When
bidding starts, seeing the excitement and appreciation of a child
battling brain cancer or a wounded warrior is truly uplifting. It
reaffirms that Barrett-Jackson is a powerful tool in bringing real hope
to many charitable organizations and the people they serve.”

Mark Fields, president and CEO of Ford Motor Company and professional
rally driver Ken Block piloted a Ford Focus RS (Lot
#3009
) on the block in support of JDRF. As an incentive to bidders,
Fields added one-on-one track time and driver training with professional
drivers from the Miller Motorsports Park in Toole, Utah.

On Friday, Jan. 29, Jay Leno, host of “Jay Leno’s Garage,” joined Craig
Jackson, Steve Davis and Mark Fields to sell his one-of-one 2000
Harley-Davidson F-150 (Lot
#3006
), which hammered in at $200,000. To encourage bidding during
the auction, Leno agreed to personally deliver his truck to the winning
bidder on the set of his hit TV series, “Jay Leno’s Garage.”

General Motors was also a part of the spirit of charity with the
donation of a 2016 Camaro SS VIN #001 (Lot #3008),
which sold for $500,000 to benefit Kettering University and a 2016 COPO
Camaro VIN #001 that sold for $300,000 and benefited United Way.
Sixteen-time NHRA Funny Car champion John Force, as well as his daughter
and NHRA superstar Courtney Force, were on the block for the sale of the
COPO Camaro.

Many other luminaries were also present to support causes close to their
hearts. Tes Scanlon, Mrs. United Nations 2015, was on the block to
support the sale of a 2015 JEEP Wrangler Custom (Lot #3001)
to benefit Childhelp through SEMA Cares. Childhelp is the nation’s
oldest and largest nonprofit advocating for abused and neglected
children. Professional NASCAR driver and 2012 Sprint Cup Series champion
Brad Keselowski was also in attendance to support the sale of his 2012
Dodge Charger NASCAR Racecar that benefited the Paralyzed Veterans of
America.

In total, 11 vehicles crossed the block in Scottsdale to support
charity, which included:

  • 2017 Acura NSX VIN #001 (Lot #3007)
    donated by Acura to benefit the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation and
    Camp Southern Ground – $1.2 million
  • 2016 Ford Focus RS (Lot #3009)
    donated by Ford for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation –
    $550,000

    • Additional $10,000 donated by Michelle Mauzy.
    • Additional $10,000 donated by the Damon family.

    For full results of Barrett-Jackson’s 45th Anniversary Scottsdale
    Auction, follow the link to www.barrett-jackson.com.

    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; at Mohegan Sun in Connecticut, and Las Vegas, Nevada. With
    broadcast partners, Velocity and Discovery Channel, Barrett-Jackson will
    feature live television coverage in 2016, including broadcasts in over
    100 countries internationally. 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 http://www.barrett-jackson.com,
    or call 480-421-6694.

    Contacts

    Media Contact:
    Corporate Communications
    Barrett-Jackson
    Rodney
    Scearce, 480-306-8253
    Senior Media Relations Supervisor
    RScearce@Barrett-Jackson.com
    or
    Automotive
    Media:

    TimePiece PR & Marketing on behalf of Barrett-Jackson
    Aaron
    Cook, 214-520-3430
    ACook@TPRM.com
    or
    Local
    (Arizona) Media:

    Up Agency on behalf of Barrett-Jackson
    Stacy
    Pearson, 602-577-6888
    Stacy@Up-Agency.com

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