LasVegas event, taking place Oct. 7-10, 2009, at the Mandalay Bay Resortand Casino. A fourth day has been added as a result of the overwhelmingparticipation in the inaugural Las Vegas auction that hosted more than50,000 guests, and sold over 500 cars for a total of $29 million.Consignment applications, available at www.barrett-jackson.com, are nowbeing accepted for the all "No Reserve" auction, which will feature aunique selection of collector vehicles from classic and one-of-a-kind carsto exotics and muscle cars.
"Adding a fourth day to the auction is a testament to the celebration ofthe hobby, the resiliency of the collector car market and the quality ofbidders and consigners we attract," says Craig Jackson, Chairman/CEO ofBarrett-Jackson. "The city is so dynamic, and attendance exceeded ourexpectations last year. We are incredibly impressed with the crowd andcan't wait to provide the most action-packed Las Vegas auction yet."
The 2008 Las Vegas event experienced an influx of qualified new bidders --all 50 states as well as Mexico and Canada were represented -- with morethan 650 of the over 1,200 bidders being first-time participants. The topselling car was a 1949 MG TC race car that went for $313,500, with theadditional top seven cars selling for over $200,000 each.
"The Las Vegas auction will feature top-tier, mid-range, and moreaffordable vehicles," added Steve Davis, President of Barrett-Jackson."This mix will attract a broad range of collectors, as well as provide anexciting experience for all levels of car collectors and enthusiasts."
In addition to the live auction taking place on the main stage, attendeescan walk the floor to inspect all cars available for sale, enjoy exhibitorsoffering an array of merchandise, and play the Barrett-Jackson slotmachines for a chance to win a 2010 Camaro. For those who can't make it toLas Vegas, SPEED will provide live, high-definition TV coverage of all fourauction days.
All necessary consignment forms, along with other valuable information onbidding, ticket sales, vendor listings, updated consigned car lists,catalog pre-sales, and group rates at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino thatare available for booking are also available at www.barrett-jackson.com.
About The Barrett-Jackson Auction Company
Established in 1971 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., Barrett-Jacksonspecializes in providing products and services to classic and collector carowners, astute collectors and automotive enthusiasts around the world. Thecompany produces the "World's Greatest Collector Car Events(TM)" inScottsdale, Palm Beach, Fla. and Las Vegas. Barrett-Jackson also endorsesa one-of-a-kind insurance offering for collector vehicles andother valued belongings. For more information about Barrett-Jackson,visit www.barrett-jackson.com or call (480) 421-6694.
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