Tag Archives: Barrett-Jackson

Corvette Anniversary Money – 70 Years Means New Editions

Posted on 24 January 2022 by Ken Zino

The first-ever retail production mid-engine Corvette Z06 will be a 70th Anniversary Edition. VIN 001 be on the auction block at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale on Saturday 29 January 2022, with proceeds benefiting Operation Homefront, a national nonprofit focused on building strong, stable and secure military families. Continue reading →

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Random Covid Curiosities

Posted on 6 November 2020 by AutoCrat

For the new Ghost, which debuts in autumn 2020, this technology has been developed to incorporate hardware and software improvements, collectively dubbed the Micro-environment Purification System. Impurity Detection Sensors have been introduced to detect ambient pollution levels, automatically switching fresh air intakes to Recirculation Mode if unacceptable levels of airborne contaminants are present. This channels all cabin air through a Nanofleece filter, which can remove nearly all ultra-fine particles, viruses and bacteria from the Rolls-Royce’s interior in less than two minutes. Continue reading →

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Barrett-Jackson Renews Live Auctions as Covid Rages

Posted on 25 October 2020 by Ken Zino

Barrett-Jackson returned to in-person events during the Fall Auction at WestWorld of Scottsdale, October 22-24, 2020 as the Arizona Republic reported that Arizona continues a trend of higher COVID-19 case reports. There were 801 new cases, 1 new death The past several weeks have seen relatively higher daily case reports as the virus spreads at its fastest rate in Arizona since June. Continue reading →

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Carvana Virtual Vehicle Tour in 3D View

Posted on 20 August 2020 by Ken Zino

A Porsche 911 GT2 RS, Ford Shelby GT350 convertible, 1970 Plymouth Hemi Cuda and Bugatti Veyron can be taken for a virtual spin, from your home or on the go via mobile device, at Carvana.com/spinner.  Continue reading →

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Ford GT Auctions for $2.5 million. 2019 Mustang Bullitt $300,000

Posted on 22 January 2018 by Ken Zino

An all-new Ford GT and the limited-edition Mustang Bullet raised a total of $2.85 million for charity at the 47th annual Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction. Continue reading →

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Uncommon, Expensive Chevrolets at 15th Palm Beach Auction

Posted on 17 March 2017 by Ken Zino

“The number of man-hours and dollars invested in the restoration of some these Chevrolets is simply incredible,” added Steve Davis, president of Barrett-Jackson. Continue reading →

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