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PRATTE TUESDAY: A PHENOMENAL DAY FOUR AT BARRETT-JACKSON

Special to The Auto Channel
From Barrett-Jackson

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The morning was busy with the auction of about 190 prime pieces of Ron Pratte Automobilia, which in itself is setting records. Big seller of the day was a 1930s Harley-Davidson Bar and Shield double-sided neon porcelain dealership sign that sold for an incredible $86,250, with a close second coming from a 1950s Humble Esso Aviation Products restored single-sided porcelain airport hangar sign, which brought in an impressive $80,500. Another popular item, a 1950s Mobil Oil Pegasus coin-operated children’s ride, fetched $40,250.

Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson, greets Ron Pratte
minutes before the auction of his Collection.

As the time grew near for the Pratte Collection to begin and the Discovery/Velocity cameras to start rolling, debuting a new television partnership between Barrett-Jackson and the network, the excitement in the auction arena was palpable. With Pratte looking on with interest from the front row of bidders, the vehicles he had so carefully assembled over the years began to motor across the block.

Big highlights early on were three cars straight out of Hollywood and great favorites of the crowd. The 1955 Pontiac Star Chief convertible from the iconic TV show “I Love Lucy” sold for $220,000, the Beverly Hillbillies Custom Truck went for $275,000, and the striking red 1958 Plymouth Fury that starred in the movie “Christine” fetched $198,000.

Lot #2006 – 1956 Plymouth Fury “Christine” – $198,000

Lot #2004 – 1955 Pontiac Star Chief Convertible “I Love Lucy” – $220,000

Another big moment came today when racing legend Arie Luyendyk drove his former 1991 Lola Racecar onto the block and watched as it sold for $123,200. This marked the second time Luyendyk drove his car across the block; the first was back in 2005, when Ron Pratte was the winning bidder.

All told, 188 cars crossed the block today—110 of them belonging to the Pratte Collection—bringing in an incredible $16.2 million. Here were the top five sellers of the day:

Lot #2010 – 1940 Ford Boyd Coddington Pickup – $374,000

Lot #2015 – 1969 Chevrolet Camaro COPO 427 – $330,000

Lot #2005 – Beverly Hillbillies Custom Truck – $275,000

Lot #2016 – 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Yenko 427 – $275,000

Lot #2038 – 1932 Ford Custom Show Roadster – $269,500

In a perfect ending to a perfect auction day, husband-and-wife country music stars Thompson Square took to the stage in the Equidome as part of the Barrett-Jackson Country Music Concert Series.

Country music stars Thompson Square performed on the Barrett-Jackson stage Tuesday night.

Scottsdale 2015 Preview

SCOTTSDALE January 6, 2015; Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car AuctionsTM, announced today that the largest number of consigned vehicles in its 44-year history will cross the Scottsdale auction block Jan. 10-18 at WestWorld. The predominantly No Reserve auction will showcase more than 1,600 collector vehicles, including the renowned Ron Pratte Collection as well as a stunning Salon Collection.

“We’re thrilled to kick off 2015 with the largest auction in the history of Barrett-Jackson,” said Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “Collectors and auto aficionados from around the world come to our Scottsdale auction to bid on some of the most coveted vehicles ever built. With a record number of cars set to cross the block, Scottsdale will be our most electrifying auction to date.”

The Scottsdale auction will be the last chance to see the famed Ron Pratte Collection, including more than 140 vehicles and over 1,500 pieces of automotive memorabilia. Pratte’s prestigious collection of automobilia will be auctioned beginning Saturday, Jan. 10, and his vehicles will sell on Tuesday, Jan. 13, and Saturday, Jan. 17. Crown jewels of the collection, including the 1966 Shelby Cobra 427 “Super Snake” (Lot #2509) and the ’54 Pontiac Bonneville Special Motorama Concept Car (Lot #2500), will cross the block on Saturday, Jan. 17.

“Not only is this our largest auction, Scottsdale will also feature many of the most significant collector cars in the world,” added Steve Davis, president of Barrett-Jackson. “We appreciate our consigners and sponsors for helping us create the largest auction in the 44-year history of Barrett-Jackson Auction Company.”

Renowned celebrities, including four-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Jeff Gordon and two-time Masters champion Bubba Watson, will contribute to the record-setting docket with vehicles donated to benefit charity. Jeff Gordon and Ray Evernham’s 1999 Busch Series No. 24 Pepsi Chevrolet Monte Carlo (Lot # 3007) will sell at No Reserve with proceeds benefiting the Jeff Gordon Children’s Foundation. The sale of Watson’s ’39 Cadillac LaSalle C-Hawk Custom Hardstop Roadster (Lot #3005) will benefit Birdies for the Brave.

Manufacturers will also be a part of the largest auction. General Motors is donating the first retail 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Convertible (Lot #3006), benefiting United Way, and the retail production unit 2016 Cadillac CTS-V (Lot #3003) will benefit College for Creative Studies. Ford’s donation of the first production unit of the new generation Shelby GT350 (Lot #3008) will benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. A 2015 BMW 30th Anniversary M5 – Special Edition (Lot #3002), donated by BMW to benefit BMW Car Club of America Foundation, will also be sold.

Barrett-Jackson is now accepting consignments for West Palm Beach, April 17-19, 2015. http://www.Barrett-Jackson.com/Consignment/Home/OpenRequest

For more information on becoming a bidder, follow the link to http://www.barrett-jackson.com/Bidder/Home.