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Barrett-Jackson Rallies Collector Car, Local Communities During 10th Annual Las Vegas AuctionBarrett-Jackson rallied the collector car and local Las Vegas communities during the 10th Annual Las Vegas Auction, held Oct. 19-21, 2017, at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. A record attendance of over 74,000 people watched as 671 vehicles crossed the block, delivering an impressive 99.25 percent sell-through rate. Total sales for the auction were over $31.32 million, with $30.68 million in vehicle sales and over $640,000 in automobilia sales. At the heart of this year's auction was the enthusiasm from the sale of seven charity vehicles that generated $1.64 million in total donations, with $1.1 million supporting Las Vegas community organizations. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20171023006298/en/ "We were all overwhelmed following the tragedy in Las Vegas and so thankful for our sponsors, partners, exhibitors and, most of all, the thousands of guests who came out in a sign of solidarity that we are all 'Vegas Strong,'" said Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. "Not only did we raise over $1 million for the Las Vegas first responders thanks to the unbelievable generosity of Steve and Janie Davis, we generated money for the victims of hurricanes Harvey and Irma, and many other great causes. The collector car community is one of the greatest groups of people on the earth and Barrett-Jackson is grateful to be a part of this wonderful family." The top five vehicles sold during the 10th Annual Las Vegas auction were:
"We simply could not have asked for more support from our bidders, consignors, guests and the local community this year," said Steve Davis, president of Barrett-Jackson. "When we opened our gates on Thursday, we welcomed the largest group of fans for any initial day in Las Vegas. With a docket of nearly 700 vehicles representing every facet of car collecting, the success of the auction was simply incredible." The seven vehicles that sold for charity during the Las Vegas auction were:
The 2018 Scottsdale Auction preview docket is now available to view online. Click here to consign a vehicle or visit Barrett-Jackson.com/Bid for information on becoming a bidder. Advance tickets and all-week ticket packages are also available at 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 and automotive lifestyle events, which include authentic automobilia auctions and the sale of high-profile estates and private collections. 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 features extensive live television coverage, 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 Barrett-Jackson.com or call 480-421-6694. For high-resolution photos, please contact Aaron Cook at [email protected] or download videos from the auction here https://vimeo.com/239282707.
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