Barrett-Jackson Opening Gala Kick Starts 14th Annual Palm Beach Auction

Barrett-Jackson Opening Gala Kick Starts 14th Annual Palm Beach Auction

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Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions®, has officially arrived at  Palm Beach, Florida, for the company’s 14th Annual Palm Beach Auction from April 8-10, 2016, at the South Florida Fairgrounds.

IMG_7940This year’s docket will feature a broad range of vintage, custom, supercars and late model vehicles. Some early consignments include a rare 1957 Ford Skyliner F-Code Retractable Hardtop (preview) and an extremely low-mileage 2006 Ford GT Heritage Edition still in the wrapper (preview).

IMG_7934“This year’s Scottsdale auction kicked off our 45th Anniversary year with one of the strongest events in company history,” said Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson.

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IMG_7944“We’re excited to continue that momentum with our Palm Beach auction in April and we have an exciting weekend planned for what has become a true world-class lifestyle event in South Florida.”

 

1957 Ford Skyliner F-Code Retractable Hardtop

1957 Ford Skyliner F-Code Retractable Hardtop

Among the hotly anticipated vehicles is an exceptional 1957 Ford Skyliner F-Code Retractable Hardtop (preview). This Skyliner is one of only seven Fairlane 500s built with a supercharged F-code 300 brake horsepower, 312ci overhead-valve V8 engine with a retractable hardtop. The original owner campaigned this vehicle at top-level drag races and won the national championship for its class in 1957 and 1958.

A 1957 Ford Thunderbird F-Code Convertible (preview) is the perfect complement to the 1957 Skyliner. This F-bird is one of only 205 also fitted with the supercharged F-code 300 brake horsepower, 312ci overhead-valve V8 engine. It has been meticulously restored and is finished in a rare Flame Red exterior.

IMG_7930“Our Palm Beach auction has become an annual tradition for automotive enthusiasts and collector car fans alike,” said Steve Davis, president of Barrett-Jackson. “The greatest part of our success in Palm Beach is a result of our incredible docket of cars. No other auction company brings the diversity and quality of collector cars to the area like Barrett-Jackson.”

2006 Ford GT Heritage Edition with only 5 actual miles

2006 Ford GT Heritage Edition with only 5 actual miles

Supercars are always amongst the most sought-after vehicles in Palm Beach. This year’s docket features a 2006 Ford GT Heritage Edition (preview) still in the wrapper. With less than 5 actual miles on this vehicle’s odometer, finding one of the 343 Heritage Editions this pristine is extremely rare. Also included in the Palm Beach auction docket is a 2005 Porsche Carrera GT (preview) mid-engine supercar putting out 605hp with its 5.7-liter V10 and 6-speed manual transmission. Only 1,270 units of the Carrera GT were ever produced, making this a rare opportunity to own one of the most sought-after supercars.

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

 

 

 

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