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Barrett-Jackson - The World's Greatest Collector Car Events
Description
What began as a simple meeting between two car buffs in 1960 has emerged over some 40 years into one of the world's most prestigious and anticipated collector car auctions and expositions.
It began in Scottsdale, Arizona—a Wild-West town that had yet to spread its wings and create its own identity. The two participants were Russ Jackson and Tom Barrett, drawn together by a car advertised for sale. It seems Mr. Barrett was selling his 1933 Cadillac V-16 Town Car, and it appears Mr. Jackson was interested. "Appears" may be the operative word, as a deal was never struck. However, the beginning of a lifelong friendship and partnership was firmly cemented between the two gentlemen.
The initial enterprise was to set the tone for what would become the Barrett-Jackson legacy. It was in 1967 that Barrett and Jackson presented a car show they called, with the appropriate flair, "Fiesta del los Auto Elegance." The event was a fund-raiser for local charities, including the Scottsdale Library.
Contact
Administrative:
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- PHOENIX AZ
- United States 85034-2134
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- 602-273-0791
Registrant:
- Barrett-Jackson Auction Company, LLC
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- Scottsdale AZ
- United States 85251
