It's going to be a big weekend at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale, highlighted by the sale of five vehicles for charity. Each one will cross the Barrett-Jackson's flagship auction block with 100 percent of the hammer price going directly to its designated nonprofit organization. Barrett-Jackson it's helped raise over $149 million for charity to date.
“Barrett-Jackson has helped raise more awareness and funds for charities across the county than any other collector car auction company,” said Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “We’re proud of the legacy we’ve earned as a company known for supporting organizations that help our military veterans, first responders, youth and those needing life-saving medical care. Together with our generous donors and bidders, we are improving the lives of countless Americans across the country.”
Two highly collectable VIN 001 vehicles are among the charity vehicles: the 2024 GMC HUMMER EV SUV Edition 1 VIN 001 First Retail Production and the 2024 Ford Mustang GT Fastback VIN 001.
2024 GMC HUMMER EV SUV Edition 1 VIN 001
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SATURDAY, JAN. 28th: The 2024 GMC HUMMER EV SUV Edition 1 VIN 001 First Retail Production will be auctioned on Saturday, January 28, to benefit Tread Lightly!, a national initiative to protect and enhance recreation access and opportunities by promoting outdoor ethics to heighten individuals’ sense of good stewardship. The all-electric HUMMER EV SUV features a three-motor e4WD propulsion system with GM-estimated 830 horsepower and GM-estimated 11,500 pound-feet of torque, 4-wheel steer with CrabWalk diagonal-drive functionality and Adaptive Air Suspension with available Extract Mode capability.
2024 Ford Mustang GT Fastback VIN 001
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SATURDAY, JAN. 28th: The 2024 Ford Mustang GT Fastback VIN 001 will be also auctioned on Saturday with 100 percent of its hammer price will benefit JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation), the leading global organization harnessing the power of research, advocacy, and community engagement to advance life-changing breakthroughs for type 1 diabetes (T1D). The all-new Mustang GT’s fourth-generation Coyote V8 offers up to 486-horsepower, a fighter-jet-inspired cockpit and bold new styling. The winning bidder can pick any standard Ford Mustang GT fastback option, including color, transmission and interior packages.
General Colin L. Powell’s 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
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SATURDAY, JAN. 28th: This Saturday, the late General Colin L. Powell’s 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray will cross the block with all sale proceeds benefiting America’s Promise Alliance, an organization dedicated to pioneering collective impact work, bringing together organizations and communities around the most important issues facing the next generation. General Powell’s son, Michael Powell, will be on the auction block to support the sale of this cherished vehicle. Owned and driven daily by the late General Powell, former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and U.S. Secretary of State, the Corvette is powered by a 6.2-liter V8 engine mated to an automatic transmission. Finished in Gunmetal Gray, it features a black interior and leather seats in the cabin and has only 15,600 actual miles.
“Many of our greatest auction moments over the last five decades have been the sale of charity vehicles on our world-famous auction block,” said Steve Davis, president of Barrett-Jackson. “We’ve shared celebrations and tears as our collector car family rallied around those in need. We’ll never fully grasp the extent of the countless lives saved and opportunities provided by the funds and awareness Barrett-Jackson has helped raise at our auctions, but it is an honor to continue to have the opportunity to impact the lives of those who need it the most.”
2023 Ford F150 Lightning 4×4 Super Crew Pickup
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FRIDAY JAN. 27th: 100% of the proceeds from the sale of a 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning 4×4 Super Crew Pickup crossing the block Friday will benefit the Fighter County Foundation to support the men, women and families of Luke Air Force Base in Arizona by enhancing the morale, well-being, culture, tradition and sustainability of the base. Equipped with a Platinum Lightning Series Package, the Iconic Silver Metallic pickup features a 145-inch wheelbase and is powered by a 300-mile dual emotor-extended-range battery with single-speed transmission. A black leather interior is inspired by the fighter jet F-35 Lightning.
2021 Shelby Super Snake Count Kustoms Edition
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FRIDAY JAN. 27th: The sale of a 2021 Shelby Super Snake Count Kustoms Edition will benefit Camp Freedom, a nonprofit that serves veterans, first responders, their family members and Gold Star families by providing peer-to-per interaction and camaraderie combine with an outdoor adventure to bring life-saving healing to these true American heroes. Customized by Count’s Kustoms, this 6-speed manual sports car is powered by a 5.0-liter Coyote V8 engine equipped with a supercharger and a special tune to deliver over 800-horsepower.
You can check out the complete Scottsdale Auction docket here.
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