Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas kicks off today and Saturday promises to be exceptionally exciting. That's when a 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 will cross the block for charity.
The Challenger SRT Demon 180 is one of Dodge's "Last Call" Series. The limited-production vehicle is equipped with the first-ever 1000+ horsepower production HEMI engine. It's limited to just 3,000 orders in the U.S. Customer orders closed in May.
The winning bidder will be able to customize their Challenger from all available factory options and a one-of-one custom paint color.
“Providing a platform for awareness and charitable dollars has long been a foundational pillar for Barrett-Jackson,” said Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “To date, we’ve helped raise more than $153 million for hundreds of deserving charities and their incredibly important initiatives over the years, and we’ve done so with many of the most desirable automobiles crossing the block. This charity auction represents a rare opportunity for enthusiasts to take ownership of Dodge’s final ‘Last Call’ model while also providing much needed support for American youth suffering from abuse. We’re proud to continue our charitable endeavors with the auction of this historic vehicle.”
The Demon 170 gets its muscle from a 6.2-liter V8 supercharged D170 engine. It's the world’s quickest 0-60 mph production car at 1.66 seconds and also generates the highest G-force acceleration of any production car at 2.004 Gs.
The Demon 170 is being donated by Alan Potamkin, president of the Kristi House board. All proceeds will benefit the Miami-based nonprofit.. Founded in 1995, Kristi House is dedicated to eradicating child abuse and child sex trafficking by working nationally on solutions and locally to heal child-victims. The nonprofit provides an integrated solution for families navigating the complex services involved in the healing process and is responsible for coordinating child-victims’ legal, medical and social service needs while operating the only Children’s Advocacy Center in Miami-Dade County.
“I am deeply grateful to Barrett-Jackson for working with me to make this happen for Kristi House,” Potamkin said. “Kristi House is dedicated to healing child victims while also fighting to bring the perpetrators of these heinous crimes to justice in coordination with local police, the State Attorney and the court system. As primary therapist and case coordinator for 2,000 cases annually, all services are done at no cost to the families. Along with an amazing vehicle, the buyer will have the immense satisfaction of knowing they are helping to eradicate a scourge in our society that forever robs children of their innocence.”
“The auction of this special vehicle is about more than just owning a piece of iconic automotive history,” said Steve Davis, president of Barrett-Jackson. “This is an opportunity for the collector car hobby to come together and support many children in need. There is nothing more heartwarming than seeing the industry come together at Barrett-Jackson and make a real difference in the lives of those who need it the most. I can’t wait to share the excitement and positive energy this historic moment will represent when it crosses our auction block in Las Vegas later this month.”
To register to bid on this one-of-one charity vehicle click here.
You can watch the action on TV on the following days and times:
Thursday, June 22, 2023
Friday, June 23, 2023
Saturday, June 24, 2023
Photo Credit: Barrett-Jackson.