TWELVE RARE SHELBYS TO STAR AT BARRETT-JACKSON AUCTION IN SCOTTSDALE

Enthusiasm for Vintage Mustangs, Cobras and Series 1’s Expected to Bite Crowd

Twelve sizzling Shelby super cars will be up for grabs during the Barrett-Jackson Auction in Scottsdale, Ariz. Built by the legendary Carroll Shelby, these rolling pieces of American automotive history will be available at no reserve during the 34th Annual Barrett-Jackson Classic Car Auction scheduled for Jan. 25th –30th at WestWorld in Scottsdale.

“The Barrett-Jackson Auction has earned a reputation for attracting the most collectible cars in the world,” noted Craig Jackson, president of the Barrett-Jackson Auction Company. “By offering so many significant vehicles for sale, we’ve attracted the most discriminating collectors and some of the biggest names in the automotive world. For instance, we expect the snake charmer himself, Carroll Shelby to shake the hand of the lucky bidders who capture one of these timeless cars.”

A vintage Shelby G.T.500 fastback set a world record at last year’s Scottsdale auction with a total sale price of $280,000, making it one of the most expensive Ford Mustang-based Shelbys in the world. With high demand and low quantities for existing Shelbys, prices have soared over the past four years.

“Genuine Shelby vehicles have reached astounding popularity over the last couple of years,” added Steve Davis, Senior Executive Vice President in charge of the consignment process of the Barrett-Jackson Auction Company. “Carroll reinvented the performance world with his Cobras and Mustangs in the 1960’s. Our team has worked hard to assemble what may be the best selection of collectible Shelbys ever offered at no reserve as we’re auctioning a representative of almost every Shelby ever built.”

Included in this year’s auction is an original 1963 Shelby 289 Cobra #CSX2102, a 427 Cobra, three G.T.350 fastbacks, three big block G.T.500s, a G.T.500KR fastback and convertible and two 1999 Shelby Series 1 roadsters. All of the vehicles are available at no reserve and come with documented histories and paperwork. Each is listed in the Shelby World Registry.

The Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction is scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 26th to Sunday, Jan. 30th, 2005, with the new Gala night taking place Jan. 25th, at WestWorld in Scottsdale. This year’s banner event will include 900+ quality collector cars offered at no reserve, an additional fifth auction day along with new activities, a luxury lifestyle pavilion and a host of celebrities. The Barrett-Jackson Auction, presented by Dodge-Chrysler-Jeep, will be aired on the SPEED Channel Network live, and will consist of 24-hours of prime time coverage.