35th Anniversary Barrett-Jackson Event to Offer Largest Collection of Corvettes Ever Assembled

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--Nov. 1, 20055, 2005--The Barrett-Jackson Auction Company will offer the most comprehensive collection of Corvettes ever at a major auction at no reserve during the 2006 "World's Greatest Collector Car Event." Approximately 100 of the rarest Corvettes will be available during the 35th anniversary Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale event on January 14 - 22, 2006, at WestWorld.

"It is hard to find a better selection of 'America's Sports Car' than at America's collector car auction this year," said Craig Jackson, president of The Barrett-Jackson Auction Company. "We're proud to celebrate our 35th anniversary with an unprecedented collection of Corvettes that symbolize this country's automotive heritage. The collection ranges from the affordable, as represented by a 1977 T-Top Coupe, to the most desirable, like the 1969 L-88 Coupe and 1963 Z06."

Perhaps the most coveted of the Corvettes available is the ultra-rare 1953 "#003" convertible. It is the world's oldest and one of the most valuable Corvettes. A winner of multiple awards including NCRS Duntov, Gold Spinner and Triple Crown titles, #003 is fresh from a stint at the National Corvette Museum.

A NCRS Top Flight, award-winning original 1969 L-88 Coupe will also be sold. One of only 116, the numbers matching Corvette is among the top 1969 L-88s in condition, restoration and provenance.

The one original owner, numbers matching, 1963 Z06 Coupe is a fuel-injected stunner that is one of only 199 Z06's built. Restored in 1980 using original parts, it has won many awards including the NCRS Top Flight and NCRS Duntov award.

Barrett-Jackson continues to confirm the economic viability of investing in collector cars. Over 1,200 cars crossed the auction block during the Scottsdale and Palm Beach, Fla., auctions in 2005; all were all sold at no reserve. The auction is televised live each year on the SPEED Channel television network.

About The Barrett-Jackson Auction Company

Established in 1971 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., Barrett-Jackson specializes in providing products and services to classic and collector car owners, astute collectors and automotive enthusiasts around the world. The company produces the "World's Greatest Classic Car Event" in Scottsdale, Ariz., and has expanded to other venues, including Palm Beach, Fla. For more information about Barrett-Jackson, visit www.barrett-jackson.com or call 480-421-6694.