Barrett-Jackson Expands to Florida; Barrett-Jackson Announces Spring 2003 Auction in West Palm Beach

Business Wire, Dec 2, 2002

Business Editors & Automotive Writers

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 2, 2002

Barrett-Jackson Classic Car Auction is bringing its "World's Greatest Classic Car Auction" to West Palm Beach, Fla. The three-day event is scheduled for April 11-13, 2003 at the South Florida Expo Center.

The Barrett-Jackson Auction Co. hosts some of the most anticipated automotive auctions in the world. Historically Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale attracts the highest quality automobiles, commands the best market prices and serves as the barometer for classic and collector car values. The inaugural West Palm Beach event will consign 400 cars and is expected to draw thousands of people. The consigned cars are expected to represent a broad cross section of American and European classic and sports cars as well as custom-built hot rods and rare muscle cars.

"West Palm Beach is the ideal location to extend the Barrett-Jackson experience," said Craig Jackson, president of Barrett-Jackson Auction Co. Jackson continued, "South Florida is recognized by car collectors as a place where people appreciate their cars. This upscale but relaxed lifestyle is so similar to Scottsdale that we anticipate great success with the addition of an auction in this part of the country."

"We've enjoyed working with a first-class organization like Barrett-Jackson to make this auction possible," said Ron Parker, general manager of Manheim's West Palm Beach Auto Auction. "Manheim is excited about bringing classic and collector vehicles to car enthusiasts of West Palm Beach."

The auction is being produced in conjunction with Manheim Auctions, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises Inc. Manheim's Auctions has set the standard in the wholesale automobile auction industry for 57 years.

Further information about Barrett-Jackson is available on the company Web site at www.barrett-jackson.com