1st Barrett-Jackson Edition Lotus Elise to Be Auctioned In Scottsdale.SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- A special 2005 Lotus Elise The Lotus Elise is a roadster conceived in early 1994 and released in September 1996 by the English manufacturer Lotus Cars. The car has a hand-finished fiberglass body shell atop its aluminium extrusion and bonded frame that provides a rigid platform for the suspension, while created for the Barrett-Jackson Auction will be unveiled at the Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. International Auto Show An auto show, or motor show, is a public exhibition of current automobile models, debuts, concept cars, or out-of-production classics. It is commonly attended by automobile manufacturers. Most auto shows occur once or twice a year. on January 5, 2005. This "Barrett Jackson" edition Elise will be auctioned at no reserve during the 34th Annual Barrett-Jackson Classic Car Auction scheduled for Jan. 25 - Jan. 30 at WestWorld in Scottsdale. "The Lotus Elise is one of the most exciting and desirable sports cars in the world," said Craig Jackson Craig Jackson may be:
intr.v. lan·guished, lan·guish·ing, lan·guish·es 1. To be or become weak or feeble; lose strength or vigor. 2. on a waiting list to instantly own an Elise." The 190bhp Elise is mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox inside a chassis made of bonded and extruded aluminum. Weighing less than 2,000 pounds, the Elise zips from 0 to 60 MPH in under five seconds. MSRP MSRP Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price MSRP Message Session Relay Protocol MSRP Multi-Species Recovery Plan (US Fish & Wildlife Service) MSRP Member of the Society for Radiological Protection (UK) for an Elise begins at $40,930; the Barrett-Jackson Edition model includes a special interior, graphics, speed gear and other amenities. "Lotus has a reputation for creating memorable sports cars," added Butch Brockmier, partner at Park Place Ltd. "As the first all-new Lotus for the U.S. in nearly 15 years, the Years, The the seven decades of Eleanor Pargiter’s life. [Br. Lit.: Benét, 1109] See : Time two-seat convertible is a tour de force of engineering and design. The Elise shattered sales expectations and commands waiting lists of over a year." The Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction is scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 26 to Sunday, Jan. 30, 2005, with the new Gala night taking place Jan. 25, 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. About Barrett-Jackson Established in 1971, Barrett-Jackson specializes in providing products and services to classic and collector car owners, astute collectors and automotive enthusiasts worldwide. The company produces the "World's Greatest Classic Car Auction" in Scottsdale, Ariz., and has expanded to other venues including Palm Beach, Florida Palm Beach is an incorporated town in Palm Beach County, Florida. The Intracoastal Waterway separates it from the neighboring cities of West Palm Beach and Lake Worth. As of 2000, Palm Beach had a year-round population of 10,468, with an estimated seasonal population of 30,000. and Southern California. For more information, visit www.barrett-jackson.com or call 480-421-6694. |
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