50 Collectible Corvettes to Set Hearts Pounding at Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach Auction.PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Fifty highly sought Corvettes will be sold at no reserve during the Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach Auction. With models ranging from 1954 through 2004, this is one of the best selections of America's sports car ever offered at a Barrett-Jackson event. The 3rd Annual Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach Collector Car Auction and Lifestyle Exposition is scheduled for March 31 - April 3, 2005 at the South Florida Expo Center in Palm Beach, Fla., with the signature kick-off gala taking place the evening of March 31, 2005. "Corvettes are in high demand among collectors," commented Craig Jackson Craig Jackson may be:
adj. 1. a. Remaining in a pure state; uncorrupted by civilization. b. Remaining free from dirt or decay; clean: pristine mountain snow. 2. Corvettes, one-of-a-kind concepts and customs." Collectors have consistently demonstrated that the Corvette corvette, small warship, classed between a frigate and a sloop-of-war. Corvettes usually were flush-decked and carried fewer than 28 guns. They were widely employed in escorting convoys and attacking merchant ships during the great naval wars of the late 18th and remains as one of the most desirable sports cars in the world. Several of the iconic i·con·ic adj. 1. Of, relating to, or having the character of an icon. 2. Having a conventional formulaic style. Used of certain memorial statues and busts. cars have achieved record-setting prices at Barrett-Jackson events. "The group of cars available at the Palm Beach event range from an immaculate 1954 to a 2004 Daytona Pace Car, highlighted by the coveted cov·et v. cov·et·ed, cov·et·ing, cov·ets v.tr. 1. To feel blameworthy desire for (that which is another's). See Synonyms at envy. 2. To wish for longingly. See Synonyms at desire. 1967 427/435 model," added Jackson. "One lucky buyer will also have the opportunity to purchase a matched set, coupe and convertible, both award winning 1972 LT-1's, selling as a pair. With the quality and breadth of the special cars we've attracted for the Palm Beach event, we anticipate the strong demand for Corvettes to continue. Enthusiasts will have a great time choosing from this selection of collectible Corvettes." The Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach Auction is scheduled for March 31 - April 3, 2005, at the South Florida Expo Center. This year's event will include over 400 quality collector cars all, selling at no reserve. Also featured will be "Car Collecting and Restoration Clinics" presented by ARMO, a SEMA SEMA Specialty Equipment Market Association SEMA Société d'Encouragement aux Métiers d'Art (Society for the Promotion of Art Trades; France) SEMA Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association SEMA State Emergency Management Agency council, which will be held throughout the weekend and complement the various unique vendor displays. Television coverage will be provided by SPEED Channel. For more information, please visit www.barrett-jackson.com. About Barrett-Jackson Established in 1971, Barrett-Jackson specializes in providing products and services to classic and collector car owners, astute as·tute adj. Having or showing shrewdness and discernment, especially with respect to one's own concerns. See Synonyms at shrewd. [Latin ast collectors and automotive enthusiasts worldwide. For more information, visit www.barrett-jackson.com or call 480-421-6694. |
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