“The tremendous response we received from consignors to take part in the Las Vegas event demonstrates the resiliency of the hobby and the scope of a Barrett-Jackson event. During tough economic times, people tend to scale back on ancillary activities but stick to their passions. Car collecting is certainly a passion, and Barrett-Jackson will transform MandalayBay Resort and Casino into the center of the collector car universe in October.” said Steve Davis, president of Barrett-Jackson.

The extraordinary Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas will be covered by Speed channel and will feature some of the most desired collector vehicles in the history of the automotive industry, including Carroll Shelby’s famous 1949 MG TC (Lot #819), a 1957 Ford Thunderbird “F” Convertible (Lot #817) and Le Bestioni (Lot #813), a 1918 boat tail speedster conceived by Gary Wales.

All bidders at the Barrett-Jackson will receive a bidder paddle and one guest credential valid during the event as well as a special parking pass, event’s catalogue, access to the bidder area and hosted bidder bar plus an entry for tow at the Opening Night Party held on October 15^th.

The largest car auction in Sin City will officially kick off on October 16^th, gates will open at 8 a.m., with the automobile auction starting at 9:00 a.m. daily and the collector car auction beginning at 11:00 a.m. and ongoing until late evening.