RON PRATTE SELECTS BARRETT-JACKSON TO SELL HIGHLY-ESTEEMED PRATTE COLLECTION AT SCOTTSDALE 2015 AUCTION

May 29, 2014 by Barrett-Jackson

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (May 29, 2014) – Barrett-Jackson, The World's Greatest Collector Car AuctionsTM, is honored to be selected by world-class businessman and car collector Ron Pratte for the sale of his world-renowned collection at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale 2015 auction.

Ron Pratte, a businessman who demands perfection in everything he has a hand in, built the majority of his collection at Barrett-Jackson auctions. Pratte played an integral part in some of the most special moments on the auction block over the years.

This pristine collection includes Carroll Shelby's personal vehicle - the only remaining 1966 Shelby Cobra Super Snake, that sold for a world record $5.5 million and a Pontiac Bonneville Special Concept Car, one of only two.

'This is arguably the most significant collection ever offered in Barrett-Jackson history,' said Craig Jackson, Chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. 'We are so privileged to be given this opportunity to showcase Ron Pratte's unparalleled offering.'

The Ron Pratte Collection, featuring cars and over a thousand pieces of automobilia, will be on the docket at Barrett-Jackson's 44th Annual Scottsdale Auction taking place January 10-18, 2015 with television coverage on Velocity and Discovery.

'This is going to create excitement beyond anything we've ever seen,' said Steve Davis, President of Barrett-Jackson. 'We have huge expectations for this auction.'

More information is still to come about this historic offering. For more information about Barrett-Jackson, visit http://www.barrett-jackson.com or call 480-421-6694.

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