Direct Lift Continues As Official Lift Of Barrett-Jackson Auctions In 2013
This will be the second consecutive year Direct Lift has partnered with the prestigious auction producer.
Barrett-Jackson Announces Highlights Of Upcoming 42nd Annual Scottsdale Auction
Impressive offerings up for auction at the flagship event, Jan. 13-20, 2013.
Johnson Controls Withdraws From A123 Systems Bankruptcy Auction, All Assets Sold To Wanxiang
Johnson Controls officially withdrew from the bankruptcy auction to acquire portions of A123 Systems when it declined to match a higher bid submitted by Wanxiang. Subsequently, A123 representatives accepted Wanxiang’s bid of $257 million as the best offer for the total company over a set of competing complementary bids by Johnson Controls for the automotive and government assets and NEC for the grid and commercial assets.
Direct Lift Gives Away Trip for Two to Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas Auction
Lisa and Donald Oettinger of Henderson, Nev., were the grand prize winners in Direct Lift’s Facebook contest to win a trip to the Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas Auction last weekend. The prize included passes to the auction, $500 spending money and three nights at Mandalay Bay Resort, home of the Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas Auction.
Win a Trip to the Barrett-Jackson Auction in Las Vegas from Direct Lift
One lucky winner and a guest will be flown to Las Vegas to attend the Barrett-Jackson Auction, which takes place Sept. 20-22. The grand prize includes airfare, hotel accommodations, tickets to Barrett-Jackson and spending money.
Federated/Standard Sweepstakes Winner Gets ‘Dream Car’ at Mecum Auction
As the grand prize winner, Marc Duebber, owner of Duebber’s Automotive in Cincinnati, and a customer of Cincinnati-based Federated member KOI Auto Parts, was awarded an all-expenses-paid trip to the Mecum Kissimmee Auction plus $15,000 to spend on a vehicle during the event.
Barrett-Jackson Auction Raises Nearly $5.9 Million for Charitable Causes
More than 20 local and national charities were the benefactors of the auction, which featured top collectible cars, as well as a motorcycle and a tractor.
Dan Wheldon Memorial Auction Raises More than $600,000
Graham Rahal, a competitor in the IZOD IndyCar Series, started the auction when he announced that he planned to auction off his helmet, shoes and gloves from the Las Vegas race and donate the proceeds to Wheldon’s family. As word spread about his gesture, personalities from the sports and entertainment world began donating items for Rahal to auction off. Within just a few days, the auction grew too big for Rahal to handle alone. It was taken over by eBay, which waived all fees, and Auction Cause, an auction management agency.
Federated Spokesman Ken Schrader to Sign Autographs at Mecum Kissimmee Auction
The 2011 Federated Auto Parts 300 pace car to be auctioned at Florida event. As in years past, Federated also will participate in the Mecum Kissimmee Auction as part of the Federated/Standard “Dream Car Sweepstakes” program.
Barrett-Jackson to Auction Restored 1964 Fairlane Painted in Bold Sherwin-Williams Planet Color Custom Finishes
Proceeds from the car, owned by Barrett-Jackson President Steve Davis, will support Armed Forces Foundation efforts.