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the city, Barrett-Jackson delivered unforgettable moments   total raised to $700,000. To sweeten the deal, Nicole
           that left all in attendance cheering.                 Kidman offered up kisses to both winning bidders, along
           Charitable endeavors were in the spotlight as the second   with a VIP meet and greet with her husband Keith Urban
           of two Las Vegas Auction charity vehicles captivated the   at one of his concerts.
           audience. Multiple-award-winning actress, producer    The highlight vehicle of Saturday’s auction was the
           and humanitarian Nicole Kidman was greeted with       thunderous arrival of a 2019 Ford GT Lightweight
           thunderous applause when she joined Craig Jackson,    Edition (Lot #749), bringing in an impressive
           chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson, along with       $990,000. The excitement continued with the sale of
           Barrett-Jackson President Steve Davis, for the sale of a   a 2021 Ferrari SF90 (Lot #741) selling for $594,000,
           2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 (Lot #3001)       followed by a 2016 Lamborghini Aventador LP750-4
           that was donated by Alan Potamkin, president of       Superveloce (Lot #742) for $489,500.
           the Kristi House board. The nonprofit Kristi House    Other noteworthy sales included a 1968 Ford Mustang
           is dedicated to eradicating child abuse and child sex   Eleanor Tribute Edition (Lot #718) that found a new
           trafficking - working nationally on solutions and     owner for $352,000, a 1967 Ford Mustang Eleanor
           locally to heal child-victims.  The Demon 170 sold for   Tribute Edition (Lot #737) selling for $260,700 and a
           $400,000, with the entire hammer price benefiting Kristi   1968 Ford Mustang Bullitt custom fastback (Lot #768)
           House, as Barrett-Jackson continually waves all fees for   for $242,000 – reaffirming the enduring allure of pop-
           charitable sales. The winning bidder then generously   culture icons and American classics. A 1968 Shelby
           donated the vehicle back to be sold a second time,    GT500KR (Lot #708) had its turn in the spotlight,
           bringing an additional $300,000 bid and making the


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