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51David M. Ressler is fondly remembered for his generous spirit, unwavering work ethic and deep passion for Corvettes. Starting as a school bus driver, he climbed the ranks of the automotive industry, eventually becoming a car salesman and later owning his first dealership. His relentless dedication saw him expand his business to multiple dealerships across Montana. Despite his success, Ressler never lost sight of the importance of giving back, remaining deeply involved in community outreach and charitable foundations throughout his life. Sadly, he passed away in November 2017 due to heartrelated issues, but his legacy of kindness and community impact continues to inspire.Ressler was a longtime member of the extended Barrett-Jackson family. In 2006, he gifted a special 1988 Chevrolet 35th Anniversary Edition Corvette to BarrettJackson Chairman and CEO Craig Jackson and his mother, Nellie. Following Ressler%u2019s passing, the car was donated in his honor to support the American Heart Association as part of Barrett-Jackson%u2019s Driven Hearts charity initiative, spearheaded by Chief Brand Officer Carolyn Jackson and aimed at raising funds and awareness for heart health. While the special white Corvette was on the block, Craig Jackson and Barrett-Jackson President Steve Davis donned white jackets, a nod to Ressler%u2019s signature style of matching his attire to the cars he sold at the auction - a tradition that symbolized his vibrant spirit and enduring impact on the automotive community.Barrett-Jackson is honored to present 12 vehicles from David M. Ressler%u2019s collection, a showcase of his enduring passion for Corvettes. Fittingly, 10 of the 12 cars are Corvettes, including an impressive set of six consecutive C4 ZR1 models from 1990 to 1995. The ZR1 nameplate, originally introduced on the 1970-72 C3 Corvette, went on hiatus after 1995 and wouldn%u2019t reappear until 2009 as an option on the C6 Corvette. Ressler%u2019s collection beautifully captures this iconic era of Corvette history, reflecting his deep connection to the marque.Production numbers for the C4 ZR1 were low each model year, making each example a rare find, but one standout among Ressler%u2019s collection is the 1993 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 40th Anniversary Edition - the last ZR1 Corvette produced that year. Only 448 ZR1s were built in 1993 and, like the other C4 ZR1s in the collection, this car is powered by a 5.7-liter DOHC 32-valve V8 engine paired with a 6-speed manual transmission. Notable features of these ZR1s include heavy-duty PART 1 AT THE SCOTTSDALE FALL AUCTION- - - DESPITE HIS SUCCESS, RESSLER NEVER LOST SIGHT OF THE IMPORTANCE OF GIVING BACK, REMAINING DEEPLY INVOLVED IN COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONS THROUGHOUT HIS LIFE. - - - DAVID M. RESSLER COLLECTIONTHE