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THE SPIRIT LIVES ON

THREE DIVERSE VEHICLES CONTINUE THE BARRETT-JACKSON CHARITABLE TRADITION

Collector cars may guide the pulse to the vehicle donator’s chosen charity.
of the Barrett-Jackson experience, First up is an icon of popular culture that changed
but that’s only part of the story. At its the very nature of automotive filmmaking and much
very foundation, the heart and soul if more: the star of Gymkhana Nine, Ken Block’s 2016
you will, Barrett-Jackson is dedicated Ford Focus RS RX, which will cross the block as Lot
to supporting philanthropic and #3000 on Thursday, October 22. With over half a
charitable causes. For nearly 50 years billion views spread over 10 films, the Gymkhana
our auctions have been predicated on doing our part series has embedded itself into automotive history.
to aide communities, big and small, members of Now, a chance to own a piece of that history has
the armed forces, initiatives in education, medical arisen, and it is supportive of a great cause. The sale
research and most recently those on the frontlines of of the 600hp tire-shredding rally car will benefit
the pandemic. To date, Barrett-Jackson has worked Team Rubicon, an organization dedicated to helping
with more than 170 organizations nationwide and veterans and providing relief to those affected
raised more than $126 million. “It’s a great honor to by disasters and humanitarian crises. Through
use our platform to help those in need, and really continued service, one of Team Rubicon’s many goals
speaks to the tremendous generosity of both those is to help veterans transition back to civilian life after
who donate vehicles to be sold for charity and our serving in the military.
incredible customers, who bid from the heart to help
others,” said Craig Jackson, Chairman and CEO of The striking livery by renowned Argentinian artist
Barrett-Jackson. Felipe Pantone marks the first time Ken Block and the
Hoonigan Racing Division sought an external partner
For 2020, that foundational pillar continues at the to create the Focus’ distinctive look. The design is all
2020 Fall Auction. Three distinct and wonderful about unrestrained speed and freneticism, much like
vehicles have been donated to help those in the car itself. The M-Sport and Ford Performance-
need during these challenging times, and, most designed turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-4 routes its
importantly, every single cent of the winning bid goes
600 horses to all four wheels via a Sadev 6-speed

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