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For years people have asked when The World’s Greatest bi-annual Motorsports Festival, which takes place in
Collector Car Auctions will touch down in Texas. That March and October, sees amateurs and professionals
time is now. “Enthusiasts across the region, especially alike from across the globe test their fastest standing
Texans, have a deep passion for collector cars,” said Craig 1-mile speeds in a wide range of vehicles.
Jackson, chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “There’s You can’t really talk about car culture in Houston
an unmistakable car culture in Texas, and we’re looking without a mention of “slabs” and “swangas.” Born from
forward to fueling that passion with our inaugural the city’s hip-hop culture, the low-slung, candy-colored
Houston Auction.”
vintage sedans with iconic elbow wheels, spare tires
mounted on the rear bumper and, of course, hip-hop
ON LOCATION blaring from over-the-top stereo systems have cemented
themselves as a special niche in the custom car world.
And it isn’t just hip-hop that contributes to Houston’s
Why Houston Is Car Central In vibrant music scene. Country music superstar Clint Black
and Queen Bey herself – the one and only Beyoncé – call
The Big State Of Texas Houston home, as do all members of “that little ol’ band
from Texas,” ZZ Top – Billy Gibbons, the late Dusty Hill
and Frank Beard. Gibbons, a huge hot rod enthusiast,
has paid many a visit to Barrett-Jackson events, and cars
Texas is a haven for speed and a global destination for have played a prominent role in a number of ZZ Top
gearheads of all types. Not only is Texas the pickup truck music videos.
capital of the world, it’s also home to some of the most
elite car clubs and racetracks in the country. There are The city of Houston holds a lot to its name. The fourth
some two dozen clubs to choose from in Houston alone, most populous city in the nation is home to NASA, six
whether you’re a fan of American muscle (such as four major league teams (including the Astros, Texans and
Corvette clubs, one for Mopar enthusiasts and another Rockets) and the Texas Medical Center (the world’s
for Mustang fans), classics (from Model Ts to Corvairs) largest concentration of healthcare and research
or imports (including Ferrari, Porsche and MG). institutions), and also has the second-most Fortune 500
headquarters of any U.S. municipality within its city
Houstonian racing fans can easily get their fix of speed limits (after New York City).
at the world-class Circuit of the Americas in Austin (a
quick 2.5-hour drive away) is specially designed to host There’s a lot about Houston to celebrate, and when the
a selection of the most premiere motorsport events the inaugural Houston Auction kicks off this September (16-
racing world has to offer. In Beeville, 3 hours southwest 18) inside NRG Center, The World’s Greatest Collector
of Houston, The Texas Mile was born in 2003. The Car Auctions will bring the Barrett-Jackson experience to
the Lone Star State, Texas-style.

LOT #691- 1966 DODGE HEMI CORONET 500
CONVERTIBLE - NO RESERVE
This extremely rare 1966 426 Hemi Convertible is
1 of 12 of the 426ci HEMI Coronet 500 4-speed
convertibles produced. It has the correct 426 Hemi,
factory production trim tag and IBM card image
as provided by Chrysler Corporation. The 500
has undergone a complete, no-expense-spared
professional concourse rotisserie restoration. It has
the original dealer window sticker, factory OEM
build sheet, owner’s manual, and is in the MMC
Detroit Global Vehicle Registry and Galen Registry.
The 500-series model was the highest trim level
offered from Dodge in the midsize lineup.

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