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COLLECTOR CAR

Camaraderie

OUR ROAD TOURS ARE FUELING THE PASSION FOR THE HOBBY

There’s nothing quite like cars that bring people together, Participants enjoyed some rest and relaxation in the
whether it’s reminiscing about their first vehicle or evenings at a variety of top resorts along the route, but
enthusing about their latest purchase off the showroom the pièce de résistance was unquestionably the last stop
floor. But that car camaraderie is particularly evident at the Waldorf Astoria Key West, where an idyllic dinner
in the collector car world, where enthusiasts relish on the beach as the sun set provided the perfect finish to
the opportunity to share their passion and take their an incredible Barrett-Jackson Road Tour.
collectibles out on the open road. “I knew it was going to be a great time,” said one
Last October, hobbyists had the opportunity to do just participant. “(It was) very well-organized and
that with the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Road Tour. communicated, and the accommodations and shops/
The special event saw 47 collector car owners bring their car collection visits were fantastic. Looking forward to
favorite rides to Summit Racing in McDonough, Georgia, more of these!”
to embark on a week-long journey that took them more That participant will get his wish this spring. From May
than 1,600 miles through five states, before ending up in 13-20, 2021, the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Road
Key West, Florida.
Tour will take car enthusiasts and their vehicles on a
“The Barrett-Jackson experience has become something sure-to-be-memorable journey. The event will start at
truly unique in the collector car world,” said Craig Barrett-Jackson’s Scottsdale, Arizona, headquarters and
Jackson, chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson, when carry on over eight days, ending in Tacoma, Washington,
the Road Tour was announced. “Our auctions are at Griot’s Garage headquarters. From the scenic deserts
the heartbeat of this hobby, but the Barrett-Jackson of the Southwest to the lush forests of the Pacific
experience encompasses so much more. Our Collector Northwest, the tour will wind through mountains passes,
Car Road Tours will be another example of how the Death Valley, giant redwood trees and some of the best
Barrett-Jackson experience brings this community car collections on the West Coast.
together to enjoy our shared passion for collector cars.” For a look at videos and photos from the
The fall road-going adventure included stops at places October Road Tour – and to keep an eye out for
like the Atlanta Motor Speedway and three private information on upcoming Road Tours – visit
collections in Georgia, as well as Roush Fenway Racing BarrettJacksonRoadTours.com.
in North Carolina. In Florida, participants paid visits to
Excell Auto Group, Prestige Imports, and the American - - -
Muscle Car, Cars of Dreams and Elliot museums. JOIN US ON THE NEXT TOUR: MAY 13-20, 2021,
Highlights included a ride on the St. Johns River Ferry
in Florida, experiencing the exhilarating 318 turns in FROM SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA TO TACOMA, WASHINGTON
11 miles on the Tail of the Dragon scenic mountain - - -
highway in North Carolina, and an exciting spin around
the track in the latest BMW’s vehicles at the automaker’s
Performance Center in South Carolina.

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