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installed, giving the car a level of Today, that very same car is available - - -
pedigree unlike any other on Earth. for you in its purest form as Lot #1347 THIS FINAL ENCORE WAS MET
Everyone knew they were witnessing at the 2022 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale WITH JOY AND SORROW AS EVERY
automotive history from a front-row Auction. The interior is still covered PRODUCTION WORKER IN THE PLANT
seat. They also knew they would all with its protective plastic seat covers, WAS ASKED TO SIGN HIS OR HER
be out of a job when this car was door panels and steering wheel cover.
completed, so they enthusiastically A total of 33 miles are indicated on NAME ONTO THE PARTICULAR PART
put their heart, soul and love into the odometer. THEY EACH INSTALLED, GIVING THE
the assembly process. Lloyd and This spectacular example of a one CAR A LEVEL OF PEDIGREE UNLIKE
Mark Reuss, both presidents of GM, and only American muscle car has at ANY OTHER ON EARTH.
also signed this car as it eased off last become available, and with No - - -
the assembly line. How’s that for an Reserve. First or last, Buick Grand
official seal of authenticity? The event Nationals set the scene in the 1980s,
was filmed by GM and Colvin, with and this one is sure to be a great
Colvin doing the narrating to capture addition to any bedroom or garage.
that history for everyone. The video, – Roger C. Johnson
titled “Black Air,” is an insightful and For up-to-date information on this vehicle,
emotional account of the first day of visit Barrett-Jackson.com
this car’s life through the eyes of its
first and only owner.
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