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DIFFERENCE MAKERS

BIDDERS ON THE CHARITY CARS THAT CROSS THE

BARRETT-JACKSON AUCTION BLOCK DO THEIR PART
TO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE

A Barrett-Jackson Auction uncorks a variety of charitable organization, with all auction fees waived.
emotions. As attendees go through the event, there’s For the 2022 Scottsdale Auction, there is a great roster
the excitement of the bidding, a state of awe at the of worthy charities to support, and donated cars that
quality of the cars, and the warm camaraderie of seeing represent both the automotive cutting edge as well as
old friends and making new ones. classic style and performance.
But for unforgettable chills down the spine and On the technological cutting-edge front, GRAMMY
heartfelt emotion, it’s hard to beat the charity sales that Award-winning artist Pitbull (above) will accompany
have always been such a big part of the Barrett-Jackson a custom 2022 Karma GS-6 EV “305 Edition” as it
experience. The stories behind the donated cars and crosses the world-famous auction block to benefit The
the objectives of the charitable organizations bring SLAM Foundation and Selfless Love Foundation - two
out the best in people, and the charity auctions are a charities focused on bettering the lives of underserved
highlight for the entire Barrett-Jackson team. Thanks youth. With 536 horsepower, a 360-mile range and
to the generosity of the collector car community, personal touches courtesy of Pitbull, it is one of the
Barrett-Jackson has raised more than $135 million for most customized and unique vehicles California-based
charitable causes over its first 50 years. Karma has ever built.
The winning bidders know they are making maximum Barrett-Jackson has a long history of auctioning first-
impact, as 100 percent of the hammer price goes to the in-series vehicles for charity, and Toyota will help that

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