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VISIONARY CUSTOMS

THE 2022 CUP AT THE SCOTTSDALE AUCTION

When the Barrett-Jackson Cup returned after a hiatus at the 2021 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale
Auction it broke new ground. Nearly 50 spectacular machines from all spectrums of the
automotive hobby vied for the coveted “Ultimate Best in Show” award in a fierce competition
that celebrates innovation, artistry and craftsmanship in the collector car hobby.

After all, pushing boundaries is what the Barrett-Jackson the auction block during the live stream and television
Cup is all about and there is no grander stage than the broadcast of Barrett-Jackson’s Super Saturday, January 29.
2022 Scottsdale Auction as part of Barrett-Jackson’s For this competition, there is no rule against asking,
celebration of 50 years of The World’s Greatest Collector “what if?” All the visionary custom cars that will
Car Auctions.
compete for the Barrett-Jackson Cup once began as a
First introduced in 2013, the Barrett-Jackson Cup blank canvas, ready for designer and builder to come
presented by eBay Motors has a storied history and an together and execute their shared vision. “These cars
important legacy in the world of custom cars. “Barrett- are incredibly labor-intensive. Thousands of hours
Jackson helped pioneer Resto-Mod culture” said Craig go into creating these works of art. The fit, the finish,
Jackson, chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “As the amount of work that goes into them, and it’s just
technology has progressed, so has the quality and magic. You might see an inch taken out here or an inch
workmanship of these beautiful added there, and at first glance you
custom vehicles. I can’t wait to see can’t identify what exactly has been
the amazing entries in this year’s done to it,” said Barrett-Jackson
competition.” President Steve Davis.
Limited to just 50 entries, the cars The Cup continues to be the perfect
will be on display during Family opportunity to celebrate the cars
Day on Saturday, January 22 and and highlight the incredible talent
will parade across the auction block of those involved in the collector
giving auction-goers the chance car hobby. Since its inception, the
to both see — and hear — the 50 goal of the Barrett-Jackson Cup has
hand selected competitors. Judging been to share the passion and artistry
the competition will be renowned involved in the world of collector
builders Bobby Alloway and Troy vehicles as well as bring in new
Trepanier who have the challenging people to the hobby to celebrate all
task of selecting the five finalists and things automotive.
ultimately, the winner of “Ultimate “We couldn’t be prouder to continue
Best in Show.” Spectators and car the legacy of the Barrett-Jackson
enthusiasts will have the opportunity Cup,” Davis said. “The cup is a
to voice their favorite from the Top celebration of the remarkable
Five via the “People’s Choice Award,” craftsmanship and its evolution in
voted on by Barrett-Jackson fans the collector car hobby over recent
nationwide via social media. The years and into the future.”
“Ultimate Best in Show” winner,
and winner of the “People’s Choice
Award,” will be announced from

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