The 41st Annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction returns with unparrelled excitement January 15-22, 2012 at WestWorld of Scottsdale in Arizona. Barrett-Jackson’s Scottsdale Collector Car Auction has become one of the world’s preeminent events, with attendance now exceeding 250,000 automotive enthusiasts. The 2012 automotive lifestyle event promises to deliver the very best in exotics, customs, classics, Resto-Mods, Hot Rods, and original collector vehicles. The eight-day gathering also has events and activities for the whole family including fashion shows, live demonstrations, Ride ‘N Drives, celebrity sightings, live music and many more surprises. For more information about Barrett-Jackson and to purchase tickets, visit www.barrett-jackson.com or call (480) 663-6255.

Scottsdale, AZ is the premier auction location that provides all of the fundamental essentials which attract buyers and sellers from around the world. Russo and Steele’s Scottsdale auction is the primary destination for automobile enthusiasts to buy and/or sell the very best in European Sports, American Muscle, Hot Rods, and Customs. Following with tradition, we are continuing with our signature “Auction in the Round” format, and will offer 5 days of Auction excitement and over 700+ classic cars. The Scottsdale auction event has a reputation for wild, action-filled, auction block excitement earning the honor of being “one of the major players in the Scottsdale scene. Rapidly upping their game in the last half decade to become a one-stop shopping venue for lovers of all manner of post-war vintage machinery, both domestic and imported” according to Hemmings Sports and Exotic Magazine.

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, & Sunday January 18th-22nd, 2012
Time: Gates open at 10:00 A.M.
General Admission $20.00 per ticket
Multi Day passes available – Purchase your tickets now
Wednesday Evening, January 18th, 2012 - CHARITY PREVIEW GALA
* Time: 6:30 P.M. - RSVP Required
* Press Breakfast 9:00 AM
* An Evening of Great Food, Good Friends, and Hot Cars benefiting Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale
* Purchase your ticket online - $100 per ticket

AUCTION BEGINS...
Thursday, January 19th, 2012
* Open for Preview at 10:00 A.M.
* Auction of Vehicles to immediately follow memorabilia

Friday, January 20th, 2012
* It’s You Hobby: The Past, Present and Future of the Collector Automobile Hobby Seminar 9:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M.
* Special Guest speaker, Randy Fox, will discuss a special segment about estate planning for you collection
* Open for Preview at 10:00 A.M.
* Auction of Vehicles to immediately follow memorabilia

Saturday, January 21st, 2012
* Open for Preview at 10:00 A.M.
* Auction of Vehicles to immediately follow memorabilia

Sunday, January 22nd, 2012
* Open for Preview at 10:00 A.M.
* Auction of Vehicles to immediately follow memorabilia
* General Admission $20.00

Always in early January, the Cincinnati event features all of the great rods and customs the Queen City has been accustomed to seeing. A special section of the show is dedicated to traditional rods, customs and bobbers and is rightfully called “Survivors Alley.” The Squires Cup is presented annually to an outstanding entry, first time shown at the Cavalcade of Customs. Recipient is chosen by members of the Squires of Cincinnati Car Club and receives and award and $2,500 cash. The koi Award is presented to the best vehicle from Kentucky, Ohio or Indiana. The recipient receives and award and $1,000. Unique to the Cincinnati show are all of the great vendors as koi Auto Parts uses the event as a location for their annual managers conference

Friday 3:00-10:00 Saturday 10:00-10:00 Sunday 11:00-7:00 Adult $15 Child $5 …………………….. Discount Tickets at koi Auto Parts

Cajuns are absolute gearheads and it is evident in the quality of the show produced in New Orleans each year. The convention center is packed with the top show cars in the country and some of the brightest paint jobs one can imagine, which is expected in New Orleans! The show features a custom bike section, Drag City USA and Performance World with Euros, Imports, JDM and high performance domestics. Electronics fans will be impressed with the Car Audio Competition. Top awards in New Orleans include a payout of $2,500 to the Jim Johnson Memorial Award recipient and the Crescent City Cup which goes to the best out of state entry. Winner receives $1,000.

Friday 4:00-11:00 Saturday 12:00-11:00 Sunday 12:00-8:00
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Rockabilly bands echoes in the lower level where traditional rod, customs and bobbers sit next to Pittsburgh’s Top Ten. The show features a “Builder of The Year” highlighting the great talent as evident in both Good Guys 2011 Street Rod and Street Machine of the year coming from the region. The Steel City Award of Excellence and $2,000 are presented to the best first time shown entry in Pittsburgh. The show also features a pinstripe auction benefiting the Autism Society as well as a Student Day program featuring competitions and education programs for area vocational students.

Friday 3:00-10:00 Saturday 11:00-10:00 Sunday 11:00-7:00
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World of Wheels Indianapolis occupies 3 buildings on the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Each has a treat for those attending. The show has special sections including a custom bike show, traditional rods, the lifestyle section featuring tuners and slammed trucks and the great rods, customs and trucks you expect to see at World of Wheels. The Hoosier Award and Circle City Award top the list of awards at the show as well as The Rising Star award presented at all World of Wheels and Autorama events which is presented to a young adult between 15 and 15.

Friday 5:00-10:00 Saturday 10:00-10:00 Sunday 10:00-7:00
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One of North America’s largest annual indoor automotive events, the Kansas City show features over 700 entries. Special sections include Hot Rod Heaven, a huge Motorcycle section, “Snake Pit” featuring Shelbys and Cobras and World of Wheels ’61 featuring traditional rods, customs and bobbers. The best, first time shown vehicle in Kansas City receives the Rodtiques Award and $3,000.

Friday 12:00-10:00 Saturday 11:00-10:00 Sunday 11:00-7:00
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Texans love their cars as evident in the quality of the Autorama each year in Dallas. In addition to the great vehicles on display, the who features a large toy show, burn out contest, cacklefest and Bigfoot Monster Truck car crush. The Dallas Diamond Award is the top award presented to the first time shown vehicle in the Dallas event. This award attracts top cars from around the country. Winner receives a wonderful award and $2,000. The Lone Star Award is a special award limited to a top entry from the Dallas Fort Worth area. Winner receives a special award and $1,000 cash. The show also features the George Barris Cup presented to an outstanding Custom entry. These awards are in addition to the money and trophies available in several categories.

Friday 3:00-10:00 Saturday 10:00-10:00 Sunday 11:00-7:00
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The O’Reilly Auto Parts World of Wheels celebrates it’s 50th Anniversary in 2012. The Milwaukee show is the largest indoor show in Wisconsin and is home to two very special awards, the Badgers Best Award ( awarded to best overall entry in the Milwaukee show) and Wisconsin Finest Award (awarded to best entry from the state of Wisconsin). This event is where pinstripers auctions began at World of Wheels and Autorama events. Each year, this auction raises at least $50,000.00 for the Milwaukee Children’s Hospital.

Friday 5:00-10 Saturday 10:00-10:00 Sunday 10:00-7:00
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Calgary is the largest indoor custom auto show in Western Canada. The Jim Leslie Award is the top award selected selected from six entries (the Six Shooters) all residing in the Province of Alberta, shown in Calgary for the first time. The recipient receives $2000.00 and a nice award. The 2012 show will host a traditional section (Vintage Alley) for the first time. Car Clubs are always a staple at World of Wheels and Calgary host a large Club Challenge that awards over $2,500 in prize money to the top clubs. The Calgary show has many different sponsored awards. Check out the World of Wheels website for a complete listing.

Friday 3:00-10:00 Saturday 11:00-10:00 Sunday 10:00-7:00
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Recognized as America’s Greatest Hot Rod Show, the Meguiar’s Autorama in Detroit stands out from the rest of the series due to intense Ridler Award competition, the heavy dose of muscle cars and an entire level dedicated to traditional rods known as the “basement at Detroit.” The Ridler Award is presented to the best first time shown vehicle and is awarded with an outstanding trophy and $10,000. Other special awards include the Alexander Brothers Award of Excellence and the great custom awards in Autorama Extreme. The show also features a Pinstriper Panel Jam benefitting Leader Dogs for the Blind and the largest Student Day function in the series.

Friday 12:00-10:00 Saturday 9:00-10:00 Sunday 10:00-8:00
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The O’Reilly Auto Parts World of Wheels celebrates its 50th Anniversary in 2012. The show relocated from McCormick Place downtown to Rosemont in 2010 to overwhelming support from car owners, attendees and vendors. Chicago has always been one of the largest and most exciting events in the series and this year will be no different. Each corner one turns in Chicago finds a different genre of cars and trucks befitting the “World of Wheels” name to a tee. The Legend Cup Award emerged five years ago as a top award to receive on the circuit. It is awarded to an entry, first time shown in Chicago and is selected by a team of custom car enthusiasts from the Chicago area. Unique to Chicago is the one day Tuner Galleria section on the upper level featuring tuners, imports, euros and modern muscle cars.

Friday 3:00-10:00 Saturday 10:00-10:00 Sunday 10:00-7:00
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The most prestigious indoor hot rod show produced on the east , the show includes a number of top show vehicles from up and down the eastern seaboard. The show has a “Snake Pit” which features vintage and current Shelbys and Cobras as well as “Direct Connection” featuring a selection of Hemi Powered Mopar Products. In addition to various category winners, the Pilgrim Award is presented to the best, first time shown car in Boston. Recipient receives $2,500.

Friday 3:00-10:00 Saturday 10:00-10:00 Sunday 10:00-7:00
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At the base of the Wasatch mountains each March is Utah’s largest and oldest indoor hot rod show featuring 500 exhibits from the Beehive and surrounding states. Walking the aisle, one will see a custom bike show, the Beetlemania Vokswagon display and the “Legends of the Salt” featuring a fine selection of Salt Flat cars. Utah’s Finest walks away with a beautiful trophy and $1,000 cash. The winner of the Wasatch Cup, presented to best first time shown, receives a beautiful cup and $2,000.

Friday 3:00-10:00 Saturday 11:00-10:00 Sunday 11:00-7:00
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Western Canada’s oldest indoor hot rod show has one of the many successful Student Career Days in the series of events. A multitude of car clubs participate in the event and there are several special awards supported by local automotive corporations including, but not limited to best first time shown in Winnipeg, Club Awards, Best of all Big 3 Awards and several driven awards. The show also features a custom motorcycle section.

Friday 5:00-10:00 Saturday 11:00-10:00 Sunday 11:00-7:00
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The heart of America opens up to Hot Rods each year with hundreds of exhibitors at this great venue in Omaha. The show features cars on display in the Annual ISCA Championship in addition to the regular competition that takes place each year. Participants from Nebraska are eligible for $1,000 and an award in competition for “Nebraska’s Finest” award and the best overall entry is eligible for $2,000 in the Mid America Gold Cup competition. The show also features a custom motorcycle show and like all events on the schedule, a Rising Star award presented to eligible participants between the ages of 15 and 25.

Friday 3:00-10:00 Saturday 10:00-10:00 Sunday 10:00-7:00
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The Dana Point Concours d’Elegance, host of the premier celebration of automotive heritage in Southern California is proud to announce its upcoming 2012 Dana Point Concours d’Elegance®, scheduled Saturday, June 23 –Sunday, June 24, 2012, at the St. Regis Monarch Beach resort in Dana Point, Calif. The theme for the weekend is “Legends of Le Mans: Racing in the '60s”. Commemorating the historic 1960s race car era, the Dana Point Concours will introduce special classes for exhibitors to participate, including the Legends of Le Mans Race Car class and a Shelby Cars class. Enthusiasts who would like to enter their classic or collector car or motorcycle in the Concours can complete an exhibitor registration form online. For more information or to download an exhibitor registration form, please log on to www.danapointconcours.org.

General admission to Sunday’s Concours is $30.
General admission to Saturday evening’s Concours Reception is $75.

Sunday’s schedule of events:
Dana Point Concours Exhibitor Registration: 6:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Dana Point Concours Judging Begins: 9:00 a.m.
Dana Point Concours Gates Open to the Public: 9:00 a.m.
Dana Point Concours Art Exhibition: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Dana Point Concours Awards Ceremony: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.