Sir Stirling Moss OBE will be honored as featured guest at the second annual Arizona Concours d’Elegance at the historic Arizona Biltmore Resort in Phoenix next January 11. The Arizona Concours d’Elegance, which serves as the start of the famous Classic Car Week in the Scottsdale/Phoenix area, benefits Make-A-Wish Arizona, the founding chapter of the national organization that grants wishes for children facing life-threatening medical conditions. For more information about the Arizona Concours d’Elegance, including entry information and ticket sales, see www.arizonaconcours.com.
LeMay – America’s Car Museum (ACM) has announced the introduction of three new exhibits in 2015: “Ford F-Series: The Truck That Grew Up with America,” “American Muscle: Rivals to the End” and a revamped “Route 66” display that will focus on station wagons. www.lemaymuseum.org
Barrett-Jackson has announced the opening of a permanent showroom in Old Town Scottsdale, Arizona. The showroom will
feature a rotating selection of premium vehicles that embody the Barrett-Jackson brand. “The Collection Showroom is designed to be a year-round destination for discerning automotive enthusiasts,” said Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “Whether you want to buy or sell a vehicle, get expert advice, purchase licensed products, or have your collector car serviced, this will be the place to go.” For more information visit www.barrett-jackson.com
The famous 1936 Lagonda LG45R Rapide Sports Racing Two-Seater, or “EPE 97” as it’s popularly known, set a new world record at Bonhams’ Goodwood Revival sale, when it hammered for £1,569,500. Elsewhere in the sale, another world record was broken with the historically significant 1930 OM 665 SS MM Superba [featured in Vintage Racecar Oct 2013], when it sold far above estimate at £1,255,900, to a bidder in the room.
